Carbis Bay Estate

A private beach on the Cornish coast is the anchor of this sprawling resort, where 125 acres separate the Victorian main house from beach lodges, stone valley cottages, and a handful of restaurants serving seafood at the water's edge. The spa sits above a heated infinity pool with views out to sea. Families fill it through summer, which the hotel plans for, running a proper kids' club alongside afternoon tea in the Orangerie.