The Imperial Hotel

You're walking along Taw Vale and spot this proper Victorian hotel standing confident amongst the riverside architecture. The Imperial's been looking after visitors for over a century, and it shows—the place has that assured, unshowy quality of somewhere that knows exactly what it's doing. Inside, you'll find decent accommodation, a restaurant that takes its job seriously, and the kind of service that makes you feel looked after without being fussed over. It's the sort of place locals book for special occasions or when their mates visit from London.