Self catering holidays in Falmouth - Cornwall

Falmouth is a popular tourist destination on the south coast of Cornwall, home to the world’s third largest deep-water harbour, the country’s first and last port and framed by beautiful areas of ‘Outstanding Natural beauty’ you’ll find that Falmouth is a great location for a self-catering cottage holiday by the sea.

Falmouth has a great creative history as well as a maritime one boasting names such as Picasso, Henry Tuke and Man ray. In terms of places to visit, Falmouth is not short of exciting days out, both Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle are good places to start.  There is also Trebah Garden which has won Cornwall tourism awards as well as Trelissick Gardens, Carwinion Gardens and Glendurgan Garden where you can discover exotic plants, outstanding spring displays and a fantastic laurel maze.  Family attractions also include the National Maritime Museum and Falmouth Lifeboat station.

The sandy beaches and modern town with a vintage touch have plenty to offer. For adventure seekers, Falmouth’s has a selection of sailing and other watersports on offer.  Falmouth’s wonderful location provides you with some fantastic sports and activities to get stuck into such as cycling, scuba diving and fishing. Falmouth’s great geographical location means that inexperienced scuba divers are safe to dive here, with excellent dive sites and facilities as well as shallow wrecks and great shore diving sites, you’re bound to have a superb time.

The deep water resources of Falmouth have always been a great source of help for Britain when it comes to defence. One of the ancient attractions in Falmouth is Pendennis, which dates back to the mid 16th century and the other is the Falmouth’s town centre where there is a blend of modern popular high street shops along with shops in buildings with medieval charm.

Self catering accommodation within Falmouth itself usually comprises of self catering cottages, apartments and town houses.  In and around Falmouth it may be possible to find log cabins and holiday chalets to rent.