The Porthminster is perched above the golden sands of Porthminster Beach in St Ives, named the best beach resort in the UK in a recent survey.

With panoramic sea views and direct access to the beach through our sub-tropical gardens, the hotel could not be in a more spectacular position.

Most of the rooms are newly refurbished for the 2006 season. Some offer four poster beds, spa baths, private sitting rooms, flat screen TVs or balconies. Most family suites have interconnecting rooms.

Not only does the hotel have an indoor pool, it also has a large heated outdoor pool (June - September). Tennis, table tennis and pool are also available to guests as well as broadband internet access.

The Porthminster provides complimentary bath robes for guests to use and offers a wide range of special touches available at extra cost, such as picnic hampers, classic car hire and personalised tours - you can even arrange for a plane to fly over the beach pulling a banner with a special message for your partner!

There is a range of activity breaks, including a unique tour of artisan food and drink producers in Cornwall, creative writing, painting and digital photography and The Porthminster can also put you in touch with adventure sports specialists who can offer a range of activities such as canoeing, climbing and coasteering.

The Porthminster also offers Romantic Escapes - enjoy a gorgeous sea view room with champagne, flowers and all the trimmings. Why not pick a room with a double spa bath?