South Cornwall
If it's a big, full facilities, all-angles-covered kind of hotel that you're after, then this estate hotel is an acceptable choice. It's set in 43 acres,…
Must-see hotels in Cornwall
The Lizard
Not quite the boutique beauty of your dreams, perhaps, but this trad seaside hotel has lots in its favour: an attractive setting inside a Victorian villa,…
The Lizard
A brilliantly located 33-bed hostel inside a Victorian gentleman's residence on the hillside above Coverack. Rooms are standard YHA – bunk beds, easy…
East Cornwall
An attractive barn-converted B&B about 2 miles from Liskeard, offering uncluttered modern rooms: go for the spacious Garden Room, with beams and terrace…
The Lizard
If you're after sleek lines and stripped-back minimalism, then this coastal hotel won't be for you – but if it's wraparound coastal views and vintage…
Isles of Scilly
As suggested by the name, this whitewashed house once belonged to the island's vicar, but it's been many years since there was an ecclesiastical…
North Cornwall
A surf lodge this may be, but it's no dive. There's a selection of singles and doubles, plus communal 'surf pods' offering dorm-style rooms for groups…
South Cornwall
A working organic farm, populated by a co-operative of good-lifers who grow their own veg and run permaculture and willowcraft courses. There are two main…
Isles of Scilly
Forget your saggy two-manner – these safari-style tents come with a wood-burner, mini-kitchen, wooden floors, sofas and three bedrooms with actual proper…
The Lizard
Simple field camping on an organic farm near Mawgan village. It's a remote location, a place to pitch and stay for a while. The camping field is spacious…
South Cornwall
Back-to-basics seasonal campsite in a field above Lansallos Beach. It's very rudimentary – a simple shower block and a tap are pretty much the only…
The Lizard
Built for an artist, this Victorian villa above Porthleven is by far the best of the town's B&Bs. It's perched like a sentinel on the cliffs above town,…
North Cornwall
Staying in Padstow doesn't have to break the bank thanks to this tents-only campsite in a lovely field beside the estuary. It's on the southern side of…
West Cornwall
A cosy farmstay near St Buryan, offering a brace of rooms (one sleeping two, the other three) and a genuine, heart-of-the-countryside location. Rooms are…
The Atlantic Highway
Boscastle's shoebox-sized hostel was all but washed away by the 2004 floods, but it's since been completely renovated. The dorms are very small, but in…
South Cornwall
This large, popular, well-equipped campsite is about a mile south of Gorran Churchtown. There's lots of space for caravans and tents, but it gets packed…
Isles of Scilly
The island's only hotel has recently been given a big-budget makeover as part of the luxury Karma chain. Tricked out in duck-egg blues and smoke greys,…
East Cornwall
The best of Bodmin's limited town-centre B&Bs, this Victorian villa has three rooms and a self-catering apartment. All are named after trees: Laurel and…
Penzance
Boutique retreats indeed, these are halfway between holiday cottages and high-class hotels. Options range from Mousehole fishermen's cottages to a divine…
The Atlantic Highway
Huge, well-run campsite and holiday park near Bude, which accommodates everything from caravans to campervans. It's great for families – there are tractor…
North Cornwall
A decent small hotel in a clifftop spot between Lusty Glaze and Porth Beach. Rooms are nicely finished, but a little on the small side and only a handful…
Isles of Scilly
All five rooms at this Georgian guesthouse are named after a Scilly island (look out for the cute nameplate on each door). They're simply decorated –…
Isles of Scilly
The second-largest campsite in Scilly, at the western end of Lawrence’s Bay, with 50 pitches (maximum 100 people) spread across three fields. There are…
Isles of Scilly
Simple and cosy rooms in a 200-year-old granite cottage in the heart of Hugh Town, near the town green. It's not going to win any interior-design awards,…
East Cornwall
Surprises are in store at this farmstay: the rooms are huge, and feature luxury touches such as wet rooms, oak doors and little private patios. There's a…
South Cornwall
In a mock-Tudor house at the top of town, this friendly hostel makes a fun budget stay. Rooms are small but clean and cosy, there's an Aga in the kitchen…
Penzance
Posh places for rent, with options including a cosy hut near Mousehole Harbour, a Penzance townhouse, a rural farmhouse and a beautiful stilt-legged…
West Cornwall
Good-value B&B on the main street, with six individual rooms (3 and 5 have the best Mount's Bay views). The style is classic – expect brass beds, puffy…
Penzance
Penzance's YHA is inside an 18th-century house on the edge of town. It's a rambling place, with a cafe, a laundry and four- to 10-bed dorms. It's a 15…
South Cornwall
Smart B&B in a modern house overlooking Hannafore Point. The compact rooms are named after Cornish bays: top of the pile is Kynance, with a massive bed…
Isles of Scilly
A solid St Mary's guesthouse, in a double-fronted detached house a 15-minute walk from the quay. The six rooms are clean and bright and the price is…
North Cornwall
A mixed caravan and camping site, in a great clifftop spot between Chapel Porth and the Beacon.
Isles of Scilly
These A-framed, dual-level beach cabins sleep up to 10 people, and have fine views over New Grimsby harbour. They're attractively appointed with…
Penzance
Coastal hotel in private seafront grounds. Rooms are boxy, but most have balconies opening onto Mount's Bay. Ex-Masterchef contestant Lee Groves has…
