Hotel Review: The Greenbank Hotel, Cornwall

Set right at the water's edge with views across the Fal estuary to the quaint village of Flushing, The Greenbank Hotel is ideally positioned for exploring the South West Coastal Path, as well as the cobbled streets of Falmouth, peppered with independent boutiques, eateries, galleries and antiques. Close by are the National Maritime Museum, Henry VIII's Pendennis Castle and the renowned sub-tropical gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan.

By car: just off the A39 towards Falmouth, the hotel is 30 minutes from Truro, 50 minutes from Newquay and a couple of hours from Exeter. Limited free on-site parking is available.

By train: Falmouth Town is a short taxi ride from the hotel or 20 minutes by foot. Regular connections from Truro reached from Penzance and Exeter. Book trains to Falmouth Town.

Dating back to 1640, The Greenbank is home to a classic style that boasts contemporary elegance with large communal spaces flooded with natural light and offering panoramic harbour views. Design notes nod towards the coastal surroundings, whilst bold colours create warm and inviting spaces - perfect for those seeking a stylish bolthole on the South Cornish Coast.

A warm and friendly service welcomes guests in the refurbished restaurant and bar, lounge area and The Working Boat pub. The quay and private pontoons are used for receiving guests by boat, and there's a range of water sports activities for seafaring adventurers.

• Restaurant
• Bar & Pub
• Terrace

• Treatment room

• Dog-friendly

• Family-friendly
• Water sports
• Free Wi-Fi

Show-stopping bedrooms boast rich palettes of turquoise, ochre, burnt orange, blues and teals, many of which have original artwork and harbour-facing wingback chairs. Master Suites have opulent stand-alone baths, elsewhere the bathrooms offer energy-saving deluxe showers.

Room types: The Florence Suite, The Lookout Suite, Deluxe Rooms, Classic Rooms, Superior Rooms

Key amenities: ensuite bathrooms with The White Company toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi

Elegant with a regional edge and showcasing the finest ingredients. Breakfast, brunch, bar, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner menus change regularly with plenty of fresh fish, meat and game.

The Water's Edge: 2 AA rosettes, fine dining, afternoon tea and a kids' menu. All-day dining. Two courses for £22.

Terrace: Afternoon teas from £15 per person.

The Working Boat: ​quality pub grub, seasonal menu. Mains from £12.