The World's best gin is from Cornwall* and the Talland Bay Hotel on the south coast of the county is offering possibly the best way to enjoy it this summer, accompanied by a Cornish high tea overlooking the sea.

Consisting of a thirst-quenching Tarquin's gin and tonic alongside cream tea favourites – scones, Rodda's clotted cream and Boddington's Berries strawberry jam – the Talland Bay 'G and High Tea' also includes delicate sandwiches and cakes and a hot beverage of your choice. The afternoon treat is best enjoyed on the sunny terrace, with views out over the sub-tropical gardens to the sparkling sea.

The Talland Bay Hotel has also introduced gourmet picnics for guests who can bear to tear themselves away from the gardens to stroll the South West Coast Path or amble to the beach. The team will pack up a high tea into a rucksack with a blanket, plastic plates and wine glasses, plus half a bottle of Prosecco.

The G and High Tea costs £25 per person and the picnic costs £42 per couple, booking is recommended. For a fully indulgent experience, the Talland Bay G & High Tea by the Sea break costs from £325 per room per night including: Three-course dinner in the fine dining Terrace Restaurant and High Tea for two with a glass of Tarquin's gin and tonic per person. Applicable for bookings of two nights or more during June, July and August 2017. For more information visit www.tallandbayhotel.co.uk.

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Notes to Editor:

Recent accolades for the Talland Bay Hotel include taking Silver in the 'Small Hotel of the Year' category at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2016/17 and Gold in the Taste of the West Awards. This is in addition to being awarded four Stars and two Rosettes from The AA. Committed to serving the finest fodder from the most talented regional producers, Nick and the kitchen team ensure that the Talland Bay Hotel is a must on any foodie visit to Cornwall. Eighty five per cent of the hotel's TripAdvisor reviews have rated them as Excellent.

Crafted near Padstow, Tarquin's Gin was the first new gin to be distilled in South West England for over 100 years. Inspired by the wild Cornish coast, the landmark spirit is crafted in small batches of 300 bottles at a time.

*Tarquin's Cornish Navy Seadog Gin was awarded Best Gin at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 – the Oscars of the spirits world. Bottled at 57% ABV, it was initially launched in 2016 as a limited edition gin to commemorate the disbanding of Cornwall's Royal Navy Rescue Squadron, 771.