Make the most of the heatwave with Harbour Hotels

Make the most of the heatwave this September by booking a last-minute staycation with Harbour Hotels in Devon and Cornwall. Located just a few hours on the train from London, Harbour Beach Club & Hotel in Salcombe, Devon offers panoramic views across the picture-perfect beach. Visitors looking for invigorating outdoor experiences can book wild sea swimming lessons with adventure wellness brand Wild Beings, complimentary water sports lessons, paddle boarding or paddle board yoga, kayaking and guided seal walks. Those looking for a slower pace can escape for early morning beachside yoga, guided meditation hikes or enjoy marine-inspired treatments at the spa. Guests can also pick up a picnic from the restaurant to take with them as they explore local coves along winding coastal paths or stroll along to the picturesque town of Salcombe for ice cream. Rates at Harbour Beach Club & Hotel start from £259 per night on a B&B basis, www.harbourhotels.co.uk

Perched on a hillside near the charismatic Devon seaside town of Sidmouth - just a few hours from London - guests at Sidmouth Harbour Hotel can gaze out across the sea and the magnificent Jurassic Coast from the chicest white pool loungers at the outdoor pool. It also boasts a suntrap terrace, which offers outdoor sunrise yoga classes and delicious alfresco dining, to make the most of long summer days, and overlooks Lyme Bay, with uninterrupted views of the striking red cliffs. This boutique beachside retreat, which boasts 56 newly-refurbished rooms, is perfect for adventure lovers too, with plenty of watersports to try at Sidmouth Beach, which is just footsteps away. Rates at Sidmouth Harbour Hotel & Spa start at £141 on a B&B basis. www.harbourhotels.co.uk

A bucket-list destination in North Cornwall, Padstow is a bustling, charming fishing town, which boasts seven sandy beaches nearby, such as the simply stunning Daymer Bay - and Padstow Harbour Hotel is the ultimate base for exploring. Perched just above the town, where guests can find a postcard-perfect harbour, independent boutiques and celebrity eateries - don't miss Rick Stein's flagship seafood restaurant - the atmospheric property offers sweeping views of the Camel Estuary and is home to 58 individually-designed rooms and contemporary interiors. Guests can end the day with a visit to the hotel's Bar & Terrace, featuring sensational views and an al fresco terrace, plus delicious seasonal food and a brilliant children's menu. Rates at Padstow Harbour Hotel start from £194 per night on a B&B basis. www.harbourhotels.co.uk