The Queen's Hotel was nominated for St Austell Brewery's Best Accommodation Award at their awards ceremony recently at The Great Western Hotel in Newquay.

To celebrate this, The Queen's is offering diners this Valentine's Day entry into a draw for a free night's stay.

"We thought it could make the meal more romantic," says landlord's wife Sarah Hayes, "if there was an opportunity to return shortly and stay the night! We'll pick names from a hat on the night, and the winner can choose any date in March."

On chef Matt Perry's menu this Friday is duck from The Cornish Duck company based on a farm near Truro, and regulars' favourite beef steak, from the Harvey Brothers' farm out at Pendeen. Tables will be candelit with fresh flowers and the recent refurbishment means everything is looking elegant and welcoming.

For more information see www.queenshotelstives.com