Penzance
Hands down Penzance's most entertaining hotel, this converted town house on Chapel St has been renovated with impeccable taste, marrying period…
Must-see hotels in West Cornwall
Isles of Scilly
The journey to St Agnes' campsite is almost the best bit; you're picked up in a tractor trailer and rattle across the island down the hedge-lined lanes…
West Cornwall
Run by the owners of the Gurnard's Head, this coastal beauty on the edge of Mousehole ranks as one of Cornwall's top coastal hotels. Rooms are classic –…
St Ives
Reopened after refurbishment, this chic hotel has one massive selling point – it's a one-minute walk from Porthminster's sands. But there are more pluses …
Penzance
In one of Chapel St's most historic buildings – a sea-captain's house that was for many years an arts centre – this beautiful B&B has become a favourite…
Penzance
The picture of a modern B&B, finished in stylish greys and blues, with stripped wood floors, bay windows and a keen eye for design. Rooms 1 and 2 are the…
Isles of Scilly
Pretty much the poshest place to stay in Scilly, and a true island getaway blending New England–style furnishings with sunny golds, sea blues and pale…
Isles of Scilly
By Tresco standards, New Inn is a bargain. The rooms are soothingly finished in buttery yellows and pale blues, although inevitably you'll have to fork…
The Lizard
Endearingly eccentric campsite in a private garden in Lizard village. Sites are private, most have electric hook-ups and sea views, and the garden is…
St Ives
A stylish six-room town house on the lovely backstreet known as the Warren, restored with a sea-themed combo of fresh whites and stripy blues. It's been…
West Cornwall
Uphill from the cove sits this complex of self-contained holiday apartments. They're pleasantly converted and quite contemporary, with the essential…
St Ives
This compact hotel, now owned by St Austell Brewery, is squeezed in along the winding Warren. The architecture is boxy 1970s, but inside it's a surprise,…
West Cornwall
Lost in the countryside around Sancreed, this hippie haven is ideal for a green getaway. There are two roundhouses: a hobbit-style Well House and a Moon…
West Cornwall
Owned by local beer barons St Austell Brewery, this venerable whitewashed pub dates from the 17th century, but it's looking 21st-century trendy these days…
The Lizard
This clifftop hotel is a haven for family travellers. It's been thoughtfully designed for a stress-free family getaway; interconnecting rooms and zip…
St Ives
Much recommended and reliable B&B in a stone-fronted Edwardian villa, with four rooms offering elevated views over the harbour (rooms 1 and 2 are the best…
West Cornwall
As its name hints, this attractive B&B (previously a hostel) occupies a former church on the edge of the village. There are five rooms, most of which…
Penzance
Three glamping choices at this rustic dairy farm near Madron: safari-style tents, a two-storied lodge-tent and a vintage gypsy caravan. The safari tents…
West Cornwall
If you want to eat or sleep with a view over the Mount, this hotel's a tempting choice. Stylish and shipshape, decorated in pastel tones, slatted wood and…
West Cornwall
This isolated farm has something really special: an authentic reconstruction of a Celtic chieftain's roundhouse, built from timber and thatch, with its…
West Cornwall
The headland around Prussia Cove is actually a private estate, and you'll find a selection of impossibly pretty stone-walled cottages dotted around the…
Penzance
Old-school, no-frills field camping north of Penzance, with two fields offering an uninterrupted outlook over Mount's Bay. It's small, quiet, relaxed and…
St Ives
This three-storey villa on the main hill into town has been given a sensitive and stylish refit, from soothing grey paints to louvred window shutters,…
St Ives
This small terraced B&B would be pretty good value anywhere, but in St Ives it's an absolute bargain. If you can, book one of the panoramic suites, which…
Penzance
A 17th-century sea-captain's house turned heritage hotel, off Chapel St. Its creaky rooms brim with antiques, vintage rugs and Victoriana, and there's a…
Isles of Scilly
Shaped like an eight-pointed star, this former fort on Garrison Point is one of Scilly's star hotels, with heritage-style castle rooms and more-modern…
St Ives
This small hotel isn't actually in St Ives – it's in the suburb of Carbis Bay, a mile or so along the main road out of town. There's no sea view, but you…
Isles of Scilly
St Mary's main campsite sits in a lofty spot above Hugh Town, not far from the Garrison fort. It's a big site, covering 3.5 hectares, with plenty of…
Isles of Scilly
This Scilly mansion was originally built for a holidaying Italian nobleman. Grand staircases, objets d'art and wood-panelled walls give an upmarket feel,…
Isles of Scilly
This complex of self-contained cottages on the north side of the island at Old Grimsby has nine one-bedroom properties available on a nightly basis…
The Lizard
This place is what camping is all about. It's in a back-of-beyond location near Kuggar Sands, and makes a virtue of its simplicity – there are a few sites…
Isles of Scilly
There's no better location on St Mary's than this little guesthouse in a prime spot with views all the way to Hugh Town from the western end of Town Beach…
West Cornwall
This pleasant campsite offers spacious, sheltered pitches, split between seven grassy fields, all sheltered by hedges. There's a choice of electric hook…
The Lizard
Once a Victorian hotel next to the lighthouse, now a YHA hostel, this has to rank pretty high on the 'UK's best budget beds' list. It's in a spectacular…
Penzance
Perched on a hill with views across Mount's Bay, this townhouse hotel makes a pleasant Penzance base. Bedrooms are staid in style, with cream-and-magnolia…
St Ives
Occupying one of the classic Edwardian villas lining the upper part of St Ives, this three-suite B&B is a chic place to stay. The two front 'suites' have…
St Ives
Riviera luxury in a St Ives hotel, with wonderful manicured grounds overlooking the town, a balustraded breakfast terrace and five suite-sized rooms. The…
West Cornwall
This family-focused campsite is a beauty, with views of Logan Rock and the coast near Porthcurno. There's plenty of space in the main field, plus a…
Isles of Scilly
Bare-bones but beautiful, the island's campsite sits in a secluded spot surrounded by drystone walls and is just steps from the sea.
West Cornwall
Brilliantly situated campsite in a field in Gwithian village, with full facilities and a handy location for the beach. It's expensive though, and is…
