With views across Falmouth Bay, Merchants Manor features a modern leisure club and an award-winning brasserie. Set in sub-tropical gardens, the spacious rooms have satellite TV and free WiFi. A 13-metre heated indoor swimming pool with a children's paddling area is also on offer.

Wrapped in ivy, the impressive period building has traditional bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms also feature a work desk and free toiletries, and ironing…