The 10 most charming hotels in Cornwall

Overlooking the sea and Fowey Port, this hotel’s location will take any visitor’s breath away. The Hall’s enchanting architecture was actually the inspiration for Toad Hall in the “Wind in the Willows”, adding to its magical feel.

The rooms are comfortable, immaculately decorated and very spacious. They are ideal for relaxation and come with many amenities. The hotel pool is also wonderful and the spa is perfect for a self-care moment.

The defining characteristic of Fowley Hall is that it is a luxury hotel constructed with families with younger children in mind. Qualified nannies, childcare services and child-friendly activities are all part of your stay.

The rooms are stunning and bright, equipped with sofas, kitchens and tea/coffee-making facilities. The hotel also has a wonderful dining and cafe space.

Located a short walk from Penzance’s historic seafront, it’s the perfect spot to unwind and take relaxation to the next level.

With its unique and eclectic design, the Artist Residence in Penzance feels like so much more than a hotel. It is a rustic cottage that has had just the right amount of renovations while managing to retain all of its charm and personality.

The stunning Star Castle Hotel is located on the picturesque St Mary’s isle, part of the Isles of Scilly. Surrounded by glimmering waters and epic scenery, there’s no denying this refurbished garrison is one of Cornwall’s more stunning hotels.

If you go in the colder months, be sure to bring a book so that you can get cosy by the fireplace and watch the waves crash onto the shores from the comfort of a chair, nestled under a blanket.

The setting itself oozes charm, while the hotel is irresistible. With cosy and homey bedrooms, beautiful outdoor breakfast areas and stunning views over the ocean, there’s nothing not to like here.

Located in the spectacular Carbis Bay, the Gannet Inn is the perfect place to stay while exploring all the wonders St Ives has to offer. It’s cosy, welcoming and does a fantastic job at making guests feel right at home.

The rooms are delightful, with either a sea or garden view, they make for perfect hubs of peace. The facilities are also wonderful and the bar space is a great spot to unwind at the end of the day.

For golfers, the West Cornwall Golf Club is not far from the hotel and a great spot to go practice or even take on a few holes.

This breathtaking hotel overlooks Carbis Bay and provides guests with some of Cornwall’s best views. The hotel is elegant and charming and offers guests direct access to the beachfront.

The bedrooms are bright, spacious and airy and feature every and any amenities guests may ever need. The award-winning Sands restaurant inside the hotel offers creative and innovative meals using fresh and local produce.

The outdoor swimming pool is beyond the shadow of a doubt the standout feature of the hotel. With a roomy adjacent terrace area, the ensemble looks out onto the Bay and the ocean and you really could’t ask for a nicer pool setting than this.

The Rosevine is brimming with charm and its marvellous location is enough to win over any visitor. A short drive from Truro, the hotel overlooks the south Cornish coast, leaving guests surrounded by epic coastal scenery.

The rooms are absolutely delightful and beautifully decorated. The spaces are clean and come with many useful amenities such as flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making stations and balconies.

The elegant indoor swimming pool is a great place to go for a few laps, and if you are travelling with children, they’ll have a great time finding their way through it and swimming around.

This stunning estate in Falmouth is completely secluded in nature. The building itself is stunning, a renovated country estate turned hotel, manages to retain all of its charm and beauty and perfectly mixes the old with the new.

The rooms and suites are spacious and comfortable and most of them have patios and balconies overlooking the beautiful estate. The ensuite facilities include TVs, wifi, seating areas and bathroom facilities with free toiletries.

The best part of this hotel is the nature that surrounds it. With an estate of over 8.5 acres of gardens, guests are free to wander and get lost in the beauty the Hotel Meudon offers.

The Headland Hotel and Spa overlooks the iconic Fistral Beach, an undeniable pillar of Cornish surfing culture. With views of the waves crashing onto the stone patches along the coast, there’s no place like this hotel.

The bedrooms are extremely comfortable and packed with any amenities guests could ever be in want of. The beds and couches are comfortable and the views are unbeatable.

The hotel is equipped with a laundry room, a luxurious outdoor swimming pool few hotels in the area can rival, a Swedish sauna, steam rooms and an impeccable breakfast service.

This beautiful rustic Townhouse is brimming with personality and charm. It is located not far from the picturesque Padstow Harbour and is full of delightful little quirky details and objects in every room.

The rooms are wonderful and each have their own personality and decor. The area is perfect for taking walks or even cycling along the harbour to catch the sunset.

A fantastic continental breakfast is served every morning so be sure to stick around the Hotel in the mornings so as not to miss it.

This 4 star resort overlooks the stunning Gyllyngvase Beach and provides epic views of all its sandy glory. A 15 minute walk from the harbour and Falmouth, the Resort feels far away from the craziness of cities, while also not being far from the convenience of one.

The rooms are big and most of them feature a delightful balcony overlooking the waterfront. The bedrooms also have wonderful amenities.

The endless facilities are what makes this resort stand out amongst the lot, with an extensive spa area, gym facilities, pools and even cycling rooms.