Once a tired old pub, now a flashy seaside swank-pad, this expensive hotel is a good indication of the kind of clientele St Mawes is aiming for these days. It's elegant and the food is top-notch, but it's undeniably pricey – our tip is to come for the good-value set lunch (two-/three-course set lunch £27.50/35, three-course dinner £55).
Idle Rocks
South Cornwall
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Grandly located at the head of the Fal estuary, 4 miles south of Truro, Trelissick is one of Cornwall's most beautiful aristocratic estates, with a formal…
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