95.63% HOTEL TRESANTON

Cornwall England

Former 1940s yachting club overlooking sleepy estuary in pretty, whitewashed Cornish village. Good pubs and rock-pool walks nearby.

ROOMS 29 rooms including two family suites in seaside blues or creams and whites with crisp linen, fluffy duvets and simple tongue-and-groove bathrooms

FOOD Daily changing menu in the mosaic-floored dining room relies on fresh local ingredients, especially seafood

SERVICE Fast-paced, accurate and good with children Facilities Theres a 48ft yacht available for private charters; screening room; a new massage room

FACILITIES Theres a 48ft yacht available for private charters; screening room; a new massage room

COST Doubles from £165

St Mawes, Cornwall (01326 270 055; fax: 270 053; www.tresanton.com)