>>I'm afraid we would have to pay a pretty substantial amount over our points to get into the historic rooms at St Pancras -<<

I suspected that -- which is why I emphasized the point. Marriott County Hall is not at all 'bustling' inside. Either it or St Ermin's would be really lovely. If anything the St Ermin's is slightly posher. County Hall has the amazing views.

Wow Janis, what a stroke of luck getting one of the historic rooms at St-Pancras. I loved reading your story - sometimes the stars are aligned!

Maggie, I'm joining this thread late but you have certainly had some good advice, including leaving Cornwall [where I live] till another time. Better to have enough time to enjoy what you can see comfortably in the time available than to much around and see nothing properly.

Hello Annhg (maybe just Ann). We definitely want to return because I have always wanted to visit Cornwall. I think we could dedicate a whole week to the area. You live in a very beautiful part of the world!

Maggie, you're right. It is lovely [though of course it is very different living somewhere than it is visiting for holidays; not necessarily worse or better, but different!]

I hope you get the chance for a nice long visit one day.

Best

Ann