Gull Cottage
The Village
St Mawes is situated at the end of the beautiful Roseland Peninsular, across the bay from Falmouth. It’s perfectly possible to spend a whole week just watching the world go by thanks to the stunning coastal and harbour views that Gull Cottage enjoys.
St Mawes is a bustling seaside village with a range of well-stocked food shops. In addition there is a pharmacy and several gift shops, boutiques and art galleries. Within the village there is a wide range of places to eat in or grab a takeaway from.
There are three small but sandy beaches in the heart of St Mawes. For those who want to get onto the water, there is a wide choice of watersports, boating trips as well as wild swimming .
A short walk through the village up to the Castle, rewards you with a fabulous view across to Falmouth. A more extended waterside walk leads to St Just in Roseland with its beautiful church described by John Betjeman as “ to many people the most beautiful churchyard on earth”. The village is a great base for a walking holiday, especially along the famous South West Coast path
The St Mawes passenger ferry operates 364 days a year between Falmouth and St Mawes. In the summer months, a small passenger ferry operates between Place and St Mawes quay. It is popular with walkers and those wanting to reach the beaches on the other side of St Anthony Head.
Shopping
Co-op St Mawes - Always friendly – open seven days a week until 10pm.
St Mawes Bakery on the quay - Sells great meat and veggie pasties in 2 sizes! Also enormous scones and bacon butties. Pick them up when buying newspapers from newsagent in the morning.
St Mawes Seafood - Fresh fish – Angie has a stall on the quay selling fish caught from husband’s trawler.
Deli - John Scorse. Situated in arcade near car park. Delicious crab (and other) baguettes. Small shop packed with delicious goodies. Always popular. Proper Deli.
Post Office/Newsagent opposite quay - Newspaper, cards, magazines, stationary and great selection of fishing and crabbing gear for kids! (Roseland Plant Centre , Ruan High Lanes, sells fishing gear and bait for adults!)
Fudge And More - Ice cream, fudge, card and gift shop in shopping parade
Kings Road Company - Independent gift shop in St Mawes next to pharmacy- gifts, toys, homeware, kitchen and more.
St Mawes Art Gallery - next to Roseland Gig rowing club
Waterside Gallery – On Marine Parade up towards the castle.
Fat Face – by St Mawes car park
Aspiga – Clothing boutique next to the Victory Inn
Grace and Favour – Clothing boutique on Marine Parade up towards the castle
Pharmacy on shopping parade next to Fudge of St Mawes
Curgurrell Farm Shop A few minutes inland from St Mawes. Lobster, crab and delicious freshly caught fish. Closed for a few months over the winter
St Mawes also has a hairdresser and a dental surgery.
Drinks and eating out in St Mawes
(Advance booking essential for many restaurants)
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‘Watch Out’ takeaway Fish and Chips. - Served from kiosk next to the Watch House restaurant
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Watch House restaurant – opposite Idles Beach in centre of St Mawes
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St Mawes Hotel – centre of village. Our favourite for morning coffee upstairs, or evening drink in bar. Serves food. (same ownership as Idle Rocks). Also take-away pizza.
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Hotel Tresanton – Owned by Olga Polizzi, is top of our list for fine dining. Lunch on the terrace on a sunny day is perfect.
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Idle Rocks Hotel – league as Tresanton – lovely terrace overlooking the harbour.
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Rising Sun Pub and restaurant - Large indoor and outdoor seating area in centre of village
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Victory Inn – with locals and located up the lane opposite the Ship and Castle Hotel
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Bear Coffee Van - Delicious coffee and homemade cakes and snacks with friendly service by St Mawes Castle.
Beaches/watersports in St Mawes
Idles Beach is in centre of the village by harbour.
Summers beach has lovely strip of sand at low tide-.Just below house. Dog allowed early morning and evening in peak summer months.
Tavern beach- castle end of village below Hotel Tresanton. Dog ban in peak summer months
Roseland Paddle and Sail ,Percuil Boatyard. Tuition and hire in connection with all kinds of water based activites
Ferries operating to and from St Mawes
Fal River ferries This website contains much useful and up to date information
St Mawes Ferry – operates a passenger ferry service 364 days per year between Falmouth and St Mawes.
Place Ferry – operates a small passenger ferry between St Mawes Quay and Place. April to October
Enterprise boats classic river trips – Enjoy the unpoilt beauty of the Fal River. Connects St Mawes,
Sight Seeing in St Mawes
St Mawes Castle - St. Mawes Castle is a historic fortress located on the eastern bank of the Fal Estuary in Cornwall, England. Built by King Henry VIII in the 16th century, this picturesque castle offers stunning views of the coastline and serves as a testament to the region's rich maritime heritage.
Lamorran Gardens, St Mawes- Entrance on Upper Castle Road. Open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between April and September. No need to book a slot. A real treat walking along the maze like paths through the sub-tropical gardens. This local garden never fails to delight. Well behaved dogs allowed on a lead.
Walks in St Mawes
A stroll through the village up to Castle takes about 15 minutes. Good views across to Falmouth
From St Mawes Castle there is a coastal footpath all the way to St Just in Roseland. Lovely views across to
Falmouth