The terrace of this grand, crescent-shaped hotel is more St Tropez than Torquay: think palm trees, white parasols and utterly bewitching sea views. Light-filled rooms are decked out in bright colours, with beds ranging from four poster to sleigh. The best rooms have sweeping bay views and binoculars to watch the boats go by.
A gym and two pools (one cliff-side and heated) help add to the south-of-France feel.