The Mussel Inn & Cottages — Restaurant in South Hams

Booked a table for 6 adults. When we arrived it was very busy and informed by a member of staff, that our table wasn't ready, also that if we wanted a seat while waiting, it would have to be outside. I have mobility issues, so not perfect, however someone offered me a seat. Our table was ready 20 minutes after our booked time, so, took our seats. We ordered wine and after perusing the menu, chose starters, and mains. The starters were fine. 4 of the mains came with fries/chips, these had all been salted by the chef and we're not edible. I ordered muscles, and while I appreciate they are a seafood, these too were very salty. The young lad who cleared our table asked if everything was ok, which it wasn't. He informed me that he would speak to the manger/chef. He was very apologetic. Another member of staff then came in, and informed me that 'fries are always salted, and if we didn't want salt, we should of said'. Her manner was extremely off-handed. I personally, have never known restaurants to pre salt chips (except McDonald's) and this is a seasoning that I never add to my food. I chose this restaurant, as it came highly recommended, however, I shall not return, nor will the rest of my party. It is a shame as the location is lovely, but the attitude of the second member of staff was not professional and quite demeaning. I paid the bill, which, I had budgeted £400.00, we only spent £300.00 as we left earlier than...

Just returned from a week here! The Cottages are brilliant. Perfectly furnished to an outstanding quality. We stayed in the Cockle with our little doggie. He settled in straightaway. Secure garden for him to use and a stair gate to keep him securely down stairs even at night.

If you would like a holiday in an accommodation furnished to the high standard you enjoy at home this is the place for you. Great facilities, oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and Large TVs in every room, rain showers, fluffy white towels.

Recently we have stayed in accommodation that have pulled back in the nice welcomes such as a welcome pack of basic foods and toiletries but not here!! Nicely packaged toiletries waiting in the bathroom and Prosseco, tea, milk and cookies etc in the kitchen !

We ate every night we could at Mussel Inn as why eat anywhere else the food was fab!! Catering for all tastes in our part!! Even if they were fully booked (which being so popular they often were) they managed to fit us in.

We had some lovely local walks particularly taking in the Wembury Ponies which was a welcome surprise.

Great farm shop to visit nearby at Ben’s Farm shop and if you want a bit of retail therapy pop into Plymouth for some big shopping centres. We went further afield to Brixham lovely seaside town about an hrs drive away and you can even pop over the border to Cornwall 45 mins to NT Cothele worth...

Went to the Mussel Inn for my wife and mines Anniversary. Greeted warmly and then taken care by the very professional but friendly staff. The place was very busy, with a happy laid back atmosphere. So I would recommend booking, which is easy to do on their website To start my wife had the Corn Hummus with Chorizo, which was absolutely delicious. I had the Cornish Style Mussels, which were fantastic, they had been steamed in ale which gave them a distinct and wonderful flavour. Then for Main my wife had the lamb, which frankly was out of this world, and I have to admit, having tried it I was very jealous. However, my king prawn and monkfish Penang curry, was inviting and flavorful, in other words bloody delish. As the food was so good and despite feeling almost/very full. We decided to try a pudding, my wife had Chocolate parfait, which was apparently and again delicious and I had the Coconut rice pudding, which was very good . We told the staff that we felt the Chef should have a pay rise as the meal had been exceptional. The cost with a couple of pints very well kept Atlantic ale and a couple of large soft drinks was £89. Frankly we felt we had robbed them, having paid more and had poorer experiences else where. We shall be returning soon and are likely to repeatedly returning if the food is...