A tiny fishing village nestled on the seaside has been a hit with visitors, including the Royal Family. The picturesque St Mawes was recently named among the most expensive seaside destinations to live in. An average house costs around £552,198.
And unlike its neighbours such as Padstow and St Ives, the village has managed to largely avoid the influx of tourists. It has however been a hit with the Royal Family.
King Charles and Queen Camilla regularly visited the village during the time as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. And both Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother would frequent the village, reports The Telegraph.
They enjoyed stopping off at the chocolate box village while travelling on the Royal Yacht Britannia. More recently, Prince William and Princess Kate have enjoyed trips to St Mawes with their young family.
The village has even drawn comparisons to the luxurious Saint Tropez, reports Cornwall Live.
Perched at the end of the Roseland peninsula, visitors keen on exploring St Mawes will need to either take a car ferry or drive for approximately 40 minutes from Truro or St Austell. One such enthusiast captivated by the quaint village is Joe Marsden.
Joe, through his Life of Joe and Jordan YouTube channel, shared: “I fell in love with the coastland village on the Roseland peninsula and all its charm, stunning views, cute walks and of course, amazing fresh fish. Even though I now live in Cornwall, I still visit regularly.
“Few places in Cornwall can compare with the Roseland, one of the most picturesque and unspoilt parts of the British Isles. Lovely beaches and cliffs, delightful rivers and countryside, pretty villages and hamlets all make the Roseland the perfect holiday setting.”
Joe says families regularly like to walk the coastal paths, have a picnic and a paddle, and visit the castle while in St Mawes. He also highlights the ferry connecting to Falmouth as one of the attractions of the village.
Recalling the moment he first arrived in St Mawes, Joe added: “Stepping out, it felt like another world, the twinkling coloured lights around the harbour, the sound of the sea lapping against the walls, the boats bobbing up and down as the tide came in, the kids coming jumping off the harbour wall and the people milling around for their evening meals and walks.”
Overwhelmed by the beauty of the village, Joe reveals that he couldn’t help but smile non-stop during his visit. In conversation with the Telegraph, local resident Liz Branson raves about the exceptional community spirit prevalent in the area.
She remarks: “It’s very strong. Everyone looks after everybody else. The air, the sea… it’s so beautiful here. But most of all, it’s the people who live here.
“No matter how cold it is, get in the sea, even if you quickly plunge in. In the village there are loads of places to eat, to shop, to watch the world go by.”
Although the village is a popular destination, The Telegraph cautions that it can become crowded during the peak months of late July and August. They recommend visiting during the shoulder season when the weather remains pleasant and the throngs of tourists are yet to arrive.