The Scarlet, Cornwall

Sprawling across a sizeable portion of Cornish coastline, The Scarlet Hotel looks all Bond villain with it’s cavernous luxury, floor to ceiling windows and dramatic cliff views, however, there is nothing remotely villainous about this spectacular building and the 5* luxury it beholds. Quite the contrary, this is as good as it gets.

Eco, green, sustainable, it all adds up to the same thing: we have a responsibility to minimise our negative impact on the planet.
The Scarlet Hotel

With it’s Forest Stewardship Council-approved timber frame, grey and rain water harvesting, solar heating, biomass boiler and even a natural pool with a living reed bed as a filtration system, The Scarlet is quite possibly the greenest hotel you’ll stay at, they even re-homed worms before beginning construction. As can often the case, luxury has not been compromised in the quest for the ultimate in sustainability, no expense has been spared in the lavish attention that the rooms, communal spaces, spa and exterior have received.

Each room has ridiculously good views, and outdoor spaces of your own from which to enjoy the breathtaking natural scenery. Bathrooms are gracefully integrated into the rooms, many with walk in wet rooms, all have natural products. The restaurant is headed up by Michelin award winning Ben Tunnicliffe and the spa, well, the spa is something else. It might not be the right time of year to enjoy the beautiful outdoor spaces, but there is no better place to enjoy the turn of winter and its awe inspiring effect on the rugged British coastline, especially when viewed from the comfort of your lavish 5* suite.