Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - August/September 2020 (Issue 84)

96 FROM THE Tales Cornish coast Hannah Faulder experiences The Idle Rocks in St Mawes, a romantic UK bolthole complete with fresh sea air, incredible dining and picturesque surroundings N estled in the heart of the pretty seaside village of St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula in South Cornwall, The Idle Rocks cuts a striking focal point on the harbour- front. Perched above the water, the tide seems to lap against the hotel making it very much at one with its environment. A long sun terrace hugs the front of the building, offering a gorgeous spot to while away an afternoon. With no-fly honeymoons increasingly popular, this Relais & Chateaux property set in an idyllic fishing port offers the perfect alternative to an overseas trip. When the sun’s shining, there’s nowhere quite as beautiful as the Cornish coast. For an unforgettable arrival, you can catch the sleeper train from London Paddington, evoking some real old-time romance. STAY My husband, Cal, and I stepped inside to find the kind of warm and friendly welcome you come to expect in Cornwall. Walking to our room (one of 19 in the property), we pass playful objects and quirky artwork adorning the walls. These items are balanced so perfectly with the decor it creates a homely yet luxurious feel, with more than a nod to its nautical setting. We know it’s our room thanks to the slate sign with “Hannah & Cal” chalked Drew Gibson