Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
£159—Cornwall: smuggler's inn escape, w/3-course dinner
Ross Palmer
Deal Expert
Stay at the atmospheric Jamaica Inn, inspiration for the famous Daphne du Maurier novel
Why We Love This Deal
Weary travellers and secretive smugglers have used Jamaica Inn as a resting place since 1750. Expect local ales and hearty food at this characterful inn on the Cornwall and Devon border. Travelzoo members can stay at this cosy retreat for £159 per night, with a 3-course dinner. Putting this package together yourself would cost at least £187. Many dates would be a lot more.
What's included
- Overnight accommodation in a Superior Double or Twin Room, with full English breakfast, for two
- A 3-course dinner for two (worth £26.85–£34.85 per person)
- A glass of prosecco each with dinner (worth £9.20 per person)
- Late checkout until 12pm
- A 2-night stay, with daily breakfast and dinner and prosecco on both nights, is £309
When
Valid for Sunday–Thursday stays until 31 July, 2026. Fridays and Saturdays are £15 more per night.
Hotel details
Built in 1750, Jamaica Inn was a coaching inn for travellers crossing the treacherous Bodmin Moor. The area was known for gangs of shipwreckers who operated on the Cornish coast. The remote inn was a haven for smugglers keen to hide contraband that had been brought ashore.
Jamaica Inn is well known as the setting for Daphne du Maurier's novel of the same name. The author was inspired to write her novel after she became lost in fog while out riding on the moors. She was led back by her horse to the safety of the inn. During her recovery, the local rector is said to have entertained her with stories of smuggling that inspired the book.
While the historic property has retained plenty of its 18th-century character, a new wing now provides modern bedrooms with uninterrupted views across the moor. There's a cosy bar and a restaurant serving hearty local fare. The inn also has a Daphne du Maurier Museum (entry is £3.95 per person). A farm shop is stacked with local Cornish produce, and there's also a gift shop.
Other options
- Up to two dogs can stay in selected rooms for an extra £20 per night (enquire on booking).
- This is an adults-only offer, based on two sharing.
- There is free parking available at the property.
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