Artist Residence
Penzance, Cornwall The lowdown A quirky-cool seaside hangout.
Best for Families and friends wanting a seriously chilled Chrimbo. Looking for Christmas dinner and all the yummy trimmings in a warm and unpretentious atmosphere – and by the sea to boot? Then this place is for you. Hidden in the historic part of town, the 19-room Artist Residence is a Cornish jewel. Decorated in a relaxed, ‘comfy luxe’ style – think upcycled armchairs, rolltop baths, reclaimed wood cladding, epic local art and wood burners – you’ll have no trouble hunkering down in this homely haven. Food-wise, pop down to in-house smokehouse joint The Cornish Barn for hearty rustic fare, knock back a cocktail in the Bar and Lounge or pull your bespoke crackers in the wood-clad private dining room. And if you’re planning a slap-up Xmas with a large family or bunch of friends and want all the pluses of a hotel while not actually being in one, hurry up and bag yourself a stay in Artist Residence’s dreamy, newly refurbed three-bed Cottage.
Book it Double rooms from £90 b&b; and from £250 b&b for The Cottage, based on four sharing (artistresidencecornwall.co.uk)