With 'nothing in between to Canada', this pretty blue-and-white weatherboarded farmhouse-turned-hotel, which sits above a secluded cove on Bryher's rugged west-facing coast, is a 'very special and distinctive place', say guests. 'Comfortable and stylishly decorated and furnished' rooms are spread between several similarly weatherboarded buildings. All share a light and breezy New England style of ocean blues and sandy hues, Lloyd Loom furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows. Most have sea views, some have balconies, others a patio; all have bold Cornish seascapes. The 'consistently wonderful' food on the short-choice, daily changing menu focuses on local and Cornish products. 'For one particularly memorable dinner, we both had pan-fried scallops with an artichoke purée and ox tongue as a starter, followed by fillet of turbot with a potato, carrot and samphire fricassée.' Or you can eat more casually in the bar – perhaps home-made burger, or bouillabaisse. In the summer, get messy on fresh crab, scallops and mussels in the rustic crab shack. Kipper fans will be pleased to hear that the fish feature on the breakfast menu. Throughout, staff are 'talented, pleasant, efficient'. 'Book early to avoid disappointment.' (A and HB)