The Best South Cornwall Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation on the South Cornish coast


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eclectic design and features dot the interior and gardens of this smart hotel, the rooms are elegant and the restaurant offers fine dining

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boasts an impressive location overlooking the harbour and has a strong maritime theme throughout; many rooms come with harbour views

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a beautiful Grade II listed former convent set in peaceful gardens 10 minutes walk from the city centre; smart rooms retain period features

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occupies an unrivalled seafront setting just metres from sandy beaches and offers relaxing facilities, fine dining and wonderful sea views

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set in an elevated spot overlooking Gyllyngvase Beach, there are stylish and contemporary rooms, relaxing facilities and attractive gardens

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ivy clad hotel, set in sub-tropical gardens, where character features blend with more contemporary decor, relaxing facilities and fine dining

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a luxurious hotel offering a wealth of facilities for all the family, there is an indulgent spa, creche, kids play areas, games and child menus

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a luxurious hotel set in 250 acres of private, cliff top grounds overlooking St Austell Bay and offering an extensive range of relaxing facilities

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a beautifully restored 19th century manor house set in 43 acres of wooded parkland boasting a range of relaxing facilities and activities

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found just a few minutes walk from the beach in a pretty coastal village, there are stylish rooms, a seafood restaurant and a relaxing terrace

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enjoys an envious spot set above the estuary with delightful views, there are individually decorated rooms, fine dining and relaxing gardens

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a traditional free house that is a good exploring base with Par Station and buses to Fowey nearby and a sandy beach just over a mile away

Trenython Manor

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an elegant manor house set in a private 24 acre estate, it retains many period features and offers a wealth of facilities for adults and kids alike

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a family-run pub with stylish rooms, a choice of bars and a large beer garden with kids play area situated 2 miles from the Eden Project

Rashleigh Arms

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offers stylish rooms, a popular restaurant serving fresh fish and local produce, a lively bar, live music nights and a terrace for al fresco dining

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admire the estuary views from the terrace or main bar as you enjoy a drink at this popular pub; spacious guest rooms, some with river views

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there are plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy including gardens, ponds and terraces in the 1.5 acres of this friendly inn just outside St Austell

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placed on the A390, yet with pleasant countryside views from the beer garden, decking and some of the contemporary, well-appointed rooms

Rising Sun

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there are plenty of places to to simply sit and relax, whether it is on the large terrace in summer or in front of a real fire in the lounge in winter

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standing proudly on the waterfront with views across the estuary which can be enjoyed from the bar and many of the cosy and stylish rooms

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perched just above the sands of Downderry Beach with a spacious seaside terrace, sweeping views and bright, stylish guest rooms

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ideally placed for Looe's railway station and the shops, restaurants and bars in the town centre; offers well-presented rooms some with balcony

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