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Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A wooden deck with a white sofa and orange pillows, overlooking a river and forested hills.
A marina with various boats docked at wooden piers, surrounded by a forested hillside.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A dog sitting by a wooden deck overlooking a river with boats, with a blue building in the foreground.
A white building with blue trim and a wooden staircase leading to a door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Games

    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments

    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Cornwall National Landscape
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Truro, Cornwall
  • Place, Cornwall National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Truro River Walkway
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Boscawen Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms

Fal River Cottage is a small, dog-friendly, traditional cottage, which benefits from the most amazing river views. It is based in Malpas (near Truro) and is just three doors down from the very popular Heron Inn.

The cottage itself dates to the 1800's and was tastefully renovated in 2019, offering traditional features alongside modern-living luxuries.

To the front, there is a small decked area which is ideal for alfresco breakfasts. This leads into the lounge, which is well equipped with a log burner, TV, books and games. To the rear of the cottage there is a new kitchen/dining area, which is well equipped for home cooking.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, which share a traditional ‘Jack'n'Jill' bathroom. There is a spacious and light double bedroom allowing you to watch the river as you lie in bed. The second bedroom is a cozy single, which also serves as access to the rear garden.

There are steep stairs leading to the rear garden featuring two separate seating areas, which both benefit from the amazing river views. The upper level is great for kicking back and lying down on those hot summer days when a little shade is welcome. The lower, patio area is more open and offers comfortable seating, perfect for relaxing in the tranquil surroundings of Cornish countryside.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10261802
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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

About the area

St Clement

Located in Truro, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hall for Cornwall and Royal Cornwall Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Killiow Golf Club and Enys Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Trelissick Gardens and Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag. With kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Truro, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Cornwall National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Truro River Walkway - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boscawen Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hall for Cornwall - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Truro Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Truro Station - 9 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinner's Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chantek Asian Fusion Restauraunt - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ale House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ASK Italian - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms on 25 Sept 2026 start from £483, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Truro cottage is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cornwall National Landscape and Boscawen Park. Hall for Cornwall and Truro Cathedral are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage with spectacular views !

The cottage is lovely and has everything required, the view is amazing and we spent every evening just gazing out admiring the view ! We wished we had stayed longer.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfortable cottage with outstanding views

Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage and it is dog friendly so we could take our two labradors. What really makes this place special and why we chose it, is the location and stunning views of the river. There are good walks from the doorstep and it is easy to walk into Truro and explore the city. The seating areas to the front and back give outstanding views of the ever changing river as the tide comes in and out. Parking was a bit of a challenge and we could not always find a space near to the cottage, albeit one would always open up within an hour or so. The cottage has good facilities with a well equipped kitchen and comfortable bed. A welcome basket of cornish goods was a nice touch when we arrived.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful visit

A beautiful cottage , well equipped with fantastic views Warm and cosy and within a short but attractive walk of Truro town centre. hosts are most accommodating and welcoming. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful cottage, comfortable and well equipped with stunning views over the Fal River

Fal River cottage is well located and v comfortable. Highly recommended. Steep steps so care needed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views over the river Fal.

Wonderful location with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay at Fal River cottage.

Fal River cottage is in a fabulous location, river views are stunning and it’s very peaceful. The cottage itself was spotless and very comfortable. Communications with Phil were spot on.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Cornwall.

The view is beautiful, the cottage is lovely with a nice area at the front to sit out. There are plenty of places to visit in this part of the county, and the best thing of all is that it is three doors down from the Heron, That is always worth a visit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in beautiful location

A charming cottage in a stunning location with everything you need at hand, look forward to returning in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing Fal River Cottage!

an absolutely amazing place to stay - a beautiful cottage and our host was just fab, really going out of his way to help and make use feel at home - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A little slice of heaven

A beautiful little cottage in a magical location. We were sad to leave after a 3 night stay but we hope we may return for a little longer next time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent short break

A fabulous cottage in a fantastic location. Phil is a brilliant host, can’t recommend enough. Will definitely return to this beautiful cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to relax

Wonderful old fisherman's cottage, reeking of history, with a fantastic view. A perfect place to relax.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant for a short stay.

Really nice clean and tidy with beautiful views over the river. Everything you could want has been supplied. Would definitely book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful cottage overlooking the River Fal

Would recommend this two bed cosy cottage to everyone that can cope with steps, as fairly steep. The views from the lounge and main bedroom are amazing. There are even better views if you go up the steps outside ( fairly steep ) but well worth the effort ! The cottage is warm and cosy especially when you light the wood burner The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. The Heron pub two doors down is a friendly welcoming pub with excellent food, but book as it’s very busy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage,stunning location

Our 2 night stay at the cottage was perfect, everything was exactly as described and what a stunning view! We were lucky with weather so could sit outside for breakfast and were joined by a very friendly Robin, couldn’t have asked for a nicer property or a mire lovely weekend 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a wonderful place to stay!

The cottage is fantastic and the view stunning!!! The owner was brilliant about communicating although we hardly had any queries but every question was answered promptly! We loved our stay, would highly recommend Fal River Cottage and plan to go back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice stay - neat and clean

Beautiful cottage, charming and clean, 10 meters away from a nice pub. Limited parking a, but at the end of October no problem at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cottage

Had a fantastic 2 week stay, location brilliant, cottage clean, comfortable,out side seating area brilliant, outstanding cottage will be booking again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location and cottage.

We were two Australian friends, first time in Cornwall and the cottage was perfect with lovely views, a deck to sit outside on and cosy/traditional inside which we loved. The host was super friendly and gave clear instructions and help all the way through, with tips for us of things to do that really suited us. They even had scones with jam and cream for us when we arrived, which was such a nice touch. Overall we loved our stay and it was hard to leave!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

New year break

We enjoyed our New Year break at Fall Cittage, Malpas. The location is perfect with fabulous views of the river estuary. The local pub is a matter of metres away and is well worth visiting. Excellent food and very friendly staff.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage, amazing location

We had a wonderful relaxing week the location is fantastic. Views, walks, kayaking from jetty, boat trip to Falmouth. Oh and more views ! Cottage brilliantly designed and executed. Gardens superb. Information top notch. Very comfortable (would prefer a bigger bed). Dog had a wonderful week too. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay

The cottage is exceptionally well located and excellently appointed. The management is efficient and personal. We had a wonderful few days. The only slight criticism is that the dining table could not be moved from the little kitchen to the living room. We had a couple visit us for dinner and it was too cold to eat outside (from which the views are stunning)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Truly spectacular location

Beautifully well presented cottage in a stunning location , Owner was very helpful throughout and we could not have asked for for. Parking outside was great for us , but I guess it could be a challenge at the height of summer with the Heron 3 doors away. Location was perfect for exploring south west Cornwall with many local walks if you don’t want to travel. The steps up to the Cottage are steep for those less able ( the Owner does point this out in the Cottage information ) but apart from that , perfection !!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very comfortable short break

Myself and my best friend stayed here for a long weekend break. It was my present to her for her 60th birthday, We just wanted to chill & chat really. We popped to the pub three doors away for food and refreshments of course, but apart from that we sat in comfort in front of the lovely log burner and chatted and laughed. We had so much catching up to do. The view was spectacular and the facilities in the cottage were excellent. Plenty of lovely walks to do in the area if you like that sort of thing but for what we wanted, comfort and warmth, this cottage was perfect. Phil is a very helpful and friendly host. He provided some lovely Cornish treats for us which were very much enjoyed. Another special memory now we created of our time at Fal River Cottage,
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful views of the river

The cottage is in the most beautiful position where the rivers meet. The tiered patios behind the cottage are wonderful and very comfortable seating made for a lovely evening with a glass of wine and watching river life. The bedrooms and beds are comfortable but we struggled being in a double bed on a warm evening, we are just used to a bigger bed. The kitchen is beautifully done, a couple of ovenware dishes would have been useful, but we managed none the less. We had a couple of evenings watching TV but we personally found the new chair and sofa very uncomfortable (different to the photos) which was a shame.Huge range of games and books, the fabulous Heron Inn on your doorstep and a trip down the river to Falmouth completed our stay. Phil was very attentive and couldn’t fault the service he gave and even arranged to send a Teddy that got left behind! Thank you for the delicious cream tea, it started the week off beautifully.

About the host

Hosted by Phil Dee

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We just fell in love with the views from Malpas and jumped at the chance to buy a cottage which benefits from those views. We've stayed in the cottage ourselves on several occasions and never get bored of the views. We try to get to the cottage when we don't have guests staying. However, we underestimated how popular it would be since it is usually fully booked from March through to October. However, we do enjoy our winter trips to the cottage as there's always something happening in nearby Truro and we love the dog walks along the river.

Why they chose this property

Why wouldn't we ?!?

What makes this property unique

We're located just three doors down from the very popular Heron Inn. Most of our guests enjoy at least one meal at the pub during their stay.

We also benefit from three different (outdoor) seating areas to make the most of those views.

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