THE AREA
Premium self catering rentals between Falmouth & the Helford River, South Cornwall
Walking Distance
There’s plenty to see & do for the whole family around the area, without using the car, here are just a few of our recommendations.
Bream Cove
Kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing at Maenporth and Swanpool beaches
South West Coast Path, you can access the SWCP within a 10 min walk from the properties
Walk to the Red Lion pub for a pint ~ 15 mins
Walk to Trebah Gardens ~ 30 mins
Walk to Glendurgan Garden ~ 25 mins
Walk to Helford Passage (great pub!) and take a boat trip up the Helford
Walk to Helford Passage and take the passenger ferry to the south side of the Helford (summer months only)
Walk to Falmouth in approx. 1 hour, Swanpool 45 mins
Durgan village 30 mins walk
A Little Further
There are plenty of places to visit that are just a short drive away from us, here are just a few of our recommendations.
The Seal Sanctuary at Gweek ~ 20 min drive
Falmouth Maritime Museum ~ 15 min drive
Falmouth town with many bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants ~ 10-15 min drive
Spa days at St Michaels Hotel, Budock Vean Hotel and Merchants Manor, Falmouth
Trelissick Garden (NT) ~ 25 min drive
The Bissoe Bike Trail ~ 20 min drive
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth (English Heritage) ~ 15 min drive
Visit The Lizard, a rural but stunningly beautiful peninsula south of where we are, with many beautiful fishing villages, amazing swimming spots, such as Kynance Cove, and Britain’s most southerly point
A day surfing on the north coast – eg Porthtowan ~ 30 min drive
The Eden Project, near St Austell ~ 50 min drive
The Lost Gardens of Heligan ~ 1 hour drive
The Camel Trail (Wadebridge to Padstow) ~ 1 hour drive
St Ives ~ 1 hour drive
Lands End ~ 1 hr 20 min drive
Minack Theatre at Porthcurno ~ 50 min drive
Rainy Days
We can’t guarantee sunshine for the whole of your stay with us so here are just a few suggestions of what to do with the kids on any rainy days we may have.
Falmouth Maritime Museum
Pendennis or St Mawes Castles
The Seal Sanctuary
Raise the Roof in Penryn ~ indoor play park and laser quest
Paint pottery in Star Glazers, Penryn
Visit Falmouth Art Gallery which often has activities for children
Visit Phoenix Cinema, Falmouth
Spa days at St Michaels Hotel, Budock Vean Hotel and Merchants Manor, Falmouth
Go to any Cornish town and cafe or pub-hop
Maenporth Beach
