The Captain's House

06/11/2021

Whatever time of year you visit - it's just beautiful in Falmouth. Here are a few photos of our Autumn visit.

28/06/2021

Here's a video taken from above Captains House Falmouth to show the location of our house.

This short video shows the central location of The Captain's House in Falmouth, from just 20m above the roof.

04/02/2021

More inspiration for places to visit when staying at the Captain's House Falmouth from one of our guests who visited last year. Just shows whatever the weather there is still lots to see in beautiful Cornwall!

Cape Cornwall Another wonderful Autumn drive from The Captain’s House in Falmouth. Where better to start a road trip than at the End? We headed South West from Falmouth as far as it is possible to go by car to Lands End. There’s a whole experience here, a signpost with lots of distances to major...

13/01/2021

While we continue to only be able to dream of holidays as we stay safe during this continuing pandemic, here is a chance to find out more about the beauty of Cornwall from one of our guests who stayed at The Captain's House last year. This is his blog about their day trip along the Cornish coast starting from Falmouth.

Matt, Ruth and baby Iris take a day trip from The Captain’s House, Falmouth, to The Mount, Marazion, Mousehole and the Minack, as recorded by Matt Trebilco. Cornwall is a beautiful county, with perhaps some of the most spectacular coastline in the world – and Falmouth is a great starting point f...

10/06/2020

At least through this stage of lockdown walks have been allowed and if we can't visit our favourite places we can dream of walks in the past or ones to do in the future. This is one of our favourites when we are in Falmouth
https://captainshousefalmouth.co.uk/starting-a-walk-from-half-way/
The South West Coast Path

We have discovered a new favourite walk, which starts at the half way point on the South West coastal path in Porthallow. An easy drive from The Captain’s House to this small fishing village on the east side of the Lizard Peninsula. The traditional occupation of the locals was pilchard fishing and...

01/06/2020

Has lockdown given you time to read some of your favourite novels? Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier has always been one of mine. When we were last in Falmouth we explored Frenchman's Creek and it is as beautiful as the book.

In the unusual lockdown world in which we live, are you reading more novels and revisiting old favourites, like I am? One of my oldy favourites is ‘Frenchman’s Creek’ by Daphne DuMaurier. So evocative of the Cornish coast and stunning countryside around the Helford River. ‘…the sound of th...

12/04/2020

If life was normal right now guests would be staying at The Captain's House and enjoying Falmouth and all it has to offer. Today could be a perfect day for a walk along the coastal path. Here is a view looking back to Falmouth Bay. everyone. Take care.

08/04/2020

As a distraction from the news here is a photo of the beautiful places you can visit from Falmouth when you stay. Keep safe and healthy and then we'll all be back having holidays soon. Dream of Gyllygvase beach and a walk to Pendennis Head.

23/03/2020

While we all experience uncertain and worrying times, nature can offer us peace and beauty. Enjoy the sound of the sea. Wishing everyone well.

23/03/2020

While we all experience uncertain and worrying times, nature can offer us peace and beauty. Enjoy the sound of the sea. Wishing everyone well.

27/02/2020

While winter rain and strong winds dominate our days let's dream of holidays. Here are all the amazing things you can do in Falmouth this year ...

There is always lots to do in Falmouth! It’s a town with excellent shopping, restaurants, cafes, bars, easy access to beaches and coastal walks, interesting boat trips, and wonderful gardens. You can jump in, or on, the water, swimming, diving, or paddle boarding and sailing, or explore the port.....

24/01/2020

Every time we visit Falmouth we discover new places and have another favourite for the list. The Helford River is the most beautiful place to visit whatever time of year you are here.

The Helford estuary is one of the most beautiful waterways in the UK and you see it in its full glory from the water. You can hire a small motor boat from the Helford Passage, opposite the Ferry Boat Inn. No experience necessary. They are quite straightforward to drive, and the Helford is quite easy...