15 Best places to stay in Cornwall

Cliff-top boutique hotel on the isolated Lizard, on the South West Coast Path and close to glorious beaches – great for families.

Lovely art deco-inspired boutique in a cracking location between the boating haven of Rock and the surfing hotspot of Polzeath. Great for families.

A luxury boutique gem, ideally located overlooking the picturesque coastal town of Padstow. Stunning sea views, easy access to beautiful beaches, and close to top attractions.

Lovely country house family hotel, located in the beautiful town of Fowey, with five acres of landscaped gardens and woodlands. Close to the Eden Project.

Luxury boutique hotel with heart-stopping views of the Fowey estuary, set in a beautiful restored Victorian building. Close to the Eden Project.

A beautifully chic, beautifully run boutique hotel outside St Ives, with stunning ocean views. No kids under 16.

Elegant, waterfront family hotel offering quiet sophistication in the yacht-filled harbour town of St Mawes.  A Cornish, if not world, classic.

Tranquil, luxury boutique hotel and spa, perfectly located on Porthminster Beach, with stunning views out to sea.

Boutique style and fabulous seafood in a 17th-century smugglers’ inn on the Roseland Peninsula.

Glamorous, 37-room luxury boutique hotel situated on rugged cliffs overlooking Mawgan Porth Beach, with a superb Ayurvedic spa. Adults only.

A heritage Georgian home, originally built by an Admiral, now a stylish and welcoming 6-room guesthouse.

A delightful, 18-room Edwardian Inn in the heart of chic St Mawes, with superb food served on the waterfront terrace.

A beautifully decorated country house in buzzing Falmouth, with an outstanding restaurant and excellent spa and wellness facilities. Children 12 and over welcome.

An intimate and welcoming 17th-century coaching inn, with spectacular views across to St Michael’s Mount, right above Marazion’s beach.

Iconic, family-friendly boutique hotel set just above the vast golden sands of spectacular Watergate Bay. Great for all ages, especially families and groups.