The best places to stay in St Agnes

Staying in St Agnes gives you the best of both worlds: a vibrant village centre filled with independent shops and bakeries, and a rugged, wild coastline just down the hill at Trevaunance Cove. It is arguably the best base for walkers, sitting right on the Heritage Coast.

From award-winning boutique pub rooms to secluded country houses in the valley, here is our curated guide to sleeping in St Agnes.

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Our Top Picks

These three properties offer a mix of history, comfort, and location.

1. The Peterville Inn (Best for Boutique Style)

Located in the village centre, The Peterville has recently undergone a major refurbishment. It is now one of the most stylish stays in the area.

• The Vibe: Modern coastal luxe. The rooms are beautifully designed with high-end finishes, offering a boutique hotel feel above a bustling pub.
• The Stay: Ideal if you want to be close to the shops and cafes. You are right in the heart of the community.
• Good to Know: Parking is in the public car park nearby, but the inn provides permits.

2. The Driftwood Spars (Best for History & Sea Views)

If you want to be by the ocean, this is the spot. Located down in Trevaunance Cove, this 17th-century building is steeped in history.

• The Vibe: Rustic, nautical, and authentic. It has roaring fires, its own brewery, and beams salvaged from old shipwrecks.
• The Stay: It offers traditional B&B rooms. The best part is waking up and being a 60-second walk from the beach for a morning swim.
• Good to Know: It is at the bottom of a steep hill, so be prepared for the walk if you head into the village.

3. Rose in Vale Country House Hotel (Best for Seclusion)

Located just outside the village in Mithian (a 5-minute drive), this is a hidden sanctuary set in its own valley.

• The Vibe: Classic Georgian elegance. It sits in 10 acres of gardens and woodland, feeling miles away from the rush of the coast.
• The Stay: It has a solar-heated outdoor pool and a very highly regarded restaurant. Perfect for a quiet, romantic retreat.

Camping with a View

• Blue Hills Touring Park: St Agnes is famous for its cliffs, and this campsite makes the most of them. Located near the Trevellas Porth cove, it offers panoramic views of the Atlantic. It is popular with walkers as the South West Coast Path runs right past it.

Self-Catering Cottages

St Agnes is “Poldark Country,” and the landscape is dotted with engine houses and miners’ cottages. Many of these have been converted into stunning holiday lets.

• The Engine House: For a truly unique stay, look for converted engine houses (often listed on sites like Airbnb or Classic Cottages). Staying inside a piece of Cornish mining history is a memorable experience.
• Walking Distance: When booking a cottage, check if it is “Village” (top of the hill) or “Cove” (bottom of the hill). The walk between the two is steep!

Parking & Logistics

• The Hill: We mention it often because it matters. St Agnes is split between the village (up top) and the beach (down below). If you stay at the beach, you have a steep hike to the bakery. If you stay in the village, you have a steep walk back up after a surf.
• Narrow Lanes: The roads around St Agnes (especially towards Blue Hills and Mithian) are classic Cornish single-track lanes. Be prepared to reverse!

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