The St Mawes Hotel - St Mawes

The more relaxed sister of the Idle Rocks Hotel.  Directly opposite the Ferry Pier, so a perfect place to grab a drink or bite to eat before heading back to Falmouth: http://www.stmaweshotel.com

The Watch House Restaurant - St Mawes

Beautiful harbourside restaurant in St Mawes.  Great menu and you can also get lovely fish & chips from their takeaway window to enjoy whilst taking in the views: http://www.watchhousestmawes.co.uk/

Onda - St Mawes

Lovely womenswear shop in trendy St Mawes, with interesting labels and looks inspired by Cornwall: http://www.ondarocks.co.uk/

Lamorran House Gardens - St Mawes

Lovely sub tropical gardens in St Mawes.  Great sea views: http://www.lamorrangarden.co.uk

Grace and Favour - St Mawes

Lovely boutique, with gifts for her, the home and the children (sorry chaps...): http://graceandfavouronline.co.uk

The Watch House - St Mawes

Lovely informal restaurant for moles frites, or a burger.  They sell fish and chips out the back door and there is a famous lobster night.  Bookings essential in the Summer: http://www.watchhousestmawes.co.uk

St Mawes Castle

English Heritage Castle on the outskirts of St Mawes.  Perfect for a walk and explore, once you have caught the ferry over from Falmouth: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-mawes-castle/

Victory Inn Pub - St Mawes

A nice traditional pub and restaurant, just a short ferry ride away: http://www.victory-inn.co.uk

Idle Rocks Hotel - St Mawes

The new 'cool kid on the block' - worth a visit for lunch or dinner: http://idlerocks.com

Walk around the Roseland Peninsula and Portscatho

A beautiful walk around the Roseland Peninsula, with a lunch stop at the beautiful town of Portscatho.  Approximately 9 miles, so you will need the majority of the day. Catch the ferry across to St Mawes and then across to Place, where the walk begins (and ends): http://www.falriver.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/portscatho-for-lunch

St Mawes Castle

An English Heritage site, with beautiful views.  Open throughout the year (restricted times in the Winter).  Adults admission - £4.50: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-mawes-castle/

St Mawes Guide

A nice guide to St Mawes - the best restaurants, cafes and pubs.  A perfect day trip on the ferry: http://www.stmawes.info

Tresanton Hotel & Restaurant - St Mawes

A Ferry, or Water Taxi ride over to St Mawes, takes you to Olga Polizzi's style icon.  A wonderful experience, with superb food, service and views.  Not cheap, but perfect for a treat.  Reservations are essential:  www.tresanton.com

Falmouth Ferries

The perfect way to explore the area year round.  Ferry services run to St Mawes, Truro, the Helford River, Flushing, Place Creek etc...: www.falriver.co.uk

Falmouth Water Taxi

A quick and convenient way to get around the Harbour and adjoining locations in the Spring & Summer months, without having to rely on a timetable: www.falmouthwatertaxi.co.uk