Falmouth’s Merchants Manor has this month joined, Preferred Hotels & Resorts which represents more than 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries as the newest experience available within its Lifestyle Collection.

The Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection represents premier global properties that offer "engaging stays and memorable moments." Authentic, intelligent, and approachable, this diverse collection presents responsive service and local dining that articulate culture and style.

With a four star AA rating, and two rosettes for culinary excellence, Merchants Manor is a comfy boutique with a big heart and the friendly approach of an independent hotel. It has a gym, pool and hydro complex, award-winning day spa, together with the new look Rastella restaurant specialising in local seafood, meat and game.

Each room is individually designed and decorated to give a unique personality reflecting the rich heritage of the 100-year-old building.

Owner Nick Rudlin, said: “We are so proud to be become part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts family. It is a real testament to the hard work of the team that we are now on a global stage and recognised for our outstanding hospitality and ability to create memorable moments. With even more exciting plans for this autumn I am sure we will continue to go from strength to strength.”

All guests of Merchants Manor are now eligible to enrol in the iPrefer hotel rewards program, which extends points redeemable for cash-value reward certificates, elite status, and special benefits such as early check in and complimentary upgrades to members upon every stay at more than 600 participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts locations worldwide.