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Puffins
Fal River

£738 - £1674 per week
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Stunning views across the Truro River can be enjoyed from the balcony.

Stunning views across the Truro River can be enjoyed from the balcony.

Snuggle up in front of the crackle of the woodburner watching the boats sail leisurely on the river.

Snuggle up in front of the crackle of the woodburner watching the boats sail leisurely on the river.

Sink into the plush sofas in the sitting room for a relaxing evening.

Sink into the plush sofas in the sitting room for a relaxing evening.

Enjoy tea and cake in the cosy sitting room.

Enjoy tea and cake in the cosy sitting room.

Sip a morning cuppa enjoying enchanting views of the creek.

Sip a morning cuppa enjoying enchanting views of the creek.

Sit around the table and enjoy a delicious meal with a view.

Sit around the table and enjoy a delicious meal with a view.

Spend quality time together as a family around the stylish dining table.

Spend quality time together as a family around the stylish dining table.

Enjoy the tranquillity of watching the boats go up and down the river.

Enjoy the tranquillity of watching the boats go up and down the river.

The large spacious kitchen is modern and stylish.

The large spacious kitchen is modern and stylish.

Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen.

Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen.

Start the day tucking into fresh pastries at the breakfast bar.

Start the day tucking into fresh pastries at the breakfast bar.

Let the chef of the family cook up a storm using local ingredients.

Let the chef of the family cook up a storm using local ingredients.

Rustle up a hearty meal at the end of a memorable day.

Rustle up a hearty meal at the end of a memorable day.

The living spaces are sleek and stylish, you won't want to tear yourself away!

The living spaces are sleek and stylish, you won't want to tear yourself away!

The utility room offers additional space and a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The utility room offers additional space and a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Climb the stairs to the bedrooms after a day of exploring.

Climb the stairs to the bedrooms after a day of exploring.

Wake up and open the shutters to enjoy the sun rising over the river in the morning.

Wake up and open the shutters to enjoy the sun rising over the river in the morning.

Start the day with breakfast in bed, you are on holiday after all!

Start the day with breakfast in bed, you are on holiday after all!

Settle into the soft sheets after a day spent exploring the scenic walks in the area.

Settle into the soft sheets after a day spent exploring the scenic walks in the area.

The bedrooms are tastefully decorated creating a calming space to relax.

The bedrooms are tastefully decorated creating a calming space to relax.

Get ready for the day in bedroom 1's en suite.

Get ready for the day in bedroom 1's en suite.

The bathrooms are modern and sleek, perfect for washing off sandy beach toes.

The bathrooms are modern and sleek, perfect for washing off sandy beach toes.

Decide on the day's plans over a morning cuppa in bed.

Decide on the day's plans over a morning cuppa in bed.

There is plenty of wardrobe space for all your holiday clothes.

There is plenty of wardrobe space for all your holiday clothes.

Reflect on the day's adventure before drifting off to sleep.

Reflect on the day's adventure before drifting off to sleep.

Bedroom 2 also has stunning views of the river.

Bedroom 2 also has stunning views of the river.

Choose between the luxurious rain-head shower or a bubbly bath.

Choose between the luxurious rain-head shower or a bubbly bath.

Take a cold G&T out to the balcony to soak up the sun and views.

Take a cold G&T out to the balcony to soak up the sun and views.

Light the barbecue and enjoy a delicious al fresco meal on the terrace.

Light the barbecue and enjoy a delicious al fresco meal on the terrace.

The river glistens in the summer sunshine as you sip an ice-cold cocktail.

The river glistens in the summer sunshine as you sip an ice-cold cocktail.

Explore the myriad of creeks and scenic walks in the area.

Explore the myriad of creeks and scenic walks in the area.

While away the hours on the terrace with a cold G&T.

While away the hours on the terrace with a cold G&T.

Take your morning cuppa out in the morning sunshine.

Take your morning cuppa out in the morning sunshine.

See what wildlife you can discover on the banks of the river.

See what wildlife you can discover on the banks of the river.

Take the ferry across to Falmouth for a day out in the marine town.

Take the ferry across to Falmouth for a day out in the marine town.

Puffins is situated in an enviable position with stunning views.

Puffins is situated in an enviable position with stunning views.

The city of Truro is just a couple of miles away for shopping, restaurants and bars.

The city of Truro is just a couple of miles away for shopping, restaurants and bars.

Take a stroll along the calm waters of the river.

Take a stroll along the calm waters of the river.

Head to the Heron pub just a short stroll away from Puffins.

Head to the Heron pub just a short stroll away from Puffins.

There is allocated parking at Puffins so you can explore all of Cornwall.

There is allocated parking at Puffins so you can explore all of Cornwall.

There is EV charging at the property.

There is EV charging at the property.

Park up and forget about the car for the week, enjoy this beautiful part of Cornwall on foot.

Park up and forget about the car for the week, enjoy this beautiful part of Cornwall on foot.

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An attractive retreat with glorious views, in sumptuous surroundings, newly renovated to a very high standard with beautiful furniture, unique artwork and eye catching accessories, Puffins offers guests something rather special! With a bird's eye river view from all of the front facing windows, Puffins is a real treat to behold. There are two glorious bedrooms overlooking the river, one with a very well appointed en suite shower room, as well as a separate family bathroom. Downstairs, there is a further shower room, ideal for guests using the sumptuous sofabed in the sitting room, allowing up to six guests to stay comfortably at Puffins. The vista is quite remarkable, ever changing with the tides and the seasons, which can be enjoyed from the terrace, and on a summer's day, kick back and enjoy the glorious, natural, surroundings and tranquility. Take time to watch the curlews and the oystercatchers on the river from this incredible vantage point. The peace is only occasionally interrupted by the quaint ferry, which takes passengers to Falmouth for a day out at the beach, or shopping in the busy maritime town.

Malpas is a delightful village in which to completely relax, but close to lots of attractions if you fancy a day out on the north or south Cornish coast. Puffins offers guests, beautiful riverside walks from your doorstep, with perhaps a bite to eat at the cafe opposite afterwards. Truro is just a couple of miles away for retail therapy, or a night out. Or, for those seeking a quieter evening, how about a meal at the famous Heron pub, just a short stroll down the road. Close to the River Fal and the myriad of creeks and walks that this beautiful part of Cornwall offers, guests are bound to feel replenished after a stay at this exquisite bolthole.

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Where you'll sleep

Living area

Sofa bed

Bedroom 1

King

Bedroom 2

Super king

Entrance via external stone steps

from the parking space, walk up the steep driveway and up nine railway sleeper steps to the terrace, then five more steps into:

Entrance Hall

doors leading to sitting room, utility room, kitchen/diner and stairs to first floor:

Sitting room

Smart TV, sofa/king size sofabed, armchair, woodburning stove, river views.

Kitchen/dining room

table and six chairs, Smart TV, river views, breakfast bar with three stools. Superbly equipped kitchen with integral dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double electric oven and induction hob and Quooker tap.

Utility room

butler sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, door to:

Shower room

walk in shower enclosure with rainhead shower and handheld attachment, WC and basin.

Bedroom 1

king size bed, river views, en suite shower room with rainhead shower head, handheld attachment, WC and basin.

Bedroom 2

Superking size bed, river views.

Family bathroom

bath with shower over, WC and basin.

Outside area

garden terrace with bench seat, dining table with parasol and six chairs, Rattan breakfast bar with three stools.

Additional information

additional bedding provided for the sofabed by request, heating is powered by solar panels and an air source heat pump, there is an uphill pathway and 14 steps up to the house from the parking spaces, so Puffins may not be suitable for those with limited mobility, EV charging point, WiFi, short breaks available.

 
 

Stunning modern cottage, amazing views from every window. Peacefully quiet and relaxing, each evening listening to the owls whilst sitting enjoying a glass of wine on the balcony. Everything you could possibly need from kitchen utensils to games. The hamper was a nice surprise. High spec deco and spotlessly clean too.

October 2024

Puffins is wonderful, amazing view in such oeaceful restful surroundings. Very well equipped and tastefully decorated, fantastically comfortable beds. Wee all slelt incredibly well. The Heron Inn, a less than 2 minute walk away, is a gastropub and the food is great. Beautiful circular walk through woods alingside the river. We loved it. Highly recommended

October 2024

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Holidays in Fal River

The Fal River travels approximately 29km before feeding into the Fal Estuary, the largest estuary in Cornwall. Surrounded by a National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), this stunning stretch of water boasts a calming and inspirational environment, rich in wildlife. Flowing past coastal fortresses, historic estates, picturesque villages and quiet creeks, it’s a true oasis of calm.

There are so many ways to enjoy this magical area, whether you choose to explore the landscape on foot or by boat. Breathtaking walks lead you along the river’s edge, through peaceful countryside, picturesque villages and woodland pathways. While spectacular waterways give you the chance to experience the area from a completely different perspective. 

The gentle waters of the river provide the ideal location for trying out a range of watersports, including stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing. Whether you choose to hire equipment or go on a guided tour, you’ll get to experience the beauty and bliss of being on the water in this magical setting.

Did you know...

the Fal Estuary is a ria, a river valley that was flooded at the end of the last ice age when the sea levels rose?

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Be mesmerised by the breaktaking views from St Mawes

Be mesmerised by the breaktaking views from St Mawes

Stunning views across the Fal River at Flushing.

Stunning views across the Fal River at Flushing.

Be sure to take the ferry along the tranquil waters to St Mawes.

Be sure to take the ferry along the tranquil waters to St Mawes.

The glistening waters of the Fal River.

The glistening waters of the Fal River.

The King Harry Ferry connects St Mawes and the Roseland with Feock, Truro and Falmouth.

The King Harry Ferry connects St Mawes and the Roseland with Feock, Truro and Falmouth.

Spectacular scenery awaits at The Roseland Peninsula.

Spectacular scenery awaits at The Roseland Peninsula.

Boats float on the calm water at Flushing.

Boats float on the calm water at Flushing.

Plants and flowers trive in the balmy subtropical microclimate.

Plants and flowers trive in the balmy subtropical microclimate.

Gardens and historic buildings

Trelissick Garden

Set in an impressive estate on its own peninsula, the imposing Trelissick house, built in 1755, boasts panoramic views across the Fal Estuary. Owned by the National trust, visitors can experience the beauty of this magical setting. The stunning grounds and gardens, which include woodland walks, formal lawns and exotic plants, are open throughout the year, while the house is open seasonally. 

St Mawes Castle

Built in the 1540’s, St Mawes Castle is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, built to counter an invasion threat from Catholic France and Spain. Part of the English Heritage collection, visitors today can step back in time to learn how the castle defended this area of Cornwall. 

Pendennis Castle 

Also owned by the English Heritage, and sister castle to St Mawes Castle, Pendennis Castle is another fine example of a seaside fortress. Brought to life with events throughout the year, visitors have the chance to travel back to Tudor Cornwall and discover the history of this iconic fortress.

Lamorran Gardens 

Located on the Roseland Peninsula, Lamorran Gardens is a subtropical paradise, inspired by the owners' adventures to Italy. Thanks to the balmy microclimate along this stretch of Cornwall, exotic plants thrive amid the tranquillity of this special place. 

 

Boat trips and watersports

Enterprise Boats

Discover the beauty of this unspoilt setting as you cruise along the river on one of Enterprise Boat’s classic wooden ferries, sailing between Falmouth and Malpas. They also run regular ferry services from Falmouth to St Mawes and Flushing, giving you the chance to stop off and explore these popular riverside spots.

Loe Beach Watersports Cornwall 

Discover the idyllic, calm waters of Loe Beach, a small shingle beach with views across the estuary. It’s the perfect spot to take to the water, with equipment hire and lessons available to book at Loe Beach Watersports Cornwall. Choose from paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing and powerboating. 

Falmouth River Watersports

Located at Mylor Yacht Harbour, Falmouth River Watersports is based in a fantastic location for exploring the Fal River. Whether you’re experienced on the water and want to hire some kit while on holiday, or if you’re a beginner looking for lessons, they offer both. They also run guided tours, including a ‘Paddle and pub tour’, and all activities are dog-friendly!

Places to eat

The Heron Inn, Malpas

Located in the pretty village of Malpas, The Heron Inn is a riverside gastropub overlooking the Fal River. Dine on award-winning food while soaking up the breathtaking views, beautiful all-year round. 

Pandora Inn, Restronguet

Nestled on the edge of Restronguet Creek, The Pandora Inn is a 13th Century thatched pub, accessible by car, foot, boat or even paddleboard! An extensive award-winning seasonal menu is served throughout the day, and food can be enjoyed inside the cosy pub or outside on the pontoon. 

 

What our guests say...

We know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines. Please bear in mind that some facilities referred to by past guests in reviews can be removed or changed at any time.

Stunning modern cottage, amazing views from every window. Peacefully quiet and relaxing, each evening listening to the owls whilst sitting enjoying a glass of wine on the balcony. Everything you could possibly need from kitchen utensils to games. The hamper was a nice surprise. High spec deco and spotlessly clean too.

Puffins is wonderful, amazing view in such oeaceful restful surroundings. Very well equipped and tastefully decorated, fantastically comfortable beds. Wee all slelt incredibly well. The Heron Inn, a less than 2 minute walk away, is a gastropub and the food is great. Beautiful circular walk through woods alingside the river. We loved it. Highly recommended

Puffins is a sumptuous, relaxing holiday accommodation offering a beautifully designed space and decorative touches with a nod to the name and local area.

It was a home away from home right from the start, with all the essentials provided on arrival, including tea, coffee, milk, bread, and butter, along with boring bits like washing-up liquid, sponges, and dishwasher tablets.

The beds were super comfortable, the towels were amazingly fluffy, and the house was spotless.

The view from the house and the terrace overlooking the Fal River was outstanding. The location was excellent: you could pop out the door and reach the sights within 30 minutes drive or jump on a ferry to Falmouth or Trelissick Gardens.

I would highly recommend staying at Puffins. It was a super relaxing way to spend a week in the summer and the perfect place to escape the crowds.

A beautiful cottage in a fantastic location.It is beautifully furnished and extremely comfortable with magnificent views.The cottage is very well equipped with excellent outside space and is very close to the ferry stop for Falmouth.There are plenty of beautiful walks nearby.Even Truro is accessible on foot.The Heron inn is just 100 yards away so we had everything we needed.Overall we had a very enjoyable week.

Very enjoyable week in a great property in an excellent position overlooking the river and small ferry terminal. The house worked very well for 2 couples with very comfortable beds and great bathrooms, plenty of hot water always! The terrace was a lovely spot for breakfast, watching the small boats and yachts coming and going. Ferry to Falmouth from terminal opposite the house. Great pub 100 yds away, good food and beers. Nice coffee and pasties from the cafe opposite the house. Will definitely stay again.

Excellent property in great location with every amenity one could require including the nice touch of bread, milk, butter& biscuits on arrival. Great cafe opposite with best Cornish pasties we have tasted along with pub 100 yds along the road with friendly staff and good food.

 
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