St Mawes
The verdant and fertile finger of land that is the Roseland Peninsular snakes its way between a natural phenomena of 2 drowned river valleys leading to the sea, framed with rolling green hills. At its tip sits the pretty village of St Mawes looking towards the sailing mecca of Falmouth, with St Mawes castle perched on one side of the Fal Estuary and Pendennis Castle on the other. The vistas are picture perfect. The area is ideal for walking whether you seek a gentle stroll around the headland from St Mawes to the ancient parish of St Just, with its beautiful ancient church, or a longer excursion across the harbour via water taxi to St Anthony’s headland, with its lighthouse and hidden beaches.
The mild Mediterranean type climate means the village’s Lamorran Gardens offer a particularly pleasant stroll. The larger garden attractions of Trelissick and the tropical gardens of Trebah are a short drive away via the King Harry Ferry – a car ferry famed as the shortest, most scenic ferry ride in the UK!
A foot ferry takes you from St Mawes over to Falmouth to experience its maritime flavour – including the National Maritime Museum. From the village harbourside water taxis offer visitors an opportunity to explore some of the hidden creeks in the Helford Estuary where some great pubs (best kept secrets) can be found! The county capital of Truro with cathedral, high street shopping, theatre, cinema, bowling and other entertainment is within comfortable driving distance.
The Roseland and St Mawes in particular is a perfect getaway destination if you are seeking a place to unwind and relax but also be close to activity and action options. Around the village there are super places to eat and some very talented chefs make delicious use of great quality Cornish produce, much of it locally grown, reared or caught.
