St Mawes takes the Cornish coast to a very classy standard; perching on the unspoilt Roseland peninsula, the surrounding countryside is outstanding. St Mawes is also well known for its foot ferry to Falmouth and is home to the best preserved of Henry VIII's coastal fortresses, St Mawes Castle.
A traditional pub in the heart of the village with a real fire. Under new ownership, pay them a call and say hello. Limited parking is available nearby and additional spaces can be found in nearby car parks.
A quaint, traditional pub set in the heart of St Mawes and offering lunch and dinner seven days a week. Upstairs offers extra dining space with a balcony overlooking St Mawes bay. Dogs welcome.
A traditional pub for over 300 years, enjoy stunning views over the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Harbour towards Flushing. Food is locally sourced and the menu changes seasonally accompanied by speciality ales and wines.
Nestling undisturbed on the Roseland peninsula, Porthbeor is pleasantly sheltered and dotted with unusual rock formations. Currently only accessible by boat due to landslip cutting off the access steps.
There's sub-tropical lushness around every corner at this stunning garden on the banks of the Helford River. The views from the 18th Century house across the garden to the river are not to be missed. Wend your way through camellia groves and chusan palms, woodlands and bamboo; meander alongside pools and streams, giant-leafed gunnera and hydrangeas, to emerge onto Trebah's private beach. Perfect for a swim and a picnic in summer. Not picnic weather? Head to the award-winning Trebah Kitchen or have a browse in the gift shop and plant centre. One of Cornwall's, if not England's, finest gardens.
Situated near Feock and running south west to Restronguet Point, Loe Beach is popular for watersports all year round and oyster boat watching during winter months.
A traditional thatched Cornish pub with two bars and a dining area. The menu is created using local, seasonal produce with locally caught fish and meat from a local farm. Visit for lunch, dinner or a Cornish cream tea and bring Rex along as dogs are welcome.
A beach cafe in the most rustic sense - a beachside shed with some outdoor seating. It is a National Trust-owned hut, but run by a local couple who provide 'Feast Nights' - now made famous by their appearance on ITV's 'Cornwall with Caroline Quentin'. You need to buy tickets, but the hut is generally open to everyone, except during the winter, so check times on their Web site.
Located just outside Portscatho, The Standard Inn has recently been refurbished and now offers great food in a fabulous setting. Menus are created using the freshest of local ingredients and served from an outside kitchen. Dogs are welcome.
A few years ago, the Classic Cottages team started writing about where we live and why we love it. Over time these have evolved into the Classic Guide.
23 September 2026
St Mawes takes the Cornish coast to a very classy standard; perching on the unspoilt Roseland peninsula, the surrounding countryside is outstanding. St Mawes is also well known for its foot ferry to Falmouth and is home to the best preserved of Henry VIII's coastal fortresses, St Mawes Castle.
20 September 2026
A traditional pub in the heart of the village with a real fire. Under new ownership, pay them a call and say hello. Limited parking is available nearby and additional spaces can be found in nearby car parks.
14 September 2026
A quaint, traditional pub set in the heart of St Mawes and offering lunch and dinner seven days a week. Upstairs offers extra dining space with a balcony overlooking St Mawes bay. Dogs welcome.
30 August 2026
A traditional pub for over 300 years, enjoy stunning views over the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Harbour towards Flushing. Food is locally sourced and the menu changes seasonally accompanied by speciality ales and wines.
24 August 2026
Nestling undisturbed on the Roseland peninsula, Porthbeor is pleasantly sheltered and dotted with unusual rock formations. Currently only accessible by boat due to landslip cutting off the access steps.
16 August 2026
There's sub-tropical lushness around every corner at this stunning garden on the banks of the Helford River. The views from the 18th Century house across the garden to the river are not to be missed. Wend your way through camellia groves and chusan palms, woodlands and bamboo; meander alongside pools and streams, giant-leafed gunnera and hydrangeas, to emerge onto Trebah's private beach. Perfect for a swim and a picnic in summer. Not picnic weather? Head to the award-winning Trebah Kitchen or have a browse in the gift shop and plant centre. One of Cornwall's, if not England's, finest gardens.
3 August 2026
Situated near Feock and running south west to Restronguet Point, Loe Beach is popular for watersports all year round and oyster boat watching during winter months.
3 August 2026
A traditional thatched Cornish pub with two bars and a dining area. The menu is created using local, seasonal produce with locally caught fish and meat from a local farm. Visit for lunch, dinner or a Cornish cream tea and bring Rex along as dogs are welcome.
18 July 2026
A beach cafe in the most rustic sense - a beachside shed with some outdoor seating. It is a National Trust-owned hut, but run by a local couple who provide 'Feast Nights' - now made famous by their appearance on ITV's 'Cornwall with Caroline Quentin'. You need to buy tickets, but the hut is generally open to everyone, except during the winter, so check times on their Web site.
14 June 2026
Located just outside Portscatho, The Standard Inn has recently been refurbished and now offers great food in a fabulous setting. Menus are created using the freshest of local ingredients and served from an outside kitchen. Dogs are welcome.