These four great beaches are all within walking distance of the hotel. Gyllingvase Beach with its golden sands, cafe, lifeguards and crystal blue swimming waters is literally on the hotel's doorstep (only sixty-five short steps from our front door).  A bit further along the road, you will find the quieter Castle beach with a small cafe and plenty of rock pools at low tide. Swanpool Beach...

Nothing says summer more than a barbeque – turn that into a barbeque on the beach for two, add a dollop of fantastic Cornish seafood and a splash of cider and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a romantic afternoon. We've chosen our favourite spots for beach BBQ....

From the surf scene to the barely seen, Cornwall has over 300 beaches to choose from. Some are just sandy little crescents nestled at the foot of towering cliffs, others are sweeping expanses of sand that fringe our estuaries and bays....

Here at St Michaels we’re lucky to be just metres away from one of Cornwall’s friendliest and (in our opinion) most beautiful beaches, Gyllyngvase beach. We know the lure of the sea and have spent many happy hours there enjoying the Cornish lifestyle, but the sea needs to be respected as it can be a dangerous place. That’s why we thought we’d take a stroll and talk to the lifeguards...

Along a vibrant coast path, you will find the sandy cove of Maenporth Beach on the outskirts of Falmouth. Once a natural harbour, this shallow inlet gently slopes into the sea and is the perfect location for family fun at the beach. Sheltered by the surrounding cliffs, the water is favoured by swimmers, kayakers and paddle boarders alike, whilst the low tide rock pools are perfect for those children...

Surrounded by cliffs and the South West Coast Path, find yourself tucked away in the perfect sun-trap in the wildlife hotspot of Swanpool Beach in Falmouth. A ten-minute walk along the coast path from St Michaels, Swanpool is the perfect place to find yourself for a day at the beach. With so much to offer, Swanpool really is the ideal beach destination if you’re looking to mix it up and step...