Cornwall has a whole host of luxury boutique hotels with seaviews that are mere steps away from the beach. A couple of the boutique hotels on this list are in the foodie destination of Padstow, while others are in the St Mawes area, which is known locally as the Cornish St Tropez due to the well-heeled guests that visit, but we’ve also included a couple further into South Cornwall.
Hotel Tresanton, St Mawes
St Mawes is frequently referred to as England’s version of St Tropez, and establishments like Hotel Tresanton support this claim. Each of the 30 rooms has a different feel – and a view of the sea – and there’s even a Mediterrenean-style beach club.
Famed designer Olga Polizzi is the hotel’s owner, and has designed a chic coastal refuge that unquestionably wouldn’t appear out of place on the French Riviera. But the style is strongly Cornish, with pieces by Barbara Hepworth and other artists strewn throughout the elegant interiors.
Chapel House, Penzance
This unassuming townhouse hotel might go unnoticed by pedestrians who are attracted by the art galleries, antique stores, and historic pubs while walking up Chapel Street. But visitors are almost always impressed when they enter Chapel House, which is perched above Penzance’s working harbour.
Chapel House blends Georgian style and architecture with contemporary comfort, providing infinite opportunities to unwind and explore the varied beauty of the far west. It’s the ideal place to stay before visiting the Isles of Scilly and Tresco Abbey Gardens.
They offer guests a choice of six spacious rooms, two private suites, fabulous breakfasts, brunches and a weekend supper club.
Scarlet Hotel, Mawgan Porth
The exclusive Scarlet Hotel is not only dog-friendly, but eco-friendly and adults-only too, making it a peaceful retreat far away from the nearby holiday parks of Newquay. And the best part? Every room has sea views.
There’s a chic restaurant, an indoor pool and outdoor pool, as well as a steam room and relaxing rooms in the spa. Meanwhile, the posh bedrooms have contemporary furnishings and private courtyards, terraces or balconies, plus free Wi-Fi.
The Scarlet provides a restorative coastal escape for those in need of some rest and relaxation.
St Petroc’s, Padstow
The most stylish establishment in Rick Stein’s Padstow empire is undoubtedly St Petroc’s Bistro. It is located in an elegant and historic Georgian townhouse that has 10 rooms on the first floor and the famous bistro restaurant on the ground floor.
Traditional in style, but with many contemporary elements, the hotel features original fireplaces, exposed oak beams, and four-poster beds are paired with free-standing bathtubs, while white wood-paneled accent walls provide a hint of Californian beach flair.
Some rooms haves views of the sea, and there’s a guest lounge as well as a dog-friendly snug next to a secluded courtyard garden. The bistro provides classic French bistro dining with the finest local Cornish produce and is an ultimate destination for foodies.
The Idle Rocks, St Mawes
David and Karen Richards renovated this Edwardian hotel on the waterfront of St. Mawes into one of the most fashionable boutique hotels you’ll find anywhere in Cornwall. Idle Rocks is truly a special place to visit.
Perched perfectly on the rocks in the heart of St Mawes, the 18 bedroom Relais & Châteaux hotel is your home away from home.
Each of the bedrooms are individually designed, featuring local touches like driftwood sculptures and paintings by Padstow artist David Pearce. And with an award-winning restaurant, relaxing treatment room and south facing views across the water, the environment is relaxed and ideal for a restful stay.
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
The Pig at Harlyn Bay was the seventh hotel to join the Pig Group, a collection of charming inns run by seasoned hoteliers Robin and Judy Hutson for more than a decade. Offering “Far-reaching sea views, oodles of quirks and character and stacks of original features.”
A friendly and relaxed country hotel, it has an inviting bar, cosy lounges all with open fires, sink-in sofas, eclectic interiors and serves unfussy and hyper-local food in its restaurant and their brand new outdoor dining terrace, The Lobster Shed.
Judy has created a warm Tudor aesthetic with the interiors, while incorporating many elements from later periods, such as Victorian-style floral wallpaper, mid-century upholstered furniture, and Roberts radios next to the beds.
St. Enodoc Hotel, Rock
Perched on a hill overlooking Padstow across the Camel Estuary, the St. Enodoc Hotel is a classic seaside hotel re-invented. Set in spacious, beautifully manicured grounds and offering a seasonal outdoor pool and sauna in addition to an Elemis day spa, the hotel has 20 rooms and suites that are beautifully styled with bright colours, oil paintings, and simple modern furniture.
In the summer, food can be enjoyed alfresco on the terrace overlooking the Camel Estuary. Breakfast in the sunshine or try one of their cocktails as the sun sets. Or try the innovative tasting menu at their fine dining restaurant by Executive Chef Guy Owen.
The kitchen even has a ‘Cornish larder’ at its disposal which can range from local Porthilly oysters, fish and lobster landed in Padstow and venison and game in the winter months.
Plenty of Boutique Seaside Hotels in Cornwall
Cornwall has plenty of luxury boutique hotels that are by the sea and is the ideal destination for a peaceful holiday or weekend away. Whether you’re searching for a foodie-cum-hotel experience or a spa break, Cornwall can provide.
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