The Royal Duchy Hotel in Falmouth, Cornwall

The Terrace Restaurant holds 2 AA Rosettes for its fine British cuisine with Mediterranean twists. Guests dine overlooking Falmouth Bay from a glass-fronted room or an extensive outdoor terrace. The menu uses local ingredients and includes special diet menus for gluten-free and vegan diets.

Each room is furnished with a choice of inland or scenic coastal views, some with direct sightlines to Pendennis Castle. Family rooms offer adjoining spaces for children, and ground-floor rooms with wide doorways are available for guests with mobility needs. All rooms include a tea/coffee maker, a safe, and a refrigerator.

An indoor heated swimming pool and a cedar sauna sit within the hotel's leisure area, open year-round. A fully equipped gym is available for fitness sessions, and sun loungers surround the pool for relaxation. Spa facilities are designed for a tranquil experience, though the hotel also offers outdoor furniture and a sun terrace over the bay.

The hotel sits directly on the seafront, metres from Gyllyngvase Beach and a 10-minute walk to Falmouth town centre. Pendennis Castle is a 15-minute walk along the coast path, and Trebah Gardens is a short drive. The gardens and sun terrace overlook Falmouth Bay's boating activity and provide a setting for cream teas.

Children receive specialised amenities including kids' meals and board games in the lounge. Family rooms with adjoining doors allow parents and children separate sleeping quarters. The indoor heated pool is child-friendly, and the hotel offers high chairs and a cots on request.

Dining: 2 AA Rosettes Terrace Restaurant

Location: Seafront overlooking Falmouth Bay

Wellness: Indoor heated pool, sauna & gym

Accessibility: Ground-floor rooms with wide doorways

Family: Adjoining family rooms & kids' meals