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

Top 10 beaches in Cornwall
Beaches

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....

Retail therapy
Falmouth

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....

A guide to Cornish gardens
Gardens

A guide to Cornish gardens

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....

Day Trip - Our Guide to Porthleven
Local Area

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...

Benefits of high intensity interval training
Health Club

Benefits of high intensity interval training

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), the phrase you hate but love at the same time. These workouts not only burn more calories in less time, they are packed full of health benefits. Keep reading to find out more benefits of HIIT and one of our HIIT High Five workouts created by our expert team of personal trainers....