HEADLAND HOUSE ST IVES

You stay at Headland House for the location. At the top of a hill overlooking Carbis Bay with a long sandy beach on its doorstep, the B&B is a 30-minute stroll from St Ives. The welcoming experience from owners Mark and Fenella Thomas, combined with crisp interiors, will keep you coming back for more. Most rooms feature nautical vibes (shades of navy blue, white and cream) with huge picture-frame windows. The decor is similarly boaty with porthole mirrors, hurricane lanterns and bright seascapes. Our favourite room is The Net Loft for its claw-foot tub placed under a skylight for stargazing. Expect homemade cakes each afternoon and a complimentary glass of sherry before bed. Breakfast is best in the summer when you can sit out on the terrace or in the conservatory with the doors wide open. Start with granola and fruits from the breakfast table before ordering something from the menu. The yoghurt and homemade lavender syrup is divine, as are the sweet waffles with summer berries. Doubles from £95. headlandhousehotel.co.uk

‘Breakfast is best in the summer when you can sit out on the terrace or in the conservatory with the doors wide open. Start with granola and fruits before ordering from the menu’