North Cornwall is home to some of the UK’s best family-friendly hotels, offering everything from seaside locations and spacious rooms to swimming pools, play areas and great-value accommodation. Whether you’re looking for an affordable summer break, a weekend escape or a base for exploring popular destinations such as St Ives, Newquay and Polzeath, there’s plenty to choose from. Tregenna Castle Resort, St Ives – good for car-free breaks and outdoor activitiesThe historic castle is surrounded by acres of gardens (Photo: Tracey Warbey)Between Carbis Bay and St Ives station on the scenic St Ives Bay branch line from St Just, this crenellated hotel sits in manicured grounds high above busy St Ives. The 18th-century granite castle was leased as a railway hotel by Great Western Railway when the St Ives branch line was built at the end of the 19th century. There are family rooms with sofa or bunk beds, some of which sleep up to six, as well as self-catering cottages, lodges and dog-friendly rooms.