Scarlet Hotel

Scarlet Hotel has long been a pioneer of sustainability in the South West. The luxury eco hotel balances ethical sustainability with utter indulgence, so it’s no surprise it was voted Best Hotel at the Trencherman’s Awards 2024.

The hotel and restaurant provide a sophisticated yet green-leaning experience where guests can luxuriate in low-impact feasting and lazing.

Healthy hedonism rules in the kitchen where head chef Jack Clayton’s passion for seafood and sustainability marries perfectly with the environmental ethos of the hotel.

His philosophy centres on the journey of individual Cornish ingredients, which are largely seasonal, foraged (the chefs scour the coastline and hotel grounds daily) or sourced from small suppliers. These are showcased in dishes such as netted Cornish turbot stuffed with a sea lettuce and nasturtium mousse, served with broccoli and anchovy puree, crispy hasselback Cornish early potatoes, verjus-compressed grapes, coastal herbs and nasturtium oil.

A carefully curated drinks list includes wines from producers with organic and biodynamic viticulture at their heart, along with finds from indie breweries and distilleries that share Scarlet’s low-impact approach.

Trencherman’s tip

Bliss out with a bespoke treatment at the eco-luxe clifftop spa.