Hotels in Cornwall

Cornwall Hotels

The county of Cornwall spans the southwestern foot of England, a spacious peninsula of soft-green rolling hills, ancient forests, and sun-kissed sandy beaches. There are many towns and old-world villages specked throughout the county, each offering a slice of fascinating Cornish history - from the tiny city of Truro to the buzzing port town of Falmouth. With a perfect mix of lush outdoors and fascinating heritage towns, Cornwall offers something for everyone.

Things to see

There’s so much to do, see, and explore in Cornwall, that it’s difficult to know where to begin - but these top Cornish sights aren’t to be missed. Start you bright Cornwall morning by visiting the Eden Project, a series of bio-domes set in a grassy vale near St Blazey. Each dome contains a different type of plant life - from the swaying banana trees of the balmy tropical dome to the flourishing grape vines of the dry Mediterranean dome. After you’ve visited this man-made paradise, head over to Mount’s Bay, and see St Michael’s Mount, a rocky tidal island capped with a towering castle and 15th century stone chapel. At low tide, you can walk out across the beach over the causeway to the island, and visit these tree-shaded heritage sites. Afterwards, culture-fiends should head to magical Land’s End. Near here, you’ll find the Minack Theatre, a cliff-face open air theatre cut into the rock, facing the wild Cornish sea - you’ll not soon forget catching a show here.

Hotels in Cornwall

There’s a huge range of hotels in Cornwall suited to a variety of tastes and budgets. If you’re looking for cosy, no-frills comfort, then stay in one of the 2-star cheap hotels in Cornwall, where you’ll benefit from handy amenities like free WiFi and free self-parking. For something with a touch of class that’s still affordable, check out Cornwall’s 3-star hotels. These stellar accommodations also include B&Bs and inns, but many of them offer stylish in-house restaurants and bar lounges, as well as free filling breakfasts. Lovers of lavish luxury, meanwhile, can splurge at an idyllic 4-star country house hotel.

Where to stay

Youthful and energetic types searching for a mix of small-town costal charm and buzzing nightlife should stay in the picture-perfect port and university town of Falmouth. Lazy days can be spent ambling the centre, splurging in the independent stores, and lying on the golden beach, while nights can be spent in the bouncing bars and traditional pubs. Families looking for a calm and quiet resort town with a smooth sandy beachfront should stay in St Ives. If you’re looking to avoid the hubbub of beachside towns, stay in the quaint city of Truro, and enjoy its stellar shopping scene and charming Georgian architecture.

How to get to Cornwall

Newquay-Cornwall Airport is the county’s key aviation gateway, and serves year-round flights from domestic destinations like London and Manchester, and seasonal flights from a couple of international European destinations. The airport is based just 20 miles from Truro, and there are car rentals and taxis onsite. If you’re travelling from elsewhere, best to fly to London or Bristol, and make the journey to Cornwall by train. Many of Cornwall’s towns are connected by train, but it’s handy to have a rental car if you want complete freedom to explore.