Whether it’s windswept and cosy or sun-kissed and stylish, the Scarlet remains perfectly in tune with the changing moods of the Cornish coast. Set amongst the rocky cliffs of Mawgan Porth the views change on the hour with the shifting tides and skies; with huge windows taking in the landscape from the bed, bath or sofas it’s easy to spend hours simply gazing out at the magic and mystery of this wonderful region.
The hotel has impressive ‘eco’ credentials and the minimalist designed restaurant boasts a menu packed with organic and locally sourced wonders. Waiting staff are knowledgeable without being overly formal; in fact the atmosphere from the trendy bar to the welcoming spa manages to combine sleek sophistication with genuine friendliness. For a special treat book yourself in for an outdoor hot tub high on the cliff. You’ll sip champagne as the fire is stoked beneath what looks like a giant teacup; to anyone glancing across on it looks distinctly like you are being prepared for dinner!
From US250+ per night
– Great design and funky interiours
– Stunning views out to sea
– Great pool and outdoor hot tubs
– None!
Chris & Hannah
Directors
The Asya Premier is the Asya’s stunning big sister. A short minivan ride away from the main street this hotel delivers the wow factor as soon as you approach the open air reception, with its massive wooden furniture and sweeping resort views. It’s an intimate place that has got the details just right; each of the villas perched high above the bay is jaw-droppingly plush. From the huge bath in the lush open air bathroom to the generous terrace with soft day beds your room will spell the sort of luxury you won’t want to leave. The resort is built into the cliff side to really maximise the bay side views.
Find a spot on one of the circular loungers and enjoy a cocktail or two as you watch the hundreds of colourful sailboats flock to the beach at sunset. Then either enjoy top class dining at one of the Asya’s stylish restaurants, or saunter down the sweeping steps to the beach and follow the twinkling lights ahead. You’ll find vibrant beach bars and toes-in-the-sand dining along the long stretch of Boracay’s marvellously lively and eclectic White Beach.
From US350+ per night
– Stunning sea views from all rooms
– Huge rooms with massive indoor/ outdoor bathroom
– Great reasonably priced food
– None!
Chris & Hannah
Directors
The swimming pools at the Matadee are exceptionally unique and fun. Over one hundred metres of Venice style canals run past villas and rooms, with islands of foliage for you to circumnavigate and warm, cascading waterfalls to glide through . At night these waterways are illuminated with subtle spotlights, allowing you to drift as if through a jungle twilight until you reach the huge main pool which twinkles like the night sky with thousands of pinpoints of light.
The rooms are luxurious, particularly if you stay in an Access Pool Villa which has direct canal access and a bathroom the size of a small apartment. With the proximity of the hotel to the bars, beach and restaurants of Kata Beach, the Matadee will definitely tick all your boxes- plus a few you didn’t know you had!
From US100+ per night
– Stunning HUGE pool
– Close to the beach and restaurants
– Excellent size rooms
– Reasonably priced
– Food is expensive compared to local restaurants
Chris & Hannah
Directors
The name itself evokes windswept bays, brooding skies and pleasing isolation, and if you spend a winter weekend here the roaring fires, cosy sofas and flickering candle-light will suit the mood perfectly. However, turn up for a weekend in spring to find airy rooms flooded with light, fragrant flowers on every surface and a garden bursting with pretty colour.
Each room has been designed to soothe your senses, from strategically placed windows to capture the light to the heavenly bathtubs and luxury lotions. If you choose to eat in you will be served a home-made meal of garden-fresh veggies and organic produce straight from the market. if you choose to eat out, you will be given a lift and picked up again after so you can both relax over a drink or two.
Whatever you are hoping for, the Lonely Bay Lodge will suit your mood. The decor is modern ‘country cottage’ with the overall feel luxurious. The service is attentive but unobtrusive. It’s more like staying with friends who give you plenty of space but have quite simply thought of everything.
From US480+ per night
– Spacious rooms and stylish decor
– Great views of the sea and hills
– Amazing cooked breakfast, 3 courses!
– Feels like a home from home
– None!
Chris & Hannah
Directors