A 50-seat cinema, lounge, treatment room, boutique (Onda), DVD library, Hunter wellies and crabbing lines to borrow, free WiFi throughout. In rooms: flatscreen TV,DVD player, fresh fruit and Ren bath products.
Room 1, and Room 29 in the Nook, are often booked by honeymooners; Rooms 5 and 6 are in the main building and both have a terrace; Room 7 has a particularly large window with a great view.
Indulge in a Thai massage, Indian head massage or Chavutti Thirumal massage, applied by the feet to the entire body.
Beach shoes, binoculars, sou’wester if you’re feeling boaty.
Hire Pinuccia, Tresanton’s 48-foot racing yacht with crew or a motorboat for beach trips with picnic lunches.
Up to two dogs are welcome in double rooms with a terrace, Garden Suites and Room 28 for £25 a night. Beds, bowls and blankets are provided and pooches get a treat at turn-down. Four-legged guests must be confirmed with the hotel when booking your stay. See more pet-friendly hotels in Cornwall.
Very welcome. There's a kids' playroom and a full-time nanny organises activities for kids during the summer months. Babysitters can be booked in advance. Extra beds for 4–12 year olds can be added to some Spacious Double or Twin rooms (£40 a night).
Overview
Little Smiths are welcomed with mini-me extras; there's an indoor playroom, and a playground with a postcard-perfect playhouse. Children can be accommodated in many of the rooms, but the family suites were designed with littles in mind.
Best for
Children of all ages are warmly welcomed.
Recommended rooms
There are two family suites with private terraces (both include daily breakfast for five); one of the two, the Lamorran Family Suite has a third ship's cabin-inspired bunk bedroom that's perfect for pint-size slumber parties.
Crèche
A full-time nanny organises activities for kids during the summer months.
Activities
Sailing and windsurfing lessons can be arranged; the Tresanton has several of its own sail and motor boats for day trips, too (additional charge). DVDs and board games will keep them amused on rainy days. There are riding stables at Veryan (+44 (0)1872 501574); other family-friendly attractions nearby include the Lost Gardens of Heligan (+44 (0)1726 845100); Tate St Ives (+44 (0)1736 796226); and the National Maritime Museum, Falmouth (+44 (0)1326 313388; www.nmmc.co.uk). Minack Open-air Theatre in Porthcurno (+44 (0)1736 810181) holds theatrical productions in the summer months.
Meals
This child-friendly hotel will happily heat milk and baby food, and bespoke picnics can be put together for you to take on your family rambles.
Babysitting
A full-time nanny organises activities for kids during the summer months. Babysitters can be booked in advance.
No need to pack
Wellies and crabbing nets are provided for salty seaside exploration.
Also
The Tresanton has a private cinema, a Wendy house and a children's play room.