For cancer patients

In a sentence Wonderful massages? Check. Roaring fires? Check. Affordable prices? Check!

Room The Ocean View Suite we stayed in had slightly dated décor, as did the rest of the hotel, but the feel is classically British and the beds are super-comfortable.

Bathroom treats A roll-top bath, waterfall shower and Molton Brown products.

Plus underfloor heating that packs a punch.

Book in for the Hand on Heart Signature Treatment (from £160 for 85 minutes). Using Made For Life organic products (safe to use even on sensitive skin) combined with touch therapy that’s geared towards those having cancer treatment, the therapists are trained to consider any pain, scarring, implants, prosthetics, catheters and collection bags. My treatment included a calming Chinese-style massage and a nourishing facial. Extracurricular activities As well as the spa, there is the Aquaclub (right), which has lap, hydrotherapy and child-friendly splash pools (the spa pool is adults only). There’s also an outdoor heated pool and a cold plunge pool for those who like to finish feeling fresh. The hotel overlooks Fistral Beach, where you can people-watch the surfers in all weathers. Walks along the coastline are a must, as is warming up by the fire with a glass of wine.

Breakfast A buffet of fruit, pastries, yogurts, toast and cold cuts is served alongside a hot menu featuring the likes of avocado on toast with chimichurri, eggs benedict and the full English. The hash browns are particularly good. Take-home A wholesome spot with wonderful staff who go above and beyond if you need anything. This makes for a relaxing trip that caters to those of your group experiencing health issues without any fuss or feeling singled out. Case in point – after her shift had ended, the concierge drove one of us to a local shop in the rain to pick up some medication.

Good at careful and considered treatments.

Bad at spicing up the menus; apart from breakfast, the food is slightly lacking in some areas.

Cost Rooms from £180; spa half days £35 for three hours; Aquaclub half days from £55 for three hours, headlandhotel.co.uk

Alice Robertson