Marazion

St Micheal's Mount Marazion

We are of slowly emerging out of winter, March is here, but for this month's blog post I wanted to revisit a special weekend last November at Marazion. It has to be one of the most magical places in Cornwall, an adorable village with a famous view that is ever changing as well as being ancient and immovable.

Godolphin Hotel Marazion

Beautiful suite at Godolphin Hotel

A dear friend took me off to the lovely Godolphin Hotel for a weekend treat, and it really was perfect. The beauty of the colder months in Cornwall is the quietness, and it was just that, still, poignant and memorable. As you arrive in this little village, all attention centres on the island castle across the bay, and rightly so. The hotel itself is little but stylish, has a laid back charm and a playful feel. The kindest of people, they upgraded our room to one with a balcony and that fabulous view.

Godolphin Hotel restaurant

Watching the sun set in Marazion, Cornwall

The restaurant area was the perfect place to have a pre dinner cocktail and watch the sun sink into the horizon. I chatted with a chilled dad, who had snuck away while his kids were at activity groups to have a coffee after a beach walk. His dog just as welcome as he was. 

Delicious breakfast at Godolphin hotel

We enjoyed dinner in the restaurant as well as a rather plentiful breakfast come morning, I loved the pancakes, very indulgent! We walked first across the causeway, all the more special as we had the landscape pretty much to ourselves. Sea either side and a path paved with giant flagstones. 

Walking the causeway to St Micheal's Mount

St Micheal's Mount village

The island is closed out of season but we could still peer through that gate. Smaller of course than its namesake in France, our island is filled with myth, legend, and Cornish history, all intertwined with the narrative of the place. 

Dawn in Marazion

The view from our balcony at the Godolphin Hotel in Marazion

Marazion is delightful to wonder around, with a mix of gift shops, galleries and a few places to enjoy some indulgent hot chocolate (totally my thing). We also hopped to the north coast, only 20 minutes away, to St Ives where no matter the season you can find that seaside holiday buzz. 

I must return when the island is open, but I do confess, quiet wintery Cornwall, although a little shut-up, has a special place in my heart. You can feel the history, the romance and the rugged, wild nature of this diverse county perhaps a little more with the shorter days and the limited but much appreciated bursts of golden sun. 

(Photos not to be used without permission). 

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