Location

Right in the heart of beautiful Falmouth, close to the harbour, Maritime Museum, restaurants, shops, bars and attractions and still only a short walk to the beach.

The beautiful maritime town of Falmouth, on Cornwall’s south west coast has an ancient history and a promising future. Home to Cornwall’s only university, the students and staff give the town a year-round vibrancy and contribute to its growing pedigree as a centre for the creative arts. There are plenty of independent shops – the old High Street has many boutiques and vintage shops and the town is a foodie heaven, awash with good cafes and restaurants.

During the day, explore the fantastic coast path, visit Pendennis Castle on the headland, try the award-winning National Maritime Museum or one of the many award winning gardens close by.

There are several beaches close by, Gyllingvase beach, a short walk away is great for a sea swim, or try stand up paddle boarding, it also has a great cafe; Maenporth is best for sandcastles and Swanpool has a watersports centre if you fancy kayaking, coasteering or raft building. You can also book a fishing trip and cook up your catch on a beach barbie.

There’s no getting away from it: we’re a long way away from anywhere, but once you’re here…

Driving

Leave the M5 at Exeter and take the A30 west. Follow signs for A3076 to Truro. From Truro take the A39 to Falmouth. Once in Falmouth follow signs to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) or the Grove Place car park which are both opposite.

Train

Change at Truro main line station and change to the Falmouth branch line. There are three stations in Falmouth and the one that is closest to the Townhouse is Falmouth Town. Head downhill from the station down Avenue Rd and turn left at the roundabout onto Grove Place. The Townhouse is on the left.

Click here for a walking map from the station

For up to date train timetable information and to book tickets go to the trainline.com or First Great Western.

Air links

Newquay Airport has three flights per day to London Gatwick and is an hour’s drive away otherwise Exeter Airport is well served by train and is 2 hour’s drive away.