A HOTEL in Cornwall's stunning sea views and sunsets have guests convinced they're on a foreign holiday. The Hotel Penzance has an outdoor pool with views of the harbour and the price of a room starts from £139 a night. Located on the seafront in Penzance Harbour, the 4* hotel has proven itself a hit with British holidaymakers looking to enjoy an exotic staycation.
There are 25 en-suite rooms, each designed to reflect the natural beauty of Cornwall. They're decorated in a duck egg blue and aquamarine colour scheme inspired by the views of Penzance Harbour, Long Rock beach and St Michael's Mount. Most the rooms will allow you to enjoy the views from the comfort of your bed.
Read More On Cornwall You can catch a glimpse of local seafarers and the RMV Scillonian III setting sail for the Scilly Isles . Those staying at the hotel can also enjoy the sea view from the its coastal gardens and terrace, which offers alfresco dining. And during the summer months, the crystal blue waters of the swimming pool is perfect to take a dip and cool down in.
The Garden Bar & Restaurant at the hotel has been award-winning for over 10 years. Most read in Beach holidays Its dinner menu celebrates the very best of Cornish produce, with the likes of fresh fish from Newlyn and fresh Cornish crab. The food's a great price too, with its most recent menu offering two courses for £19.
95 per person and three courses for £23.95 per person. Cornwall and Devon are often dubbed 'British Turkey ' for their golden sand beaches, clear waters, and tropical summer weather .
The Cornish coast owns some of Britain's most beautiful beaches and covers, including Porthcurno, which is just a 27 minute drive from Hotel Penzance. Other nearby attractions include The Minack Theatre , an open air theatre perched on the cliffs, St Michael's Mount, a tidal island with a historic castle, and Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, which has modern art installations, exotic plant-filled gardens, and panoramic views of the bay. Many of Hotel Penzance guests have awarded the hotel five stars on Tripadvisor .
One person who stayed wrote: "Five stars all the way. Friendly, quiet, good food and extremely comfortable, warm, clean and beautifully decorated room. "Everything that one could possible want plus an amazing sea view over the bay towards St.
Michael's Mount and a view of the ferry leaving for the Scilly Isles. We will be back that's for sure." Another penned: ""The view from my room was beautiful, overlooking St Micheal's Mount.
I felt like I was abroad watching the sunset and sunrise from the comfort of my bed." READ MORE SUN STORIES Rooms at Hotel Penzance start from £139, with free cancellation and 0% deposit required. For dinner, bed and breakfast, prices start from £169.
From taking a dip in a sea water pool to admiring views of Newlyn, here are things to add to your must do list...
Visit Jubilee Pool - the largest sea water pool in the UK, Jubilee Pool has been a local treasure since its construction in the 1930s. The striking Art Deco lido overlooks the beach, and the addition of the geothermal pool makes it the perfect all-weather attraction. Enjoy a stroll along the seafront - walk down Penzance Promenade and enjoy stunning views of Mount's Bay and Newlyn.
It also makes for the perfect place to sit with fish and chips in the evening. Catch a show at the iconic Minack Theatre - this is an open-air theatre built on a cliff side. The site is steep, but there is access for wheelchairs and disabled visitors to the top levels, which include a cafe, toilets, and a balcony with great views over the theatre and bay.
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens - a 22 acre sub-tropical and exotic gardens in Cornwall, the gardens also offers panoramic views of the bay. Porthcurno Beach - one of the most notorious beaches in Cornwall, Porthcurno Beach has white golden sands and crystal clear waters..
