Inside the hotel on the edge of Cornwall, with one of the most beautiful views of the coast in England (and a beautiful private golden sand beach)

Restaurant ‘Vista’ certainly lives up to its name – the view is so breathtaking that it left me speechless.

In fact, the views from virtually everywhere in ‘The Polurrian on the Lizard’ hotel in Cornwall are so fascinating that after checking in it’s a wonder my husband and I manage to move from one place to another within the property .

In Vista we look out at the sparkling Celtic Sea through floor-to-ceiling windows and marvel at the Caribbean turquoise hue.

Our vantage point is so excellent that we can see the tides and currents even hundreds of meters below.

The Polurrian is located on the western side of the Lizard Peninsula, across Mount’s Bay from Porthcurno and St Michael’s Mount – and on a clear day guests can see it lurking in the distance.

To the north lie the golden sands of the tranquil Polurrian Beach (owned by the hotel), while to the south guests can catch a glimpse of ‘Love Rock’ – a striking geological formation perched on the cliff’s edge.

We will discover that the sea views are also offered from the outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, sunbathing area, children’s play area and sister restaurant Polurrian. Plus our sea view family room, decorated in a cozy mid-century style and featuring twin room beds with soft feather bedding, a bathroom with a power shower and good quality Elemis toiletries.

After dropping off our bags there and enjoying the view of Vista, we discover that the eatery serves treats for the stomach as well as the eyes.

Sophie Foster checks into The Polurrian on the Lizard hotel in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall. The property is pictured above on the edge of the cliff

Sophie reveals that Vista restaurant (above) lives up to its name: the view stops her in her tracks

Sophie’s sea view family room (similar to the one above) is ‘decorated in a cozy mid-century style’

The cream tea (£21.95 or £29.45 with fizz) is delicious – we tuck into warm scones, fluffy finger sandwiches and buttery champagne.

But the seasonal food at Vista’s sister restaurant, the Polurrian, is hit or miss. A high-quality full English breakfast and delicate kippers delight at first light, while my duck starter at dinner melts in the mouth and the tender pork in mustard sauce leaves me licking my fingers.

But the vegetarian options are less impressive – my husband is served a confusing combination of orzo covered in oil, sun-dried tomatoes and tofu. At lunch our pizza (£16) takes an hour to arrive and is undercooked.

Service in both restaurants is slow. Fortunately, this is not a place to rush and waiting gives us more time to gaze at that mesmerizing panorama.

However, it is essential to break away from the spell as there is so much to discover nearby.

The rear of the hotel leads to the quaint village of Mullion and the wild, green headlands of the Lizard.

We’ll drive the hotel’s Jeep-style electric buggy to the Mullion Chocolate Factory (try the honey milk chocolate) and craft centre, then buy traditional Cornish pasties at Prima Bakeries and sit in the picturesque cemetery with steaming hot snacks.

One afternoon we head to The Old Inn in Mullion, where live music plays in the beer garden and local cider quenches my thirst. My husband drives, so he stays warm with a cup of tea.

Located on the western side of the Lizard Peninsula, the hotel features an indoor pool with a hot tub

Sophie and her husband admire the ‘seascape’ from their accommodation (similar to above)

Sophie notes that service is slow in both restaurants (above, Polurrian restaurant), but adds: ‘Luckily this is not a place to rush and waiting gives us more time to gaze at that enchanting panorama’

Sophie and her husband walk from the hotel down the ‘steep but beautiful’ path to Polurrian beach (above)

Island Suite guests can use the hotel’s electric ‘NoSmoke’ buggy

Smashing: Tennis fans can enjoy themselves on the hotel’s court with a view

‘The entire Polurrian hotel and beach is extremely dog ​​friendly, so pets are plentiful during our stay,’ says Sophie. Above: The view from the hotel’s beach path

Above: The children’s playground

Also on the agenda is a 10 minute walk from the hotel along the steep but beautiful path to Polurrian beach.

The water is of course cold, this is England, but with wetsuits on we brave the swell and enjoy our feet being tickled by kelp and seaweed.

More courageous guests enter the water in swimming trunks or bikinis. They don’t last very long…unlike their dogs. The entire Polurrian hotel and beach is extremely dog ​​friendly, so pets are plentiful during our stay.

The days end with a nightcap at the Polurrian, where stunningly beautiful sunsets bring us back to the right place.