The Retreat is located in a quiet residential area in Falmouth, just a short walk away from the bustling town centre and beaches. It is an ideal choice for couples searching for both a romantic bolthole and an ideally-situated base from which to explore all that Falmouth has to offer. Semi-detached to the owners’ main home, The Retreat has benefits from beautiful views and recently been renovated and refurbished to a high specification.
The rear garden is a glorious suntrap – landscaped and adorned with Mediterranean flora, it boasts the feel of a far flung destination. Guests have exclusive use of The Retreat’s patio, perfect for al fresco summer dining, and a pebble ‘beach’, complete with two comfortable rattan sun loungers which are ideal for lounging poolside. (Please note: The rest of the garden and its furniture is exclusively for the owners’ use). When you need to cool off, the owners are pleased to offer guests the complimentary use of their private pool – a real advantage when the Cornish beaches are packed. For guests seeking respite from the sun, retreat to the patio and unwind the awning or head to The Retreat’s own courtyard at the front of the property.
When you’re relaxed and ready to explore, Falmouth, a vibrant seaside town steeped in maritime history, is a very walkable destination from The Retreat. ’The Moor’ in Falmouth town is 3/4 mile away - from here, take a boat trip from the Prince of Wales Pier around the stunning Carrick Roads or visit the quaint town of St Mawes and its castle, on the Roseland Peninsula. Continue from ’The Moor’ through the town, popular nowadays for its abundance of independent shops, restaurants and cafes, to Falmouth ’Events Square’ for the National Maritime Museum (note: you can also walk directly to this end of the town, just over a mile away). For those in search of the coast, The Penmere Circular walk practically begins at the front door and will take you around the beaches via Falmouth’s seafront promenade, Pendennis Point and The Harbour (the third deepest natural harbour in the world) for the most breathtaking coastal scenery. You may be tempted to try one of the many watersports on offer at the beaches of Swanpool and Gyllyngvase but if not, you can enjoy a pit stop with a view at either beaches’ wonderful cafes.
If you fancy a break from walking, Penmere train station (The Maritime Line) is conveniently located 175 yards away. Travel one stop (3 minutes) to Falmouth town for Events Square (National Maritime Museum) or two stops (6 minutes) to Falmouth Docks for Pendennis Castle, Falmouth Seafront Promenade, The Docks/The Harbour. The Maritime Line also takes you to Truro, Cornwall’s capital city, where you can connect to services to St Ives, Carbis Bay, Newquay and Looe as well as connecting The Retreat to mainline train services to London and up and down the country.
Shop and pub ½ mile. Beach (Gyllyngvase Beach, Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve), 1 mile.
4 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: With Smart TV.
Kitchen: With breakfast bar, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher and coffee machine.
First Floor:
Dressing room.
Bedroom: With kingsize bed.
Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels (included. pool towels and robes) and ultrafast broadband included. Welcome pack. Front courtyard. Use of garden immediately to the rear of The Retreat: patio and pebble beach. Complimentary use of owners’ swimming pool if disclaimer is signed (20ft x 12 ft, depth 1m - 1.68m, open May-September). Parking in a quiet residential cul-de-sac. No pets. No smoking. Please note: No children under 18 years old, including babes in arms. This property has a security deposit of £200.
