Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

‘The location is stunning, the views as the sun sets truly magical’ from this family-run, cliff-top hotel and spa, with acres of Scandi-style relaxation space and squashy sofas. There is plenty to do, from relaxing in a spa pool to surfing at the beach. A wide choice of accommodation suits everyone from the solo traveller to families and dogs. There are adults-only doubles, many with a sea view through a picture window, family apartments with a lounge, a coffee machine, and a terrace with sun loungers. A reader’s country-facing room was ‘smart and clean’ but the lack of a sea view, he concedes, may have contributed to a sense that the hotel was slightly off form. However, ‘I did have two reasonable evening meals, one in the Wild Café, one in The Herring’, the former serving breakfast, deli lunches, dinner à la carte (including a vegan menu), the latter for dinner, with a choice of dishes such as roast cod, fregola, orange, lemongrass, basil, clams; one meat and one veggie option. Daytime alfresco dining is available in the dunes garden, or order packed lunches for a beach picnic. (See also sister hotel The Scarlet, next entry.)