A mere pebble’s skim from the beach and with views out to St Michael’s Mount, this boutique hotel in Marazion, Cornwall, is in an enviable location. Its spectacular setting makes The Godolphin an ideal base for gourmets who want to explore the tidal island (just half a mile off the coast) before retreating to the comfort of the hotel for dinner at its Shutters restaurant.

The dining room’s floor-to-ceiling windows provide a mesmerising vista of the mystical castle and the tide lapping the shore. Watching white-tipped waves while perusing a menu awash with fish and shellfish will rouse the appetite for seafood.

Menus are divided into small plates, classic dishes and daily specials, with everything built around local ingredients that include seafood caught by Cornish dayboats and meat and veg from nearby farms. If it’s possible to resist the lure of a local-beef burger or roast pork belly, we’d suggest ordering a selection of small plates and letting everyone tuck in – delicious reward comes in the form of seasonal dishes like crispy lamb with baba ganoush, pickles and za’atar, and mussels bathed in a creamy white wine sauce.

The decor is as slick as the cooking, with a bohemian-chic vibe and subtle nods to all things nautical. Funky finishing touches include rattan peacock chairs, Berber-style rugs and jazzy lampshades.

Trencherman’s tip

The Godolphin Arms Marazion team recently took over The Fire Engine, a ten-minute sandy stroll from the hotel. Swing by for a coastal pub experience where quality pizza, drinks and hospitality collide.