Let all your cares drift away as you step into one of the state of the art treatment rooms finished with ash wood panelled walls and accent colours. We helped the headland hotel in newquay, cornwall, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the cinema release of the film the witches. The headland hotel and spa, newquay, united kingdom. The headland cornwall lifestyle magazine autumnedition by. A grand hotel and cottages set on the headland overlooking cornwalls fistral beach, with access to the awardwinning spa and more. Perched above newquays fistral beach, the headland hotel is a sight to behold. The headland hotel, newquay, cornwall daedalian glass studios. With its imposing facade and spectacular clifftop location, the headland hotel is a cornish landmark and many will instantly recognise it from the classic 1987 film of roald dahls the witches.
The headland hotel, newquay, cornwall daedalian glass. Steeped in history, the headland hotel has become one of cornwall s most wellknown and most loved hotel, having been a favourite with royal visitors including george iv and more famously known for the setting of a roald dahls film, the witches. Save this to your dream destinations or spots to try list. This elegant torquay hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of torquay on the english riviera, sitting majestically on the headland looking out to sea. The headland cornwall lifestyle magazine autumnedition. In 1990, the headland was the star of the show in nicolas roegs film the witches, based on the book by roald dahl. The headland in newquay cornwall towan headland duration. The headland spa hotel is cornwalls only five bubble rated spa hotel and offers relaxing spa breaks and days on the beautiful north coast. With breathtaking views of the atlantic and the rugged cornish coastline the headland hotel shouts high glamour and drama from its rooftops. For more information about rooms, menus and spa at the headland hotel visit. Feelings ran high and local workmen were intimidated into stopping work. Jutting out on a clifftop over fistral beach, the imposing headland hotel looks like something out of a jane austen novel. Stylish hotel rooms and cottages overlooking newquays famous fistral beach.
The headland hotel is the best dogfriendly hotel to enjoy a winter storm in cornwall indeed. Dramatically situated on a cliff top overlooking cornwalls fistral beach, the headland hotel famously appeared in the 1990s film of roald dahls the witches and is home to a number of reported ghostly sightings. Many will recognise this hotel as the setting for the 1990 film adaption of the roald dahl book, the witches. Each of the 95 rooms and 39 selfcatering cottages boasts bespoke furniture, a nespresso machine and elemis products and oozes a. Its got the perfect mix, the sandy beaches turn in to craggy rocks, perfect for sandcastle building and rock pooling depending on the season.
The headland hotel in newquay is poised precariously close to crashing waves riddled with surfers. It had been envisioned and designed to be the finest hotel in south west england, and as its first patrons swept across the natural headland to the imposing redbrick building, they were certainly in agreement in fact, king edward vii and his queen, alexandra stayed at the headland on several occasions. First opened in 1900, the current owners took it over in 1979 and have spent many millions of pounds transforming the grade ii listed building. A longstanding favourite with royal visitors including king george vi, we also found fame on the big screen. Stylish, elegant and unique, the headland is a five star luxury hotel with private cottages set on an exclusive clifftop overlooking. With a spectacular location, perched on a private clifftop overlooking the sand and surf of beautiful fistral beach, the headland hotel has been in the same family for nearly 40 years. Steeped in history, the headland hotel has become one of cornwalls most wellknown and most loved hotel, having been a favourite with royal visitors including george iv and more famously known for the setting of a roald dahls film, the witches. With this in mind, it is hardly surprising that we are. It had been envisioned and designed to be the finest hotel in south west england, and as its first patrons swept across the natural headland to the imposing redbrick building, they were certainly in agreement in fact, king edward vii and his queen, alexandra stayed. A witchy weekend in cornwall exploring the headland. The fourstar, grade ii listed headland hotel is one of the most luxurious in cornwall. Afternoon teas and cornish breakfasts are available, and the bar offers cocktails and fine wines. Though once used as the location for roald dahls the witches film, this dogfriendly victorian house is anything but oldfashioned inside. The headland hotel and spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Its got the perfect mix, the sandy beaches turn in to craggy rocks, perfect for sandcastle building and rock pooling depending on. The witches at headland hotel newquay skylight cinema. It is set in two acres of magnificent ground and offers stunning views across torbay with numerous coastal walks nearby. The headland hotel and spa headland road, newquay, tr7 1ew 01637 872211. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Its easy to see how this iconic landmark has become the inspiration and setting for films like roald dahls the witches, as well as being a favourite. A grand, hulking victorian pile on a headland in newquay famed for its starring role in the film of roald dahls the witches offering good food, cosy cottages. The headland hotel is the setting of an adaptation of roald dahls novel the witches, and was renamed hotel excelsior for the film of 1990. At the headland, our 5star accommodation is set on an exclusive clifftop overlooking cornwalls stunning fistral beach.
Discover the areas water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with. Aug 22, 20 the headland hotel opened its doors in june 1900. Mar 09, 2019 a winters trip to the headland hotel, cornwall the headland is situated as you would expect, out on the rocks overlooking newquays amazing fistral bay. Amazing place in the a wonderful location staff all fantastic and. Perched on a rugged promontory where waves lash the shores, this grand victorian hotel and cottages provide the perfect base for exploring some of both cornwall and englands finest coastline, or simply staring out to sea in quiet contemplation. Sep 29, 2017 the magnificent headland hotel and spa in newquay, cornwall ukphoto. The hotel looks out from the cliff top on to the atlantic ocean and the famous fistral beach. Relax and unwind in our luxury hotel suites and stylish selfcatering cottages. Experience halloween in cornwall at the home of roald dahls the witches this coming. The headland is a luxury hotel, located in prime position on an exclusive hilltop overlooking fistral beach in newquay. The headland hotel, newquay, england used in the film. Consider pirates quest newquay and oasis fun pools. To start with though, here are a few pictures of veryan and neighbouring portloe, which are too pretty not to post.
It was created by jim henson productions and directed by nicolas roeg. A witchy weekend in cornwall exploring the headland hotel. Mar 12, 2020 this elegant torquay hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of torquay on the english riviera, sitting majestically on the headland looking out to sea. The headland is situated as you would expect, out on the rocks overlooking newquays amazing fistral bay. When work commenced there was immediate opposition from the local fishermen, who claimed the hotel was being built on common land they had used to dry their nets for generations. The headland hotel is the setting of an adaptation of roald dahl s novel the witches, and was renamed hotel excelsior for the film of 1990. The fine print the property is currently going through construction works for their new outdoor aqua center, due to open in spring 2020. Find breathtaking accommodation in cornwall at the headland. The most well known film made here on location is roald dahls the witches, during which rowan atkinson caused an epic flood. The headland hotel is located on an cliff top overlooking fistral beach, one of cornwalls best surfing spots in newquay. Past guests include king edward vii, king george vi, queen alexandra.
Family fun at the headland hotel and spa in newquay, cornwall uk. Towan head and the headland hotel from fistral beach. Headland hotel, cornwall, uk fantabulous hotels with. In 1990, the film adaptation of the witches was released. An iconic victorian hotel, it has been painstakingly restored and transformed into one of cornwalls standout places to stay both welcoming and relaxed. The headland hotel is exclusively for use by cathay pacific airways, cathay dragon and qualifying associated employees. Rest and rejuvenate at the indulgent, dogfriendly the headland hotel, perched on the cliffs above dogfriendly fistral beach, cornwall. Hotels in cornwall the headland hotel we are cornwall.
Theres something very cinematic about it, and this was fully exploited by nicolas roeg, who filmed much of his 1987 version of roald dahls the witches here. We used our big outdoor screen and rear projection. Step outside the hotel and youre straight onto the path to the sandy. The headland hotel is a grade ii listed building located in newquay, cornwall, england. In large parts, it was filmed here at the headland in newquay, cornwall, and. Steggles filming location of the witches in 1990, the headland was the star of the show in nicolas roegs film the witches, based on the book by roald dahl. In large parts, it was filmed here at the headland in newquay, cornwall, and the cast was in residence for quite some time. The annual witches convention in roald dahls childrens book, the witches, takes place in a luxury hotel in bournemouth.
Oct 22, 2017 the headland hotel is the best dogfriendly hotel to enjoy a winter storm in cornwall indeed. Jennifer willey, atsushi ueno, artur mantura, sienaa. The 1990 film adaptation of roald dahls classic, the witches, starring angelica houston, used the hotel and surrounding headland for much of its filming. Located in newquay, the headland hotel and spa is on the beach. The headland is a 4 star hotel in newquay on the cornish coast of england. A grade ii listed building, the edwardian hotel was designed by cornish architect silvanus trevail in 1911.
Steeped in history, the headland has become one of cornwall s mostloved hotels. The spacious 4star bedrooms at the headland have free wifi. The magnificent headland hotel and spa in newquay, cornwall ukphoto. Lock in a great price for the headland hotel and spa rated 9. Fire breaks out at newquays headland hotel cornwall live. Steeped in history, the headland hotel has become of cornwalls most well known.
Newquay airport is less than 5 miles away and the eden project is a 45 minute drive. Apr 12, 2018 the headland hotel in newquay is poised precariously close to crashing waves riddled with surfers. A winters trip to the headland hotel, cornwall globalmouse. May 03, 2017 the headland in newquay cornwall towan headland duration. Experience halloween in cornwall at the home of roald dahls the witches this coming october. Offering the perfect blend of discreet english ambiance and decadent hospitality, our individuallydesigned, luxury hotel accommodation boasts. In its time the headland has also played host to royalty and hollywood, no less.
Cornwalls first doublefive star hotel the headland in newquay has become cornwalls only doublefive star hotel with the award of a five star rating by the aa on friday 20 september. This popular roald dahl story was partly filmed on location at this iconic westcountry hotel over 400 people attended. The hotels five star family facilities and spooky heritage make it the perfect place for a halloween break. The areas natural beauty can be seen at fistral beach and crantock beach, while blue reef aquarium and newquay zoo are popular area attractions. The headland hotel, newquay, cornwall britain magazine. The headland hotel, newquay, england used in the film, the. Theres something very cinematic about it, and this was fully exploited by nicolas roeg, who filmed much of.