Karma, St Martin's, Isles of Scilly

Luxury and comfort are the buzz words here. The hotel is sensitively decorated in keeping with the natural environment whilst also incorporating furniture and fabrics from Indonesia (the hotel group's origins are in Asia).

Karma hotel is on St Martin's, known for its lovely beaches and sandy coves.

By sea: The Scillonian Ferry leaves from Penzance (March to November) and takes 2 hours 45 mins. Book the Scillonian Ferry.

By air: Take the Sky Bus from Exeter (1 hour), Newquay or Lands End (20-30 mins) to St Mary's. Book the Skybus.

Luxury and comfort are the buzz words here. The hotel is sensitively decorated in keeping with the natural environment whilst also incorporating furniture and fabrics from Indonesia (the hotel group's origins are in Asia).

Perfect for beach-lovers, this hotel's waterfront location makes it ideal for kayaking and sea swimming. There's also a spa treatment room, beachside dining and an enomatic wine lounge - there's even a 'Wine Emotion' dispensing machine.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Spa
• Wine lounge
• Library
• Family-friendly
• Pet-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Perfect for beach-lovers, this hotel's waterfront location makes it ideal for kayaking and sea swimming. There's also a spa treatment room, beachside dining and an enomatic wine lounge - there's even a 'Wine Emotion' dispensing machine.

Room types: Deluxe, Ocean View, Superior Ocean View, Riviera Suite, Honeymoon Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with Sea Kelp toiletries, luxury bathrobes, freshly ground Cornish coffee, LCD TV, mini-bar, free Wi-Fi

The stylish restaurant has views of the sea, as well as some tables in the surrounding sub-tropical gardens. You can see fishermen bring in the catch of the day from this dining spot. The menu features locally grown and ethically-sourced produce as far as possible.

Cloudesley Shovell Restaurant: 2 AA Rosettes, locally sourced produce, seafood, fine dining. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mains from £21.95.