After a blustery winter walk on the coast the perfect antidote is finding a roaring log fire and cosying up with an indulgent hot chocolate. Head to one of our favourite snugs......
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

Our favourite spots to storm watch
The Cornish weather may not always be perfect blue skies but when the wind and rain comes head out to the coast, wrap up together and watch the storms roll in....

Our favourite local beach BBQ locations
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....

Top 5 sunset spots in Cornwall
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....

Our favourite Cornish vineyards
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....

South Cornwall's best pasty eating spots
Sand between your toes, sea stretching out for miles before you, and a warm pasty in your hand. Perfect. We’re hard pushed to think of anything better than buttery pastry, filled to the brim with a hearty concoction of beef, potatoes, onion and swede – can you?...