Make your next trip to Cornwall a whole lot tastier by stepping away from the Cornish pasties, (don’t panic, we still love them!) avoid the fast foodie places, it’s time to Lunch like a local.

Our Carnebo Barns are set just outside the village of Goonhavern which is close to Newquay, and with our offices based in town where do we head when our tummies are rumbling?

Gusto Del Bar

Serving hearty food out of a little white box that’s packed to the brim is what Gusto’s is all about! #alwaysoriginal #gustodelibarnewquay serves their all in salad box with amazing pulled port, falafals, chicken, pretty much you name it Gusto’s has it! With new specials daily there is always something new to choose from no matter what day of the week it is. 

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We’ve yet to try the new combo of wings and tings which is deep fried chicken tossed in a banana bbq sauce, just feast your eyes on it... mmm, mmm, mmmmm that looks good!

However we can tell you the Yorkie burrito is to die for and the take away Sunday roast is immense. All in all a MUST visit when heading into Newquay for the day!!

Cafe Blu

This new quaint cafe in the centre of Newquay is a great little hideaway for homemade deliciousness. Opened in the Spring Cafe Blu serves scrumptious cakes, mouth-watering soups, tasty sandwiches, coffee, smoothies and milkshakes and is fast becoming a local hot spot.

A few of our favourites are the BLAT (a twist on the BLT) sandwich served with kettle chips, the creamy sweet potato and roasted rosemary soup with homemade garlic croutons or ciabatta bread and the vegan blueberry cheesecake.

If you’re a fan of a good milkshake the only way to go is for the chocolate indulgence. Jam packed with a fresh baked brownie, two scoops of vanilla ice cream, a huge spoon of Nutella topped with milk before being blitzed and finished with lashings of squirty cream, it’s a little piece of heaven!

Kahuna

This Pan Asian restaurant comes from husband and wife team Ryan and Kelly and was inspired from their years and love of travelling.

Always delivering on flavour Kahuna certainly does not disappoint and has become a firm favourite with the locals, so much so they needed to relocate to larger premises, which re-opened there doors earlier this year.  Kahuna is now located in the heart of Newquay, right next to the train station and opens daily from 6pm.

Its mixture of Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian and Chinese plates will tickle your taste buds, and we would recommend having at least one of each of the desserts on offer!

Kahuna also offer a take away menu.

A little closer to the barns in Goonhavern you will find...

The Bay Tree Restaurant at Goonhavern Garden Centre

Offering fair-trade coffee and a large selection of homemade cakes as well as a full menu on offer it is a great little spot that is simply just down the road from where we are located.

Indulge in the full English breakfast complete with local bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, beans and toast or head down for a lite bite, cream tea or lunch a little later in the day.

Although we are personally yet to try it many of our friends recommend the Sunday roast if you don’t want to cook on your holiday!

Now our attention turns to Falmouth, our Tresooth Holiday Barns are located just outside the village of Mawnan Smith, which is about a ten minute drive into Falmouth itself and our onsite manager Darren has given us some of his favourite local places.

Gylly Beach Cafe

Set on Falmouth’s famous Gyllyngvase beach, which is over looked by the stunning Pendennis castle, offers fantastic views of the lizard peninsula.

Sit and enjoy everything from a relaxing coffee with a home-made cake to a tasty lunchtime treat or an evening meal.

The family run cafe serves the very best in local Cornish food and is a unique, stylish and popular eatery in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

Sunday nights come alive with live music, so if you’re fancying a night out with some great food, this is the place to be!

Muddy Beach

Muddy Beach is a relaxed yet modern family run café / bar / restaurant in Penryn which is just a short drive away from Tresooth. The cafe is inspired by Scandinavian interior design and offers a relaxing and welcoming environment to everyone, including dogs! Enjoy gorgeous river views as you dine on superb food.

Offering appetizing breakfasts and light lunches, (a must try is the falafel scotch egg) to an evening menu fit for a King, filled with fresh seafood, slow cooked pork belly and Cornish burgers, along with an extensive wine list.

Cornish Maid

Set in the heart of the village of Mawnan Smith, Cornish Maid offer a relaxed atmosphere where you can relish the fresh smells, fruity chutneys and all things Cornish whilst chatting with friends over a cuppa and yummy cake!

Fresh coffee, pots of tea, croissants, Danish pastries and buttery toast will tempt you to take a break.