For the ultimate day trip, the Lizard is just a 40 minute drive from St Michaels Hotel. Head to the most southerly point on the UK's mainland, see the scenery change and surround yourself amongst the sound of waves hurtling to the shore. Around the coast you'll find tiny fishing ports with huge sea walls to protect from the Atlantic gales, pubs with fresh seafood on their menus, and secret sandy bays...

With its numerous secluded view points and plenty of places to source local food, Cornwall couldn’t be more of an ideal place to find the perfect spot for a summer picnic....

With the lighter and longer days encouraging us all to get outside and breath in the fresh air, what better way to celebrate than a beautiful, rugged Cornish walk. Followed by a rewarding pint or filling roast, in a welcoming pub of course....

Gentle south facing slopes, drenched in summer sun, cocooned in the warm bubble of the Gulf Stream. The perfect place for a vineyard. Winemaking in Cornwall has taken off in a big way in the last few years and what better way to spend a romantic day together than touring the estates and sipping bubbly on sun-drenched terraces....

Your other half might not thank you for dragging them out of bed at the crack of dawn to watch the sunrise, so why not take the more leisurely option of watching the sunset. Spoil them with a delicious dinner then head to one of our carefully chosen spots....

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....