Apartment 1, Quayside, Falmouth

Hotel Description

You know what really caught me off guard about this place? The views hit you the moment you walk through the door. I mean, I’d stayed in plenty of waterfront spots before, but there’s something about being right on Falmouth’s quayside that just works differently. You’re literally watching the boats bob around while you’re making your morning coffee – and honestly, it never gets old.

The apartment itself feels properly lived-in without being worn down, if that makes sense. Everything’s been thoughtfully updated (the kitchen actually has decent counter space, which is rare in these converted quayside buildings), but they haven’t stripped away the character that makes these old Cornish properties special. The windows are these gorgeous originals that let in tons of light, though fair warning – if you’re a super light sleeper, you might hear the odd seagull argument at dawn. Part of the charm, really, but worth mentioning. What I really appreciated was how they’d clearly thought about the practical stuff too. There’s proper heating for those damp February days when the harbor gets moody, and the WiFi actually works well enough for video calls, which isn’t always a given in this part of Cornwall.

Location-wise, you’re basically in the thick of everything without feeling overwhelmed by it. The Chain Locker pub is literally a two-minute walk if you want proper fish and chips, and you can stroll to the Greenbank Hotel along the water when you’re feeling fancy. I spent way too much time just wandering around the marina area – there’s always something happening, whether it’s the tall ships coming in during festival season or just watching the pilot boats heading out to guide the bigger vessels through the bay. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle during summer (aren’t they all in Cornwall?), but the apartment comes with a designated spot, which honestly feels like winning the lottery when Falmouth gets busy. The whole setup just works brilliantly as a base for exploring the area too – you’re fifteen minutes from some gorgeous coastal walks, and if you fancy a day trip, Truro’s an easy drive inland. What really sold me on the place, though, was how it manages to feel both peaceful and connected at the same time. You can sit with a glass of wine in the evening watching the water taxi shuttle people back and forth, but you’re not dealing with the chaos of being right in the town center. It’s that sweet spot that’s surprisingly hard to find in popular spots like Falmouth.

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• Estimated price from: $106. Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

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