One of Cornwall’s most popular destinations, with over 2
million visitors per year, the Fal River
region stretches from Falmouth up to Truro and down to St Mawes. 26 beaches
line the coast, and the Fal River boasts some of the UK’s most wonderful
waterways.
There’s more than coastline though – it’s an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Area of Conservation. You’ll be charmed
by the stunning scenery of the Roseland Peninsula, with miles of unspoilt walks
and traffic-free cycle routes to get you deep amongst its boundless natural
beauty.
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| Our own Adrian Innocent gets hands on at the Festival |
One of the best times to visit has to be at the start of
June, when the Fal
River Festival offers an excellent opportunity to embrace the places,
people, history, culture, sport and industry that are connected by this very
Cornish river. This not-for-profit community festival comprises over 150 events
varying from music and drama, the arts and heritage to gig racing, swimming,
walking and lots more. Last year more than 100,000 people attended a range of
different events, raising £75,000 for charity. We regularly sponsor this event
and can heartily recommend it. If you feel like joining in, the Festival runs
from Friday, 1st June to Sunday, 10th June.
We now only have a handful of cottages
available in the region during the festival.
In nearby St Mawes, Peel
Cottage is a very comfortable and welcoming detached cottage just two
minutes’ walk from the enclosed patio garden via lane or footpath to the
waterfront, beaches and shops. Once there, this beautiful village situated at
the end of the lovely Roseland Peninsula looks across to St Anthony Head and
to Falmouth and the Helford River. Fancy popping over to Falmouth?
Take one of Cornwall’s iconic boat trips and catch the St Mawes
Ferry to Falmouth harbour.
Coppers
is another well-located property within easy walking distance (300 yards)
of St Mawes beaches and village centre. From the elegant and spacious
interior of this comfortable, three-storey house you can enjoy far-reaching south-westerly
coastal views over St Mawes River and Falmouth Bay. Both Peel Cottage and
Coppers have a Wednesday changeover day which means you can miss the weekend
traffic when travelling.
In the heart of Perranwell, in country lanes
between Falmouth and Truro, Ancarva
Cottage is a lovely semi-detached cottage with its own ‘secret’ garden
by a stream. The private lawned garden with patio, perfect for al-fresco
breakfast or a contemplative evening drink, is accessed by a short (50 yards)
footpath beside the cottage. Another stunning ferry ride connects you to the
Roseland Peninsula – established in 1888, the historic King
Harry Ferry is one of only five chain ferries in England.
In addition to the Fal River Festival, we also sponsor the Fal Walking Festival
in October. What better way to enjoy this very special area? A number of
organised and self-guided walks take in some truly world-class scenery.
Browse all our cottages
with availability for the Fal Walking Festival.
Top photo by Tim Green.
