“Housed in a 17th century building in Mawnan Smith, this elegant hotel is nestled in subtropical gardens and boasts a private beach. Stylish rooms in vibrant tones have a retro vibe. There's a restaurant serving fresh regional fare, plus a cool bar which is alfresco in summer. A Cornish delight. ”
“Housed in a 17th century building in Mawnan Smith, this elegant hotel is nestled in subtropical gardens and boasts a private beach. Stylish rooms in vibrant tones have a retro vibe. There's a restaurant serving fresh regional fare, plus a cool bar which is alfresco in summer. A Cornish delight. ”
Recommended For
- Beach Life
- The hotel's private beach, Bream Cove, is perfect for relaxing and it offers walkers direct access to the South West Coast Path
- Active Holiday
- Take advantage of the many watersports on offer, such as sea swimming, sailing, paddle boarding, surfing, and kayaking
- Groups
- There's a charming self-catering cottage perfect for small groups with 2 bedrooms and a private garden
- Local exploring
- The seaside resort of Newquay is less than an hour's drive away
- Great walks
- Wander through Trebah Garden with more than four miles of footpaths and a stunning coastal backdrop
- Sailing
- If you visit in June don't miss the historic Falmouth Classics three-day sailing event
- Other Activities
- Theme park fans will love The Flambards Experience, a short drive away
- Yoga
- Windsurfing
- Snorkelling
- Riding
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Golf
- Watersports
- Surfing
- Kayaking
- Diving
- Restaurant
- Award-winning Restaurant Meudon serves the best local produce with an emphasis on fresh Cornish fish and seafood
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- The Sea View, Garden View and Suites all boast balconies or terraces
- Pet friendly
- Pets are welcome for a fee
- Romantic
- Views
- Family Suites
- Sit-out Terrace
- Child friendly
- On the beach
- Sea Views
- Historic
- Chic
- Charming
- Beach nearby
- Disabled access
- Contemporary
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Award-winning Restaurant Meudon serves the best local produce with an emphasis on fresh Cornish fish and seafood
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- The Sea View, Garden View and Suites all boast balconies or terraces
- Garden
- Explore an incredible nine acres of exotic valley gardens
- Parking
- Free on-site parking is available
- Pet friendly
- Pets are welcome for a fee
- Meeting Room
- Airport transfer
- Bar
- Family Suites
- Safe
- Views
- Massage
- Sit-out Terrace
- Babysitting
- Laundry
- Room service
- Child friendly
- Wifi
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Concierge
- Satellite / Cable TV
Activities
- Great walks
- Wander through Trebah Garden with more than four miles of footpaths and a stunning coastal backdrop
- Sailing
- If you visit in June don't miss the historic Falmouth Classics three-day sailing event
- Other Activities
- Theme park fans will love The Flambards Experience, a short drive away
- Canoeing
- Yoga
- Snorkelling
- Riding
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Golf
- Watersports
- Surfing
- Kayaking
- Diving
- Windsurfing
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Hidden among lush gardens, with access to a private beach, Hotel Meudon has been transformed into a tasteful Cornish retreat. An enchanting stroll through the colourful subtropical gardens leads to Bream Cove. Here, the Coast Path winds past secluded bays, perfect for seal spotting, wild swimming, and snorkelling, and along dramatic headlands with glittering sea views. You are just a couple of hours’ walk away from the stunning Helford Passage in one direction, and an hour from arty Falmouth in the other. After exploring this beautiful stretch of the Cornish coast, retiring here is good for the soul. The picturesque restaurant serves bountiful fresh fish and seafood, locally farmed meats, seasonal game and fresh herbs grown in the Meudon garden.
Originally published by Lee Searle, CN Traveller
Chic Seventies styling on Cornwall’s south coast
Dig out those bell bottoms — they won’t be out of place at Hotel Meudon, where the decor tips a floppy hat to 1970s chic (the effect is more Faye Dunaway than Bay City Rollers, we promise). Remember FM frequencies? You’ll need them to tune the restored teak-wood Roberts Radios in each of the 29 bedrooms. There are modern trappings including TVs and wi-fi, but why bother? Instead, watch the unfurling Cornish weather from an Ercol or Parker Knoll chair facing the picture windows in a lounge. Or stroll down the cliff, along paths weaving across eight acres of subtropical gardens, to a secluded beach at the bottom. Wellies, Berghaus jackets and muddy dogs are the daytime accessories of choice at this informal hotel, while in the evening Meudon is transformed with mood lighting, classic cocktails and generous seafood suppers.
Originally published by Laura Jackson, The Times
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The gardens are the star here. In the 10-minute wander to Bream Cove you’ll pass towering Australian tree ferns, rare rhododendrons and intimidatingly large Gunnera plants. This semi-wilderness is tamed around the crenellated red-brick manor house. Sun loungers and parasol-covered tables dot the lawns and terraces, and the restaurant invites the outside in with its full wall of windows and grapevine. During the hotel’s 2021 refurbishment, the old furniture was restored rather than scrapped. This lends a subtle mid-century charm to snug Freddie’s Bar, the parquet-floored Drawing Room, and the “bridge” seating area between the 19th-century main building and the bedrooms.
Originally published by Rebecca Hallett, The Telegraph
