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Historic Hotels in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Places to stay in Cornwall connected to famous figures from history.

Details for The Headland Hotel
The Headland Hotel. Newquay.

An iconic piece of architecture on this part of Cornwall’s north coast, the Headland Hotel has the names of some early twentieth-century royalty in its metaphorical guest book.

Details for The Dolphin Tavern, Penzance
The Dolphin Tavern. Penzance.

Set above the fishing-boat-bobbing harbour of Penzance, this old inn can claim a connection to the defence of England against the Spanish Armada.

Details for Housel Bay Hotel
Housel Bay Hotel. The Lizard.

Almost as far south in mainland Britain as it is possible to be, the late-Victorian Housel Bay Hotel was once frequented by a pioneer of modern telecommunications.

Details for The Wellington Hotel
The Wellington Hotel.  Boscastle.

Right at the heart of the famous little Cornish fishing village of Boscastle, The Wellington boasts connections to Thomas Hardy amongst many others.

Details for The Greenbank Hotel
The Greenbank. Falmouth.

The oldest hotel in the historic and vibrant port of Falmouth, The Greenbank has a connection to one of literature’s most famous books for children.

Details for The Falmouth Hotel
The Falmouth Hotel. Falmouth.

A landmark of the seafront of Falmouth Bay, this Victorian hotel once welcomed a certain writer one would normally associate far more with the Lake District.

Details for Trerose Manor
Trerose Manor. Mawnan Smith.

A delightful little manor house amid Cornwall’s most genteel scenery, this splendid house was once the property of an English Civil War commander. Step back in time and discover more about the off-the-beaten track Trerose Manor.

Details for Camelot Castle Hotel
Camelot Castle Hotel. Tintagel.

Of course this isn’t the famous castle of Arthurian legend, but a number of famous names from the early twentieth century have still passed through the doors of Tintagel’s Camelot Castle Hotel.

Details for Tregarthens
Tregarthens Hotel. Isles of Scilly

Reputedly the first hotel to be established on the beautiful Isles of Scilly, Tregarthen’s can count one of the most well-known English poets amongst its historic guests.

Details for Star Castle Hotel
Star Castle Hotel. Isles of Scilly.

True to its name, this star-shaped castle dates from the Elizabethan period and boasts a most colourful history. Indeed, two future kings have stayed here, both under different circumstances.

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The Old Rectory. St Juliot.

Page to follow. Historic connection: Thomas Hardy. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com

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Glendorgal Hotel. Newquay.

Page to follow. Historic connection: King George VI. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com

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The Old Inn. Mullion.

Page to follow. Historic connection: Dinah Craik. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com

How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Cornwall that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.
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