HARBOUR HOTEL FOWEY
Set within an Area of Outstanding Beauty in Fowey, just five minutes’ walk from the centre of the pretty harbour town, this chic retreat enjoys a privileged spot where the estuary meets the sea. Part of the renowned Harbour Hotels group, it is housed in a striking Victorian building, set within immaculate split-terraced gardens that are bisected by the South West Coast Path.
There are 37 individually styled rooms here, almost all offering estuary or harbour views. Interiors are tastefully nautically themed – a fresh, contemporary colour palette of blues and greens, inspired by the coast, complements whalebone-style lights, bright statement fabrics and white shutters. Marble-clad bathrooms are bright and calming, featuring oversized mirrors, large walk-in rain-showers, and toiletries by natural British brand, Bramley.
All-day dining is on offer in the Harbour Kitchen, Bar and Terrace, where the mesmerising views are more than matched by the delectable Cornish fare. Everything here is crafted from the very best locally sourced ingredients; signature specials include the seafood burger, and, of course, the Cornish afternoon tea (jam before cream, unless you want to offend the locals!).
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SCARLET
Sat on the cliff edge with sweeping views of Mawgan Porth beach, this adult only sanctuary is the perfect spot for those seeking a restorative escape from everyday life. After the views – endless Atlantic vistas are on offer from every room and public space – the spa is the star of the show here. Complete with wood fired clifftop hot tubs, a cedar wood sauna and an outdoor reed-filtered swimming pool, sustainability is at the heart of the spa’s wellbeing offering. Treatments, designed to restore your natural balance take place in tented, lantern-lit rooms and include a moment of stillness afterwards in the deep relaxation room’s suspended cocoon pods. A range of wellbeing classes, including yoga and Tai Chi, are also on offer.
The restaurant offers a menu of stunning, seasonal food, and sustainable, slow-aged wines with a side of captivating coastal views – an all-encompassing celebration of nature’s generous gifts.
Accommodation ranges from cosy ‘just right’ rooms to the spacious ‘indulgent’ suites with private lounge areas, all offer outdoor space, inviting guests to slide open the doors and listen to the soothing sounds of the sea. A palette of deep, coastal colours draws from the nearby wildflowers, rock pools and sea mosses, increasing the feeling of being at one with the setting.
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THE BODMIN JAIL HOTEL
Cornwall’s most historic hotel is situated in a scenic spot on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Part of Tudor Hotels Collection, the Grade-II listed former jail has been completely transformed into a remarkable boutique property offering 70 contemporary guest rooms and a fascinating visitor attraction. Built during the reign of King George III, the jail was the first to introduce individual cells, segregated male and female areas, and hot water. Each of the new bedrooms has been designed using three former cells, featuring original doors and retaining the bars on the windows so each guest can experience a true slice of British history – though, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, sumptuous bedding and a luxurious bathroom, complete with underfloor heating, that is where the prison parallels end.
In fine dining restaurant, The Chapel, executive head chef Dane Watkins has designed a menu that fuses traditional and modern cuisine, featuring locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavours. This summer also sees the launch of the brand-new, more informal Moor Café, serving a selection of handcrafted Cornish sweet treats. Go on, lock yourself up in luxury.
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