Perched high on a hill overlooking St Ives, the Tregenna Castle Resort Hotel is a magical 72-acre escape in St Ives. With sea views, a beautiful restaurant and tropical gardens to explore, it's the perfect spot to start the hike from.

The fancy name and stunning photos might make you think this hotel has a high-end price range, but don't worry! This is the hotel I use with all my hiking groups in Cornwall, and the prices are okay.

Because the hotel is large with a lot of rooms, they are quite competitive with prices. I've found them to be more cost-effective than some of the smaller hotels in town.

Tips on getting the best rates at Tregenna:

• Book online as far in advance as possible

• Opt for the castle double/twin rooms with breakfast included & book the advanced purchase for up to 20% of regular rates

• Avoid summer holiday months if possible, when the prices are highest, April, May, early June, mid-September & October are best

Vegan food & eating at Tregenna: