Hotel Tresanton
Hotel Tresanton is a collection of whitewashed houses on the edge of St Mawes, once a yacht club and now one of Cornwall’s most elegant hotels. Designed by Olga Polizzi, it holds a Michelin Key and has a relaxed, unfussy feel, with no background music and just the sound of the waves. Terraces step down the hillside to a Mediterranean-style beach club, and the hotel has its own classic Italian racing yacht, Pinuccia.
Accommodation
The 30 rooms and suites are spread across five houses, and every one is individually designed with antiques and Cornish art.
Sea Views: Every room has a view of the sea, and many have their own terrace.
Families: There are three family suites. One bedroom in the Larorran Suite is a light-filled, tongue and groove ship’s cabin with two built-in bunks and its own wall-mounted TV.
Dog Friendly: Dogs can stay in one of four dog friendly rooms and are welcome in the Dogs’ bar.
Gym and Sauna: The gym has Technogym equipment and is open daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM for guests aged 16 and over, and there is a sauna too.
Treatments: Holistic wellness treatments are available with local practitioners.
Beach Club: The beach club sits just above the waterline, at the bottom of the terraces.
Pinuccia: The hotel’s 8m classic yacht was built in 1939 to race for Italy and is available to guests.
Restaurant and Bar
The restaurant has a mosaic floor and a pelargonium-filled terrace. It faces south, with views stretching towards St Anthony’s Lighthouse.
Modern Mediterranean Cooking: The menus change daily to follow the season, with seafood taking a starring role.
Dining Times: Lunch is served from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Children must be aged six or over to eat in the restaurant in the evening.
Open to All: The restaurant is open to non-residents for lunch, drinks and dinner.
The Dogs’ Bar: A more informal space with an open fire and a collection of board games, where food and drinks are served and dogs are welcome.
The Essentials
Location: 27 Lower Castle Road, St Mawes, Cornwall, TR2 5DR
Parking: Free on-site self-parking and valet parking are available.
Check-in: From 3:00 PM (minimum check-in age 18); check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Nearby: St Mawes Castle and the beach are both around a five-minute walk away.
Accessibility
The hotel is a cluster of separate houses with terraces that cascade down the hillside towards the water, so the layout is worth asking about before you book.
Guests with mobility needs or other access requirements should contact the hotel on 01326 270055 to confirm which rooms and areas will suit them.