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a Historic Building in the town of Marazion, in the county of Cornwall

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About St Michaels Mount

The priory on St.Michael's mount is dedicated to the Archangel who is believed to have appeared to local fishermen in AD 495. The mount is a spectacular focal point from the beaches of Mount's Bay and can be reached on foot via a causeway from Marazion, or when the tide cuts the passage off, a ferry plies visitors back and forth to the island.

A Benedictine monastery was established here in the 12th-century this was a sister monastery of Mont St. Michael in Brittany, France. Following the dissolution of the monasteries, the priory was left empty. After the restoration it became the home of the St.Aubyn family, who remained in occupation from 1679 until they gifted the island to the National Trust in 1954.

To this day there are those who, on visiting the island feel the pull of its religious connections, and thus it is still regarded by many people as a place of pilgrimage. This is not surprising as one of the rooms on show in the castle was formerly the monk's refectory, it is decorated with a 17th-century frieze round the walls, handsome furniture and portraits. In the Blue Drawing Room you can see fine Chippendale furniture and superb Gothic plasterwork. As the name suggests, in the Map room there are displays of original maps, silver, tapestries and cloths. The many magnificent paintings include works by Gainsborough, Hudson and Kneller.

Interestingly, another legend exists connecting the Mount to St Keyne, who is said to have blessed a stone seat here with the power to grant dominance in marriage to which-ever partner managed to sit on the seat first!

From the island you can enjoy breathtaking views of the seemingly endless white tipped waves of the silvery sea, and glorious views of the sands and cliffs of the mainland.

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Pepper Cottage

Marazion, Cornwall, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Located in Marazion, Pepper Cottage is a cottage boasting a barbecue. The property boasts views of the garden and is 800 metres from St Michael's Mount. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property....
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Hobbits

Marazion, Cornwall, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Located in Marazion, this holiday home is set 800 metres from St Michael's Mount. You can fire up the barbecue for a tasty meal and enjoy the garden in fair weather. The kitchen has an oven and a toa...
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Seahorse Cottage

Marazion, Cornwall, England (0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Located in Marazion in the Cornwall Region, this holiday home is 700 metres from St Michael's Mount. An oven and a toaster can be found in the kitchen. Towels and bed linen are provided in this self-...
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Chy Lowenna

Marazion, Cornwall, England (0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Chy Lowenna is a holiday home featuring free WiFi and a patio set in Marazion. The property is 800 metres from St Michael's Mount and features views of the sea. The kitchen comes with an oven and a m...
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Blue Horizon

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Blue Horizon is just a 10-minute drive from Penzance, with stunning views of Mount’s Bay. There is free WiFi and free parking at this property. The bedrooms all have an en-suite shower room with to...
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