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.

Weddings & Celebrations

The Headland Wedding Fayre

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Community

Simon Reeve’s Return to Cornwall

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

The Headland Sustainable Christmas Markets

We are thrilled to share that we will be hosting The Headland's Sustainable Christmas Market on Saturday, December 9th. Taking place in The Deck from 1pm-5pm, we have over 20 stalls signed up to showcase sustainability in Cornwall.

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.

Community

The Headland Hotel is the first in Newquay to receive Real Living Wage accreditation

The Headland, which employs more than 200 people, has joined the nationwide movement which was set up to establish a fair day’s pay, ensuring everyone can earn enough to live on.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Until 30 December 2022

Now launched - The Headland's popular festive afternoon tea. 

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.

Festive Things to do in Cornwall

From Christmas markets and firework displays to a 60-year-old harbour lights tradition, a stay at The Headland during the festive season gives visitors the perfect opportunity to make the most of all that Cornwall has to offer during the most wonderful time of the year.

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.

Cornish Adventures

National Walking Month

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

The Headland teams up with EBike Cornwall

The Headland hotel has teamed up with an electric bike rental which enables guests to explore the beauty of the county on two wheels.

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. 

Take five... with Dee England - Spa and Wellness Manager

Get to know Dee England who is our Spa and Wellness Manager at The Headland. 

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?

Take five... with Finley Start - Assistant Restaurant Manager

Get to know Finley Start who is Assistant Manager for The Terrace Restaurant at The Headland.

Take Five... with Giselle Allan - Student Placement

Get to know Giselle Allan who has been working at The Headland on a Student Placement scheme for the last 7 months.

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.

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 Afternoon Tea

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

Employee of the Year Awards

The Headland has celebrated its staff’s dedication and achievements for 2021 with a special awards ceremony. 

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.

Christmas

The Headland invites local community to create Christmas wonderland

The Headland is inviting a small group of locals to join the Thursday Club ladies in transforming its elegant interior into a magical Christmas wonderland.

The Headland, in Newquay, is keen to foster a sense of community ahead of the festive season with willing volunteers lending a hand to bedeck its showpiece rooms over two days.

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.

Grand High Witch Appointed to Give Guests a Wicked Welcome

The Witches Afternoon Tea at The Headland will be chock-full of spooky sensations following the appointment of a Grand High Witch to welcome visitors.

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.

Witch Sought for Spooky Season of Afternoon Teas

Jobs in the hospitality industry have proved rather challenging this summer, but one Cornish hotel is looking for an extraordinary new recruit this autumn.

Five-star hotel The Headland is seeking someone adept at terrifying adults and children alike, with a particular talent in turning people into mice.

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.