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96 rooms from £235 per night
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“This grand Victorian seaside hotel has been transformed into a super-luxe contemporary spa hotel. Located on its own headland, expect beach access, killer views & plenty of space. Incredible Aqua Centre, six swimming pools, destination spa & opulent yet cosy rooms & suites make this a crowd-pleaser.”

“This grand Victorian seaside hotel has been transformed into a super-luxe contemporary spa hotel. Located on its own headland, expect beach access, killer views & plenty of space. Incredible Aqua Centre, six swimming pools, destination spa & opulent yet cosy rooms & suites make this a crowd-pleaser.”

Recommended For

  • Active Holiday
  • The Cornish coast offers a plethora of outdoor activities; surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, walking, fishing & sailing
  • Families
  • Very family-orientated with well-designed rooms, lots of activities, child-friendly dining & a relaxed overall feel
  • Spa breaks
  • A true sanctuary, The Headland Spa boasts award-winning facilities, signature Elemis treatments & beauty services
  • Surfing
  • Fistral Beach is considered one of the best surfing beaches in the UK & Europe
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Used as the film location for Roald Dahl's 'The Witches' & the Mr Bean movie; look out for famous backdrops from the movie
  • Sights nearby
  • The Eden Project is a 40 minute drive
  • Sailing
  • Ballooning
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis
  • Great walks
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Watersports
  • Restaurant
  • Three options include flagship restaurant The Samphire, relaxed dining on The Terrace & light bites on The Deck
  • Views
  • Atlantic Ocean & Newquay Bay views command your attention from rooms, outdoor pools & the grounds
  • Historic
  • One of Cornwall's most dramatic hotels, the Grade II-listed property dates from 1897
  • Wellbeing
  • The £10 million Aqua Club ensures that you leave feeling well-rested & recharged
  • Pet friendly
  • Dogs are welcome. Blankets, dog treats, poo bags & water bowls are provided
  • Family Suites
  • Luxurious two-bedroom suites are ideal for families looking to splurge
  • On the beach
  • Located on Cornwall's Fistral Beach
  • Spa
  • Designed for spoiling spa days
  • Minimum Stay
  • Three night stay is required
  • Wedding license
  • Outstanding location
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Grand Hotel
  • Sea Views
  • Landmark
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Disabled access
  • Contemporary
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Four poster beds
  • Romantic
  • Secluded setting
  • Remote

Facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Six pools include indoor Lap pool, Hydrotherapy pool & kid's splash pool. Outdoors there's a sunset spa, vitality & edge pools
  • Restaurant
  • Three options include flagship restaurant The Samphire, relaxed dining on The Terrace & light bites on The Deck
  • Views
  • Atlantic Ocean & Newquay Bay views command your attention from rooms, outdoor pools & the grounds
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Located just 1/2 a mile from the centre of Newquay, home to many a fine-dining restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Dogs are welcome. Blankets, dog treats, poo bags & water bowls are provided
  • Outdoor dining
  • Watch the sun go down with a cocktail & incredible sea views on the terrace
  • Sauna/Steam
  • After a work out at the gym, relax in the Swedish saunas & salt steam room
  • Family Suites
  • Luxurious two-bedroom suites are ideal for families looking to splurge
  • Spa
  • Designed for spoiling spa days
  • Minimum Stay
  • Three night stay is required
  • Gym
  • Cots available
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Child friendly
  • Laundry
  • Library
  • Car not required
  • Bath robes
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Meeting Room
  • In room DVD
  • Wifi
  • Suites
  • Babysitting
  • Massage
  • Wedding license
  • Safe
  • Concierge
  • Sitting Room
  • Private dining room
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
  • Fireplace
  • Parking
  • Four poster beds
  • Disabled access

Activities

  • Surfing
  • Fistral Beach is considered one of the best surfing beaches in the UK & Europe
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Used as the film location for Roald Dahl's 'The Witches' & the Mr Bean movie; look out for famous backdrops from the movie
  • Sights nearby
  • The Eden Project is a 40 minute drive
  • Tennis
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Ballooning
  • Watersports
  • Great walks
  • Sailing
  • Golf

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The Headland

A grand, hulking Victorian pile on a headland in Newquay – famed for its starring role in the film of Roald Dahl’s The Witches – offering good food, cosy cottages and spectacular views of Fistral Beach. Activities include everything from surfing and stand-up paddleboarding to a contemporary spa.

Originally published by The Telegraph