St Enodoc Hotel, Cornwall

Drawing room and reception

The St Enodoc Hotel is an oasis of style and understated luxury tucked away in Rock, on the North Cornwall coast. The popular holiday village of Padstow lies on the opposite side of the estuary, a ten minute ferry crossing away.

The Camel estuary plays host to an abundance of water sporting activities from sailing to kitesurfing and with a golf course next door, the surfing Mecca of Polzeath down the road and miles of local walking and cycling routes, it would be hard to find a better base for outdoor activities. Rock is also an excellent starting out point from which to explore Cornwall's gardens, museums and other attractions.

The hotel has 16 double rooms and four family suites, all with ensuite bathrooms. The St Enodoc is that rare thing, a sytlish, quality hotel that values children as guests. There's a well-equipped playroom and an outdoor pool; a communal children's tea is provided in the evening.

This is the drawing room. With its deep sofas, contemporary paintings and huge fire, it's a room you could easily get settled in.