Housel Bay Hotel

Housel Bay Hotel is a 4-star Victorian property at Housel Cove on the Lizard, overlooking the point where the Atlantic meets the English Channel. Built in the early 1890s, the hotel sits near Britain’s most southerly point and has sea views from many of its rooms and grounds. Dogs are welcome, and EV charging is available on site.

All rooms are en suite with TV, and some include a seating area. The hotel scores 9.1 for comfort from over 740 guest reviews, with staff rated 9.5. A yoga studio is open to all guests, and the gardens provide direct access to the South West Coast Path.

Two restaurants operate on site. The Terrace serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner with views over Housel Bay. Fallowfields has an open kitchen and runs a tasting menu format. Marconi’s bar serves local drinks, and there is a second lounge called the Snug. Free parking is included.

The tidal beach at Housel Cove lies at the foot of steps from the hotel grounds. Kynance Cove, one of Cornwall’s most photographed beaches, is about 2 miles north-west. The Lizard Lighthouse heritage centre is within walking distance, and serpentine craft workshops operate in Lizard village. Cadgwith is roughly 4 miles east along the coast path.