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

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A harbor with boats, a stone quay, and buildings with signage.
A dining table set with breakfast items, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A courtyard with potted plants, a white wall, and a small outdoor seating area.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a mirror, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Facing the ocean, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. Enjoy activities like birdwatching and surfing nearby. The property offers games and welcomes pets. Explore attractions such as the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Falmouth Art Gallery.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Castle Beach
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Falmouth, ENG
  • Place, Falmouth University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Maritime Museum Cornwall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Beach Room

2 Single Beds

Black & White Room

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primrose Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Ensuite bathroom to master bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Large Shower room

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

The Captain's House is a wonderfully located and spacious Grade II listed property overlooking Falmouth harbour. 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 an electric car charger for overnight charging. 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave the house tidy and let us know if you've had any breakages.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8140132
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Falmouth

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Gyllyngvase, a neighbourhood in Falmouth. Ocean Bowl 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 Cornwall and Falmouth Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits, or consider a night out at Performance Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Falmouth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pendennis Castle - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chain Locker - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The 'Front - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Verdant Seafood Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Orgia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cribbs Cornwall - ‬3 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 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautifully decorated, spacious home. Harbour views & short walk to town & beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Gyllyngvase, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Falmouth University, Falmouth Aquarium and National Maritime Museum Cornwall. 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location and spacious home.

Great holiday, Falmouth and surrounding areas absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Very spacious house in central location.

We had a lovely week staying in the Captains House. There was plenty of space for the eight of us and felt it had everything we needed. The location was fantastic, near to the harbour, shops and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write. We are thrilled you enjoyed our holiday home and had a lovely time. I hope you all come back again. Best wishes, Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a fantastic holiday staying in this wonderful large house. Plenty of room for all of us. Stayed there with my husband and daughter son in Law and Grandchildren. You could see the harbour from the front bedrooms. Although a hilly walk back from the town it only took 5 minutes to get to the house. Very close to beach restaurants and pubs. Could walk to everything. The house had a garage which could fit 2 cars which was a huge bonus as not a lot of places in Falmouth have car parking. The owner messaged us to say the house was ready earlier than expected on arrival day which was great.Kitchen had plenty of equipment with a huge dining room off it.We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2021
Hello Alan, thank you for your feedback. It's a shame you didn't tell us about your issues while you were staying as we provide our mobile telephone number and that of our manager, so that we can sort out anything that arises for our guests during their stay. We always aim to fix problems on the day we are told about them. They have now been sorted. Also, just so you know, the £300 fee that you mention is a service fee you are paying to VRBO that they say allows them to provide 'a safer and more secure booking experience'. We don't receive that money! Glad you liked our home and all other aspects like location and size of the rooms, comfort and convenience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Aufenthalt 10.06.-24.06.2023

Wetter war sehr gut, Haus gemütlich, jedoch das Öffnen der Fenster war sehr heikel, Lage "am Hang" sehr sportlich!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in a great location.

Great communication made everything easy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great home away from home.

A well located property for access to Cornwalls north and south coastlines.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Large impressive house, comfortable and well equipped, in a great location. Suited our family’s needs very well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

week away

This is a beautiful house in a fantastic location. The property was immaculate, very spacious and has great views. Having a parking space is a real bonus. This was our first visit to Falmouth and we loved it. We would certainly recommend this home to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay in the Captain’s House

The property is a wonderful place to stay for a family. The location is great as everything is nearby & the views to die for. Wonderful period decor that fits with the age of the property. The weather was good, not as hot as in the rest of the UK, and being able to park 3 cars was an added bonus in an area of Falmouth where parking is limited. Highly recommend the house as a base for a holiday in the wonderful county of Cornwall. This comes from someone who was born in Falmouth and visits a couple of times each year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We had a splendid time in a lovely atmospheric house.

We, that is a family of 3 generations, had chosen Captain‘s House to spend a fortnight of holidays there. We were quite overwhelmed by the beautiful house, which was so full of character, tastefully furnished and well equipped. Apart from the spacious bedrooms, a large kitchen, a dining room, a sitting room and a TV room there was a very light conservatory and a large patio which was spread over three levels and which offers lots of opportunities to have barbecues or to relax. The location is on a hill offering delightful views across the estuary and the harbour from two of the bedrooms. The town centre with all its shops, pubs, restaurants and other amenities is very close and can be reached in a 5 minutes walk down the hill. Coming back could be a little strenuous for elderly people, who would probably have to take it a bit slowly. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly and would love to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled you all enjoyed your stay in our holiday home. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Captain's House again one day.
Archival

8/10 Good

Captains house Falmouth

Captains house was exactly what we required- large, four bedrooms and three downstairs plus a large kitchen, and well equipped with linen and all other necessities. Falmouth has plenty of shops, bars and eating places and there is plenty to see and do both in Falmouth and surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your comments. Glad that our holiday home was perfect for you and that you loved Falmouth like we do. Come and stay again some day!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely spacious house in vibrant Falmouth

I stayed at The Captain's House with my family in July 2016. The house is ideal for a group of different ages as there is lots of space to spread out and enjoy all the rooms. The house is well maintained and very comfortable. The kitchen is large and fully equipped and the bedrooms are spacious with the front ones having great views over the harbour. There are many lovely restaurants and bars in Falmouth and most are within walking distance of the house. I would recommend The Captain's House for a holiday with children/grandparents/friends as it is suitable for all ages. Hope to return someday.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments we are glad you and your family enjoyed The Captain's House and hope to see you back another time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Delightful, substantial house

Three days force 9 gusting gales not the best for a holiday but our cosy days in Captains House made up for everything. Delightfully appointed and more important, comfortable beds. Falmouth is a good centre with the maritime museum on bed days and estuary and lovely gardens on good days - we did have one.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Captain's House

The Captain's House is beautifully presented and in a wonderful location. The views of the harbour from the front bedrooms are stunning. Nothing in Falmouth is too far to walk to - and the fabled Cornish hills get easier to manage day by day! We stayed for a fortnight and there were still restaurants we didn't manage to visit. Some particular ones we enjoyed are The Quayside Inn, Fuel, The Ranch and Seaview. You will love it!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments. We're thrilled you enjoyed our holiday home as much as we do and hope to welcome you all back again one day.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in all ways

We stayed at Captains House in Falmouth for the Tall Ships Regatta at the end of August. It was perfect in so many ways not only its proximity to all the events that were going on but the house itself was gorgeous. We had our teenage children with us and due to its location it was perfect for them to stroll back and forth to town. There was so much going on that they were kept busy for the whole time. The 4 comfortable bedrooms were beautifully decorated and the beds had lovely "cotton" sheets. The lovely terrace garden was perfect for a quiet cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. Amazingly considering how close we were to all the action it was incredibly quite. Having a garage was an extra bonus, meaning we didn't need to worry about parking. There was a reported 100,000 people in Falmouth on the Sunday! Once we were in Falmouth we didn't need to use the car everything was accessible by foot or boat. I would highly recommend this property to anyone from families with young children or teenaged, to visitors without children wanting a larger spacious house. Falmouth is a great place and seems to have a lot going for it. We ate out a couple of times. We particularly like "The Harbour View Cafe" which was just down the hill and did reasonably priced food. There was also a great juice bar called "Elixir" which was run by a lovely American lady. Another must was gin cocktails at "Dolly's Tea Shop". We also got a bit of retail therapy in. As you might tell I have fallen a bit in love with the place, hope to go back in December!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Time

We spent 2 weeks in Falmouth at The Captain's House and had an absolutely fabulous time! The house was perfect for us, (including 3 kids & grandmother) the pictures on website don't do it justice, it is really beautiful. It was appropriately furnished, had nice bed linens and felt high-end. Gorgeous views of harbor from front 2 bedrooms. We arrived to fresh flowers, Cornish tea and scones, it was very welcoming. You can tell the owners have thought about small details and their guests. The location is very convenient. It was great to have a garage for the car, but we could walk to waterfront, to town and shops, ferries and even to the beach. My kids loved the freedom to walk around without us and were always up for a run down to Tesco. Just an ideal location! We will definitely return on our next trip to England.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

30.06.14

The Captains House is a delightful holiday home for a family or group of friends. It is only 10 mins walk from Falmouth Town station or shops, and has a garage and plenty of parking space. It is a beautifully finished & furnished house with lots of space. The beds were very comfortable and two of the bedrooms at the front of the house have fabulous panoramic views of the harbour & Pendennis castle. The Terraced garden is a real sun trap and well set out with garden furniture for eating outdoors or relaxing. There is plenty to do in the area for all age groups. I would love to live in a house like this with lovely big rooms - it is a wonderful summer holiday home but would also be a great family Christmas or New Year venue!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing

I went to Falmouth for a weekend with friends not sure what to expect. Both the Captains House and Falmouth exceeded my expectations. The house is very well equipped and furnished to a high standard and it feels as though the owners have put a lot of love into the property. We had gorgeous weather so could sit in the well appointed garden before supper as well as enjoy a ferry trip across to St Mawes and a super walk along the coast during the day. The view from the house is really good as there is so much to look at and I always like to see the sea!! We enjoyed going to Dolly's for cocktails and mooching around the shops in both St Mawes and Falmouth. We packed in as much as one can in a weekend and would definitely recommend the house for a visit! Hope to go back soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Falmouth Home

We stayed in the wonderful Captain's House for a weekend in May and it was just fantastic. It was my first time to visit Falmouth and this house was just the perfect location for us. The house is amazing - wonderful period features, spacious rooms and yet really homely. It had all the facilities that I would expect and more besides; the attention to detail puts it above other properties we've stayed in. I could have happily stayed there forever - but the amazing views from the house and the really useful local information that's provided in the welcome pack, lured me outside to explore Falmouth, which is just a stroll downhill away. It really was a magical weekend and we'll definitely return to the Captain's House.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Magnificent Captain's House, Falmouth

We arrived in Falmouth late Friday evening and were delighted that the house was ready and inviting. The Captain's House has all the mod-cons yet has all the traditional features giving us the impression that we were in a "homely" stately home. The house has a magnificent view of the harbour and has excellent parking facilities, located only minutes away from the centre of Falmouth town with its lovely selection of unique and eclectic shops. We were holidaying with our two teenage sons (aged 16 and 13) who loved it. We took the ferry across the River Fal to St Mawes. We walked along the coast and saw packs of seals basking in the sun and a kestrel wind-hovering. There are plenty of sandy beaches within minutes walk, ideal for surfers. We breakfasted at Fuel, had fish and chips and local ales at The Front Pub, and had gin teapots at Dolly's Tea House. The Maritime Museum is a MUST (we visited it twice). This was certainly one of our most favourite holidays and we have already recommended it to our friends and family! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

About the host

Hosted by Carol Ballett

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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.
The great part is you can leave your car in the garage and enjoy so much that Falmouth has to offer. Even take the ferry across to St Mawes or to Flushing.

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, art 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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