Hotel Tresanton
Hotel · St Just in Roseland ·
Elegant seafront hotel with sea views, yacht, spa, cinema, and dining
Elegant seafront hotel with sea views, yacht, spa, cinema, and dining
"Olga Polizzi’s elegant seafront hotel on the edge of the picturesque village of St. Mawes in Cornwall is made up of a cluster of five immaculate white houses. The 30 bedrooms are decorated with Cornish art and furnished with an emphasis on high standards of craftsmanship and eye-catching fabrics: chic striped or muted florals in sea blue and white, and retro armchairs set with contemporary pieces. All offer magnificent views towards St. Antony’s Lighthouse. The best room is perhaps the Master Suite, featuring a “crow’s nest” terrace with unbroken views and a wood-burning stove in the lounge area. Just below the hotel stands the beach club, and in the restaurant the head chef, Paul Wadham, cooks up a storm with local produce that includes a variety of fresh fish. There’s even an option, for those who want to get out on the water, of taking a ride on the Tresanton’s 48-foot yacht, Pinuccia, built in 1939 to race for Italy, which is about as romantic as it gets." - Ramsay Short
"Olga Polizzi’s elegant seafront hotel on the edge of the picturesque village of St. Mawes in Cornwall is made up of a cluster of five immaculate white houses. The 30 bedrooms are decorated with Cornish art and furnished with an emphasis on high standards of craftsmanship and eye-catching fabrics: chic striped or muted florals in sea blue and white, and retro armchairs set with contemporary pieces. All offer magnificent views towards St. Antony’s Lighthouse. The best room is perhaps the Master Suite, featuring a “crow’s nest” terrace with unbroken views and a wood-burning stove in the lounge area. Just below the hotel stands the beach club, and in the restaurant the head chef, Paul Wadham, cooks up a storm with local produce that includes a variety of fresh fish. There’s even an option, for those who want to get out on the water, of taking a ride on the Tresanton’s 48-foot yacht, Pinuccia, built in 1939 to race for Italy, which is about as romantic as it gets."
"Located in Saint Mawes, 1.6 miles from Cellars Beach, Hotel Tresanton provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within a 4-minute walk of St Mawes Castle. The property has room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a closet and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Tresanton also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a sea view. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At Hotel Tresanton you'll find a restaurant serving British, Mediterranean and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. With staff speaking German, English and Italian, guidance is available at the reception. Eden Project is 23 miles from the hotel, while St Catherines Castle is 27 miles away. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 29 miles from the property." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"St Mawes invigorates you with its fresh sea air, warm micro-climate and a clarity of light cherished by visiting artists. This is probably the smartest hotel in Cornwall, not because of formality or grandeur (in fact, quite the opposite), but because of how it makes you feel - wonderful! Originally a sailing club in the 1940s, then glamorous hotel in the '60s, it has evolved into a collection of buildings with a common heart. There's The Nook on the seafront, the beautiful Rock Cottage up a lane (a great option for groups or families), plus the main buildings stretching up a steep hillside. At the bottom there's a cosy bar and games room (with their bespoke St Mawes version of Monopoly!), then step up to the dining room and parasol-decked terraces with joyful views across the bay. Most of the 31 rooms have views, so your eyes are constantly drawn to the sea. Everywhere strokes your nautical senses: be it a mosaic of Poseidon underfoot, crisp blue and white fabrics or seascape paintings, all chosen by Olga Polizzi to blend you into the surroundings. There's even a yacht with skipper you can charter. Well managed and striking a perfect note between friendliness, charm and glamour, it's one of our all-time favourites. Highs Beautifully styled rooms with spectacular sea views - all extremely comfortable The delightful restaurant and super fresh seafood make meals here a true pleasure Great for couples and friends, but also very welcoming to children, with a cinema, playroom and a summer kids club We felt very well looked after - nothing was too much trouble Mediterranean styled Beach Club (with direct access to Tavern Beach) and lots within walking distance: St Mawes' charming harbour and boutiques, plus plenty of coastal pathways and boat trips nearby Lows It's pricey, but for what it is, we think it's good value The buildings feel slightly disjointed and spread apart - there are lots of steps and no lift The car park is a steep hike up behind the hotel, but on arrival you can park immediately outside and they will valet park for you No pool or spa but excellent treatments are available in the massage room Rooms 4, 30 and 31 do not have a sea view" - Aidan Forestier-Walker
"In the postwar years the Tresanton was one of Britain’s favorite seaside hotels, before falling on hard times from the Seventies on. Lately it’s again become one of Cornwall’s hottest spots, rescued from the ravages of time by Olga Polizzi, perhaps best known as the keen decorator behind her brother Rocco Forte’s global brand of big-city luxury hotels." - Tablet Hotels
