The Gannet Inn - 3-Star Hotel in St Ives (Cornwall), England

Each of the guest rooms at The Gannet Inn has its own distinct style, decor, and amenities, a departure from typical hotel uniformity. Rooms named after local coastal flora and fauna, such as the Oyster Catcher or Dulse, offer en-suite bathrooms with Bamford toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms with Sea View provide a window seat overlooking Godrevy Point, while the Seagrass room accommodates two adults and a child with a large comfortable bed.

The on-site restaurant, The Hungry Gannet, serves Cornish cuisine prepared by a Rosette-winning chef using local ingredients. Guests can watch the open kitchen as chefs cook dishes like Pork Belly Porchetta or a Pie of the Day. Breakfast is a two-course a la carte menu with options including vegetarian and gluten-free choices, and the menu changes daily.

On-site spa services include massages, body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services, available in treatment rooms within the hotel. The hotel offers a bar with a games room featuring billiards and darts, and a lounge with a TV showing Sky Sports channels. Guests also have complimentary access to the Carbis Bay Hotel spa, which has an outdoor heated pool overlooking the sea.

The Gannet Inn is located 500 yards from Carbis Bay Beach, an 8-minute walk downhill, and 1.5 miles from St Ives town centre. Free private parking is available on site, with an overflow car park across the road for busy periods. The hotel is on a bus route with stops directly outside, providing easy access to Tate St Ives and the West Cornwall Golf Club one mile away.

The hotel offers babysitting and child services, and the games room with billiards and darts provides entertainment for older children. Family rooms such as Dillisk can accommodate two adults and a child, and the restaurant caters to children with kids' meals and high chairs available. Guests can also use the outdoor picnic area and garden for family relaxation.

Rooms: Individually themed rooms with distinct decor and Bamford toiletries

Dining: Cornish cuisine by a Rosette-winning chef in an open kitchen

Wellness: On-site spa services plus complimentary access to Carbis Bay Hotel spa

Recreation: Games room with billiards, darts, and Sky Sports channels

Location: 8-minute walk to Carbis Bay Beach; free private parking

Family: Babysitting service, kids' meals, and family rooms available