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View rooms are the largest and, as you might imagine, each has vistas across the ocean, which never fail to amaze even on a gray day. Whether you opt to stay in Grand Seaview, a Village Hideaway or even a spacious Family Seaview, each Idle Rocks room comes with a plethora of in-room treats, including locally made iced teas, a Nespresso coffee machine, Aromatherapy Associates bath products and a selection of Cornish Tregothnan teas — without any single-use plastic in sight. DINE The Idle Rocks has garnered a reputation for its impressive dining offering, thanks in no small part to its head chef (and Cornish native) Dorian Janmaat who assumed the helm in 2020, following an eight-year stint at Raymond Blanc’s illustrious Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Janmaat’s menus celebrate the seemingly endless bounty of the Cornwall and Devon landscapes and continue the hotel’s commitment to sustainability. Seafood takes the center stage on Janmaat’s menu, with a selection of

local line-caught fish, including turbot, plaice and trout, imaginatively cooked and presented.

THE IDLE ROCKS ST MAWES, UK

RELAX Up until recently, the sense of calm that grows when you pass the Cornish border was all The Idle Rocks offered in terms of relaxation. However, the hotel has upped the ante with the revealing of its all-new Reef Knot Retreat treatment room. The menu is small with just three treatments on offer, but once you arrive in the tranquil space you couldn’t want for more. Despite being in the heart of the hotel, the Reef Knot room is completely serene with zero outside disturbance, and the hotel’s resident therapists are both skilled and sensitive. The flagship Ultimate Aromatherapy Experience begins with a consultation to assess your individual needs, following which your therapist will apply a variety of techniques in a full body massage, designed to relieve muscular tension, stimulate the nervous system and encourage healthy circulation, concluding with a gentle facial.

Tucked away in the picture-perfect harbor village of St. Mawes on England’s south coast, The Idle Rocks is Relais & Châteaux's sole Cornish property. Classic touches of a luxury hotel meet the laidback chic of a seaside bolthole; the result is a beautifully designed retreat with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The only way to approach St. Mawes is by boat (not literally — you can drive if you prefer, but who does?) with The Idle Rocks being one of the first properties you’ll see as you draw closer to the tiny village via the Fal Estuary. While once a traditional fishing hub, St. Mawes is now a coveted destination for travelers seeking a secluded retreat, paving the way for a series of upmarket restaurants, shops, hotels and galleries to find a home here. STAY Grand Sea View Size 248 sq ft Nightly rate $721 Each room is individually finished with a stylish blend of contemporary comfort and seaside charm, delivered thanks to the design prowess of Karen Richards, who co-owns the hotel with her husband, David. Karen’s signature style is seen throughout every space in the hotel, with many of the unique trinkets, artworks and ornaments hand-selected by her. Perched at the top of the hotel, the Grand Sea CONTACT stay@stmawes.com, +44 132 627 0270, idlerocks.com

The Idle Rocks is on the Roseland Peninsula

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