Luxury Boutique Seaside Hotel in St Mawes, Cornwall

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 of our bedrooms are 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.

The Idle Rocks Experience: On The Water

The sea is central to The Idle Rocks experience; our location could not be closer to the water and all its associated joy. Make special memories, and experience adventure, engaging with the great outdoors and the Cornish way of life.

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Dine at the Idle Rocks Restaurant

Led by Head Chef Dorian Janmaat, our passionate team of chefs pride themselves on preparing authentic and inspiring dishes, conceived from sustainably produced local ingredients.

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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 corporate and personal entertainment options.

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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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Seasonal Getaways
Join us for romantic getaways, gourmet breaks, and seasonal packages throughout the year. A perfect excuse to take a break!
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Award Winning Dining
Our restaurant and south facing terrace offer an ideal location to enjoy delicious food, centred on fresh Cornish ingredients.
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Roseland Walks
“Roseland Walks” by Andrew Alderson and Jacques Egbers,
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Provenance
The provenance of the produce we use is vitally important to us. We know the growers, the farmers and the fisherman.
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Sail Away
Yacht Charters, Sailing Tuition and a whole variety of water based activities can be enjoyed at The Idle Rocks,
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Our Booking Options

Book your stay with Idle Rocks online, reserve your restaurant table with us direct or why not have a look at our beautiful partner Hotel, The St Mawes Hotel.