Boskerris Hotel

Set high along the Cornish coastline, Boskerris hotel offers a welcome sense of escape, just an eight-minute drive from St Ives. The South West Coast Path, Britain’s longest National Trail, meanders nearby, guiding you down to the beach or tracing the coast towards Godrevy Lighthouse, framing a spectacular view. Being slightly tucked away grants both seclusion and scenery, while keeping the town within easy reach.

Unlike many traditional English seaside hotels, this family-run boutique feels more like a relaxed Mediterranean villa, filled with natural light and generous space. Floor-to-ceiling windows, pale timber floors and carefully chosen upcycled furnishings create a bright, welcoming atmosphere. There are just 15 individually designed rooms, many of which open onto balconies that look out across St Ives Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Considered details – from Designers Guild fabrics and William Yeoward cushions to original artwork by local Cornish artists – cultivate an effortless fusion of style and character.

One of the loveliest spots to linger is the decked terrace, perfect for coffee at sunrise or a chilled drink at sunset. Throughout your stay, light meals and seasonal dishes are produced organically in the hotel’s garden, served with an emphasis on fresh flavours and a commitment to sourcing all ingredients from within 20 miles. Beyond the hotel, explore seal watching along the coast, visit filming locations from Pirates of the Caribbean and Game of Thrones, or sample the region’s flavours at the St Ives Food Festival, typically held in May. Every experience reveals the care invested in creating a place that feels entirely at home in both its settings and its surroundings.