Hotel Review: The Sandy Duck, Cornwall

The Sandy Duck is set between the beaches and the charming town of Falmouth on the South Cornish coast. It's a ten-minute walk from Gyllgvase and Swanpool beaches and a 15-minute walk into town with its array of independent boutiques, bars and eateries. A visit wouldn't be complete without popping into the award-winning Star & Garter for seasonal produce or Beacon Coffee, who serve speciality-blends by leading roasters.

By car: the hotel is 5 hours 30 mins from London, 3 hours 15 mins from Bristol and 4 hours 30 mins from Birmingham. There is free parking on-site.

By train: London Paddington to Falmouth Docks (via Truro) takes around 5 hours 30 mins. The hotel is a five-minute taxi ride or 20-minute walk from the station. Book trains to Falmouth Docks.

A beautifully renovated Victorian townhouse, The Sandy Duck is the kind of boutique bolthole that's hard to leave. Designed by Freyja Ducker, in a pared-back Danish style, the Scandi-inspired space features quirky details and personal touches. Every element, from the lighting to the artwork, fabrics and plants, is handpicked with Hygge in mind.

Expect the warmest of welcomes from Freyja, who greets you with plenty of recommendations for your stay. Guests are invited to relax in the comfortable sitting room, with its cosy log burner and selection of books, before taking advantage of the bespoke service for pre-ordering drinks in ice buckets to your room.

• Lounge
• Breakfast
• Pet-friendly
• Family-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking

Choose from eight chic bedrooms in a minimal Scandi style, celebrating texture with plants, rugs and throws, to a backdrop of blush and pale grey hues. Think good beds made up with Egyptian cotton linen, great showers and deluxe stand-alone baths.

Room types: 1-8

Key amenities: Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton linen and towels, ensuite bathroom with Land & Water toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, DAB Bluetooth radio, Smart TV, luxury cotton bathrobes, free Wi-Fi

Enjoy made-to-order plates in the light-filled breakfast room with sea-facing windows, where guests can tuck into a spread of fresh fruits, homemade granola and muesli, pastries, cheeses and freshly baked sourdough from the Bakery on The Beach. Dishes are wholesome and made using ethical and sustainable ingredients, and fresh produce from local farmer's markets.

The Sandy Duck: freshly cooked breakfasts, local produce, freshly baked croissants, homemade and local preserves, fresh bread, vegan options. Served daily