hotels in Newquay. The 1990 film adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel The Witches was shot here, and was called "Hotel Excelsior" in the film. 21st-century During the UK lockdown, the ocean-facing side of the building was covered in scaffolding as builders replaced many of the wooden windowsills, restored the four sunset view balconies, and carried out essential repairs to the rest of the exterior, as part of a £55,000 conservation programme. Gallery References External links Newquay Hotels in Cornwall Grade II listed buildings in Cornwall Silvanus Trevail buildings