On Cornwall’s Coast, St Enodoc Returns With a New Taste of Seaside Luxury

A New Chapter By The Sea: St Enodoc returns after an ambitious transformation overlooking Cornwall’s beautiful Camel Estuary.

St Enodoc Reimagined

St Enodoc has reopened after a major ten-month transformation, bringing new restaurants, event spaces, refreshed interiors and ambitious cooking from Paul Ainsworth to Cornwall’s spectacular Camel Estuary.

It is set in one of the UK’s most iconic coastal destinations and is one of the country’s most celebrated seaside retreats.  

Now, after a substantial reburb, St Enodoc in Cornwall is back.

The complex has been given a major makeover and has officially reopened after ten months.

Overlooking the Camel Estuary, St Enodoc offers the perfect setting for weekend escapes, celebrations or simply a leisurely lunch with waterfront views.

Highlights

• St Enodoc has reopened after a major ten-month redevelopment.
• The property enjoys panoramic views over Cornwall’s Camel Estuary.
• The refurbishment is Paul and Emma Ainsworth’s most ambitious project to date.
• Two new dining concepts have launched: The Estuary Grill and The Flour Garden.
• The Estuary Grill focuses on Cornwall’s land and sea, with many dishes cooked over an Asado grill.
• Indian-inspired dishes were developed in collaboration with two-Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam.
• The new Oyster Salon can accommodate up to 130 guests for weddings and events.
• The Porthilly Pavilion offers estuary views for ceremonies, private parties and wellness activities.
• The property features landscaped gardens, a boules piste and bicycles for exploring the Camel Trail.
• Artwork includes Mick Rock photographs of David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Blondie, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
• St Enodoc’s wine programme includes English sparkling wines, Champagne and a dedicated temperature-controlled wine room.
• Paul Ainsworth is also behind the Michelin-starred Paul Ainsworth at No6 and several other acclaimed Cornwall venues.

An exciting new chapter in its history introduces two dining experiences – The Estuary Grill and The Flour Garden – creating a destination for overnight guests, families, four-legged companions, local residents and visitors to the coast alike. 

The redevelopment also introduces two new event spaces. The Oyster Salon – accommodating up to 130 guests – a sophisticated setting for weddings, corporate events and larger celebrations, with a licensed ceremony room.

Meanwhile The Porthilly Pavilion, with its sweeping estuary views, provides a spectacular backdrop for civil ceremonies, private parties and wellness activities including yoga and pilates. 

An emphasis on openness runs throughout the property, with wraparound terraces overlooking the Camel Estuary towards Padstow and Porthilly.

Landscaped gardens include a dedicated boules piste, while striped parasols while, beyond the hotel, a fleet of Velobello bicycles provide leisurely rides through the estate and along the scenic Camel Trail.

But that is not all because the next phase of the redevelopment will focus on further enhancing St Enodoc’s bedrooms, which have already undergone a thoughtful refresh, alongside the addition of a gym and beauty studio.

Interiors & Design 

The refurb marks owners Paul and Emma Ainsworth’s most ambitious project to date, with Paul leading the culinary vision and Emma shaping the design.

Artwork throughout the property has been curated by Liam West of West Contemporary Gallery.

A highlight of the collection is the Mick Rock photographs, featuring iconic figures including David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Blondie, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.

Food & Drink

The Estuary Grill is an all-day dining destination, with a vast terrace overlooking the water, showcasing the very best of Cornwall’s land and sea. The menu brings together expertly aged meat from award-winning Philip Warren Butchers with locally caught fish and seafood sourced from Flying Fish.

Many dishes are cooked over fire on the Asado grill by Somerset specialists Fire Made, with generous plates designed for sharing and encouraging guests to explore the menu and create their own dining experience.

Guests are free to pick and mix dishes from across the menu, from the freshness of the coast, with Cornish Bluefin Tuna Crudo and Porthilly Rock Oysters, to comforting favourites given a creative twist.

These include pizzettas, such as the ‘Goddess’, topped with Newt Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Green Goddess dressing, alongside Cornish Monkfish with Potted Shrimp Butter Sauce. At the heart of the menu are generous sharing dishes designed for the whole table, including the St Enodoc Seafood Tower and Whole Creedy Carver Chicken served with chicken-fat Hasselbacks.

Guests can also explore a selection of Indian-inspired dishes, developed in collaboration with two-Michelin-starred chef and friend of Paul, Aktar Islam.

The menu brings together influences from across the Indian subcontinent, from street-food favourites such as Keema Pau and Masala Bhutta, to Northern Indian classics including Yellow Dal Tadka and Butter Chicken, and the coconut-rich curries of Kerala, including King Prawn & Monkfish Alleppey Curry.

Alongside these are interpretations of much-loved Indian dishes such as Paneer Qorma and Seekh Kebab, showcasing vibrant spices, aromatic flavours and contemporary takes on traditional recipes.

For dessert, guests can enjoy whimsical interpretations of classic favourites, including Toffee – Paul’s take on the traditional pudding, served with Cornish fudge madeleines, muscovado sauce and vanilla sea salt ice cream.

Traditional dishes like Rice Pudding and Strawberries and Cream are reimagined and a dedicated children’s menu is available, with families warmly welcomed and children of all ages invited to dine.

Open to both hotel guests and non-residents, breakfast celebrates the very best of Cornwall, with a dedicated section showcasing St Ewe Eggs in dishes such as Duck & Soldiers and a Fine Herb Omelette.

Classic breakfast favourites include the Full Cornish and Steak & Eggs, alongside The King – a Philip Warren bacon sandwich served with Rodda’s salted butter and St Ewe Eggs cooked sunny side up.

Alongside a selection of freshly baked pastries from

The Butchers Bakehouse, guests can enjoy the Good Morning Trifle, made with St Enodoc’s homemade granola, Greek yoghurt and seasonal berry compote while breakfast staples including porridge, fresh fruit, muesli and eggs cooked to order. 

The second, more informal restaurant, The Flour Garden, is open seasonally from March to October, welcoming guests on a walk-in basis throughout the day.

Nestled within the landscaped gardens and overlooking the Estuary, this relaxed al fresco restaurant serves a menu centred around sharing snacks, hand-stretched Neapolitan-style pizzas and hearty salads, including Panzanella, Niçoise, Caprese and Cobb, available to enjoy on-site or to take away.

Guests can also indulge in homemade soft serve ice cream with flavours including Vanilla Brown Butter and Milk Chocolate, topped with a playful selection of nostalgic favourites such as Popping Fudge and Maraschino cherries. A dedicated Spritz menu is served alongside a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks.

At the heart of the property, The St Enodoc Bar is a welcoming meeting place for both locals and guests.

Open daily, the bar offers an extensive drinks list. Alongside these, guests can enjoy a selection of signature house cocktails, with a dedicated menu of Champagne cocktails, as well as an extensive range of whiskies, vermouths and spirits, including Paul’s Daring Gin, created in partnership with Salcombe Gin.

The bar also serves a menu of sandwiches, including the St Enodoc Club, a Grilled Reuben, and a Battered Haddock Sando with pickled egg gribiche, available throughout the day. 

Each wine list across the wider Ainsworth Collection is distinctive, and St Enodoc’s has been thoughtfully curated to offer something for every occasion – whether guests are staying onsite, dining in the Estuary Grill or simply stopping by for a glass on the terrace.

Showcasing both renowned regions and lesser-known producers from across the globe, the accessibly priced list places an emphasis on quality, provenance and diversity, with an impressive selection of magnums also available.A range of Champagne and English sparkling wines by the glass is a particular highlight.

A temperature-controlled wine room overlooking the Estuary Grill houses the carefully selected collection, where bottles from leading English sparkling producers in Cornwall, Kent and Sussex sit alongside prestigious Champagne houses.

Southampton-born Paul Ainsworth is an acclaimed chef and restaurateur behind The Ainsworth Collection; a handful of celebrated venues on the North Cornwall coast, including the Michelin-starred Paul Ainsworth at No6, Caffè Rojano, Padstow Townhouse, Ci Ci’s Bar, and The Mariners.

Having trained under some of the UK’s most influential chefs, including Gary Rhodes, Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, Paul has become one of the country’s most respected culinary figures, celebrated for his ingredient-led cooking, warm hospitality, and longstanding contribution to Cornwall’s food scene.

In July 2024, he published his debut cookbook, For the Love of Food, which became a Sunday Times bestseller.

A familiar face on television, he regularly appears on Saturday Kitchen, Sunday Brunch and James Martin’s Saturday Morning and MasterChef alongside a range of other broadcast appearances.

Paul and Emma are ambassadors for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and support a number of charities including Hospitality Action, the Padstow Lifeboats, RNLI, and Fisherman’s Mission.

More info:

Address: St Enodoc by Paul Ainsworth, Rock, Cornwall, PL27 6LA

Website: here

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