Hotel Tresanton
Here in the seaside village of St. Mawes, the feeling is anything but big-city. The Forties construction is all still in place, looking unassuming enough from the outside, just a collection of small seaside houses scattered up the hillside. It’s the interiors, though, that attract attention, as you might expect; not at all Forte-style luxury chic, the style is something a little more homegrown, with period touches like authentic antiques, bathroom-floor mosaics and tongue-and-groove construction.
The bedrooms also offer something few city hotels can match: every one features stunning panoramic views of Cornwall’s south coast and St. Anthony’s lighthouse. The restaurant is a fine one, with a menu that changes daily, emphasizing local seafood and produce. Weather permitting, dinner can be served on the terrace, offering a close-up view of the harbor. And if the unpredictable Cornish climate isn’t cooperating, there are worse places to be stuck than in one of England’s most comfortable lodgings.
How to get there: Hotel Tresanton is about a 2-hour drive from Exeter International Airport (EXT), which receives daily flights from London Gatwick (LGW.) The flight from London to Exeter takes about an hour.
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Great traditional design and comfort. Location on teh. each in a very smart little town in Cornwall.
Hotel Tresanton is located in the small seaside village of St Mawes, which in itself is reason enough to journey this small corner of Cornwall. Quaint does not even start to describe it. The hotel has prime real estate right on the sea, with many rooms having views out onto the harbor. We had a small room with outdoor terrace, and enjoyed access to hotel's own beach club. The staff were easily accessible for whatever we needed, including arranging parking for our large SUV. And breakfast each morning overlooking the harbor was more than plentiful, with something to cater to all tastes.
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