... AND THE BEST PLACES TO STAY

Gara Rock, near Salcombe

One of Devon’s coolest hotels, perched on a bluff with striking views and tumbling gardens. Rooms are rustic-chic and there’s a great glass-walled restaurant and a bar stocked with West Country gins and ciders. B&B from £140; gararock.com

Chain Locker, Falmouth

Lovely 17th-century sailors’ boozer reimagined as a boutique hotel. Refurbished by owners St Austell Brewery, it’s not been overly dolled-up; the pub-part still has its flagstone floors and dark wooden beams. The six rooms are a smart mix of grey palettes, vintage furniture and retro photographs. B&B from £90; chainlocker falmouth.co.uk

Chapel House, Penzance

A handsome Georgian townhouse, once the home of an admiral, and now boasting six large double rooms that blend period and contemporary decor. A communal supper club specialises in local produce. B&B from £160; chapelhousepz.co.uk

The Pig at Harlyn Bay

Poldarkian and atmospheric, this Cornish outpost of the Pig chain is a grey-stone Georgian house with low ceilings, wonky stone floors and extensive gardens. Rooms are effortlessly chic and there are four “garden wagons” for those after more privacy. Food is sourced within a 25-mile radius and is top-notch. B&B from £150; thepighotel.com/ at-harlyn-bay

Longlands, nr Ilfracombe

Take a break from the road in one of five luxurious safari lodges (sleeps six) while soaking up the calm of a secluded valley with its own lake. A well-kitted kitchen is set up for self-caterers. Three nights from £645; longlandsdevon.co.uk