Molesworth Arms Hotel, Wadebridge, Cornwall

The ghost of a coachman has been seen at the hotel on New Year’s Eve for a number of years. New Year’s Eve has long been associated with spiritual and ghostly occurrences, as one year turns into another, and perhaps that’s the reason for this yearly haunting. At midnight on New Year’s Eve, a coach is said to be driven into the courtyard of the hotel by a headless coachman – who knows what happened to him?

Brief History

The Molesworth Arms is a very old building, dating back to the 16th century that was used as a coaching inn for a number of centuries before being used as a bed and breakfast and pub. The village of Wadebridge itself, which was known as Wade before the bridge was built in the village, was granted a license for a market way back in 1312, which gives you some idea as to how long the village has been around.

In 1897, the village formed its own town council after an outbreak of typhoid caused by dirty drinking water meant that decisive action had to be taken as to how to look after the town.

About

This attractive former coaching inn offers everything that you’d need from a hotel – warm, comfortable accommodation, en-suite bathrooms, breakfast included in the hotel price and a pub and restaurant right downstairs. Rooms comprise a mixture of singles, doubles, twins and family rooms, so there’s something here for everyone – from the single traveller through to a big family.

There is a restaurant and bar on-site – as the hotel is also a pub, offering a large range of ales and wines, as well as an extensive British menu and a traditional carvery. There is also a function room on-site, and the dining team can cater to most party sizes depending on your needs. The hotel is also nearby to many amenities, including shops and restaurants. It’s also minutes away from the camel trail and is just five minutes away from the local cinema.

This is definitely the ideal place to stay if you’re looking for a base to explore Cornwall from, or even if you just fancy a quick pint.

Features

Wi-Fi Available
Restaurant
TV
Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
Hairdryer in each room
Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas
Wi-Fi Available In Rooms
Bar
Breakfast To Go
Mountain Bike Hire
Car parking on-site

Things to do

There is plenty to see and do in the nearby area, with lots of shop and restaurants as well as a cinema within easy reach. Cornwall itself is full of things to see, including the Eden Project, and there are numerous beaches and country walks all over the county.

Room Tariff

Single room available from £54.99 per night, breakfast included.
Standard double/twin room available from £64.99, based on two people sharing, breakfast included.
Family rooms available for £89.99 per night, breakfast included.

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