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| Falmouth,
port and resort, with a large harbour.
Very busy in 17th & 18th century with mail boats, the mail
packet service, and the local paper, Falmouth
Packet, brought the first news of the Battle of Trafalgar.
There is a local fishing fleet and boat yards, the large
dry dock handles tankers and other vessels.
Shark fishing is popular with day trips for the visitors.
Boat trips available up the river.Yachting centre.
Good beaches are to be found under the cliff tops, and
the castle tower gives good views. The whole town was established
by the Killigrew family, who were pirates and smugglers.
Historic buildings include the castle, customs house and
Grove Hill House.
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Location
Map of Falmouth |
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What
To See -
Falmouth Tourist Attractions
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 Maritime
Museum, Discovery Quay, TR11 3QY, new museum with displays
special exhibition and the unique Tidal Zone, Open: Daily Tel:
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Glendurgan
Gardens, National Trust,
at Mawnan, tropical shrubs and water gardens in a valley bought
by Alfred Fox in 1820. Village of Durgan nearby, shop car
parking, etc,Tel: 01326 250906
Open: Mar.- end Oct. House is not open to the
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Gardens, near
Buduck, a garden best to visit in the spring.
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| Trebah
Gardens, on the
Helford River, a steep garden with sub tropical plants and a
private beach.Open: March 2006 to 31 October 2006 Adult £5.80
Senior £ 5.30 Child/Disabled £2.00 Under 5 FREE 1 November 2006
to 28 February 2007 Adult £3.00 Senior £2.50 Child/Disbaled
£1.00 Under 5 FREE
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Navas, secluded creek, oyster farms. |
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Head |
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| Pendennis
Castle, overlooking the harbour, built by Henry
VIII, shop etc
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Where
To Stay in Falmouth
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Cliff Road Falmouth TR11 4NX MAP
Falmouth's only 4-star hotel occupies an unrivalled sea front position, just yards from both the beach and the town centre. An AA Rosette winning Restaurant, indoor pool, and terrace overlooking the bay add the luxurious finishing touches.
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Western Terrace Falmouth TR11 4QJ MAP
The Green Lawns Hotel is an old established and privately owned hotel. The hotel is beautifully situated with views across Falmouth bay and the surrounding countryside.
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Mongleath Road Falmouth TR11 4PN MAP
Set amidst beautiful gardens and woodlands, this Georgian house has been elegantly maintained and has been building its reputation as a family-run hotel for nearly 40 years.
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Budock Water near Falmouth TR11 5ED MAP
In 6 acres of tranquil gardens and woodland, this Victorian country manor hotel offers charming accommodation. Falmouth town centre and the university campus are within easy reach.
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Castle Beach Falmouth TR11 4NZ MAP
The Falmouth Hotel is the most enduring hotel in the popular maritime resort of Falmouth. We offer a full range of amenities and facilities for you to enjoy.
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Gyllyngvase Beach Seafront Falmouth TR11 4NB MAP
With stunning sea views across the bay, St Michaels Hotel and Spa is opposite Falmouths sandy 'Blue Flag' beach. An independent, owner-managed hotel we focus on providing a friendly, personal service with high standards throughout.
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Harbourside Falmouth TR11 2SR MAP
Greenbank Hotel's setting is in a truly enviable position, with its idyllic seafront location in Falmouth situated off the A39.
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Gyllyngvase Beach Falmouth TR11 4DJ MAP
The Hotel Anacapri has stunning sea views over Falmouth Bay. Private Hotel,16 Rooms,all ensuite,Licensed Bar,Stunning sea views.
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12 Pennance Road Falmouth TR11 4EA MAP
The Hawthorne Dene Hotel is a welcoming family run hotel situated just a 10 minute stroll out of the main town of Falmouth, only 5 minutes from Falmouth's lovely beaches.
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Gyllyngvase Hill Falmouth TR11 4DN MAP
Situated on Gyllyngvase Hill, just a few hundred yards from the beach, this traditional, family run hotel hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation with beautiful views over the bay.
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Gyllyngvase Road Falmouth TR11 4GH MAP
Friendly, family run accommodation close to the beach with the town and harbour just a few minutes walk away. We have an on site car park, licensed bar and comfortable lounge, and a lovely south-facing garden with views over Falmouth bay.
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Gyllyngvase Hill Falmouth TR11 4DW MAP
Set within award-winning gardens, with spectacular views overlooking Falmouth Bay, this elegant Edwardian house offers en suite accommodation, 2 minutes’ walk from Gyllyngvase Beach and 5 minutes from Falmouth town.
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2 Emslie Road Falmouth TR11 4BG MAP
Just 50 metres from the Blue-Flag Gyllyngvase Beach, Chelsea House is located on Emslie Road, one of Falmouth’s best-kept secrets with beautiful Edwardian houses lining a quiet, peaceful road.
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52 Melvill Road Falmouth TR11 4DQ MAP
Just a stone’s throw from a beautiful sandy beach and a short walk away from the town centre, this elegant Victorian guesthouse is perfectly placed to explore Falmouth and its surroundings.
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Mylor bridge near Falmouth TR11 5LZ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
The main bathroom is on the ground floor and there is also a shower-room on the first floor The kitchen is well equipped and there is a dining room with French windows opening out to an attractive decked area....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 295.00-617.00
Sleeps up to 6 in 4 bedrooms.
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Falmouth Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Pretty Falmouth harbour (pictured), town centre shops, restaurants and sandy beaches are all within a short walk of this modern and attractively furnished apartment – a very comfortable base. The National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle are j......
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Flushing near Falmouth Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Said to have the mildest climate in Britain, the village of Flushing owes its name to its Dutch founders and its narrow streets still retain a distinctly Dutch flavour, as well as several Queen Anne houses. One of a row this simply f…...
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Constantine near Falmouth Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
This attractively refurbished Victorian terraced cottage nestles in the heart of a Domesday village, close to Helford Passage, within walking distance of the two village pubs, shop/P.O. and butchers. The Helford River with water sports and fishing, and…...
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Falmouth Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
In a superb location overlooking Pendennis Marina , this very comfortable cottage is one of a row and offers a rare opportunity to stay within ¼ mile of the centre of Falmouth, Pendennis Castle and one of four local…...
Sleeps 5 + child + t/cot
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Maenporth Estate Maenporth near Falmouth TR11 5HN Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Commanding stunning views of Falmouth Bay and the sandy beach (pictured) which lies directly below at the end of the drive this very well equipped apartment on the Maenporth Country Estate enjoys shared use of the 29 acres of grounds and superb leisure fa...
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Around
The Falmouth Area
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the Helford River estuary, off A394 Helston to Falmouth, and
visit Fishermans Creek |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Penryn (1.75 miles) St Mawes (2.62 miles) St Keverne (7.07 miles) Truro (7.75 miles) Redruth (9.10 miles) Helston (9.40 miles) Camborne (10.92 miles) Probus (11.13 miles) Mullion (11.40 miles) Porthleven (11.65 miles) Portreath (12.30 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code 01326
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Tourist
Information Office
28
Killigrew Street
Tel: 01326
312300
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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0870 4786316
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