Housel Bay Hotel

Housel Bay Hotel stands on the cliffs at Housel Cove near the Lizard, at the southern tip of mainland Britain. The Victorian building opened in 1894, designed by Cornish architect Silvanus Trevail, and holds a 4-star rating. Check-in runs from 16:00 and check-out is 11:00. Rated 9.0 from 750 reviews on Booking.com, with a 9.8 score for location.

The South West Coast Path runs through the hotel gardens, and steps lead straight from the property to the tidal beach below. Every room has a private bathroom and TV, and an EV charging point and accessible parking are available. Breakfast covers continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan and buffet options. The garden itself has open sea views out over the bay, and dogs are welcome throughout.

Fallowfields restaurant holds three rosettes and runs an open kitchen with a tasting menu, while The Terrace serves breakfast through dinner with views over the bay and garden. Kynance Cove is 1.7 miles away, and Marconi's Bar and a yoga studio round out the facilities.

Best for couples and walkers wanting a coastal base with direct beach access and formal dining on site. Less good for anyone after a budget stay, since the rosette restaurant and four-star rating put it at the higher end for the area.