Captain's View (Sleeps 8), Falmouth / Flushing / Helford - Sleeps 8

Captain's View is an extensive end of terrace townhouse offering an exclusive setting within central Falmouth overlooking the still waters of the River Fal. Arrive through the rear courtyard gate and step into the house on the first floor, a light and welcoming hallway come boot room is the perfect place to stow your holiday kit. Steps lead up to the hub of the house and the open plan living room. This serene space has been considerately styled in soft neutral tones leading the eye to the unrivalled coastal views through the original sash windows. Wile away the afternoon with a good book and quite literally watch the boats sail by or gather as a family and catch up on that all important quality time. The kitchen and dining space is set just off the living area where guests can get creative with Falmouth's local ingredients and enjoy self catering in style. A cloakroom completes the first floor. Climb the stairs to the 2nd floor where 2 bedrooms have been dressed to impress in shades of soft blues or the warmth of creams and browns. A contemporary bathroom on the 2nd floor is no less considered with luxury rain shower. Climb the stairs to the third bedroom set within the eaves of Captain's View with original exposed red brick feature wall, wonderful river views and cool urban loft-luxury ambiance. The 4th bedroom and bathroom is located on the ground floor and offers a further living space and fully stocked galley kitchen. 

An attractive courtyard garden is located to the rear of the house and offers a tranquil place to enjoy a morning's coffee, afternoon tea or a spot of al fresco dining. Roses burst with colour from Spring into Summer whilst verdant greenery offers shade and privacy throughout the year. Wander from your door along the banks of the River and towards the town where Falmouth has embraced it's maritime roots and has sensitively added more modern order with a host of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Discovery Quay is well worth a visit as luxury yachts take shelter in the marina, boutique shops and bars centre around a landscaped piazza. The National Maritime Museum is perfect for all ages and charts the history of nautical Falmouth. There are a number of beaches to explore including Gyllygnvase Beach and the tempting Gylly Cafe, Swanpool Beach and Maenporth Beach each sheltered from the surf and offering superb swimming and water sports opportunities. Try your hand at Paddle boarding or explore the creeks in Kayaks. The Fal River Company offer a host of boat passenger trips and are a great way to explore, head over to St Mawes for lunch, walk the coast paths from Flushing or stay on board all afternoon and head up the river.

If you are new to Falmouth or it has become a familiar favourite, the diversity, culture and beauty make this extra special corner of Cornwall one of our favourites. Check into Captain's View and live the holiday highlife. 

A sleeps 2 option and sleeps 6 option is also available at this house.