Festive

Christmas shopping starts here

Explore Newquay's Christmas markets and support local while you shop.

Cornish Adventures, Community

Celebrating 125 years

2025 marks The Headland's 125th anniversary. Be a part of our story next year. 

Festive

Escape the holiday rush and indulge in Cornwall’s magical festive offerings

Whether you're seeking luxurious indulgence, theatrical entertainment, or charming Christmas markets, Cornwall is the ideal destination for a festive getaway. 

Cornish Adventures, Community

Headland Highlights

Remember, Remember… the Magic of November at The Headland!

Sustainability

Our journey to sustainability

The Headland is committed to achieving best environmental practice and social sustainability considering responsible use of our planets and humanitarian resources. To ensure our commitment is evidenced, we have partnered with EarthCheck, the world’s leading benchmarking and certification provider.

Community

Simon Reeve’s Return to Cornwall

Discover more about Simon Reeve’s latest doucmentary, Return to Cornwall.

Four-legged friends

Dog Friendly Cornwall, Five Star Stays

Let them run wild and rest well with miles of walking trails and endless beaches to run on.

Meet The Team

The Armstrong's celebrate 45 Years At The Headland

In March 1979 the Armstrong family embarked on what has become an ongoing labour of love to restore The Headland and turn it into a five-star, family-run destination hotel in the heart of Newquay.

To celebrate the occasion, we spoke with Mrs Armstrong to get a glimpse behind the scenes of one of Cornwall's finest hotels.

Community

The Headland Cup 2024

On 10th July 2024 The Headland Hotel set out onboard Phil Trebilcock’s fishing boat in Newquay, Cornwall to show their support to the teams competing in The Headland Cup.

Sustainability

From Nature to Plate

The Headland’s Restaurant RenMor prepares for dinner with pole and line caught wild seabass from the Atlantic Ocean on their doorstep, and vegetables from Cornish soils using regenerative farming methods

Sustainability, Community

The Headland Earth Day Beach Clean

Embracing Environmental Responsibility: The Headland's Earth Day Initiative, With Dedicated Staff Members Dedicated to Sweep Clean the Shores of Fistral Beach!

Cornish Arts & Culture

Spotlight on: Shelley Thornton, Artist In Residence

In the Autumn of 2023, Shelley Thornton joined us as our first 'Artist in Residence' to create beautiful artwork for our brand-new Ocean Family Suites. We chatted to Shelley about her 'Headland' experience. 

Foodie Feasts

Fresh Seafood Delivered to your Door

Now available for delivery to your cosy Headland cottage.. Eating fresh seafood at home has never been so easy.

Cornish Adventures

Summer Family Days Out in Cornwall – Our Concierge Recommends

Here we list a few great days out for all the family as recommended by Head Concierge – Sarah Gaskin.

Cornish Adventures

12 Reasons to Visit The Headland

There is a year of possibilities awaiting our guests at The Headland, with something different on offer each month.

Meet The Team

Experienced hotelier joins the team at The Headland for the next stage of excellence.

Introducing our interim Managing Director, Jason Adams; having garnered acclaim as the Independent Hotel of the Year, The Headland is confident that Adam's extensive expertise, gained over a successful career that will significantly contribute to the hotel's next stage of success.

Cornish Adventures

Summer Couples Days Out in Cornwall - Our Concierge Recommends..

Here we list a few great days out ideal for couples as recommended by Head Concierge – Sarah Gaskin.

Cornish Adventures

Experiences without the Air Miles

Keep your feet firmly on the ground with a Great British seaside holiday. We’ve curated all the reasons to come to Cornwall and experience the mellow magic of the coast.

Wellness

Good Spa Guide Awards

Great news, The Headland Spa won another major award at the recent Good Spa Guide Awards, hosted in London.

Cornish Adventures

Things to enjoy during May Half Term

May half term is almost upon us. With the promise of warmer weather, an extra bank holiday, and Jubilee celebrations, we have compiled a fantastic variety of activities in the area suitable for all the family.

Meet The Team

A Headland Employee Wins Concierge Society Award

Here at The Headland one of our employees has been recognised for her work with a prestigious award at the recent Golden Keys Concierge 2022 Awards.

Festive

Christmas Transformation Brings Festive Joy to All

The Headland is being transformed into a winter wonderland with the help of local community group The Thursday Club.

Afternoon Tea Week – an interview with The Headland’s pastry chef

Afternoon Tea is one of those quintessentially British traditions which never falls out of fashion.

Weddings & Celebrations

The Headland Wedding Fayre

Join us on 16th March for our wedding showcase. Complimentary tickets include a glass of fizz and canapés.

Cornish Adventures

National Walking Month

Top three walks from The Headland, as recommended by our Concierge.  

Meet The Team

Take five... with Joshua Bates - Hotel Operations Manager

Get to know Joshua Bates, The Headland's Hotel Operations Manager who has grown with us over the last five years. 

Meet The Team

Take five... with Sarah Gaskin - Head Concierge

Get to know Sarah Gaskin who is our award winning Head Concierge. 

Stay like royalty in iconic Victorian hotel to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

As the country celebrates the momentous Platinum Jubilee this summer, why not be treated like royalty with two nights in one of The Headland’s most exclusive suites?

Sample the sights and sounds of spring with a special two-night stay

Cornwall is always ahead of the curve when it comes to spring blooms, so if you’re looking to shake off your winter coat and celebrate the new season next month, what better way than to do it than in five-star luxury?

February Cocktails of the Month

This month’s cocktails provide the ideal start – or finish - to a romantic evening.

Meet The Team

Veryan Palmer Joins Non-Executive Board of Pride of Britain

Hotel Director Veryan Palmer has joined the non-executive board of the prestigious Pride of Britain Hotels consortium.

Festive

Festive Afternoon Tea

The Headland has added new dates for its festive afternoon tea by the sea this Christmas.

Meet The Team

Concierge at luxury Cornish hotel recognised for ‘world class’ work

An employee at a top Cornish hotel has been recognised for her ‘world class’ work by scooping a prestigious award at the recent Hotel Cateys’ Awards.

Meet The Team

Headland Hotel Thanks Summer Staff With Their Own ‘Graduation Ceremony’

Cornwall’s luxury five-star The Headland hotel has held a graduation ceremony to say thank you to a group of students who worked throughout the summer holidays.

The Headland Wins Prestigious National Spa Award

Luxury Cornish hotel The Headland has won a prestigious award for its elegant spa experience.

The five-star venue, overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay, won Best Coastal Spa for the first time at the annual Good Spa Guide’s national awards ceremony.

Meet The Team

The Headland rewards ‘outstanding contribution’ of team members

The Headland has recognised the tireless efforts of its staff during a very challenging time for the hospitality industry.

The Headland’s operations manager Joshua Bates won a coveted Acorn Award, whilst Olivia Cornes and Nandor Szentey received Employee of the Month awards from hotel General Manager, Ian Wynne.

Explore Cornwall in Autumn

Summer’s almost gone and with it, the hustle and bustle which defines a high season in Cornwall.

It gives way to the delights of early autumn, when the warm days and cool evenings provide the perfect platform for a relaxing break by the sea.

The Headland encourages guests to ‘borrow a board’ for eco-friendly surf

The Headland is making waves in the surfing world after commissioning our own environmentally friendly boards from a local business and launching ‘borrow a board’ scheme.

We have joined forces with fellow Newquay business Dick Pearce Bellyboards to offer our guests a fun, greener way to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean, which rolls just beneath the hotel’s iconic clifftop location.