Make a holiday home or a holiday cottage in St Maybn, Cornwall your home away from home

St Maybn’s charm is in its quiet location, with great access to many of Cornwall's most celebrated destinations. This small village is still hugely popular with visitors, especially for those that really want to escape it all, and relax fully in the Cornish sunshine.

Places to Holiday in St Maybn, Cornwall

Off the main road in the middle of the towns square, St Maybn Parish Church is a visible landmark in the center of the village. The surrounding countryside is home to a great range of Cornish Conservation Sites perfect for walking in and nature spotting. A great deal of St Maybn's appeal comes from it's great connections to Cornwall's most celebrated destinations while remaining quietly tucked away from the buzz of tourist masses.

St Maybn self catering cottages are in close proximity to to beaches like Daymer, Port Isaac, and Padstow, as well as Polzeath Beach, which is a great area for first time surfers. Golf is nearby, as well as wonderful opportunities for bird watching, walking on the community’s many footpaths and cycling on its trails.

A small shop caters to visitors who need to pick up essential items like newspapers and there is an adjoining post office for all your postcards! In addition, its local pubs offer great ales and flavorful fare. St Kew is only minutes away with equally delicious offerings.

Things to do in St Maybn, Cornwall

St Maybn Parish church is a visible community reminder of the area’s history. The church dates back to the 1260’s and is in active use by its congregation. St Maybn Parish church is easily recognizable by its granite construction, as well as being the tallest structure in the village, set right in the centre. Travel into similar timeless locations like neighboring Restomel Castle. A few standing walls are all that remain of the structure, giving visitors an up close look at the location which was the epicenter of Edward Black Prince’s reign, as well as the opportunity to soak up the English countryside with a picnic or by simply relaxing.

Pencarrow is a home in use by a regional family which hosts a tea room and sells a variety of crafts, giving the opportunity to witness some of the finest Georgian architecture in the area. This home also boasts a fine collection of art, furniture, porcelain, and other antiques like dolls. Picturesque gardens surround the area with rhododendrons, camellias, blue hydrangeas, as well as unique varieties of trees and a children’s play area. Tours of neighboring gardens, like the Old Mill Herbery, are a pleasant place to stroll amongst tiered gardens, unspoilt woodlands, and unique trees inside its arboretum.

Weather in St Maybn, Cornwall

St Maybn has a wonderfully mild climate, with warm summers and mild, but admittedly unpredictable winter weather.

Flights to St Maybn, Cornwall

Newquay Airport (NQY) is a convenient distance from St Maybn, and recives a great number of flights from across the UK. Having the use of a hire car is strongly recommended whilst staying in self catreing St Maybn accommodation.