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The Idle Rocks

Cornwall · United Kingdom

Tredemham Harbourside, N/AView location

9.6/10Excellent34 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.8/109.8
Condition9.4/109.4
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About The Idle Rocks

This charming beach hotel is located in the heart of the village of St. Mawes, itself situated on the tip of the Roseland Peninsula, facing the port of Falmouth. St. Mawes is located on the southern coast of Cornwall, the UK's mildest county, where daffodils begin to bloom in January.

A quaint fishing village, St. Mawes is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that remains largely unspoilt by commercial influence. Guests will find restaurants, the beach and a tourist centre in St. Mawes, while Truro with its shops and attractions is about a 30-minute drive away.

Plymouth Airport is roughly 128 km from the hotel, whereas Exeter Airport is some 167 km away and Bristol Airport about 268 km from the hotel.

The hotel offers luxury accommodation with a long standing reputation for good food. For much of the year guests can enjoy the outdoors and harbour activity from a front row position on the hotel's spacious waterside terrace.

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During the few colder months Cornwall experiences, guests can seek the comforts of the lounge with its real log fire. In addition to the 27 guest rooms, the hotel also features a lobby with a hotel safe, as well as a restaurant, Internet access and room service.

Limited car parking is also available on site(chargeable).

Each of the bedrooms has been individually furnished with an emphasis on comfort and style. As standard, all rooms have remote control TV, a hospitality tray, hairdryer, clock/radio, direct dial telephone and a PC modem connection. The rooms are also en suite and feature a bath.

Central heating also comes as standard in all rooms.

The nearby beach in the village is sandy.

The Water's Edge restaurant has held 2 AA Rosettes since 1989 - that adds up to 20 years of consistently producing delicious food thanks to the abundance of high quality local produce from the land and the sea.

When you stay at The Idle Rocks in Truro, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Cornwall National Landscape and Roseland Visitor Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Mawes Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Mawes Castle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 30.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Polish

    French

    Romanian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Cornwall National Landscape 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Roseland Visitor Centre 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St. Mawes Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St. Mawes Castle 1 km / 0.6 mi
Towan Beach 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Cellars Beach 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
South West Coast Path Section 29 Trailhead 4.7 km / 3 mi
Falriver Visitor Information Centre 4.8 km / 3 mi
Falmouth Art Gallery 4.9 km / 3 mi
Portscatho Beach 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Porthbean Beach 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Trelissick Gardens 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Porthcurnick Beach 9.1 km / 5.6 mi
Poppy Cottage Garden 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Porthbeor Beach 11.7 km / 7.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Number of floors (annexe): 1
  • Double rooms: 25
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  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Car park
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  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Breakfast
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Special dietary options
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEWDOUBLE • HARBOUR VIEWDBL.HV

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    DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.HV

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE HARBOUR VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE HARBOUR VIEWDBL.DX-HV

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    The Idle Rocks

    DOUBLE DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-HV

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR SEA VIEWDOUBLE • SUPERIOR SEA VIEWDBL.SU-VM

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU-VM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE GRAND WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • GRAND WITH VIEWSDBL.GD-WV

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    DOUBLE GRAND WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    GRAND WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.GD-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Idle Rocks

9.6
Excellent
34 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.8 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Carol

A happy return.

It was as nice as our memory of our first stay, when the sun shines there is only one place to be - on the terrace. Having said that it is very comfortable to be inside. It is a very friendly place to be to enjoy Cornwall.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2025
Mark

Boring

Tired rooms with rubbish TV’s. Breakfast boring and nothing special
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
charles
This place is beautiful! The rooms are lovely and the open spaces to hang out feel like your home. Super friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Mark

Great hotel

Lovely rooms with great view. Bathrooms need updating, not the best configuration. Could do with a lighter bar menu.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Amanda
Had a lovely stay here, room, staff, food, breakfast, view, all excellent. Just what we needed, definitely going to return. Thank you Idle Rocks for making our night away such a relaxing stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Andy
Ideal Rocks. This place is a proper hidden gem. On the waterfront and with fantastic dining options it was the perfect place to spend a pre Christmas getaway and mooch around the classy little town of St Mawes, which always seems to be bustling without being overcrowded even at peak times of the year. The hotel makes the already superb location even better. The staff were very helpful and friendly and there is even an EV charger (albeit a fairly slow one). Rooms are cosy and individual with great facilities.
We also took the ferry over to Falmouth (which runs almost every day) to have a wander around there. Essentially you can leave your car in the hotel carpark and explore the area on foot or using a bit of public transport/ferries. Cracking little place.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
B

Fantastic

Beautiful views from our room, the terrace, bar and restaurant. Food lovely. Highly recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Phillip
Excellent from start to finish
Attentive staff, lovely room and great good
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2023
Genesis
The Idle Rocks is a beautiful property in a great location. We arrived late, and our check in experience was exceptional. The staff at the front desk is lovely and very welcoming. We appreciated how short and sweet our check-in process was, especially after a 6 hour drive. There is a sweet young lady that welcomed us and showed us to our room as soon as we arrived. She also was kind enough to mail some postcards for us since we left on a Sunday. The night we arrived a man, who may be the overnight manager, offered us drinks before the bar closed. Him and the bartender were extremely attentive. A few downfalls that affected this rating were that housekeeping did not do a thorough job of cleaning. We ran out of toilet paper and they failed to refill it. I had to ask the front desk for some, and luckily the overnight manager delivered a whole pack of toilet paper. Additionally, our drinks from the first night were left in the room throughout our whole stay. We also found that the staff handling breakfast was rude. There was one waiter in particular, who never checked on us, gave us an attitude when we asked if we should seta ourselves since he failed to acknowledge us when we walked in. His demeanor was unwelcoming and made our breakfast experience very unpleasant. Luckily, Dean ended up waiting on us and was beyond exceptional. He really changed the experience and personally waited on us, although it is my impression that he may be the manager. Thank you dean!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2023
Anastasia
We loved this property for its lovely rooms by the sea, wonderful breakfasts, and outdoor space overlooking the St Mawes harbour. It is centrally located with easy access to shops, restaurants and hiking and water activities. A real gem with friendly and helpful staff.k
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2023
Alan
Brilliant staff and service and Chef Matt's cooking
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2023
Lois

Room with a view

It was a wonderfully relaxing stay and even though there were 60mph winds it was still amazing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2023
Gwain
Next to waters edge, you can hear the water lapping up against the harbour wall, very relaxing. The service from the staff was excellent.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2022
Verified traveler

Idle stay

Lovely hotel, staff and food.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2021
Stephen John
Probably one of the best hotels in Cornwall. Super staff and fantastic rooms, with high end fittings and immaculately appointed. Fantastic restaurant and lounger area with roaring fire. Truly exceptional!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Excellent location, staff very attentive, good food.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2019
Paul

Superb

Providing First class service in a relaxed and friendly environment is a difficult balance.
The idle rocks pulls it off.
At the risk of further popularising this gem, I couldn’t recommend it more highly.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2019
J.Stephen
Wonderful corner room right on the water
Fine service and exceptional food
Only regret was the stormy English weather
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Did not change the evening menue.so little choice on other evenings.The food was of course excellant.could possibly put on a daily special?
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Beautiful location and views, peaceful atmosphere and attentive staff
Leisure Partner

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The Idle Rocks
Tredemham Harbourside, N/A, St Mawes, United Kingdom

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