The best places to stay in Cornwall

Cornwall has no shortage of places to stay, from clifftop hotels and boutique bed and breakfasts to self catering cottages and family friendly holiday parks, and the right choice really depends on where you are basing yourself and what kind of trip you have in mind.

Use the map below to see everywhere to stay across the county, then read our full guide to the best places to stay in each location from the links below, covering what is genuinely close to the beaches, walks and towns you are planning to visit rather than leaving you to guess from a map.

Whether you want to fall asleep to the sound of the sea, be within walking distance of a harbour full of restaurants, or have space for the whole family and the dog, you will find the right pick here.

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Places to stay by area

North Cornwall

  • Boscastle The best places to stay in Boscastle Finding the perfect base in Boscastle depends entirely on whether you want to be in the heart of the action (the harbour)…
  • Bude The best places to stay in Bude Bude offers a different vibe to the rest of Cornwall. It is less cramped than St Ives and more relaxed than Newquay,…
  • Newquay The best places to stay in Newquay Newquay has reinvented itself. While it still has a lively town centre, the best accommodation is found on the headlands and cliff…
  • Padstow The best places to stay in Padstow Padstow is one of the most sought-after postcodes in the UK. Staying right in the harbour offers an incredible atmosphere, but it…
  • Polzeath The best places to stay in Polzeath Polzeath is often nicknamed "Chelsea-on-Sea," and for good reason. It is a haven for surfers, families, and those looking for a high-end…
  • Port Isaac The best places to stay in Port Isaac Port Isaac is one of the most picturesque but compact villages in Cornwall. Accommodation here ranges from centuries-old fishermen's cottages right on…
  • Rock The best places to stay in Rock Rock is predominantly a destination for self-catering luxury. Unlike Newquay or Padstow, it doesn't have rows of hotels. Instead, you will find…
  • St Agnes The best places to stay in St Agnes St Agnes offers a different feel to the tourist hotspots like Newquay or St Ives. It is a thriving, year-round community with…
  • St Merryn The best places to stay in St Merryn St Merryn is the perfect strategic base for exploring the North Coast. Known as "Seven Bays," it sits centrally among some of…
  • Tintagel The best places to stay in Tintagel Tintagel is a village dominated by legend. Staying here means you can experience the castle ruins without the daytime crowds, watching the…

South Cornwall

West Cornwall

Mid Cornwall

The Lizard

Bodmin

  • Bodmin Moor The best places to stay in Bodmin Moor Discover the best places to stay in Bodmin Moor, from the transformed luxury of The Bodmin Jail Hotel to the legendary smuggler's…
  • Launceston The best places to stay in Launceston Beyond its strategic location, the town offers accommodation steeped in history. From Georgian townhouses overlooking the castle to ancient inns with Norman…
  • Liskeard The best places to stay in Liskeard Discover the best places to stay in Liskeard, from the Victorian elegance of Pencubitt House to the woodland tranquility of Great Trethew…

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