St Mawes Castle

St Mawes Castle, situated at the opposite headland as Pendennis Castle, both overlooking the Falmouth estuary to protect the country against seaward invaders. The general threat was from France and Spain, especially after King Henry VIII divorce Catherine of Aragon. St Mawes was as fortified and updated as St Pendennis, because although it was well situated to protect Falmouth from the sea, on its opposite side was high ground, making the castle vulnerable to attack from the land. Indeed it was only ever once invaded back in 1646, but was peaceably taken because the St Mawes governor realised that there was no point in defending from a land invasion so surrendered the castle without a battle taking place.

St Mawes Castle is a gorgeous castle where one can stay close by, in the many Cornwall cottages available. Cornwall’s best cottages, some of which are holiday cottages quite near to such a fantastic location.

Cottage owners are very welcoming to visitors, who arrive at these shores, countryside, beaches, monuments and historical sites; visitors tend to discover so much of Cornwall’s most amazing and beautiful locations. There are a host of cottages to select from, throughout the whole of Cornwall; making Cornwall an excellent place to embark on a journey of discovery of coastal resorts, theme parks and other interesting locations. It is recommended that you rent a little cottage, which would enhance the whole family experience of this historical corner of United Kingdom.

On visiting Cornwall, you should explore the many sites, villages, Cornwall cottage, or stunning countryside. Cornwall is a superb holiday location with sandy beaches, countryside, culture and traditional values. You should enjoy much of what is available in and around Cornwall, in the calm of a traditional, beautiful cottage; go to the Cornwall Sunshine website and find an ideal cottage for you and your family. Cornwall’s main asset, is that it is home to beautiful locations that are full of history, mythology and tradition, not to mention the picturesque small farms, towns and villages. You should enjoy the experience of a cottage in Cornwall, many built from local stone, slate and with thatched roofs. These are a fitting reminder of Cornwall’s history and a visual guide of how eye-catching it is to be in Cornwall.

St Mawes Castle is a delightful castle, built in 1545, with plenty for the family to see and do. The castle is one of the best preserved of Henry VIII’s reign and is still kept in it’s original Tudor design, as the castle was not fortified in later years, due to it’s vulnerability to land attacks. It’s in one of the best parts of Cornwall with fantastic views and a great climate. Find out about the Tudor gun deck, Guardhouse and history of the Castle.

If you take your family to Cornwall, make sure visit St Mawes Castle.