The Glendorgal Hotel was originally built in 1850 as a Gentlemen’s seaside residence. It was bought in 1882 by Sir Richard Tangye, a Cornishman who had made his fortune founding an engineering firm in Birmingham, and had rented the property as a summer home for many years. He had always remained faithful to his Cornish roots, and longed to have a place in Cornwall where he could entertain guests and enjoy the magnificent coastal views.

In 1911 Glendorgal was visited by two royal princes; Edward, the uncrowned King, and Albert (George VI). In contrast, in 1918 the First World War came very close to the Glendorgal and tea parties were held on the veranda for injured soldiers.

The handsome Victorian house remained the home of the Tangye family for almost half a century and was passed down through three generations. Derek Tangye became a well-known author and wrote the successful Minack Chronicles in which he refers to his childhood at Glendorgal and his father’s love of the place. In 1950 Sir Richard Tangye’s grandson, Nigel Tangye came into sole possession of the property and opened it as a summer season hotel and restaurant in 1950, and its exquisite setting and relaxed atmosphere has been enjoyed by guests ever since…