The Headland Hotel & Spa
Looking for luxury in the surf capital of Cornwall, TLE checked into The Headland Hotel & Spa. Perched on a cliff overlooking Fistral Beach, this imposing Victorian red brick hotel made quite the first impression?
Ambience
Two minutes from the iconic Fistral Beach ? one of Europe?s best surfing spots ? and surrounded by the Atlantic on three sides, you?d be forgiven for thinking the ambience here might be a bit sand-between-the-toes-bohemian. But while this gorgeous Gothic pile is anything but stuffy, the main hotel itself retains an enigmatic Victorian grandeur, softened by its adorably relaxed dog policy, cosy crackling fires and friendly staff.
Check In and Welcome
It was dark by the time we arrived, but the main entrance was lit by way of candlelight. Through the wooden revolving doors we went and into the impressive wood-panelled reception area where we checked in with ease. We were staying to check out the hotel?s award-winning self-catering cottages and while these are less than a five minute walk away, I?m not the type to turn down a free buggy ride so we hopped aboard and were driven to our front door. The Cottage
Unlike the Victorian elegance of the hotel, the clifftop cottages are designed with their surroundings in mind. Think cool coastal living and you?re on the right tracks. The downstairs bedroom was dressed in shades of seafoam and featured a very inviting modern four poster bed. The bathroom was bright white and spotless with a wonderfully comforta...
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