Cosy cottages in Mawnan Smith are all around. This pretty village on the outskirts of Falmouth combines waterside living with lush rural landscapes. At the mouth of the river Helford and once a busy crossroads it has roots in blacksmithing as its name suggests.

Despite its proximity to the seaside, visit Mawnan Smith and you’ll most likely be drawn to its renowned nearby gardens. Two of Cornwall’s most spectacular examples of native flora and fauna are on your doorstep. Glendurgan Gardens date from the early 1800s and are now in the care of the National Trust. Down the road a little and you’ll come to equally impressive sub-tropical exhibitions at Trebah Gardens. Both once owned by the Fox family, you’ll leave wanting to landscape your own patch.

An excellent base for walking holidays in Cornwall, our Mawnan Smith holiday cottages put you at the starting point of many paths and trails.