The Old Quay House Inn overlooks the Hayle Estuary, a world heritage site, bird sanctuary www.rspb.org.uk and Site of Special Scientific Interest. Hayle, the gateway to Penwith, is surrounded by beaches, beautiful walks www.cstn.org.uk and areas of natural beauty www.cornwall-aonb.gov.uk
Gerry and Kathy who hail from Ireland and their children, Francis, Helen and Fintan with the help of their talented and loyal staff look to build on the great reputation for hospitality at the Old Quay House Inn. A warm Cornish welcome and some good old Irish craic is guaranteed.
HISTORY
27 Roman coins found in 1825 near the Hayle estuary.
The Estuary is owned by the RSPB and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its wintering wildfowl and waders.
The original Old Quay House Inn was built circa 1825 as a toll house.
Prior to 1825 anyone wanting to travel from Hayle to St Ives or Penzance either had to cross the sands of Hayle Estuary, or had to make a significant dtour crossing the River Hayle at the ancient St Erth bridge. Guides heped travellers cross the sands, but even with guides it was sometimes a periolous journey and the shifting sand and racing tide claimed several lives. Recognising this major obstacle to trade a turnike trust was formed, with Henry Harvey as trustee, to build the causeway which now takes the road below the plantation west to the Old Quay House. Costing £5000 in 1825, the investors charged a toll to use the causeway to recover their costs. Charges are recorded of tolls of one halfpenny for foot passengers adn one penny for every horse or mule.
Today's Old Quay House retains the character of the past making much use of those traditional Cornish materials of granite and slate. The unusually spacious lounge bar with the conservatory area features cosy corners, gas log fires, flagged floors and beamed ceilings and has a warm ambiance that makes for a convivial atmosphere.
There are three links golf courses nearby which are playable all year. Gerry, Nick and Fintan are keen golfers. In conjunction with Out to Golf The Old Quay House offers discounted golf vouchers for our golfing residents who avail of our accommodation.
