The Rising Sun in Saint Mawes, Cornwall

The hotel's in-house restaurant serves a seasonal menu that has earned awards, focusing on fresh local seafood such as mackerel and lemon sole. Guests can order food and drinks through a dedicated app, with meals served in the conservatory, lounge with real fires, or outdoor terrace overlooking the harbour. Breakfast offers a full English or continental buffet, afternoon tea includes homemade scones and cakes, and the bar stocks an extensive selection of locally sourced ales, wines, and ciders.

En suite bedrooms include a bath or shower, free toiletries, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms offer coastal views across the harbour, and family rooms are available with extra space. Two function rooms can be booked for private events, and luggage storage services are offered to guests.

Designated dog-friendly rooms are equipped with a pet bed, bowls, and a welcome goody bag containing treats, poo bags, and a can of dog beer. Dogs are welcome in the bar and dining areas, with water bowls and treats available in the reception. The hotel also provides packed lunches for day trips and has a small pebble beach opposite the hotel for exercising pets.

Free WiFi, board games, live music performances, live sport broadcasts, an allergy-free room, and facilities for disabled guests are available. The hotel has an innovative ordering system that allows guests to order food and drinks through a dedicated app. Security measures include CCTV in common areas and outside, fire extinguishers, key access, and smoke alarms.

The hotel sits directly on the harbour, with outdoor seating offering views of the bay and Roseland Peninsula. St Mawes Castle is a 20-minute walk away, and St Mawes Ferry Landing is less than 5 minutes on foot, providing access to Falmouth and Place Creek. A public car park is adjacent, and the hotel is within walking distance of local beaches, coastal walks, and Trelissick Gardens.

Location: Prime spot on Saint Mawes harbour with nearby castle and ferry landing

Dining: Award-winning seasonal menu with app-based ordering and locally sourced drinks

Rooms: En suite bedrooms with coastal views, family rooms, and function spaces

Pet-Friendly: Designated dog rooms with beds, bowls, welcome goody bag, and dog beer

Technology: Free WiFi, live music and sport, innovative ordering app

Amenities: Board games, allergy-free room, packed lunches, luggage storage