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The Zen Den, Watergate Bay
Tucked just above the sweeping sands of Watergate Bay, The Zen Den is a laid-back studio offering coastal calm in one of Cornwall’s most scenic corners. Whether you’re a local looking to anchor your week or a visitor in search of stillness between surf sessions, this is the kind of space that makes you want to exhale the moment you walk in.
Bar Silo, Golant
Encompassing everything that Hidden UK Gems is about, Bar Silo is all kinds of brilliant. This is the kind of place you discover and want to tell everyone about. Voted the coolest venue in the county & located in Golant, Fowey, they are a family run business with a passion for live music, local seasonal food and great hospitality. This is a rustic, authentic hideout where good drinks and good people come together in a space that’s wildly creative.
The Paddock Wildcamp, Perranporth
There are just five spacious pitches across a lush meadow. With a communal fire pit, three picnic benches and compost loo, here you will find the perfect balance between home comforts and the great outdoors. Showers are hot, the air is fresh, and the views roll on for miles. This is low-impact camping with a thoughtful touch and a place where sustainability isn’t a gimmick, but a way of life.
Treworgey Cottages, Looe
Each cottage is individually styled with antiques, squashy sofas, fresh flowers and log fires. Kitchens are proper country kitchens and bathrooms have that roll-top, deep-soak appeal. Outside, private gardens and terraces offer quiet corners for lazy mornings or starlit evenings.
Cliff Top Cafe, Whitsand Bay
Perched high above the surf with front-row views across the sweep of Whitsand Bay, Cliff Top Café is the kind of place you hope no one else knows about, until you taste the food, and then you want to tell everyone. This laid-back gem sits on the edge of the cliffs at Freathy, a blink and you’ll miss it turning off the coast road.
Café Uneeka, Truro
Proudly sitting on Truro's Boscawen Street, Café Uneeka is one of those rare finds that hits the sweet spot between relaxed charm and quietly creative flair. Upstairs from its ethical lifestyle store, this laid-back café keeps things simple, seasonal and soulful, and that’s exactly why locals and visitors keep coming back.
Chandlers Lodge B&B, Camelford
Victorian bed and breakfast in Camelford, North Cornwall with stylish ensuite rooms, generous breakfasts and easy access to Tintagel, Boscastle and Bodmin Moor.
Shoreside, Carlyon Bay
Shoreside is open seasonally, and that just adds to the charm. From May to September, Shoreside becomes a coastal hangout for locals and holidaymakers alike. Think wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, zingy cocktails and excellent coffee, all served from a sleek beach shack that looks like it could have been plucked from California.
Holbein House, Penzance
Holbein House is a restored Victorian guest house in Penzance, Cornwall, with six boutique bedrooms and breakfast included. A bright, characterful stay near the promenade and St Michael’s Mount.
Big Green Adventures, Crantock
Big Green Adventures offers award-winning surf lessons, paddleboarding, kayaking and beach safety courses at Crantock Beach in Cornwall. Small groups, expert coaching and eco-focused values.
Waters Reach, Lerryn
This design-led hideaway sits right on the water’s edge in the fairytale village of Lerryn often said to have inspired Wind in the Willows. With its soft coastal palette, carefully chosen furnishings, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing the river views, the space has that rare quality of feeling both considered and completely effortless. There are four bedrooms (sleeping up to eight, plus cot), a statement kitchen made for long lazy breakfasts, and a river-facing deck perfect for wine at golden hour.
45 Queen Street, Penzance
Housed in a converted warehouse in the town’s old industrial quarter, this place is all exposed brick, candlelight, and perfectly mismatched furniture. It has that warm, unpretentious feel that only truly confident spots seem to pull off. You could come in muddy walking boots or dressed for date night and feel equally at home.
Stonerush Lakes, Looe
Part of the renowned Charteroak group, Stonerush Lakes is one of their four parks across Cornwall & Devon. Rest assured, these holiday parks are redefining any preconceptions you may have. Entertainment is not the priority here, think more rest and relaxation.
Elmsdale Guesthouse, Penzance
Relaxed coastal stays and bespoke wellness retreats in Penzance, Cornwall. Elmsdale Guest House combines comfortable ensuite rooms with yoga, coastal hikes and restorative Cornish escapes.
The Old Coastguard, Mousehole
Part of the much-loved trio that includes The Gurnard’s Head and The Felin Fach Griffin, this laid-back boutique hotel balances comfort with character. There are 14 rooms in total, most looking out over the ever-changing sweep of Mount’s Bay, with St Michael’s Mount shimmering in the distance. Interiors are light and breezy, with soft linens, local artwork, and that gentle hush you only get by the sea.
The Gurnard's Head, St. Ives
Set between St Ives and St Just, this bright mustard-yellow inn feels like a beacon in the landscape. Extending a warm welcome to walkers, foodies, and slow-living seekers with open arms. Inside, the vibe is rustic and unpretentious: slate floors, roaring log fires, shelves of well-thumbed books, and the faint hum of relaxed conversation.
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