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Cornish escapes for just £49

2nd November 2010 Print

If the thought of planning for Christmas and fighting the endless crowds in search of the perfect gift has you wishing you could just put your feet up, why not escape to the picturesque Cornish coast for a pre-Christmas break.

St Michael's Hotel & Spa, situated in the pretty seaside town of Falmouth and adjacent to the award-winning Gyllyngvase Beach, offers a warm Cornish welcome and an autumn special offer of breaks from just £49 per person per night.

Offering a very different vibe off season, autumn is a perfect time to visit and explore all that Cornwall has to offer - without the summer crowds. Visitors will find a gentler beauty in the stunning coastline and countryside, and days spent enjoying brisk walks and excursions can be finished off relaxing by the fire in the hotel's cosy library, or in the stunning oval bar with its dramatic sea views. The St Michael's Spa offers an ideal pampering hideaway, with a range of warming treatments designed to relax and revitalise, as well as heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.

The acclaimed dining at the Flying Fish restaurant offers seasonal local seafood and produce, and autumn boasts some rate treats for lovers of fish and shellfish: native Falmouth bay oysters served either simply with natural sea salt, pepper and lemon, or in executive head chef Nick Hodges' signature style - grilled with Bloody Mary sauce and crisp smoked bacon; Cornish mussels with a sauce of local scrumpy cider, leeks, garlic and cream; whole Cornish mackerel roasted with lemon, rosemary and garlic; or pan-fried Cornish seabass with spider crab and fennel risotto.

The ideal base from which to explore Falmouth and the surrounding region, St Michael's can assist guests in a range of excursions from guided walks to sea life spotting; visits to nearby stunning gardens to full day courses in mastering seafood cookery.

The special autumn offer is priced from £49 per person per night, including daily Cornish breakfast, three course dinner at the Flying Fish restaurant, and full use of the spa facilities. Valid for travel until 22 December 2010. For more information on the packages, or to book, visit: stmichaelshotel.co.uk