Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate, St Ives, Cornwall

A quick 25-minute walk along the coastal path or a five-minute drive will take you to the centre of St Ives, with its host of independent boutiques, eateries, artist studios and museums, including the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden and Tate St Ives.

Carbis Bay Estate is set within 125 acres, with its own private blue flag beach, views across to St Ives bay and direct access to the South West Coast Path.

By car: 5 hours 30 minutes from London, 3 hours 30 minutes from Bristol, and 7 hours from Manchester. Free parking available.

By train: London Paddington to St Erth takes around 5 hours. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the station. Book trains to St Erth.

Perfect for a romantic break, interiors bring the outside in by maximising the views. The beach lodges ooze laidback chic, clad with sustainable timber, with large open-plan living spaces and private gardens with hot tubs, whilst the main hotel is a blend of calming palettes, reminiscent of the sea, with grander touches such as gilt mirrors and chandeliers.

Home to an award-winning, coastal-inspired spa providing panoramic views and a range of natural treatments, a 17-metre heated outdoor pool, hydra pool and a barrel sauna. The hotel also boasts its own private beach and array of activities, including its luxury Sunseeker yacht available for private charter.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Beach
• Swimming pool
• Fitness centre
• Spa
• Pet-friendly
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

There are eight lodges providing exclusive beachside accommodation, with three or four ensuite bedrooms, panoramic sea vistas and direct access to the golden sands of Carbis Bay. Rooms in the main hotel are individually designed and home to original features such as large bay windows.

Room types: Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Beach Suite, Junior Beach Suite, Beach Lodge

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with Aromatherapy Associates toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi

Expect a diverse taste of Cornwall: from a light lunch, afternoon tea and evening tapas at the Orangery to relaxed seasonal plates at The Beach Club with its modern-chic design, and the sleek interiors of Walters on the Beach where guests can enjoy views across St Ives Bay and stylish Cornish fine dining with a bounty of fresh fish. For elevated and theatrical dining that will blow your mind, don't skip an evening at the much-lauded Ugly Butterfly, the ideal spot for an aperitif or after-dinner cocktail in stylish surroundings.

The Orangery: contemporary dining. British cuisine, seasonal menu. All-day menu, open daily.