9 Eco Hotels In Cornwall, England - Updated 2024

Ryan Joshua
Ryan Joshua 
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Cornwall in the United Kingdom is a place where you can find all of the adventures that you want to experience. It is known for its picturesque golden brown beaches that stretch for miles, subtropical gardens, wild forests, huge and tall cliffs, and a lot of castles that you can explore. It is also laden with adrenaline-rushing water activities such as surfing, sailing, paddle boarding, and water tours. As a place full of wonders of nature, you should really choose to stay at the hotels that are concerned with the wellbeing of our mother nature. Here are some of the best eco hotels in Cornwall, United Kingdom.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and the property's commitment towards eco-conscious practices. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.

1. Tregenna Castle Resort (from USD 95)

Tregenna Castle Resort is a very calming and peaceful resort that is situated on a 72-acre (29.14-hectare) private land. The resort overlooks St. Ives and the Cornish coast and is surrounded by lush gardens and healthy plants. It features a heated indoor swimming pool, an outdoor seasonal heated swimming pool, and an 18-hole par 3 golf course. Guests will also enjoy the complimentary Wi-Fi access and the fitness suite which is available onsite. The hotel also imposes a ‘no plastic use’ policy and is now using biodegradable alternatives instead, like paper straws.

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Tregenna Castle Resort

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Treloyan Avenue
23.69 km (14.8 mi) from St. Agnes Heritage Coast

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km)

2. Merchants Manor (from USD 132)

Offering fantastic views of the Falmouth Bay, Merchants Manor offers a very serene and luxurious stay in Cornwall. Guests can enjoy their indoor heated swimming pool and a linen room spa. Each of their guest rooms is decorated the traditional way and comes with private bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi connection. There is also a leisure club that offers a sauna, hot tub, and Techno gym. The hotel is also the first hotel in the whole United Kingdom to join the NOW force, a global community that is dedicated to making a difference in the environment, in the community, and the way people travel.

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Merchants Manor Spa

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Western Terrace
21.37 km (13.3 mi) from St. Agnes Heritage Coast

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre

3. Greenbank Hotel (from USD 238)

The Greenback Hotel is the oldest hotel in the area and is known for its spectacular location right at the front of the Falmouth Harbor. Guests will surely love the view of the sea and the surrounding countryside from their terraces. Each of the spacious rooms at Greenbank features a very nice nautical theme and comes equipped with a workspace, a seating area, ensuite bathroom, complimentary toiletries, and tea and coffee facilities. The Greenback Hotel takes initiative in saving water by installing energy-saving water pumps, efficient water management systems, and water-friendly toilet fixtures.

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Greenbank Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: Harbour Side
20.01 km (12.5 mi) from St. Agnes Heritage Coast

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Golf course (within 3 km)

4. Rose in Vale Country House Hotel (from USD 146)

Rose in Vale Country House Hotel is a luxury country house hotel situated on the North Cornish coast. The hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. Each of their guest rooms is elegantly decorated and comes with an individually controlled central heating, a TV, a radio, tea and coffee making facilities, and views of the garden. Their heating system also relies on their waste products to reduce the use of nonrenewable heat sources.

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Rose in Vale Country House Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Mithian
2.72 km (1.7 mi) from St. Agnes Heritage Coast

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms

5. Budock Vean Hotel (from USD 164)

The Budock Vean Hotel is a luxurious four-star hotel that features an indoor pool, nine-hole golf course, and spa. The hotel is also surrounded by 65 acres (26.30 hectares) of lush, subtropical gardens that line the Helford River. The rooms come with free Cornish still water, toiletries, usual amenities, and a view of the gardens or the golf course. Leisure activities include tennis courts, snooker, a sauna, and an outdoor hot tub. Being located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), the hotel is committed to taking care of the environment by using energy-saving equipment and reusing water as much as possible.

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Budock Vean Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Helford Passage, Mawnan Smith
24.52 km (15.3 mi) from St. Agnes Heritage Coast

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

6. The Nare Hotel

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The Nare Hotel is an exquisite hotel that overlooks the Carne beach and is surrounded by lush gardens and the magnificent countryside. The hotel is very secluded and features old English architecture and decor. Guests can enjoy the heated outdoor and indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, and steam room. The hotel’s restaurant is also known for its delicious food made from the best local organic produce. One of the many eco-initiatives that this hotel has imbibed are heat and water management wherein heat released from the kitchen is transferred to a pool in the open. The wasted water from cleaning the pool along with harvested rainwater is used to flush toilets.

The Nare Hotel

Address: Carne Beach, Veryan, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5PF

Price: 478 USD onwards

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7. Talland Bay Hotel (from USD 278)

Surrounded by acres of magnificent gardens, the Talland Bay Hotel is a splendid hotel right by the sea in Cornwall. The hotel offers elegantly designed rooms that come with spacious bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, private spaces and balconies. The hotel is also home to the 2 AA Rosette-awarded restaurant which is the Terrace Restaurant and is known for its fine menu. The hotel also does its effort in saving water by installing water-efficient showers and toilet fixtures, collecting rainwater for use in gardening, and onsite water treatment plants.

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Talland Bay Hotel, Looe

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Porthallow
50.11 km (31.2 mi) from St. Agnes Heritage Coast

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms

8. The Scarlet Hotel (from USD 484)

The Scarlet Hotel is a boutique establishment located in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. It is known for award-winning chefs, a soothing spa, and breathtaking views of the sea that can be seen from the outdoor hot tubs. Each of their guest rooms is elegantly decorated and comes with either a balcony or a wrap-around terrace, a TV and a seating area. The hotel also features a restaurant that serves food made from organic ingredients. It is also known to recycle wood, use solar panels, and offers electric car chargers.

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9. The Headland Hotel and Spa (from USD 282)

The Headland Hotel and Spa is an exquisite Victorian hotel that overlooks the Fistral beach. The hotel features a spa, surf school, approach golf course, and breathtaking views of the sea from their terraces. Each of their four-star bedrooms is very spacious and comes with free Wi-Fi access, satellite TV, comfy seating areas, work desk, and a modern bathroom equipped with waffle robes and complimentary toiletries. Guests can also enjoy in their various leisure facilities which include an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, Cornish salt steam room, a Swedish sauna, a hot tub, and experience showers. The hotel also offers pod-point electric car charging facilities and energy-saving heating systems.

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The Headland Hotel and Spa

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Headland Road
13.14 km (8.2 mi) from St. Agnes Heritage Coast

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

Go green and stay at these great Cornwall hotels

With the beauty and the activities that can be found in Cornwall, it is surely a destination for families and lone travelers alike. Enjoy everything Cornwall has to offer while you play your part at caring for the environment by staying at one of these great eco-friendly hotels in Cornwall.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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