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The Old Quay House, from King Charles Quay

Front door to the Old Quay House, and pasageway to King Charles Quay

Living Room, and view over King Charles Quay

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7150.0 sq m

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Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Falmouth, England

Falmouth University
‪8 min walk‬
Gyllyngvase Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Pendennis Castle
‪3 min drive‬
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Double Bedroom. Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom. Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed

Single bedroom. Sleeps 1

1 Single Bed

Twin Bedroom. Sleeps 2

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Groundfloor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom master

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom twin

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Single bedroom toilet second floor

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

LAZY SAUNTER TO ALL AMENITIES
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Discounts for 7 night (25%) stays.
Genuine owner property
(most current reviews are found on AirBnB - property not listed on VRBO 2020-22)

A unique, very distinctive and spacious early 19th century house whose walls descend into the sea. Positioned between King Charles Quay and the adjacent Custom House Quay, from which Packet Ships departed destined throughout the British Empire. Darwin returned to Falmouth, where news of Trafalgar also came ashore, and Lord Byron departed from it. Sea views from all windows on both sides allow you to watch the hubbub of yachts, tall ships, ferry boats, cruise liners and more. A short wander brings you to all amenities. Mooring for yachts is available within 100m.

Three storey accommodation currently offers 4 ensuite bedrooms sleeping 7, and an additional guest/general WC. All rooms with sea views.

With much to see and do the house is perfect for year round holidays. Enjoy the many attractions which Falmouth has to offer within a short walking distance, including restaurants, family pubs, specialist shops, art galleries, National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle, wide sandy beaches and coves, multi-screen cinema, leisure and fishing trips, public pool and bowling. Walk to the southwest coast path going west, or take the quayside ferry to the path going east. Falmouth is ideal for touring Cornwall with a short drive to Lands End, Tate Gallery at St Ives, surfing beaches on the North Cornish Coast, Minack Theatre, Lizard peninsula, World Heritage Mining sites, Flambards Theme Park and The Eden Project.

No problem to stop right outside the door to load/unload, with two public car parks within 5 minutes walk (£26.30/week summer, £15.80/week winter), or free street side parking.

Welcome pack with driving instructions, where to find keys, and background information sent by email a couple of weeks before arrival. All this plus more contained in an Information Folder within the house.

Property manager

Kevin and Sophia

Languages

English, French, Greek, Norwegian

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

We ask £15 per stay for pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Flexible changeover days. Sleeps 7, 4 bedrooms.

Discount available for 4 (10%), 5 (20%) or 6 (25%) night stays. Please send an enquiry.

Owner operated. All information about house, location, keys, etc. will be provided directly by the owners.

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Falmouth

Located in Falmouth, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tehidy Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Ocean Bowl. Falmouth Aquarium and Enys Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Falmouth, England

What's nearby

National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Falmouth University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Gyllyngvase Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Pendennis Castle - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Swanpool Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

Falmouth Town Station - 7 min walk
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Verdant Seafood Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min walk
‪The Front - ‬1 min walk
‪The Meat Counter - ‬1 min walk
‪Oggy Oggy Pasty Co. - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Quayside Location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning Quayside Location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Quayside Location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Quayside Location. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Falmouth Aquarium, National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Discovery Quay. Falriver Visitor Information Centre and Falmouth University are also within 10 minutes. Falmouth Town Station is 7 minutes by foot and Falmouth Docks Station is 13 minutes.

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

28 May 2023

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

Charm and Modern Convenience

The location of the house is on the water with beautiful harbor views. Large and inviting, it is right in the heart of the tourist area with easy access to shops and restaurants, as well as tour buses and ferries. The house was very clean when we arrived. There even was a welcome gift of cookies on the kitchen table. The space was bigger than I imagined. It covers three floors with four bedrooms and five bathrooms! There also is sink and shower in the smallest bedroom. Though the house seems to be older, it has been updated to modern standards in the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms, while maintaining its original charm. The weather was a little warmer than normal and we were able to get a cool cross-breeze with open windows. These windows also are a great sound block for any noise from the street, which was very little. The kitchen had all the appliances, dishes, pots and pans that we needed. There even is an apparently brand-new non-stick skillet that is the best I’ve ever used! There is ample refrigerator and freezer space. Perfect for a full house. The owners were very responsive to our inquiries before and during our visit. I highly recommend the Old Quay House for any visitors to Falmouth. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Gary G., Paignton

18 Sept 2019

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Lovely Property, needs a refresh in some areas.

We enjoyed our stay in Falmouth and the house was in an ideal location. Lots going on in this location and it can be a bit noisy in the evenings. If you want to be in the middle of town you have to expect some disturbance. The house faces a busy pub. Without wanting to be to picky, the house is in need of a deep clean. The housekeeper needs to up her gain as in certain areas it wasn’t great. We decided not to complain as we are not that type of guest but there is room for big improvement. The owners also need to carry out some basic maintenance as there is a quite a few issues in the house. I am not going to list all of these but the two that concerned us most was that all doors inside the house should be able to be shut closed especially in bathrooms and bedrooms for privacy. Furthermore removing thermostatic valves on radiators so that we were unable to turn them on or up is not great for your cold guests.We did experience cool wet weather in June and it would of been nice to tweak the heating a little as the house being an old building gets cold and we were unable to do so. I will mention that the gas fire in the lounge was wonderful and we used it on two evenings. We did not raise any complaints with the owners or receive any communication from them. A courtesy call or text to ensure we were comfortable would of been appreciated during our stay. With the issues we had we would not choose to stay at this particular property again, which is a great shame as we will be returning to the area in the autumn. I am sure other guests will enjoy this property especially in the warm summer months.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

16 June 2019

Old Quay House, Falmouth May 2019

The property was as described and suited us perfectly. Clean, excellent location, in the middle of everything yet perfectly quiet. Would recommend to anyone. We'll be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miles B.

4 June 2019

Amazing experience

Flat beautifully finished and appointed. Location was ideal. Views exciting. We will come back, with the family!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iain C.

26 May 2019

Wonderful property in Falmouth

My family and I stayed at the Old Quay House for a week during a family holiday. It is a wonderful place to stay. The house is very spacious with great views over Falmouth Harbour especially from the large living room. Each bedroom has an ensuite which was a great touch. The location is perfect for exploring this lovely Cornish town within walking distance of all amenities including great restaurants and beaches. The hosts were wonderful with great communication beforehand including personalised directions and check-in information. They also provided a parking permit for our car so we could park next to the property which made exploring further afield so much easier. Thank you again for a wonderful stay. Highly recommended

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

27 Sept 2018

Will be returning for sure!

We absolutely loved this property! The house is in a fantastic position firstly, lovely views, easy access to shops & pubs etc (it’s actually bang opposite a great pub find!) The house itself is great, very spacious - we particularly loved the living/dining/kitchen area. Fully equipped with everything you could possibly need - plus anything you might not have thought to have packed! The bedrooms were good also, slight moan with the bathrooms as there’s very little ventilation for 3 bathrooms on the top floor. Other than that beds are comfy, everything was fairly clean and we would most definitely love to return here! Fantastic communication from the owners (even though they weren’t in the UK!) Thank you :)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

15 Sept 2018

First class. I want to buy the house. What more can I say.

Excellent location and very well equipped. Excellent communication with Kevin at all times. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa C.

3 Sept 2018

Superb location

A comfortable, clean and well equipped property. Communication from the owners was excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Rachael D.

31 Aug 2018

Beware! See further detail below.

Location perfect, unfortunately the property is not as described and the landlord does not respond to correspondence. Beware! It is suffering from long term neglect. Only one shower is fully functional (out of 4), just two working televisions (out of 4). The dishwasher was not working on our arrival and following an immediate phone call to the caretaker it was repaired on the fourth day of our stay. There was an overpowering stench of dog’s urine in the ground floor bedroom. There are serious safety issues – loose carpet on the stairs, in the ground floor ensuite there is one spotlight not working and another over the toilet hanging out of its housing. The tumble dryer filter was compacted with lint and the condenser full to the brim. This list is not exhaustive but we have made all of our concerns known to the owner. Our immediate concerns were brought to the attention of the owner via email within twenty hours of our arrival. We received a response thirty hours later claiming he was on holiday in a remote desert region without reliable internet connection. He stated ‘It isn’t acceptable’ and ‘the caretaker should be able to take care of all’. He also suggested that the smell was related to storm/tide drainage, however the smell was from within the room not outside and a neighbour confirmed there were no such issues in the area. The owner also advised us he would write properly to us as soon as he was able. Needless to say we heard nothing more from the caretaker or owner for the remainder of our stay. After arriving home we sent a further email requesting compensation as we would not have been attracted to or booked this property if it had been correctly advertised. The property does not command the rental asked as so many of the basic facilities were unavailable. We gave him five working days to respond and seven working days later we are still waiting. The owner lives abroad and is happy to take your money and bluff his way through any complaints he receives. He has a total lack of respect for his guests and displays no responsibility as an owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

25 June 2018

Lovely house in the middle of Falmouth

Had a great long weekend. House very well placed in Falmouth so we could enjoy the quay side and all the great amenities on offer. House very light and with great views and very well equiped.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

10 May 2018

Convenient quayside location with great views

What a great location. The parking that comes with the rental is essential. So much to do we didn't move the car for five days. There's so much choice of places to eat and drink outside the front door, all we tried were excellent, especially Fuel. The accommodation is on three floors. Every room has at least a shower. Noise is contained by double glazing but light is a problem if you're a light sleeper. Views of the harbour and dock yards are amazing, so many great photos! Anything we could have needed (espresso machine was a treat), was here and the settees so comfortable. I'm sure we'll be back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley J.

2 Dec 2017

A Great Place to Stay

This was by far the best house we have rented this year! It was spotlessly clean, spacious, comfortable and in a good location right by the quay. The owners were really helpful providing information about the house, parking facility and about the local area. All our sub-contractors loved it and had nothing but good things to say about their 5 week stay here.

Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

19 Oct 2017

Great house, perfect location.

The Old Quay House has everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay in Falmouth. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The location is perfect..in easy walking distance of bars, shops, beaches and the train station. We received excellent and helpful communication from the owners beforehand about the house, town and directions to the quay, with parking arrangements. The 'welcome pack' along with wine and flowers were appreciated on our arrival. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Sophia

Sophia and Kevin, together with Gareth and Seana.

Kevin was born & grew up in the south-west, and together with Sophia who is Greek bought the Old Quay House as their only home. Working away in Africa for many months each year allows them to let the Old Quay House for holidays, hoping others will enjoy the south-west and their home as much as they do.

Why they chose this property

Growing up in the south-west, this is simply home. Falmouth is a fantastic place. The high street is yards away, with supermarkets, restaurants, cafe´s, galleries, craft shops, cinema, pubs, and so forth. The National Maritime Museum is a short stroll, the sandy Gyllingvase beach a ten minute walk, and the sandy Swanpool beach a further five. Pendennis castle, the harbour, recreation centre, and much more are a saunter away. The coastal footpath can be joined going west, or take a ferry from the adjacent quayside to go east.

Further afield there is the Lizard peninsula with its coves and tea shops, Penzance and Land´s End with the Minnack Theatre, the north coast and its surf beaches, the Cornish Mining Heritage sites and mines that can be visited, the Eden Centre, fishing villages stretching up the coast, and more.

What makes this property unique

The Old Quay House was built two hundred years ago as part of a seaman´s mission, and became the residence of the preacher at the quayside Bethel. On one side the rear of the house drops directly down into the sea in King Charles Quay, and on the other side the front door is within yards of Custom House Quay and the 16th century Chainlocker public house. Wake up in the groundfloor bedroom knowing the sea is lapping a few feet away, or in the other bedrooms on the second floor overlooking the harbours. Or in the winter cosy up to the open flame fire.

Languages:

English, French, Norwegian, Greek

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Double Bedroom. Sleeps 2

Master Bedroom. Sleeps 2

Single bedroom. Sleeps 1

Twin Bedroom. Sleeps 2

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom Groundfloor

Bathroom master

Bathroom twin

Single bedroom toilet second floor

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