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Boskerris Hotel
St Ives, Cornwall
It's blue heaven, on a sunny day, to sit on the terrace of this adults-only, 1930s hotel overlooking a white-sand Blue Flag beach and the clear waters of St Ives Bay, with a chilled glass of wine or a cream tea.
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It's blue heaven, on a sunny day, to sit on the terrace of this adults-only, 1930s hotel overlooking a white-sand Blue Flag beach and the clear waters of St Ives Bay, with a chilled glass of wine or a cream tea. It's a best-of-both-worlds place, with arty, bustling St Ives just four minutes away by train, and serenity when you want to rise above it. The interiors have a coastal palette and Mediterranean cool. The most covetable bedroom has panoramic sea views, an in-room sunken bath and a wet room with rain shower. The cheapest is snug, with an over-bath shower, and 'extremely comfortable' bed. Three superior ocean-facing rooms have a super-king bed, free-standing bath and walk-in shower. All have an espresso machine, 100 Acres toiletries, fresh milk on request. The ambience is relaxed and friendly but decorous: proper leisure dress is expected in public areas. A short dinner menu offers choices such as pan-fried hake with salsa verde; mixed bean casserole. 'We had a fabulous three-course meal on the terrace.' Downtown, cafés, bars and restaurants abound. A locally sourced breakfast includes St Ewe free-range eggs, Cornish smoked salmon, a full English or vegetarian. (DO)
Hotel Details
Address
Boskerris Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2NQ, England
Telephone
01736795295
Bedroom
15. 2 on ground floor, 1 suitable for disabled.
Openings
Apr–Nov, restaurant closed Mon, Tues.
Background Music
'chilled' in public rooms.
Children
no under-16s allowed.
Dogs
not allowed.
Credit Cards
Amex, MC, Visa. No cash or cheques.
Prices
B&B doubles from £250. À la carte £40. 1-night bookings usually refused in high season.
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Facilities
lounge, bar, breakfast room, supper room, in-room smart TV, decked terrace, massage and reflexology treatment room, 1½-acre garden, parking, EV charging, public rooms wheelchair accessible.
Location
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