There is something of Wonderland about this clifftop hotel overlooking sea-facing sub-tropical gardens – a haven for the curious and curiouser. Interiors are bold, playful, tongue-in-cheek, with ceramic flying ducks, zebra-print sofas, portraits of dogs in Victoria dress. Bedrooms have a sea or country view, and no two are the same, though a fridge and fresh milk are standard. The Mayfair has a king-size bed with Art Deco headboard, a free-standing bath and walk-in shower, a balcony with hot tub for dolphin spotting and stargazing. Accessible Gooding has French doors to a private patio. Featherington has a four-poster adorned with floaty white drapes and fairy lights, a wet-room shower. The whimsy continues in the grounds, where you might stumble on a zebra-striped pig, a gossamer-winged fairy, a budgie bench, Puss in Boots, a Wind in the Willows totem pole… Yet they’re serious about comfort, and Glen Merriott’s locally sourced menus tempt diners with perfectly executed dishes such as cod with cider and saffron sauce; pea and mint tortellini; beef Bordelaise with Roscoff onion and girolles. Lunchtime small plates and cream teas can be served alfresco. The Southwest Coast Path runs right by.