10 of the Top Hotels to visit in Cornwall this year

This iconic hotel on the Lizard Peninsula offers escapism and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. There's a sense of stepping into another world entirely. A path leads to a private beach, the views celebrate the landscape and there’s plenty of activities including tennis, kayaking and yoga. Facilities include a 30ft indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. They also offer a range of Elemis spa treatments.

The Gurnard’s Head, between St. Ives and St. Just, is the perfect combination of old and new. The pub-with-rooms is a blissful place to stay, with eight bedrooms and views of the Atlantic as well as the moors and tors of Penwith.

Each area of the hotel has been carefully considered and beautifully styled. Bedrooms are individually designed, featuring bright colours, Vi-Spring beds, a Roberts radio, fresh flowers, Bramley toiletries, local art and warm, Welsh blankets. Food is local, simple and earthy, while drink is warming and chosen with thought. Despite its escapist vibe, there's plenty to see and do. Local attractions range from a stroll along the coast to trips to the Minack Theatre, Zennor, Penzance and Newlyn.

A stylish, adult-only seaside destination, Boskerris Hotel is a 1930s destination defined by its dreamy coastal palette. Away from the buzz of central St Ives, guests enjoy the view across Carbis Bay to Godrevy lighthouse, whether you're taking cream tea on the terrace or enjoying a dinner of local fare in the restaurant. You can also book a holistic spa treatment using seaweed-based skincare brand Haeckels, and on special occasions stay in a ‘Celebration’ room complete with a sunken bath for two.

Part of the Luxury Family Hotels group, Fowey Hall is an enchanting escape overlooking the estuary from its cliff top position. Rumoured to have inspired the description of Toad Hall in Wind in the Willows, it is perhaps little wonder that today families delight in visiting, with activities such as collecting eggs from the hens, bouncing on a trampoline, or taking a bucket and spade to the beach forming an intrinsic part of your stay. For adults, there are spa facilities including a 12-metre swimming pool, an outdoor hot tub with sea views, Peloton fitness equipment, yoga with views of the water and a collection of spa treatments.

With the Fowey estuary lapping below the terrace and its white, Victorian studio frontage, The Old Quay House Hotel is a chic, boutique destination for a restful stay in the heart of town. Elegantly decorated and in the perfect location for exploring Fowey, The Old Quay House Hotel has 13 luxurious rooms to stay in, many with estuary views. The restaurant has a reputation in its own right, serving the best quality seafood, West Country meat, Cornish cheeses and locally sourced fresh seasonal produce, all with a front row seat to life on the water at any time of the day.