Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

Generations of families and friends cherish childhood memories of holidays at this friendly hotel. Set into the cliff-top above the sandy beach, it has been owned by the same family since 1959. The interiors have been updated over the decades (out with purple carpet and orange bedspreads, in with Scandi-style), but the walls are still hung with work by Cornish artists, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the same Atlantic views. The atmosphere is lively and inclusive, with activities for children and their parents from dawn until dark. There is an indoor and natural outdoor pool, an Ayurvedic-inspired spa, a sauna and steam room. Bedrooms come in various configurations, some with a balcony or terrace. In the evening you can dine in The Herring restaurant (‘food is generally pretty good, and value for money.’) or in the Wild Café for simpler meals and daily changing specials. The hotel is sister to adults-only hotel, The Scarlet, nearby (next entry). (SW)