Throughout the season, the hotels will host a series of moments, including Mother’s Day and Easter weekend highlights, opportunities for guests to discover the Roseland Peninsula.

St Pirans Day (6th March)
St Piran, the Patron Saint of Cornwall, is believed to have been responsible for the region’s tin mining heritage and his love of a good time. The St Mawes Hotel will mark the occasion in truly Cornish style, the day after his anniversary, with a spirited knees‐up on Friday, March 6th. From 7pm, live music from Du Hag Owr of Portscatho will fill the bar with Cornish shanties, accompanied by local drinks and proper pasties. An easy‐going evening for guests and locals alike to raise a glass the Cornish way.

Mother’s Day (15th March)
Mother’s Day at The Idle Rocks is a relaxed, waterside affair, centred around a long, indulgent lunch overlooking the harbour. Alongside the à la carte menu, Executive Chef Guy Owen serves a selection of classic Sunday roasts, encouraging guests to linger and dine at their own pace. Highlights include roast leg of lamb with wild garlic, spring greens and Yorkshire pudding; roast pork with apricot and sage stuffing; and a comforting nut roast pithivier, all served with seasonal accompaniments and rich gravies. To finish, desserts include an apple tarte tatin for two with winter-spiced ice cream or a sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch clotted cream.

Easter Weekend (4th - 5th April)
Easter brings a family-focused weekend across both hotels, combining seasonal food with themed activities. On. Saturday, April 4th, children are invited to an Easter Egg Making Class led by renowned pastry chef Stuart Pate, held in the St Mawes Hotel Courtyard Room. While little ones get creative, parents can settle in for drinks or lunch. The kids class includes juice and a sandwich, get in touch with the hotel to book. Easter Sunday begins with handcrafted eggs at breakfast, in advance of morning service. Lunch sees classic roasts added to the à la carte menu, encouraging guests to gather for a shared Easter feast. Celebrations extend into the village with a harbour-side Easter egg hunt from 11am, encouraging families to explore St Mawes together.

New Spring Lunch Menu
This season also sees the introduction of a new set lunch menu at the Idle Rocks, available Wednesday to Saturday. Designed as a relaxed yet refined option, the menu sits alongside the seafood tasting menu and à la carte selection. Dishes showcase fresh spring flavours and coastal influence. Including clam chowder with smoked haddock and potato through to mains, where guests can choose grilled megrim sole with lemongrass, ginger and kaffir lime, or BBQ butter-poached cabbage with feta and crispy onion. To finish, apple and rhubarb crumble is served with granola and fresh basil, as a bright, seasonal close to a waterside lunch.

For more information on The Idle Rocks and The Reef Knot Hotel, please see the website here.