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

Trengwainton Garden
Gardens

Trengwainton Garden

Spring always comes early to Trengwainton with magnolias and snowdrops bursting out from February onwards. Exotic trees and shrubs thrive all year round in the sheltered garden....

The Eden Project
Attractions

The Eden Project

Visit the worlds' largest captive rainforest at the Eden Project, complete with steamy jungles and waterfalls. Walk high above the rainforest canopy on the aerial walkway, explore the gentle Mediterranean Biome, indulge in delicious food and let the kids burn off some steam outside....

Glendurgan Garden
Gardens

Glendurgan Garden

Just down the road from Trebah is the National Trust garden, Glendurgan. With rich and varied plant life with everything from a ‘jungle’ to banks of wildflowers, the valley of Glendurgan leads down to the picture perfect hamlet of Durgan and a beach right on the Helford River....

A Helford River cruise
Local Area

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?...

A day in St Mawes
Local Area

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. ...