Quayside

You simply couldn't be better placed in St Mawes, with the local shops and eateries all a short stroll away. Head to Da Bara Bakery in the morning for your freshly baked bread, cakes, pastries and excellent coffee or perhaps pick up a sandwich lunch and take a picnic to the beach. For fine dining try the Hotel Tresanton, a really rather special hotel designed by Olga Polizzi, or just enjoy fish and chips from the paper on the harbour wall watching the boats bob on the water, there are plenty of choices.

Water sports lovers can hire a kayak or paddle board from the harbour and seek out the sheltered coves and inlets around the coast or just sit on the beach and take in the views - the perfect holiday pastime. A passenger ferry sails across the Carrick Roads to Falmouth where you will find a great selection of eclectic shops and eateries and an excellent maritime museum. From Easter until October a smaller ferry also runs to Place, a gorgeous tranquil creek with easy access onto the coast path. Of course you can always start your walk from your door; St Mawes is a great place for walkers looking to explore the coast.

With all you need on the doorstep, St Mawes is an ideal holiday location for a car-free getaway. If you do decide to explore further afield, a myriad of magical gardens are a drive away including Trelissick, Durgan, Trebah and the Eden Project, home to the iconic biomes. Closer to home the unspoilt village of Portscatho is worth a look and whilst you are there visit Pendower Farm Shop to stock up on the best local produce including freshly caught fish, home-grown meats, dairy and baked goods.

However you decide to spend your days, Quayside has all you need for a fabulous getaway.