St Michael's Mount

Set on a small island, about a quarter of a mile off shore near Marazion in Cornwall, the fairy tale castle sits proudly at the top of a granite outcrop. Established as a monastery in the 12th century, it has been inhabited ever since and has a fascinating history. 

The Castle has its place firmly in Cornish folklore with the tale of Jack the Giant slayer who defeated Cormoran, a giant who lived on the island and terrorised the local people.

Today, the castle is lived in by Lord St Levan and his family and some rooms are open to the public in partnership with the National Trust. Lady St Levan has redesigned the south facing gardens, with  help from a team absailing the sheer cliff to plant speciment plants.