Discover 6 tested and reviewed places to stay in West Cornwall, from luxury beachside lodges in Carbis Bay and boutique townhouses in Penzance to cosy pubs-with-rooms in St Ives and romantic hideaways in Mousehole.

Discover the wild, untamed side of the Cornish coast. Skip the crowded tourist resorts and explore the true secrets of Cornwall's shores—from the pristine, ink-blotting white sands of St Martin's and the Cold War mysteries of Great Bay, to hidden smugglers' paths, shipwreck legacies, and the forgotten post-industrial coves carved out by Victorian miners. Your ultimate guide to the finest hidden beaches in the West Country.

The Helford River is one of Cornwall's most beautiful hidden corners. Discover Frenchman's Creek, wonderful riverside walks, great food and the elegant Budock Vean Hotel.