The St Michaels Blog

Our blog is the place where we get to rave about all the great things our guests can see and do in Falmouth and across Cornwall.

The best beaches. Dog-friendly walks near the hotel. Our guide to bars and eateries. Attractions you can't miss. Our guide to the best events, festivals and live music taking place across Cornwall. Plus much, much more...

Recent Posts

Falmouth Week 2026 Starts Here
Falmouth

Falmouth Week 2026 Starts Here

Heading to Falmouth this August? Falmouth Week 2026 runs Friday 7 to Sunday 16 August, ten days of sailing races, live music, fireworks and street celebrations that take over the harbour every summer....

Your Guide to Celebrating Graduation in Falmouth 2026
Celebrations

Your Guide to Celebrating Graduation in Falmouth 2026

Graduation week is one of the biggest dates in the Falmouth calendar, and if you're heading down for Falmouth University graduation 2026, a bit of planning goes a long way. Here's everything you need to know about the ceremonies, where to stay, where to celebrate, and how to make the day special, for graduates and the families who can't quite believe they made it....

Why St Michaels Resort is Cornwall's Best Kept Golf Secret
Activities

Why St Michaels Resort is Cornwall's Best Kept Golf Secret

What if your next golf break left you feeling better than when you arrived?  The best golfing getaways aren’t just about the scorecard. They’re about waking up to fresh sea air, playing unforgettable courses with spectacular coastal views, then spending the rest of day relaxing, dining well and recharging for tomorrow’s round.  Cornwall has quietly become one for the ...

7 Days in Cornwall at Christmas: The Perfect Itinerary
Christmas & New Year

7 Days in Cornwall at Christmas: The Perfect Itinerary

Cornwall at Christmas is something else entirely. The harbour lights reflect off still water, the air carries that particular mix of salt and woodsmoke, and the whole county slows down in the best possible way. A Cornish Christmas feels genuinely different from the usual festive rush, and with St Michaels Resort in Falmouth as your base, the whole week becomes effortless. Here is how to spend seven...

What is Blue Health? (And Why Cornwall Has It in Abundance)
Mind

What is Blue Health? (And Why Cornwall Has It in Abundance)

There is something that happens when you’re near the sea. Your shoulders drop. Your breathing slows. The noise in your head quietens. It is not just the scenery. It is blue health at work, and Cornwall has it in abundance. At St Michaels Resort in Falmouth, that feeling is not something you stumble upon by chance. It is something we have built our entire philosophy around....