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St Mawes

St Mawes is on the south coast of Cornwall at the entrance to the River Fal, Sitting opposite Falmouth, it enjoys a sheltered, sunny position. The village has many multi-million pound homes and is considered one of the poshest places in Cornwall.

Eating Out

St Mawes has three top hotels offering fine dining as well as a few cafes and bakery. There is a pop up ice cream stall on the quay.

Eating Out

Beaches

St Mawes is very sheltered with a number of small pebbly beaches ideal for swimming and searching for sea glass.

Things to Do

  • St Mawes has a foot ferry service to Place and Falmouth. 

  • It has a Tudor castle that is open to the public. 

  • The South West Coast Path passes through St Mawes heading towards Portscatho. There is also a riverside walk to St Just-In-Roseland church, famed for its spectacular graveyard.

Our Perfect Day...

...would be to arrive on the ferry from Falmouth and enjoy a cup of coffee in the St Mawes Hotel followed by a stroll up to the castle and follow the creekside path before returning for a fabulous meal in Tresanton owned by the Hotel Inspector, Alex Polizzi.

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