Book a lobster catch and cook break

Wednesday, 29 February 2012 1:23 PM

Looking for an activity break for foodies? A two-night ‘Lobster Catch & Cook’ break is on offer from April at the Lugger Hotel in the stunning Roseland Peninsula, midway between St Austell and Falmouth in Cornwall.

Take a trip out with the fisherman to catch your lobster dinner from the waters of the beautiful Roseland Peninsular, pulling up parlour-pots and checking for crab and lobster along the way. Then it’s onto the rods for some sea bass and mackerel before heading back to harbour.

You will then be taught how to prepare, cook and dress your own dinner back in The Lugger’s kitchen. The hotel is famed throughout the region and has been awarded an With an AA Rosette for excellence. You can also enjoy pampering treatments in the local spa or explore local attractions such as The Eden Project.

Prices start from £220 per person, based on two people sharing, including breakfast, dinner, fishing trip, lobster cooking with chef, and meal served with a bottle of Muscadet.
 

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