When we arrived at Barclay House (if you know Looe, Cornwall, it's perched on the top of the East Hill looking down to the little fishing port). It turned out to be an unexpected delight - food for which any metropolitan restaurant would expect to be awarded a Michelin star, beautiful gardens and a stunning outlook.... Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan

Barclay House is the best hotel we have stayed at – ever. A warm welcome greeted us throughout our stay. Lucky the person who finds this hotel; sad the one who has to leave. BBC Hidden Treasure Team

Thanks so much for a fantastic stay, we felt totally at home and the food was to die for. P.S. We’ll send John Craven and Ben Fogle back soon. BBC Countryfile

What a lovely hotel, beautiful rooms, fantastic food and the nicest hotel staff we’ve ever come across.
Tracey and Duncan Warner June 2010

We had such a delightful stay and from the very moment of our arrival we were made to feel rather more like "old friends" than new guests ... a very rare quality in the industry today. The views from our room were simply breathtaking, the cuisine was "to die for" and the service alone was an elaborate ceremony of almost forgotten rituals”.
Peter and Rosemary Holthusen 25th May 2010

Hello! Although some months have been gone since we've been at Barclay House in September 2008, it\s a special pleasure to me to send you a few lines. No week passes by without remembering some wonderful days at Barclay House and Cornwall. You really give hospitality a totally new dimension. We've been in a lot of Hotels all over the world but Barclay House with it\s outstanding kind and friendly staff - not to mention the magical food-creations - makes me want to say: You\re small but simply one of the best! Keep going on! - we appreciate to visit you again!
Very kind regards from Bavaria, Wolfgang and Ulrike Hoepfinger

A very enjoyable stay with the thoughtfulness of staff being a major plus point, nothing was too much trouble and everyone was so helpful - could not fault. - Sara Stephens and family

As expected, a very convenient and pleasant place to stay while doing a bit more of the South West coastal path. - Mr Wright

Lovely rooms with magnificent views, service - first class, excellent food and the staff were a joy - overall.........an absolute jewel! - Anne Celik & David Rocker

We loved Barclay House; the ambience, the food, the comfort all tied together by your warm and friendly staff. A special thank you too for making Lee's birthday extra special! We loved the views and ambience of room 4 and the fresh fish for dinner and French toast for breakfast!! Robin Simpson and Lee Huang Tan

We thoroughly enjoyed our much needed break, it has certainly revived us. We particularly liked the public areas of the hotel/terrace and the relaxed feel. More like "home" than a hotel - will definitely return! - Mr & Mrs Newbould

Thank you to you and your staff for looking after my family so well these last few days. Everyone seemed so upbeat and helpful - and seemed to want us to enjoy our time in East Looe! - Mr & Mrs Duncan Allen

This is our stay, we enjoyed it so much the first time that we had to come back! Just as good this time, see you again soon! - Gary & Gill Hand

A pleasure to find such a well run hotel, very welcoming with traditional standards. The food was excellent, especially the breakfast specials. - Adrian & Louise Heath

We booked after seeing you on the internet - looking around Looe we made the right decision! - Martyn & Trudi Sanders

A very pleasant stay which we will certainly recommend. Looe needed this type/standard of hotel. - Mr & Mrs Wilkinson

Barclay House is in an excellent location with wonderful views and pleasant staff who are extremely helpful, offering information on places of interest, restaurants Etc. The restaurant is superb, with excellent cooked breakfast and other options. - John Sale

The attention to detail was much appreciated. Barclay House completely exceeded our expectations with a very high standard restaurant, serving something for all the family!! - Peter White

Thank you all for a fantastic three days - what a shame we have to go home. The atmosphere was perfectly balanced, very relaxed with just a hint of formality. We loved the awesome sea bass so much that we asked to keep the chef!! - Kai & Sue Farmer

A superb hotel with a welcoming and comfortable feel to it. The staff and the service was second to none - they couldn't do enough for us! One of the most memorable stays ever.....looking forward to staying again. P.S I loved the blueberry breakfast pancakes, love from Georgina!! - Susannah & Georgina Markham

We've had a very pleasant and comfortable stay - the fresh fruit bowl was delicious and the cooked breakfast was perfect - not a drip of grease in sight!! - Judith & Michael Strong
 

We stayed for 2 days but we feel as if we've had a full five day holiday - brilliant!!!! - the most helpful and approachable staff we've ever encountered - Emma and James Winfield

Thank you for 2 weeks of bliss, including a week and a half of decent weather! Excellent meals, good wine and very attractive staff !! Best wishes to you all, Sue Adrian and boys (who threaten to accompany us each time we escape to Barclay House!!)

Barclay House is home with a heart. Thanks for sharing your special space with us. Heavenly rooms with Angels for staff - aware of guests every need - Anon

A wonderful place to stay, great rooms, attention to detail great!!! Superb food, amazing wine list, wonderful staff and fantastic views - Sara Gribbins

Dear Graham and Gill, Last week my family and I had a very pleasurable experience staying in the Bramblecombe cottage. Below are some of the comments of our experience during the week.
We eat in the restaurant 3 times and the food was great each time - The cottage was sparkling clean - The setting is fab - You encourage children to your hotel / restaurant {£5.00 a child - great value}
But the most important was the staff..... nothing was too much trouble in fact our saying for the holiday was, "Yes, no problem."
The best stay in any hotel I have ever had. I will be back next year, thanks for giving my family and I a great holiday.
Yours, Neil/Deb/Jordan/Caitlin

To Graham and Gill. Just a little note to say a big thank you for making our stay at Barclay House so wonderful and relaxing and a big thank you to you for being such a lovely and cheerful person – Food very very good – excellent! – Six stars ****** !
Rita and Luciano - Bedfordshire

First visit back since Graham and Gill took over – keep up the good work! Mr D Hallam

As Excellent as before! Keep it up! James and Debbie – Dorset

This is our second visit to Barclay House, and yet again a wonderful stay. Would not fault a thing. We look forward to coming again soon. Helen and Ian

Staff really friendly and helpful – lovely! We’ve had a really relaxed stay – Thank you! - Mark and Eileen

Your staff and you are always very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. A pleasure to stay as always. See you next year. Room – immaculate. Service – great. Food – too good for my figure. Staff attitude – Pleasant, Polite & Perfect – the three P’s.
Mr and Mrs Lord

We wanted to be at home, without having to do anything – and we got it. Lovely, relaxing visit. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The Pease family

Had an enjoyable stay. The boys really felt at home and want to know when we are coming back! The Collister family

Thank you and all your staff for a very memorable couple days stay at your hotel.... You have a fantastic hotel, exceptional accommodation, and great staff, all very genuinely concerned for the well being of your guests, "what ever you are all taking, please continue" we will be back at some point, and we wish you a successful summer period. Lynn & Bob Russell

A wonderful place, we’ve had a terrific time! Now can I say- Elvish is leaving the building!!! Peter and Jane Elvish 

 Wonderful food, wonderful people and superb accommodation! Robert and Pat Hollins

In terms of overall package, accommodation, restaurant, service, certainly the best experience I have had for many a year. Your colleagues show an enthusiasm and pride in the hotel which is commendable and infectious.
John Bateson, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Another lovely break at this beautiful place, lovely food, people and views. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else when in Cornwall. Kay, Malc, Graham and Doreen Dixon, Wolverhampton

Barclay House, “does exactly what it says on the tin “ or rather the brochure!! Lisa and Annalise, Wokingham

US Service without the jet lag – terrific! Anthony Smith, Trowbridge

You never find somewhere with this price, quality, availability and total customer focus……do you?
Peter and Julie, Aylesbury, Bucks

Warm and friendly service, made us all feel very welcome, kids had a great time, which made mum and dad very happy too! Bonefaas family, Somerset

Absolutely 1st class! Hotel, service, food and especially the staff, we will definitely be back. Thanks! Debs & Joe, Chigwell

What an absolutely beautiful setting with service to match. We have had a fabulous time and can’t wait to return. I shall be dreaming of the delicious food for weeks to come! James & Shirley Morgan, Surbiton

We were made to feel like millionaires for 3 days!  The Bains, County Durham

We have had another excellent stay. This is our 6th visit and we enjoy it as much as the first….cannot wait until the 7th! Mike and Carol Sharps, Wimborne, Dorset

Fantastic, as always. Really we would like to move in. Thanks for the brilliant service.
Andrew and Louisa Beddoe, Liskeard, Cornwall

Absolutely wonderful! The room, the food, the service….everything! Looe is all the more richer for having Barclay House. Can’t wait to see you all next time. Thank you!  Amir and Noreen Ahmed, Cheshire

A lovely non-pretentious friendly hotel – we’ll be back soon! Thanks. Samantha Bingham, Leicestershire

I cannot possibly write our true thoughts on our holiday as we are now so sad to be leaving!! You only have to take a look at this visitors book to realise you are all the best at what you do. Thank you for everything…..until next time….. Tony Hancock

A fantastic stop, well spoilt and deserves all the praise you are obviously getting. Food to die for. All the best for the future.
Kevin Holmes, Staffs

11th visit, Home from home! So happy to get here but devastated to leave…..every time. Roberts Family, North Lancing, W. Sussex

Everything excellent as last year. The best hotel we’ve stayed in, Britain or abroad. Eleven! Out of ten. Thanks to everybody. Breda, Paul and Catherine Collis, Rossendale, Lancs

The first hotel where we have ever extended our stay…The attention to detail in the restaurant is second to none and the food divine. What a wonderful team, we will be back after spreading the word of our find up NORTH. Have a good season.
Barbara and Martin Taylor, up North!

This is a lovely hotel with people and hospitality to match. One of our most enjoyable stays in 24 visits to UK. Thank you.
John & Jean Beckert, Madison, USA

Es war eine wundershone Zeit. Wir haben es sehr genossen.  Das Essen war  excellent. Good Luck! Kluitmann family, Germany

Rarely does a vacation and destination exceed your dream…this one did in every respect!! The setting, the fabulous cuisine, the accommodation – all brilliant. Your staff are SUPERB!! We hope to return to this oasis soon!!
David and Lisa Barbour, Dallas, Texas, USA

Your hotel is a gem and the food is wonderful! We look forward to coming back soon! The Mazzolas, Twickenham

Wonderful hotel, food fantastic, staff very courteous. Great break, will recommend to our friends! Hope to see you again!
Lynne & Tony Clarke

One of the nicest hotels we’ve been to! Wonderful staff, lost for words. We’ll be back!! Jon and Maribel, Beaconsfield

A very, very enjoyable short holiday with every possible service and complete attention to all items for contentment, very readily given. Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Waldron, Swindon, Wiltshire

Wonderful staff, so very welcoming and the best food in the country. New Experiences for both us and our taste buds! Thank you so very much!! The Sanders, Leicestershire

Well – what can we say……Yet another fantastic culinary experience in understated elegance with superb and sincere service par excellence. We’d wish you continued good luck with this enterprise but know you simply won’t need it
– many thanks! Jennie and Phil Johnson, Liskeard, Cornwall