Journal

Christmas Breaks in Cornwall
Discover Christmas breaks in Cornwall at St Michaels Resort in Falmouth. Our four-night Christmas House Party, from 23–27 December 2026, combines festive dining, live entertainment and traditional Christmas celebrations with the Cornish coast on your doorstep. Guests can enjoy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining, a traditional Christmas Day sea swim at Gyllyngvase Beach, Boxing Day brunch, Health Club access and spa discounts. With everything organised for you, it’s a relaxed way to spend Christmas by the sea without the usual planning and preparation.

Twixmas in Cornwall: Time to Unwind at St Michaels
What is Twixmas? It's the unhurried stretch between Christmas and New Year's Eve. Discover how to spend it in Falmouth, with coastal walks from Gyllyngvase Beach, spa treatments, the Health Club and dinner at Brasserie on the Bay, plus our Twixmas Breaks from 27 to 30 December 2026.

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.

Where to Stay for the Falmouth Oyster Festival
St Michaels Resort is the exclusive hotel partner of Falmouth Oyster Festival 2026, set on Gyllyngvase Beach, around a ten minute walk from Events Square and the heart of Falmouth. For Falmouth Oyster Festival accommodation that takes care of the whole weekend, our Oyster Festival Break brings your room, dinner, spa time and festival ticket together.

5 of the Best Gardens and Coastal Walks Near Falmouth
Late summer in Falmouth invites a gentler pace. Discover five of Rob's favourite gardens and coastal walks near Falmouth, from Trelissick's views to Trebah's private beach on the Helford.

Aromatherapy Associates Has Arrived at St Michaels Spa
St Michaels Resort spa in Falmouth, Cornwall has partnered with Aromatherapy Associates, voted Best Aromatherapy Spa Brand at the 2026 Global Spa Awards.

Falmouth Week 2026 Starts Here
This event has now passed. 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
This event has now passed. Graduation week is one of the biggest dates in the Falmouth calendar, and if you're heading down for Falmouth University graduation, a bit of planning goes a long way.

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

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.