The Scarlet, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
Set on the clifftop overlooking the spectacular Cornish coastline, the freshwater pool at the Scarlet is fringed with reeds and studded with granite rocks, giving it a wonderfully un-hotel, wild swimming feel. Warm up afterwards in one of the log-fired hot tubs, just along the hillside, or take a dip in the glass-walled indoor pool, part of the tranquil Scarlet spa. An adults-only retreat, the Scarlet is an indulgent treat, with seasonal, slow food and sustainable wines on offer in the smart, buzzy restaurant. Doubles from £240 room-only; scarlethotel.co.uk
Carbis Bay, Cornwall
The phrase “infinity pool” could have been invented for the spectacular outdoor pool at the C Bay Spa at Carbis Bay Hotel, with widescreen views straight out over the Atlantic and a swathe of golden sand stretching in either direction. Spend mornings pottering around nearby St Ives – an easy walk away – or hiking along the spectacular coast path, with lazy afternoons by the pool and sunset suppers at Walter’s…
