St Mawes is a chic, sheltered harbour village on the Roseland Peninsula, its pastel painted cottages and quayside overlooking the Fal Estuary toward Falmouth, reached easily by a passenger ferry across the water.
Beyond the harbour, the village offers the well preserved St Mawes Castle, a scattering of good restaurants, and a relaxed, upmarket feel that has long made it a favourite with sailors and second home owners alike.
This page brings together everything we cover in St Mawes, with detailed guides below to the best beaches, walks, places to eat and stay, and things to do in the area.
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10 fascinating facts about St MawesPerched on the Roseland Peninsula, St Mawes is one of Cornwall’s most elegant and picturesque coastal villages. With its pastel cottages, calm harbour, and stunning views…
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