Best Western Fowey Valley

Best Western Fowey Valley is a 4-star hotel on Castle Hill in Lostwithiel, Cornwall’s former medieval capital. The property sits in central Cornwall on the River Fowey, roughly midway between the north and south coasts - making it a practical base for reaching attractions in both directions.

Rooms come with en suite bathrooms, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, hairdryers and tea and coffee facilities. Some include king-size beds, bathrobes and slippers. Breakfast runs daily from 7.30 to 9.30 am, with continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available. The hotel is dog-friendly and has EV charging on site.

An outdoor heated pool and garden give guests somewhere to unwind, and free parking removes the need to compete for spaces in the narrow town streets. The hotel scores 9.2 for staff in guest reviews, with over 1,120 ratings on record.

The Eden Project is roughly a 10-minute drive west. Lanhydrock, the grand National Trust house and estate, sits about 3 miles north. Restormel Castle - one of Cornwall’s best-preserved Norman keeps - is just over a mile from the town centre. Lostwithiel itself is known for its antique shops along Fore Street and has its own station on the London Paddington to Penzance line. Fowey and its harbour are 6 miles south, with Carlyon Bay, Par and Polkerris all accessible along the coast.

Nearby: Readymoney Cove (5.5 miles) and Carlyon Bay (5.8 miles). See our Lostwithiel guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

Best for couples or a short stopover, with an EV charger, dog-friendly rooms, breakfast and an outdoor pool on site. Less suited to a beachside stay, since the nearest beach is 5.5 miles away.