Your Home from Home by the Sea

Perched perfectly on the rocks, in the heart of St Mawes, the 19-bedroom Relais & Châteaux hotel is your home away from home. Each bedroom is individually designed to reflect the ultimate beauty in waterside comfort & luxury. With an award-winning restaurant and unprecedented south-facing views across the water, the environment is relaxed and the hospitality is genuine and engaging.

Christmas Day Lunch

Christmas Day is a time for relaxation, enjoying delicious food, and sipping on festive drinks. Christmas Day at The Idle Rocks promises this and much more, in our wonderful waterside Reef Knot restaurant!
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January Supper Club

“When Old Meets New". Our January Supper Club is not to be missed! Our Guest Chef is Keith Ives, a previous Head Chef of The Idle Rocks from the '80s. He's collaborated with Head Chef Carla for this extra-special evening.
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Seasonal Offers

Throughout the year, we offer curated breaks at The Idle Rocks. Whether its a simple one night dine & stay, or longer stay experiences allowing you more time to enjoy the luxurious comfort of the Idle Rocks.
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Christmas At The Idle Rocks

Join us for the festive season, where you’ll be enveloped in our warm hospitality, treated to delicious food & drinks, and be immersed in the winter landscapes of St Mawes and The Roseland Peninsula.
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Stay at The Idle Rocks

A luxury hotel on the Roseland Peninsula, in the heart of Cornwall. A stay at The Idle Rocks is the place to re-engage with the simpler pleasures in life.
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Dine at The Reef Knot Restaurant

The Reef Knot Restaurant at The Idle Rocks serves the best of Cornish sea-to-table cuisine. Sustainably caught fish from our own dedicated St Mawes fisherman, landed daily at the quay at St Mawes, and served alongside the finest local seasonal produce.
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Christmas At The Idle Rocks

Experience the festive season at the Idle Rocks, where you’ll be enveloped in our warm hospitality, treated to delicious food & drinks, and find yourself enthralled by the breathtaking winter landscapes of St Mawes and The Roseland Peninsula. Whether its festive dining, christmas stays, events and parties - Christmas at the Idle Rocks has something for everyone!
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Celebrations at The Idle Rocks

Entertain

Whether it’s a family celebration, a movie during your stay, a night out with friends or a business meeting, our facilities at The Idle Rocks and our sister property, The St Mawes Hotel, provide a wide range of entertainment options, including Private Dining, Conference Facilities & our intimate Courtyard Room.
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Seasonal Escapes

Join us for romantic getaways, gourmet breaks, and seasonal packages throughout the year. A perfect excuse to take a break!
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Seasonal Escapes at The Idle Rocks
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The Idle Rocks - Your Place by the Sea

Experience the Idyllic destination of the Idle Rocks, in St. Mawes
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  • Award Winning Dining

    Our restaurant and south facing terrace offer an ideal location to enjoy delicious food, centred on fresh local seafood & Cornish produce.
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  • Gift Vouchers

    Give the gift of ‘Cornish Luxury'. Choose from Dinner for Two, a Weekend Stay, or simply a voucher of monetary value; we have wide range of gifting options to help you spoil that special person in your life.
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Our Booking Options

Book your stay or reserve your restaurant table at The Idle Rocks.
Book Your Stay

To make a hotel reservation, book online, call 01326 270 270 or email reservations@stmawes.com

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Reserve a Table

To make a lunch or dinner reservation, book online, call 01326 270 270 or email: reservations@stmawes.com

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St Mawes Hotel

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3 Reasons to
Book Direct

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Best Rate Guarantee
Our best rates are always available directly and you will not find a cheaper price on any comparison websites.
2
Room Availability
We only offer a selection of our rooms on comparison websites, book direct for our full choice of room types.
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Exclusive Offers
Rewarding loyalty is what we do best, if there’s an exclusive offer or limited treat you will find it here first.