The Ship and Castle Hotel
- Situated in the heart of the Cornish fishing village of St Mawes, overlooking the harbour and Percuil River
- A short ferry trip is a lovely way to reach Falmouth or for the more adventurous a ferry trip to Truro
- St Mawes and the surrounding area is a lovely location for keen walkers with many excellent walking routes through some very scenic countryside and coastal locations.
- One of the most interesting sites in St Mawes are the Sub Tropical gardens of Lamorran. The gardens, as now laid out, were started when Mr and Mrs Dudley-Cooke acquired the property in 1982.
- The Ship and Castle's restaurant and bar benefit from superb views across the harbour and the adjoining lounge offers relaxed entertainment
The Ship and Castle Hotel manager is:Paul
A warm welcome to The Ship and Castle Hotel...
Where the Rivers’ Fal and Percuil meet to join the open sea, St Mawes boasts the perfect picture postcard retreat and at the heart of the village, right on the quay you will find The Ship and Castle Hotel. Once The Ship and Castle Inn, and a warren of small fishermen’s cottages (remnants of which can still be seen at the rear of the existing building) The Ship and Castle is now a 55 bedroom hotel with all the charm and character one would expect for its location.
St Mawes was originally a fishing village and whilst there are still a few remaining working boats and opportunities to take fishing trips, the water now predominantly hosts sailing vessels of all types from small dinghy’s to world class racers, and being adjacent to Falmouth, one of the world's deepest natural harbours you are sure to see a myriad of nautical transport.
Our bar and lounges offer the perfect location for a peaceful day in St Mawes watching the world go by, or enjoying a traditional Cornish Cream Tea. We have a selection of sea view rooms which understandably are in high demand and are well recommended to make your stay that little bit more special.
Paul
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Exterior & Location
Reception & Dining
Entertainment
Rooms
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Room Types
The Ship and Castle has a total of 55 rooms, including newly refurbished superior rooms as well as sea view rooms, some of which have their own balconies to enhance the experience. Naturally all rooms are en-suite and have hair dryer, TV, Tea and Coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries.
The Ship and Castle Superior Room
Our Superior rooms typically have luxurious beds, 26 inch flat screen digital television, and a spacious en suite bathroom with shower over bath. These Superior rooms also have a hair dryer, shaving point and facilities to make a hot drink.
- Flat screen Television.
- En-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC.
- Large Rooms.
- Hair dryer, shaving point and telephone.
- Tea and coffee making facilities.
The Ship and Castle Standard Room
Our standard rooms contain everything you come to expect from a modern hotel. All our rooms have en-suite facilities as well as a television, hair dryer, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.
- En-suite and WC.
- Television.
- Hairdryer.
- Tea and coffee making facilities.
The Ship and Castle Hotel
- St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all. One of the chain of forts built between 1539 and 1545.
- From St Mawes, it is a quick ferry hop to Falmouth, across waters once guarded by its two mighty sentinels – Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle.
- Cornwall is perhaps best known for its dramatic and beautiful coastline, sandy beaches, delicious seafood and 'chilled out' lifestyle. However, it is also the land of legends (the Lost Land of Lyonesse and the reputed birthplace of King Arthur) .
Great for...
- Walking
- Food
- History
- Culture
Facilities
Here at The Ship and Castle Hotel we have a number of facilities:
- 24 hour Reception
- Well stocked bar
- The View Cafe
- Check in time 3pm, check out time 11am
Entertainment
At The Ship and Castle Hotel we offer relaxed entertainment on selected evenings to add to the ambience of the perfect evening.
Entertainment Programme
On Tuesday Evenings
Guitar Vocalist
Gary K
Entertains
On Thursday Evenings
Stunning Vocalist
Nikita Scott
The entertainment programme advertised is subject to change for reasons beyond our control without prior notice.
The Ship and Castle Hotel
- St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all. One of the chain of forts built between 1539 and 1545.
- From St Mawes, it is a quick ferry hop to Falmouth, across waters once guarded by its two mighty sentinels – Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle.
- Cornwall is perhaps best known for its dramatic and beautiful coastline, sandy beaches, delicious seafood and 'chilled out' lifestyle. However, it is also the land of legends (the Lost Land of Lyonesse and the reputed birthplace of King Arthur) .
Great for...
- Walking
- Food
- History
- Culture
Dining
The Ship and Castle has two beautiful dining areas where our Chef serves a daily changing menu featuring traditional and modern cuisine.
Sample Table D'hôte Menu |
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Starters |
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| Cod Goujons Cod pieces, battered and deep fried and served with a homemade tartare sauce Tomato and Herb Soup (v) A blend of tomato and herbs busting with flavour Classic Caesar Salad (v) Crispy leaves, egg and fresh croutons finished with Parmesan and caesar dressing |
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Main Course |
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| Poached Fillet of Plaice Served with a mushroom, white wine and cream sauce and buttered new potatoes Roasted Vegetable Bake (v) Herb roasted vegetables served with a rich tomato sauce and finished with a ciabatta crust, served with buttered new potatoes Beef and Horseradish Casserole Served with herb dumpling, red cabbage and roast potatoes |
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Dessert |
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| Bread and Butter Pudding A traditional pudding served with custard Classic Sherry Trifle With lashing of cream A selection of Ice Cream Served with a crispy wafer Freshly brewed Douwe Egberts Coffee and Mints |
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| Why not upgrade? To improve your dining experience and give you more choice we have introduced a new a la carte menu to supplement our Table D'hôte offering. Guests staying on any of our half board package breaks are now able to upgrade to our new a la carte menu for a reduced rate. Bon appetit. |
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The Ship and Castle Hotel
- St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all. One of the chain of forts built between 1539 and 1545.
- From St Mawes, it is a quick ferry hop to Falmouth, across waters once guarded by its two mighty sentinels – Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle.
- Cornwall is perhaps best known for its dramatic and beautiful coastline, sandy beaches, delicious seafood and 'chilled out' lifestyle. However, it is also the land of legends (the Lost Land of Lyonesse and the reputed birthplace of King Arthur) .
Great for...
- Walking
- Food
- History
- Culture
Location
Someone once said "wherever you are in Cornwall you are not far from anywhere"
How to get there
By Car:
Follow the A30 to Cornwall. Take the A391 to St Austell, then turn right onto the A390 to just past the sign for Hewswater. Next turn left onto the B3287 to Tregony. At the end of the road, turn left onto the A3078 and follow signs for St Mawes. The hotel is on the quayside (AA Roadwatch 09003 401100).
As with many St Mawes hotels, The Ship & Castle Hotel St Mawes does not have a car park. A public car park is located nearby. (Parking charges apply).
By Train:
The nearest railway station is Truro, approximately 15 miles from the hotel. (Rail enquiries to 08457 484950)
National Express:
Services available to Truro. (National Express enquiries to 08705 808080).
By Bus:
First Bus number 50 or 51 from Truro to St Mawes, stopping one minutes walk away from the hotel.
The Ship and Castle Hotel
The Ship & Castle Hotel
The Waterfront
St Mawes
Cornwall
TR2 5DG
Res: 01326 270 401
Tel: 01326 270 401
How to get there
Located on the Cornish Riviera, St Mawes is tucked away at the tip of the Roseland Peninsula and offers a true taste of Cornwall.
Car Parking
As with many St Mawes Hotels, The Ship & Castle Hotel does not have a car park. A public car park is located nearby, where parking charges apply.
Local Attractions
Situated in one of the nations favourite holiday counties you should not be short of places to visit or things to do. You could tackle the famous costal paths, visit one of the many beautiful gardens, take a river cruise, try your hand at line fishing, delve into Cornwall’s maritime past, or for the more adventurous you could even hire a kayak and explore the water and local wildlife under your own steam.
- St Mawes and Pendennis Castles
- The Eden Project
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- Great Gardens of Cornwall
- Truro and Truro Cathedral
- River Cruises and Fishing Trips
- Flambards
- National Maritime Museum
- Local Brewery Tours
- Cornish Seal Sanctuary
- China Clay and Tin Mines
- Healeys Cornish Cider Farm
Local Insight
St Mawes is a small fishing village on the south coast of Cornwall, bathed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream it has its own micro climate. It sits to the east of Falmouth one of the world's largest natural harbours and there are plenty of local attractions. St Mawes boasts fine pubs and restaurants, fishing and boat trips and for walkers there are many miles of coastal and countryside walks with breathtaking views. There is a foot ferry to Falmouth and over to Place Manor on the St Anthony peninsular.
St Mawes also has one of the finest and well preserved castles in the UK, built by King Henry VIII to protect the approaches of Falmouth harbour and waterways which are known as the Carrick Roads. There are many places to visit and things to see, it’s great for: Sailing, walking, culture & history?
Chris Nicholson - Maintenance Manager
- St Mawes Castle
Scenically overlooking the Falmouth Estuary, St Mawes was built at the same time as its sister Pendennis Castle to protect Carrick Roads. These two fortifications known collectively as the Falmouth Fortress were designed to protect England against a seaward invasion. This never came but the two castles would later serve as strongholds during the English Civil War. Constructed between 1540 and 1545, St Mawes Castle and Pendennis Castle were links in a chain designed to protect England's southern coast. Following his Dissolution of the Monasteries Henry VIII expected Catholic retribution from Spain and France. Although many of these fortifications have survived to the second millennium, St Mawes is the charm amongst them. Never a witness to warfare, St. Mawes has suffered little alteration over the centuries and remains one of the best preserved Tudor fortifications to be found in England.
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- Lamorran Gardens
Located in St Mawes, Lamorran Gardens looks out to St Anthony's Head and lighthouse. Planted in 1982, Lamorran Gardens is inspired by Mediterranean and Japanese influences. Water features are ever present throughout this landscape both as a backdrop and in the form of pools and running streams. On your tour of Lamorran Gardens, you'll be able to explore I Gardini Secreti and other intimately secluded areas. More attractions here include a Japanese water-garden, a wishing well, woodland areas, temples, archways and bridges.
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- St Anthony's Lighthouse
Here, at the entrance to the vast waterway that is Falmouth harbour and the Carrick Roads, it is the offshore Manacles Rocks which pose the danger and St Anthony lighthouse was commissioned by Trinity House in 1835 to warn ships of their presence, and of the dangers of Black Rock sat square in the middle of the channel into the harbour. These rocks have obviously been a hazard for more than the lifespan of the lighthouse and, given the maritime history and importance of Falmouth and environs, other, more rudimentary, beacons were previously employed, ranging from fires to flags. The fog warning for this stretch of water remained fairly basic until the 1950s, when a modern horn system replaced the massive bell, and it was at the same time that the white tower's lamp changed to electricity. In 1987, the keeper was retired and the lighthouse became fully automatic.
Visit their website - National Maritime Museum
Sitting with a toe in the sea, on the edge of Falmouth harbour in Cornwall. Celebrating the sea, boats and Cornwall, this two time winner of Visitor Attraction of the Year not only has 15 stunning galleries beautifully illustrating the past, present and future of this island nation but also offers a number of stunning exhibitions. With hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, discover the power of the oceans, explore feats of daring and learn how these iconic beacons of light have saved lives and touched lives. With activities for all, talks, lectures, workshops, rotating events and exhibitions, there’s so much happening at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
Visit their website - Eden Project
Dubbed the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' by some, Eden is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. With a worldwide reputation Eden barely needs an introduction, but this epic destination definitely deserves a day of your undivided attention. More than just a huge, tropical garden, Eden is a gateway into the relationships between plants and people, and a fascinating insight into the story of mankind's dependence on plant life. Not only a mind-blowing visitor attraction, Eden is also fast-becoming a unique resource for education and knowledge towards a sustainable future. Experience the sights, smells and scale of the rainforests in the Humid Tropics Biome - the world's largest greenhouse - and discover the tropical plants that are used to produce everyday products. Travel to South Africa and California, as you amble amongst the orange and lemon trees, olive groves and gnarled vines of the Warm Temperate Biome, and in the 30-acre Roofless Biome see hemp, sunflowers and other plants that could change your future, flourishing under the Cornish sun. A fascinating location, but, more importantly, Eden is a fun and family friendly day out.
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Local Events
Although St Mawes may be a small town, it offers a number of local events and festivals throughout the year.
The Ship and Castle Hotel
- St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all. One of the chain of forts built between 1539 and 1545.
- From St Mawes, it is a quick ferry hop to Falmouth, across waters once guarded by its two mighty sentinels – Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle.
- Cornwall is perhaps best known for its dramatic and beautiful coastline, sandy beaches, delicious seafood and 'chilled out' lifestyle. However, it is also the land of legends (the Lost Land of Lyonesse and the reputed birthplace of King Arthur) .
Great for...
- Walking
- Food
- History
- Culture
The Ship and Castle Hotel
OFFERS?
Sandie and jackie
New Forest, Dorset
8 April 2013
Excellent
The staff were extremely courteous and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent, with very varied menus both for breakfast and evening dinner. The bar manager was very helpful and friendly. The hotel itself was very clean and comfortable, with a modern ambience and decor. Our room, which was round the side with a corner view of the lovely harbour, was clean and comfortable, a shame that the window did not open! We would certainly stay there again. Thank you.
Di Balding
Wolverhampton
4 November 2012
Wonderful Views
Stayed with friends in rooms 119 and 120. Fantastic views across the harbour, only problem being the lock on room 119 patio door was broken on arrival so we were unable to open it during our stay. Very friendly waiters in restaurant, food good, room clean, comfortable bed. Will be taking more holidays with Coast and Country. Excellent value for money.
Mark Wooster
Swindon
17 September 2012
Great Hotel
We stayed during the week when the GB Olympic Rowing Team visited to challenge the Cornish female Gig Rowers. What a brilliant day! We had a great view from the balconies of rooms 119 and 120 and watched the whole event from there and cheered along with the local spectators. It was the high point of a great week's holiday in a great hotel with great staff and nicely cooked food.
Chris Moore
Manchester
9 February 2012
Wonderful Hotel
My husband and I and two friends stayed for four days at the end of January. The rooms we stayed in, number 112 for us and 117 for our friends were absolutely excellent. The view from the balcony was superb and the bedroom was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and the food could not be faulted. The manager was a very friendly young man. All in all we had a really wonderful break and would definitely book this hotel again. Excellent value for money.
Jane Dennett
Dawlish, Devon
22 November 2011
Great Time
Just returned from 3 nights stay & we had a fabulous time. The staff are so friendly & always smiling. The downstairs of the hotel has had a refurbishment & they are doing the rooms over time, the decor of our room was a bit tired but overall very clean. Food was excellent. Saturday night there was entertainment from Mark & he was brilliant, we all had a good singsong & dance. Met some great people & would return again. The Victory Inn just opposite the hotel is well worth a visit.
Alan Carter
Torquay
3 October 2011
How do you do it for the money?
Booked on spur of the moment with Indian summer weekend forecast. Food varied and very tasty. Staff first class from Paul the maitre d’ hotel (5 stars) to the waiters and very efficient cleaners. This is our second visit and won’t be our last. The only complaint and not your fault our room no. 107 was opposite the pub which was very noisy until after midnight. Very well done Coast & Country Hotels. This will be passed on to Trip Advisor.
Paulene Winn
Gloucester
7 November 2011
Great Weekend
A great weekend - lovely hotel superb views overlooking the harbour. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The food was the best we have ever had at Coast and Country hotels. There was a lovely atmosphere - all the villagers were very friendly. Great firework display from a boat with reflections in the water.... Enjoyed taking the ferry over to Falmouth.
Susan Foster
Monterey, California, USA
7 May 2011
Outstanding
Three of us came over from California for a family wedding at Rosevine. I booked the Ship and Castle for three nights in Sept. 2010 and am so glad I did. The hotel far exceeded our expectations. We had requested sea view rooms, the double of which had a huge balcony overlooking the harbour. Although we only had one dinner and breakfast the food was excellent. All the staff from reception to housekeepers were most courteous and professional. Thank you.
Farrington
Cornwall
1 May 2011
Great Spring Break
The Ship and Castle is certainly a work in progress and we were not blessed with the best room for our stay with a pretty basic bathroom. However, the enthusiasm of the head waiter from South Africa who greeted us daily with smiles and banter and chivvied his overseas waiters supportively showed why improvements are on the way. Additionally, our room was refreshed daily with no intrusion and the floor staff were delightful. A pity more locals can't be persuaded to join the staff...housing costs??
Liz Pegg
Kettering
13 March 2011
Good value for money
I've just returned from my first visit to Cornwall and I really couldn't have stayed in a better place. From the attitude of the friendly and efficient staff, to the stunning harbour side location, everything was as I expected. The public areas had obviously definitely benefited from the recent refurbishment, and the bedroom, whilst small, was comfortable. The only issue I really had was the restriction on opening the window - as a result the bedroom did feel a bit stuffy.
Mr Lloyd
Wallasey
1 April 2011
Excellent
We had 4 night stay and were made very welcome. Our host JP gives 100% effort to make sure everyone has a great time and made this holiday the best my wife and I have had for years. We are going to make it a regular destination and can’t wait to return.
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