DRIFTWOOD ENGLAND

Summer isn’t complete without a trip to the British seaside. You can expect a significant upgrade on the bucket-and-spade brigade at this luxury boutique hotel on the Cornish coast, five miles from St Mawes. Its position on the Roseland Peninsula sees a unique climate driven by the Gulf Stream that promises warm days and plays a role in creating the lush gardens. From the hotel, a short trundle downhill will bring you to the private swathe of sand. Explore the cove and rock pools, or simply head for a reviving dip in the sea. You could opt for kayaking, or simply grab a picnic and enjoy the scenery. Offering 15 bedrooms and a terrace, you’ll drift away on the wind of simple elegance that wafts through the hotel. The vibe is informal and easy with the spirit of New England in its design such as its blue weatherboard facade. Opt to book the Cabin if you want a bit more privacy; it has two bedrooms and a lounge with views across the bay. For supper, chef Chris Eden’s Michelin-starred dining room serves up plates using fish from Cornish waters, foraged herbs and flowers, and locally reared meat. Slightly more sophisticated than a bag of fish and chips and a ‘99’ (though both have their place). Doubles from £215. driftwoodhotel.co.uk