The gulf stream doesn't just give Cornwall great weather - these warm ocean currents also keep our coastline nice and toasty which gives us some incredible sub-tropical gardens....
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Retail therapy
Cobbled streets, hidden gems and independent offerings that draw you in - uncover a different way to shop. With specialist shops settled next to high-street staples, a wander through Falmouth’s winding street will leave your shopping hunger sated....
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Top 10 beaches in Cornwall
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....
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A day in St Mawes
Falmouth isn't just about fantastic beaches and boats bobbing in the bay - it has a rich heritage and fascinating history, and all minutes away from St Michaels. ...
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A Helford River cruise
Leave your worries behind as you cruise out of Falmouth on board the famous blue and yellow MV Princessa. On a warm summer's evening what could be more relaxing?...
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Day Trip - Our Guide to Porthleven
Exuding Cornish charm and tradition, Porthleven is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Although it's a sleepy traditional fishing village, there's a real vibrant sense of community with bustling pubs and foodie hot spots. It's only a twenty minute drive from St Michaels Hotel, and is the ideal in-between base for exploring the Lizard Peninsula and Land's End. From walking and eating to beach...