Beautifully decorated, spacious home. Harbour views & short walk to town & beach

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Falmouth, ENG

Falmouth University5 min walk
Gyllyngvase Beach12 min walk
Swanpool Beach19 min walk
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Captain's House is a wonderfully located and spacious Grade II listed property overlooking Falmouth harbour and the Carrick Roads. The house was built in 1832 and has many superbly preserved period features. It offers plenty of space for family and friends to relax and enjoy time in Falmouth; with two living rooms, a large dining room and kitchen on the ground floor plus a garden room leading out to a private terraced garden at the back of the house. Upstairs four bedrooms set around a large hall offer sleeping for eight. There is secure garaging for two cars and off-the-road parking for one other car. Guests can leave their car in the secure parking and enjoy walking to all that Falmouth has to offer.

Resting on the crest above Customs House Quay, the Captain's House is only a five minute walk to the famous Maritime Museum, shops, restaurants, pubs, art galleries and harbour cruises. Then only 10 minutes walk to the sandy Gyllyngvase Beach and 15 minutes walk to Pendennis Head.
The private garden has a BBQ and garden chairs for quiet enjoyment.

Property manager

Carol Ballett

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Washer

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We ask that you please respect our property and all that is in it. No smoking. A maximum of 8 guests at all times.

If you are bringing a small dog it must be declared in advance on booking and paid for. You will be asked to pay £50 per week extra for one dog.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Falmouth

Located in Falmouth, this holiday home is near the beach. South West Coast Path Section 29 Trailhead and Castle Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Maritime Museum and Ocean Bowl. Ready for a night out? Consider Performance Centre and Tolmen Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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What's nearby

Falmouth University - 5 min walk
National Maritime Museum - 8 min walk
Gyllyngvase Beach - 12 min walk
Swanpool Beach - 19 min walk
Pendennis Castle - 3 min drive

Getting around

Falmouth Town Station - 6 min walk
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

The Verdant Seafood Bar - 4 min walk
The Front - 4 min walk
The Cornish Bank Flats - 5 min walk
5 Degrees West - 5 min walk
The Meat Counter - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully decorated, spacious home. Harbour views & short walk to town & beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautifully decorated, spacious home. Harbour views & short walk to town & beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully decorated, spacious home. Harbour views & short walk to town & beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully decorated, spacious home. Harbour views & short walk to town & beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Falmouth University, Falmouth Aquarium and National Maritime Museum. Discovery Quay and Falmouth Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Falmouth Town Station is 6 minutes by foot and Falmouth Docks Station is 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home from home

Captains House was exactly what we needed. Big enough for family members to have their own space to relax in while still being a family home. The location was ideal for easy access to the town and waterfront but also to feel a bit more ‘local’ and be able to go to neighbourhood pubs, jog routes off the main thoroughfare and not be overwhelmed with noise and people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith s.

12 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice Large old rooms

Location a bit hilly for older people OK for under 60's

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alan L.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great but ....

Very nice house, spacious rooms and very convenient location. Very disappointing fridge/freezer - it is old, badly in need of a defrost and inadequate for the size of the house. The dishwasher wasn't properly fitted and could easily tilt forward with any weight on the open door. The shower hose leaks badly and needs replacing. Also, only 2 dishwasher tablets left and no black plastic bags left, even though there is a request to place bed linen and towels in black bags. For a £300 service charge that's poor. Other than those things it's a comfortable and convenient house for a holiday. We'd stay again if the faults were fixed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

17 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in a great location.

Captain's House is a striking property which offers spacious accommodation for 8 people. It is very comfortable and in a great location. We would definitely recommend it for large groups who are looking for a relaxing break in a beautiful part of the country.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colette V.

19 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous find!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property. A stones throw from the centre of Falmouth full of lovely shops, pubs and restaurants and within easy reach of the lovely local beaches and harbour excursions. All within walking distance. As a family of eight we were incredibly comfortable in the well equipped and spacious home. A really super find, we will definitely return!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carol Ballett

The Captain's House is owned by Mark and Carol. It is their home which they wish to share with holidaymakers wanting to enjoy the delights of Falmouth and its harbour, beaches and coastal walks.

We set the Captain's House up as a holiday home in 2014.

Why they chose this property

We love The Captain's House for its fabulous views of the harbour, quiet location and close proximity to town, ferries and walks.
We really enjoy Falmouth for the stunning coastal walks and the town as there is always so much going on. We love going to the beaches in all seasons, and many of them are walking distance.

What makes this property unique

We love relaxing in the house and then wandering down to Falmouth to enjoy the coastal walks, pubs, restaurants, shops, sailing, harbour cruises and the fascinating Maritime museum.

The house is beautifully preserved with lovely period features. It has plenty of space to relax with family and friends. In spring and summer we enjoy the light, the garden and the views and in the winter its the warm fires.
We have also furnished it with antiques and family heirlooms that complement the property.

Falmouth is an event lead town with fun activities and entertainment throughout the year. It is all easily accessible from the house. Yet when you're at home it is so peaceful and quiet.

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