Hotels for a great staycation on the stunning Cornish Coast

Kay Woolley

Last Updated on May 6, 2025

Cornwall offers breathtaking coastal scenery, with golden beaches, rugged cliffs, and charming seaside villages perfect for relaxation and exploration. Its rich history adds cultural depth to the natural beauty. Thinking of visiting? We’ve got you covered…

The Old Quay House

1. The Old Quay House Fowey
View of the Fowey Estuary: Image credit Kay Woolley.

A lovely boutique hotel in the picturesque town of Fowey on the south coast of Cornwall, the Old Quay House is in the centre of Fowey with a sunny terrace overlooking the estuary. Fowey is a great base for exploring the wooded south coast of Cornwall, with The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan easily accessible by car. To learn more: Check here

Chapel House Hotel

2. The Chapel House Penzance
The Bedruthan Hotel Mawgan Porth: Image credit Kay Woolley.

The Chapel House boutique hotel in Penzance, West Cornwall, is a Grade Two listed Georgian building beautifully renovated to provide comfortable accommodation. The views over Penzance Harbour are stunning, with the fishing town of Newlyn a short walk along the seafront promenade. Find out more about: Chapel House

The Headland Hotel in Newquay

3. The Headland Hotel Newquay
The Headland Hotel in Newquay: Image credit Kay Woolley

The Headland Hotel on the north Cornish coast in Newquay offers luxury accommodation close to the renowned Fistral Beach, a haven for serious surfers. This impressive hotel dominates the peninsula, with the South West Coast Path running by the side of the hotel. Learn more: The Headland Hotel

The Scarlet Hotel

4.The Scarlet Mawgan Porth
View over Mawgan Porth from the Scarlet: Image credit Kay Woolley.

The Scarlet Hotel in Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall, is an award-winning, luxury, eco hotel with spectacular views over Mawgan Porth Beach. The hotel is adults-only, so it is excellent for a short retreat to relax and unwind. Read more: The Scarlet Hotel

The Bedruthan Hotel,Mawgan Porth

5.The Bedruthan Hotel Mawgan Porth 2
The Bedruthan Hotel Mawgan Porth: Image credit Kay Woolley

The stylish Bedruthan Hotel in North Cornwall is the sister hotel to The Scarlet, located close by, with some facilities shared by the two hotels. The Bedruthan Hotel is dog-friendly, welcomes families and has a lovely spa.  The beautiful Mawgan Porth beach and Bedruthan Steps are both nearby. To learn more: Check our review

The Beach Hotel, Bude

6.The Beach Hotel in Bude
The Beach boutique hotel in Bude: Image credit Kay Woolley.

The luxurious Beach Hotel in Bude, North Cornwall, is great for a short stay in this thriving seaside town. Bude has all the facilities you could need for an excellent holiday by the sea. The hotel looks out over Summerleaze Beach, good for surfers and swimmers alike, with easy access to the cliffs for walkers. Find out more about this fab hotel: click here

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