The Llawnroc Hotel Hotel

Chute Lane, Gorran Haven, St Austell, Cornwall

With views stretching out from Gorran Haven over the watery expanse of the English Channel, The Llawnroc is the place to come if you’re looking to experience Cornwall’s epic landscapes – after all, the South West Coast Path is almost literally on its back doorstep. The property reopened in late summer 2011 after a major overhaul, and its modern, squeaky-clean interiors have given it a new lease on life. Drink in the view at twilight while sipping a cocktail on the outdoor patio, or, on days when the Cornish sky clouds over, in the cosy common room. The finedining option, Gorrans, puts the coastal location to proper use, serving well-prepared seafood-heavy dishes. Try seared scallops with pancetta and mushy peas, or delicate lobster ravioli to start, followed by monkfish with cumin-spiced lentils and mussels. Doubles from £92.