St Mawes review: Spend your vacation in elegance at this Cornish retreat popular with royalty and celebrities alike.

It's one of Cornwall's best kept secrets, a favorite of celebrities and even royal family members. So, if you want to enjoy the Cornish Riviera in style, go no further than St Mawes. The picture-perfect Roseland Peninsula community is filled with modest but elegant holiday houses and hotels, and it even has its own helicopter for the most affluent tourists. But it's also a fantastic spot for a relaxing family beach vacation, with lots to keep kids entertained. You might be excused for never wanting to leave Seaview, but the beautiful nearby beaches, shops, and restaurants will quickly entice you. Children may spend hours constructing sandcastles, collecting shells, exploring rockpools, and crabbing in the harbour. Away from the ocean, the medieval castle, skate park, tennis courts, and recreation ground all offer fantastic opportunities for fresh air. St Mawes is also an excellent starting point for visiting sights such as the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project, and a frequent ferry service connects the hamlet with Falmouth, which lies only across the sea. Furthermore, the region's subtropical microclimate makes it an excellent choice for a Spring or Autumn half-term break outside of the hectic summer months.