Unique Cornwall Hotels, Cottages & Villas for a Romantic Vacation

The Scarlet is a high-end, adults-only hotel with posh accommodations, a luxury spa with cliff-top hot tubs, and an award-winning restaurant. Located five miles from Newquay, the deluxe hotel has beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites with contemporary décor, wooden floors, en-suite bathrooms with free-standing baths, and private balconies, terraces, and courtyards with sea views. A sleek restaurant serves a complimentary breakfast every morning, and exceptional cuisine and fine wines for lunch and dinner, and a luxury spa has indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs with stunning sea views. The Scarlet is a short drive from the Merlin Golf Club and Driving Range, and the Newquay Cornwall Airport.

The Scarlet Hotel, Tredragon Rd, Mawgan Porth, Newquay TR8 4DQ, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-16-37-86-18-00

Resting right on the water’s edge at Old Grimsby in Tresco, the Tresco Sea Garden Cottages offer beautifully appointed cottages and apartments with breath-taking views of Round Island and the Eastern Isles. Cottages are stylishly decorated with quaint, country-style furnishings, solid oak heated flooring, walls adorned with bespoke artwork, wood-burning stoves, and private bathrooms with showers, soaking tubs, and deluxe toiletries. The property on which the cottages are based has an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a fully equipped gym which guests can use, and a casual café that serves fresh farm-to-table food is nearby.

Tresco, Isles of Scilly TR24 0PW, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-17-20-42-28-49

Surrounded by acres of beautifully maintained gardens and grounds, and a private sandy beach, the Driftwood Hotel is an elegant retreat with airy, beachy-chic rooms, a highly acclaimed restaurant and a lovely terrace overlooking Gerrans Bay. Located five miles away from St. Mawes, the hotel has charming guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, modern amenities like flat-screen televisions, and private terraces with sea views. An upscale restaurant offers an adult-only dinner of locally sourced Cornish fare, as well as picnic baskets to take away for a day at the private beach, and a full-service bar offers a variety of libations. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the area, including hiking, beachcombing, fishing, and snorkeling.

S W Coast Path, Portscatho, Truro TR2 5EW, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-18-72-58-06-44

Overlooking St Mawes Bay, Hotel Tresanton is a stylish hotel spread across five buildings with modern guest rooms and suites, a mosaic-tiled restaurant and bar serving traditional Cornish food and drinks, and an on-site cinema. Well-appointed rooms have nautical-inspired décor, period antiques, art-adorned walls, sitting areas, and balconies or terraces with sea views, and a complimentary full English breakfast is served every morning. Other hotel facilities include in-room spa treatments, a garden for children, and a luxury yacht that can be rented for day trips or special occasions. Hotel Tresanton is a short walk from St Mawes Castle and the harbor.

27 Lower Castle Rd, St Mawes, Truro TR2 5DR, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-13-26-27-00-55

Set right on the water’s edge on the south coast of Cornwall, the St Mawes Hotel is a charming beachside retreat with cozy guest rooms, an elegant sea-facing restaurant and a lively bar, and a dedicated cinema room for rainy days. Seven beautifully appointed rooms have custom beds with designer linens, en-suite bathrooms, modern amenities like flat-screen satellite televisions, coffeemakers, and stunning sea views. The restaurant serves fresh, farm-to-table fare using locally sourced produce from surrounding farms, and a laid-back bar offers live music and entertainment.

Harbourside, St Mawes TR2 5DN, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-13-26-27-01-70

The Boskerris Hotel is a country-chic Mediterranean-style hotel in St Ives with easy access to the beautiful Carbis Bay. Built in 1931, the elegant hotel has individually decorated guest rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms, modern amenities with flat-screen satellite televisions, coffeemakers, and gorgeous sea views. A full English breakfast is served every morning, as well as full English cream teas and simple evening meals, and a casual lounge and bar with a lovely terrace serve a variety of drinks. Other guest services at the hotel include concierge and room service, and complimentary wireless Internet around the property, and a beautifully manicured garden offers a peaceful retreat.

Boskerris Rd, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2NQ, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-17-36-79-52-95

Overlooking Porthminster Beach, the St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa is a deluxe seaside retreat with a luxury spa with an indoor swimming pool, a crystal steam room, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Located a short walk from the St Ives train station and a few miles from the West Cornwall Golf Club, the hotel has airy guest rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms, work desks, modern amenities such as flat-screen satellite televisions and coffeemakers, and balconies with spectacular sea views. Family rooms have bunk beds and there is complimentary wireless Internet throughout the property. A vibrant restaurant and bar serve seasonally inspired and traditional Cornish fare and English ales, as well as high tea on the terrace overlooking the beach. The St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa offers guests direct access to the spectacular Porthminster Beach.

The Terrace, Saint Ives TR26 2BN, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-17-36-79-52-21

Overlooking the beautiful Summerleaze Beach, The Beach at Bude is a swanky boutique hotel with chic, contemporary lodgings, and beautiful coastal views. Based in a handsome Victorian building next to the Southwest Coast Path walking trail and a short walk from the Bude Sea Pool, the hotel has luxurious guest rooms and suites with New England-style décor and oak furniture, en-suite bathrooms with Orla Kiely toiletries, and private balconies and terraces with ocean views. In-room conveniences include flat-screen satellite televisions, Blu-Ray players, iPod docking stations, and mini-fridges, and a complimentary full cooked breakfast is served every morning. A stylish restaurant serves traditional Cornish fare for lunch and dinner, and the hotel has a spacious sun terrace with loungers and umbrellas and ample storage space for bikes and surfboards.

Summerleaze Cres, Bude EX23 8HJ, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-12-88-38-98-00

The Artist Residence Cornwall is an eclectic, arty boutique hotel with artist-designed rooms and apartments, a quaint cottage, and a rustic-chic restaurant and smokehouse. Located a short walk from the Jubilee Pool on the promenade, the hip hotel has comfortable lodgings with bright décor and vintage-inspired furnishings, en suite bathrooms with showers, and modern amenities, and multi-bedrooms apartments have kitchens and secluded courtyards. An award-winning breakfast of traditional Cornish fare is served in the restaurant, while other dining options include an elegant lounge bar and terrace garden, and a casual beer garden that serves a selection of smoky barbecue and colorful cocktails. Ping pong and Foosball tables provide endless entertainment and Penzance’s historic seafront is a stroll away.

20 Chapel St, Penzance TR18 4AW, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-17-36-36-56-64

Housed in a beautifully preserved townhouse dating back to 1899 in the seaside town of Falmouth, The Sandy Duck is an elegant, impeccable bed-and-breakfast with magnificent views over Falmouth Bay. Established as a boarding house for port workers, the beautiful Victorian retreat has comfortable guest rooms and suites with plush décor, en-suite bathrooms, and modern in-room conveniences, and guests can enjoy a delicious continental breakfast in the sunny dining room every morning. The Sandy Duck is a few miles from the impressive Pendennis Castle.

12 Pennance Rd, Falmouth TR11 4EA, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-13-26-31-14-27