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Driftwood

Rosevine, Portscatho
Rated 8.7 in 217 reviews

Driftwood Hotel in Portscatho, United Kingdom, is a charming boutique hotel that offers a serene escape along the stunning Cornish coastline. Nestled amidst lush gardens and overlooking the tranquil waters of Gerrans Bay, Driftwood provides a perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty. This coastal retreat is designed to reflect its picturesque surroundings, with a relaxed and informal atmosphere that makes it feel like a home away from home.

The décor of Driftwood Hotel is distinctly coastal, featuring a palette of soft blues and whites, reminiscent of the nearby sea and sky. The rooms are thoughtfully furnished, offering guests a cozy and comfortable environment, each with its own unique character and views of either the garden or sea.

Guests at Driftwood can enjoy direct access to the beach, allowing for leisurely walks along the sands or invigorating swims in the clear waters. The hotel also features a renowned restaurant that focuses on locally sourced ingredients, providing a gastronomic experience that highlights the fresh flavors of Cornwall. The menu is curated to offer a taste of the region, emphasizing locally caught seafood and seasonal produce.

With attentive service and an emphasis on relaxation, Driftwood Hotel serves as an ideal base for exploring the attractions of Cornwall or simply unwinding amidst the natural beauty of the area. Whether you come for the views, the food, or the tranquility, Driftwood ensures a memorable and restful stay.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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August
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September
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October
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Porthscatho and near Driftwood

Church of St Gerrans
Church of St Gerrans
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Towan Beach
Towan Beach
Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, in Cornwall, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Veryan Castle
Hillfort in Veryan, Cornwall, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of Saint Just
Church of Saint Just
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of St Felix
Church of St Felix
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Castle
Castle in Cornwall built in the 16th century
5.7km / 3.5mi
St Mawes' Church, St Mawes
St Mawes' Church, St Mawes
Church building in St. Just-in-Roseland, Cornwall, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Porthbeor Beach
Porthbeor Beach
Beach in Cornwall
5km / 3.1mi
Church of St Rumon, Ruanlanihorne
Church of St Rumon, Ruanlanihorne
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Church of St Moren
Church of St Moren
Church in Lamorran, Cornwall, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church in Cornwall, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Roundwood Quay
Wharf in Feock, Cornwall, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of St Symphorian
Church of St Symphorian
Grade I listed church in Veryan, United Kingdom
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of Saint Anthony
Church of Saint Anthony
Church in St Anthony in Roseland, Cornwall, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
St Feock's Church
St Feock's Church
Church in Feock, Cornwall, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Pendennis Castle
Pendennis Castle
Device Fort on the west side of the estuary of the River Fal, near Falmouth in Cornwall, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Pendennis Castle
Pendennis Castle
Device Fort on the west side of the estuary of the River Fal, near Falmouth in Cornwall, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Museum in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
8km / 5mi
Great Molunan Beach
Great Molunan Beach
Beach on Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall
6.2km / 3.8mi
Little Dennis Blockhouse, Pendennis Castle
Little Dennis Blockhouse, Pendennis Castle
Grade I listed Blockhouse in Falmouth, United Kingdom
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St Clement
Church of St Clement
Grade I listed church in St Clement, Cornwall, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Old Kea Mission Chapel
Old Kea Mission Chapel
Church in Kea, Cornwall, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
St Andrew
Church in Malpas, Cornwall
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of Saint Mylor, Mylor
Church of Saint Mylor, Mylor
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Church of St Peter and Gate-Piers, Gates, Wall and Railing to South West
Church of St Peter and Gate-Piers, Gates, Wall and Railing to South West
Church building in Mylor, Cornwall, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
All Saints
Church in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall
7.7km / 4.8mi
Portloe Church
Portloe Church
Church building in Veryan, Cornwall, England, UK
6.2km / 3.8mi
Truro Cathedral
Truro Cathedral
Cathedral located in the city of Truro, Cornwall, England, UK
9.7km / 6.1mi
Caerhays Castle
Caerhays Castle
Grade I listed country house in Cornwall, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Boscawen Park
Boscawen Park
Cricket ground in Truro, Cornwall
8.2km / 5.1mi
Arwenack
Arwenack
Manor in Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom
8.2km / 5.1mi
Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth
Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth
Church in Falmouth, Falmouth, England, UK
8.3km / 5.1mi
All Saints' Church, Falmouth
All Saints' Church, Falmouth
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
8.9km / 5.6mi
Church of St Cuby
Church of St Cuby
Grade I listed church in Cuby, United Kingdom
9.6km / 6mi
St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro
St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro
Church building in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Penwerris
St Michael and All Angels Church, Penwerris
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Lander's Monument
Lander's Monument
Monument in Truro, United Kingdom
9.5km / 5.9mi
Royal Cornwall Museum
Royal Cornwall Museum
Museum in Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom
9.9km / 6.1mi
Gyllyngvase
Gyllyngvase
Area in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Swanpool Beach
9.5km / 5.9mi
Church of St Cornelly
Church of St Cornelly
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
9km / 5.6mi
Tresillian Church
Tresillian Church
Church building in St. Michael Penkevil, Cornwall, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
The Killigrew Monument
The Killigrew Monument
Monument in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi
Plen-an-gwary
Type of amphitheatre found in Cornwall
8.4km / 5.2mi

What to do in Porthscatho and near Driftwood

Church of St Gerrans
Church of St Gerrans
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Towan Beach
Towan Beach
Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, in Cornwall, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Veryan Castle
Hillfort in Veryan, Cornwall, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of Saint Just
Church of Saint Just
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of St Felix
Church of St Felix
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Castle
Castle in Cornwall built in the 16th century
5.7km / 3.5mi
St Mawes' Church, St Mawes
St Mawes' Church, St Mawes
Church building in St. Just-in-Roseland, Cornwall, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Porthbeor Beach
Porthbeor Beach
Beach in Cornwall
5km / 3.1mi
Church of St Rumon, Ruanlanihorne
Church of St Rumon, Ruanlanihorne
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Church of St Moren
Church of St Moren
Church in Lamorran, Cornwall, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church in Cornwall, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Roundwood Quay
Wharf in Feock, Cornwall, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of St Symphorian
Church of St Symphorian
Grade I listed church in Veryan, United Kingdom
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of Saint Anthony
Church of Saint Anthony
Church in St Anthony in Roseland, Cornwall, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
St Feock's Church
St Feock's Church
Church in Feock, Cornwall, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Pendennis Castle
Pendennis Castle
Device Fort on the west side of the estuary of the River Fal, near Falmouth in Cornwall, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Pendennis Castle
Pendennis Castle
Device Fort on the west side of the estuary of the River Fal, near Falmouth in Cornwall, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Museum in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
8km / 5mi
Great Molunan Beach
Great Molunan Beach
Beach on Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall
6.2km / 3.8mi
Little Dennis Blockhouse, Pendennis Castle
Little Dennis Blockhouse, Pendennis Castle
Grade I listed Blockhouse in Falmouth, United Kingdom
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St Clement
Church of St Clement
Grade I listed church in St Clement, Cornwall, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Old Kea Mission Chapel
Old Kea Mission Chapel
Church in Kea, Cornwall, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
St Andrew
Church in Malpas, Cornwall
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of Saint Mylor, Mylor
Church of Saint Mylor, Mylor
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Church of St Peter and Gate-Piers, Gates, Wall and Railing to South West
Church of St Peter and Gate-Piers, Gates, Wall and Railing to South West
Church building in Mylor, Cornwall, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
All Saints
Church in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall
7.7km / 4.8mi
Portloe Church
Portloe Church
Church building in Veryan, Cornwall, England, UK
6.2km / 3.8mi
Truro Cathedral
Truro Cathedral
Cathedral located in the city of Truro, Cornwall, England, UK
9.7km / 6.1mi
Caerhays Castle
Caerhays Castle
Grade I listed country house in Cornwall, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Boscawen Park
Boscawen Park
Cricket ground in Truro, Cornwall
8.2km / 5.1mi

About Porthscatho

Porthscatho, a charming village on the Roseland Peninsula, offers a variety of activities and experiences that reflect its coastal charm and natural beauty. Exploring the Beaches is a must, as the sandy shores provide a relaxing atmosphere for sunbathing, swimming, or simply enjoying the views. The nearby South West Coast Path offers stunning coastal walks, allowing visitors to appreciate the rugged cliffs and diverse wildlife that characterize this part of Cornwall.

For those interested in local culture, visiting the local galleries and craft shops can provide insight into the artistic community in the area. Many local artists draw inspiration from the surrounding landscapes, and their work often reflects the region's natural beauty. Another enriching experience is tasting the local cuisine, with several eateries offering seafood that showcases the freshness of the catch from local waters.

A short distance from Porthscatho, you can find historic sites and gardens, such as the nearby gardens of Trelissick and the remnants of old mining operations, which tell the story of the region's industrial past. Additionally, wildlife watching is popular here, as the waters are home to various marine life, and birdwatching can be rewarding along the coastline.

Overall, Porthscatho provides a serene setting for those looking to unwind while engaging with nature and local culture.




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