Driftwood is a stylish, 15 room boutique hotel, which overlooks Gerrans Bay, just outside the village of Portscatho, and near St Mawes on the South Coast of Cornwall. Privately owned and run, the hotel is a relaxing home from home offering both the cosiest choice for a UK spring break by the sea and the perfect summer beach house destination.

The hotel offers beautiful, light-filled rooms in whites, creams, stone and sand colours, with stunning sea views, a 'cabin' overlooking the beach and its very own private cove and beach found at the end of a magical wooden path. Driftwood is also home to an award-wining restaurant with chef Chris Eden at the helm. It's the kind of place you don't want to leave, although the Eden Project and The Tate at St Ives are within easy reach. From £195 per room per night, including dinner. www.driftwoodhotel.co.uk