When we arrived there was a nice friendly lady outside stood with a group of man all smoking. Another lady (not so friendly) showed us to our room, which was dirty, tatty, smelt old, draughty due to ill fitting windows, the sliding door to the en-suite!!! wouldnt close without brut force. The view from the window would have been beautiful if the window was clean enough to see out of !! The dinning room was very old and dirty looking. We also found out (from a tenent) that part of the hotel is used to home people on hosing benefit.
In fact this isn't a hote,l it is a locals pub with rooms and a very load darts team!! I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Warm friendly welcome, Joe and Terry very friendly and accomadting. You are always greeted warmly, rooms clean and comfortable. Breakfast sets you up for the day and great social evenings in the bar. Location is superb you are over looking carbis bay on the front facing rooms. We have used this hotel several times a year for the last 6 years and will continue to do so!

I have to say I didn’t read any reviews before I stayed here – so I was under no illusions what to expect. I have to say I was greeted by friendly staff and given key to my room – great after 5 hour drive. Ok it’s not the Ritz, yes it does need some sprucing up. But, it didn’t smell, my bed was comfortable, the shower was warm and working. The radiator worked in my room and the windows opened – so I could adjust the temperature accordingly. Breakfast was good, serviced quickly and was certainly freshly cooked not microwaved. On the day I left (early start) the owner did me a couple of rounds of bacon sarnies – I’d paid my bill so he could have just waved me off and saved the cost of the bacon.
Yes I’ve been to better places (and paid more), but I’ve been to a lot worse (and also paid more). The litmus test is- would I go back? And the answer is yes I would its good value for money

The Howards is excellent value for money. It is homely and welcoming and the staff are really helpful. It is a beautiful walk along the coast into St. Ives. The rooms are comfortable and very clean.