Curated luxury hotels in Truro

On the quayside in the traditional fishing village of St Mawes, the The Idle Rocks boasts excellent sea views and fresh seafood. It offers modern rooms and free Wi-Fi.

All individually decorated rooms at Idle Rocks feature a flat-screen TV, vintage radio, Cornish tea, a Nespresso coffee maker and a bathroom with a bath or shower, and some with a rain-effect shower.

Some rooms have views of the harbour and St Anthony’s Head. Some TVs also double as mirrors.

Food is sourced locally and the head chef is also a keen forager. Breakfast includes unique twists, such as Birch Tree syrup, and there is also a range of brunch dishes on offer. You can enjoy a cocktail in the bar, or on the terrace which offers lovely sea views.

The village is home to St Mawes Castle, coastal and inland walks and watersports. Falmouth is a mile away by ferry, which operates year-round. Trelissick Gardens, St Austell and Truro town centres are 30 minutes’ drive away.

When you stay at Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach. This upscale hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Padstow Harbour and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crantock Beach.

With a stay at The Plume of Feathers in Newquay, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Watergate Bay Beach and Cornish Heritage Museum. This upscale inn is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Eden Project and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Fistral Beach.

When you a stay at The Rosevine in Truro, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthcurnick Beach. This beach guest house is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Porthbean Beach and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Portscatho Beach.

Located in Falmouth, Anacapri is a 4-minute walk from Gyllyngvase Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Falmouth University. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Maritime Museum Cornwall and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Pendennis Castle.

With a stay at St George's Hotel in Perranporth, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a 5-minute drive of Ticket to Ride Surf School. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Fistral Beach and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Watergate Bay Beach.

Set in Constantine, Silverspring Hideaways offers accommodation with heated pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property has garden views and is 25 km from St Michael's Mount and 26 km from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. The chalet has private entrance.

The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while the kitchenette features an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Some units feature a seating area and/or a terrace with an outdoor dining area. At the chalet complex, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Newquay Train Station is 40 km from the chalet, while Minack Theatre is 45 km away. Land's End Airport is 43 km from the property.

With a stay at Degembris Cottages in Newquay, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Watergate Bay Beach and Dairyland Farm World. This farm stay is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Fistral Beach and 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Eden Project.

This luxury country house hotel is on the North Cornish coast in the village of Mithian, just 2 miles from St Agnes. It has a seasonal outdoor pool (weather permitting) and free WiFi.

The tasteful rooms are fitted with individually controlled central heating, a TV and radio. They also feature tea and coffee making facilities, and some rooms have garden views.

The restaurant has bay windows and a menu using local produce. A full English breakfast is available in the morning.

Friendly staff are knowledgeable about the area and can provide sightseeing information. There are many fantastic walking routes surrounding the hotel, and fishing, water sports and riding opportunities nearby.

A Grade II* Listed building over 400 years old, Rose in Vale Country House Hotel is steeped in history and has old Cornish charm with beautiful gardens of 10 acres in a tranquil valley near the sea.

With a stay at SeaSpace in Newquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Watergate Bay Beach and Whipsiderry Beach. This family-friendly aparthotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Fistral Beach and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Padstow Harbour.