On the Cornish coast in St. Mawes, one of England's most beautiful fishing village, a five-hour drive or six-hour train ride west of London, this collection of whitewashed buildings, a former yacht club, is now home to 30 contemporary, impeccably furnished rooms. Nearby you can walk to the 14th-century Saint-Just-in-Roseland Church, or see the Trelissick and Caerhays gardens, famous for their magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons. The reknowned Lost Gardens of Heligan are also only a few minutes' drive away.

Special amenities for guests include a beach club and an eight-meter yacht, and for those who come with pets (£25 per night), five of the rooms are dog-friendly; dog beds, blankets, and bowls are provided; and canines and humans can dine together at the Dogs' Bar, with the same menu as the Tresanton's main restaurant. 27 Lower Castle Road, St Mawes, Truro.

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