If you are looking for a little bit of luxury, forget the myth that youneed to jet off to distant shores to find it. Right here in Cornwallthere are many fabulous luxury spots where you can truly relax instyle. And the good news is there are many benefits to this as well youll avoid long check-in queues, reduce your carbon emissions,and save precious pounds, which of course you can then spend onthose little extra bits of luxury whilst youre on holiday!
There are many great options for places to stay in Cornwall, with awide selection tailored for the luxury traveller. From cute little B&Bsperfect for weekend getaways, to beautiful luxury holiday cottages,so lovely you wont want to leave! We like the idea of finding acottage you really like and visiting it again next year to make sometruly special holidaying memories, which just get better year afteryear.
When it comes to eating Cornwall is well known for its range ofculinary delights, with many fabulous world-class restaurantsnestled away in its picturesque villages and towns. We really loveNumber 6 in Padstow. At Number 6 Michelin starred Chef PaulAinsworth cooks wonderful local, seasonal food, with a menu thatpromises simple and stylish modern cuisine with distinct Cornishand British influences. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun andevery inch classy, so we recommend heading there for dinner andtaking advantage of the amazing wine list too. Dont forget to havepudding because their take on chocolate cake is to die for!
A great spot for a luxury lunch is Tides Restaurant in Rock.The restaurant has stunning views of the Camel Estuary, so isparticularly lovely on a clear afternoon. We recommend teaming itup with a walk along the Southwest coast path, so you have workedup a good appetite before you arrive. Tom Cade, who is head chefthere, worked at the Ritz before he made the move to Cornwall andthe quality of his experience shines through in his food. The menuis based around locally sourced produce and follows the seasons- at the moment the St Endoc asparagus, served with a choice ofhollandaise or vinaigrette, cant be beaten. Try this followed by theCornish duck served with celeriac cream, pearl barley and babyleeks and you wont be disappointed!
When you have dined and walked to your heart’s content, werecommend a trip to the Bedruthan Spa at the Bedruthan StepsHotel near Newquay. Its an award-winning spa and you can tellwhy- they have an exceptional indoor infinity pool, with views outtowards the sea, a luxurious cedar sauna and a eucalyptus steamroom too. The spa offers a full range of treatments and packages,from massages, to facials, to pedicures, so you can really pamperyourself and relax in the loveliest of settings.
When in need of a little decadent delight head to the St. MoritzHotel, near Rock and treat yourself to cocktails on the terrace. Theatmosphere is chic and relaxed and the staff are super friendly tooand always happy to go the extra mile to make sure that you arereally satisfied. We love the house special cocktail The St Moritz.
And of course you cant leave Cornwall without having a Cornish cream tea and theres nowhere more decadent to do it that FoweyHall, the inspiration for Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows.Remember youre on holiday, so go for the full afternoon tea, whichincludes home baked scones, lashing of Cornish clotted cream andsome scrumptious strawberry jam.
Cornwall has no shortage of luxury spots, so make sure you are notmissing out this summer and go and see what this fabulous countyhas to offer.
