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Fantasea
Maenporth

£512 - £1250 per week
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Memory making holidays are waiting to be had at Fantasea. This stunning, first floor apartment is situated just a short distance, above the beautiful beach at Maenporth, near Falmouth. Immerse yourself in the luxurious, open plan living area where you can kick back and relax after a day at the beach. French doors open from the sitting area, leading you onto the balcony, the perfect setting for some al fresco dining, or to chill with your favourite tipple. The well equipped kitchen provides all you need for cooking up a culinary treat, or head into Falmouth, which is only a short drive away, for a fabulous selection of restaurants, bars and individual shops.

Enjoy an early morning coffee at Maenporth café which overlooks the beach, before hiring a Kayak or paddle board for the day on the water and and enjoy the stunning coastline from the sea. A short drive, or leisurely coastal walk, can take you to the waterside town of Falmouth, with it's historic deep water harbour and sandy beaches. There are numerous boat trips available from the Prince of Wales Pier, taking you along the River Fal or to the highly desirable village of St Mawes.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

Twin

Bedroom 2

Double

Entrance

access via communal hallway, with lift or staircase access to the apartment on the first floor, door to:

Kitchen/dining/sitting area

electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, two sofas, TV, DVD, DAB radio, dining table and four chairs, French doors to balcony.

Bathroom

bath with shower over, W.C and basin.

Bedroom 1

twin beds.

Utility room

washer/dryer.

Bedroom 2

double bed, en suite shower room with W.C and basin.

Outside area

balcony with table and four chairs and sea glimpses.

Additional information

electric underfloor heating, WiFi, well behaved dog welcome, short breaks available.

 
 

Large high quality apartment in all aspects. Very comfortable and well equipped. Lovely view.

August 2024

Perfekt and lovely apartment. We Head a wonderfull time. Can recomend it!

August 2024

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Holidays in Maenporth

A picturesque coastal hamlet, Maenporth is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and is home to a secluded, sandy cove nestled between rocky outcrops. It's the perfect seaside spot for relaxing on the sand, and taking a dip in the crystal-clear seas. Calm waters are a paddleboarder's dream and keen ramblers will love to explore the surrounding cliff paths taking in the breathtaking views of the coastline. Nature enthusiasts can meander through lush greenery, offering glimpses of local flora and fauna. A tranquil corner of South Cornwall, Maenporth is a serene coastal destination, whilst the bustling town of Falmouth is just a short drive away.


With a beach cafe and watersports right on the sand, this delightful cove has everything you need. Embark on a breathtaking paddleboard adventure around the bay discovering the beauty of the South Cornwall coast. Our self-catering holiday cottages in Maenporth provide a relaxing retreat where you can soak in the scenery. The vibrant harbour town of Falmouth and its renowned gardens, bustling shops, welcoming pubs, and variety of restaurants are just a short drive away.

Top tip

Tuck into a Cornish ice-cream from Life's A Beach cafe!

Beaches in Maenporth

Stay in Maenporth and you'll find plenty of beaches to choose from; from the sandy cove in the heart of the village to the nearby shoreline that create Falmouth's beautiful coastline.

Maenporth beach – A secluded beach that is home to still waters, soft sand, watersports, and a delightful seaside cafe, perfect for a family beach days. Surrounded by stunning coast paths boasting breathtaking views across Falmouth Bay.

Swanpool beach – A short drive from Maenporth, Swanpool is another scenic cove, where you'll find pretty scenery, a beachside cafe and action-packed watersports for a fun-filled beach day for everyone. 

Gyllyngvase beach – A little further around the Falmouth coastline, is Gylly beach, perhaps Falmouth’s most popular beach, Gylly beach is home to everything you could want from a hazy day in the sand, offering the perfect conditions for paddleboarding and sea swimming. A beachside café and restaurant serves up delicious treats from breakfast to dinner, as well as those all important ice-creams!

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Events

Stithians Show

Celebrated since the early 1800s, the Stihtains Show is a fine agricultural event showcasing animals, arts and crafts, food and drink, music and more. This year's events will be virtual, so you can watch and interact online!

15th July 2024

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Made in Cornwall Christmas Fair

Browse an impressive selection of Cornish crafts and delicious food on the Piazza in Truro. It's a great place to find special Christmas gifts for loved ones with plenty of choice from local artisans, artists and food and drink producers.

TBC 2024

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Truro Winter Gift Fayre

Find the perfect presents for your nearest and dearest at Truro's Winter Gift Fayre. You can expect to find luxury food and drink, festive decorations and gorgeous gifts, with more than 80 stalls from local South West producers.

TBC 2024

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Roseland Festival

Held on the Roseland Pensinsula, this wonderful festival offers a diverse programme of events, including music, history, films, art, walks, talks and photography. With so many activities and events, there's something for everyone. 

TBC 2024

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Mevagissey Shanty Festival

The Mevagissey Shanty Festival showcases shanty and accapella groups from all over the UK. The event begins at 7pm on the Friday and will continue on the Saturday at 11am. The main stage at Mevagissey Activity Centre also features a Cornish beer festival.

11th - 13th October 2024

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Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week

Falmouth Week is one of the largest sailing regatta's in the south west with more than 300 yachts racing over eight days. The full events line-up includes entertainment in Falmouth's Events Square and offsite activities such as outdoor film screenings and Red Arrow displays.

9th - 17th August 2024

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Helston Flora Day

An ancient annual event, Helston Flora Day features traditional dances throughout the day, where crowds line the streets to watch the procession. In addition, visitors can enjoy craft, food and drinks stalls, as well as a large fairground.

8th May 2024

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Eden Project Winter Festival

Winter is perhaps the most magical time to visit the Eden Project. Not only can you explore the biomes, there's also the opportunity to go ice-skating, watch live storytelling and meet Father Christmas! 

TBC 2024

Eden Sessions

A truly magical experience in Eden's natural amphitheatre. Upcoming performers include Ben Howard, Mcgly, Snow Patrol, The Script, Idles, My Chemical Romance, Lionel Richie and Bryan Adams. Tickets also include a daytime pass to the Eden Project.

12th June - 13th July 2024

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Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature

The Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature is a celebration of the arts featuring world class authors, speakers and musicians.

10th - 18th May 2024

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International Sea Shanty Festival, Falmouth

The Falmouth Sea Shanty was founded and is organised by Falmouth Shout. Sea Shanty events aim to preserve and promote the maritime heritage of Falmouth and Cornwall as a whole and are thoroughly enjoyable.

14th - 16th June 2024

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Falmouth Oyster Festival

Celebrate the start of the Oyster season at Falmouth's Events Square. Get involved with food demonstrations, browse local craft stalls and taste some spectacular seafood!

10th - 13th October 2024

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Truro City of Lights

Enjoy a festival of light as giant handmade lanterns are paraded through the streets along to an array of music and flamboyant dancers. Craft and food stalls line the streets; pick up a tasty snack or warming drink while doing some Christmas shopping.

TBC 2024

Tregothnan Charity Garden Opening

On this special weekend, Tregothnan will open its private gardens to the public. These secluded gardens have diverse trees and rare collections of flowers and plants. There are more than 100 acres of gardens to explore, featuring ancient camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons. 

21st April 2024

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Fowey Royal Regatta

The Fowey Royal Regatta includes sailing contests, a carnival, the crowning of the Fowey Queen, a pasty eating contest, and as per tradition, a giant pasty which is shared out among the community. 

18th - 24th August 2024

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Fowey Christmas Market

Head to Fowey for a weekend of festivities! Get your Christmas shopping underway with over 100 local traders selling high quality food, drink and crafts, while enjoying some live music and entertainment.

TBC 2024

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Mevagissey Feast Week

Celebrated since 1754, Mevagissey Feast Week is a celebration of food, music, dance and more. With a host of colourful events being held throughout the week, this is a festival not to be missed!

23rd June - 29th July 2024

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Charlestown Regatta

Enjoy a week of live music, watersports, competitions, pasty-making, children's sports, raft races and a carnival, all with the backdrop of the famous Georgian harbour in Charlestown

20th July - 26th August 2024

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Charlestown Christmas Market

Located at Penrice Academy, Charlestown Christmas Market hosts 100 Cornish traders, showcasing some of the best food, drinks and crafts in Cornwall, alongside live entertainment. With plenty of parking and an inside venue, it's perfect for some Christmas shopping. 

TBC 2024

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Looe Raft Race

This fun event is organised by Looe Boat Owners Association in support of Looe RNLI. Enjoy the fun by making and entering your own raft, or just come and cheer everyone on. 

June 2025 - Date TBC

Things to do in Maenporth

There's so much to see and do in and around Maenporth, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to planning family days out! 

Watersports

With South Cornwall’s microclimate and sheltered bay, the waters around Maenporth are known for being consistently calm, perfect for trying our the many watersports on offer. Try your hand at everything from kayaking to SUPing, swimming and snorkeling as you swap dry land for the thrill of the Cornish waters. Mix it up and head around to one of Falmouth's beautiful beaches where you can carry on with you ocean adventures.

Shopping

After a shopping trip in Falmouth, you’ll want all highstreets to be lined with cobbles and decorated with colourful bunting – it really does set the scene for a vibrant day out! Falmouth’s shops themselves vary from big names like FatFace and Ann’s Cottage to more niche shops from intriguing antiques to everything Cornwall – perfect for your holiday memento. Oh, and if you have a sweet tooth, you’re going to want to check out Roly’s Fudge Pantry – it’s to die for!

History

A holiday in Maenporth wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Pendennis Castle and the National Maritime Museum – two of the town’s top cultural attractions. Both dive into the history of Falmouth and Cornwall with a definite nautical theme, with Pendennis Castle looking more at defence and the museum exploring the wider culture of life by the sea.

Boat Trips

When you get bored of hard ground beneath your feet, head to Falmouth and set sail up the Fal estuary or along to the Helford river on one of many fantastic boat trips that vary from party boats to sea safaris to meals on keels (sorry, boat puns are a mandatory here).

 

Walks

River walks, coastal strolls and countryside ambles… there’s no limit to what your feet can discover with the many breath-taking walks in and around Falmouth. From Maenporth you are moment from the South West Coast Path for unbeatable coastal views or head further along the coast and take your walk riverside for an idyllic escape to nature. Falmouth’s also home to an impressive collection of gardens, each with their own intriguing collection of paths to explore.

Getting around

When you're staying in Maenporth, the beach, beach cafe and coast path are just a stroll away. To explore further afield, hop in the car and take a short drive into Falmouth. There's also the opportunity for a car-free holiday in Cornwall, with Falmouth's numerous public transport options. Catch the bus or train for connections with the rest of Cornwall or leave dry land behind as you hop aboard a ferry to St Mawes or Truro. Of course, if you fancy visiting via car, you’ll find plenty of parking at one of the town’s many car parks or you can use the park and ride service.

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.

Large high quality apartment in all aspects. Very comfortable and well equipped. Lovely view.

Perfekt and lovely apartment. We Head a wonderfull time. Can recomend it!

We had an amazing stay at Fantasea. Love the location and the beautiful walk down to the beach for our daily swim. It wasn’t our first time staying here and expect we will be back again.

Lovely spacious apartment in a great location. There was everything we needed for a comfortable stay. 10 minute walk to Maenporth beach for a coffee and easy access to Falmouth. We would definitely recommend.

We had a fabulous week in Fantasea Apartment which is situated in an outstanding position above Maenporth Beach and The Coastal Path, both within 5 to 10 mins accessed through a National Trust field.The apartment is spacious and equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay.The view from the apartment and balcony is really spectacular.The apartment is quite and the communal areas are well kept.Before booking the property we had a few concerns about the steepness of the access drive from Maenporth road into the apartment car park as our car has a low ground clearance. Aspects property manager for Fantasea Rebecca very kindly visited the apartments and took various photos of the drive and road junction and emailed them over to us and we were able to make a judgment and go ahead with the booking.This was much appreciated showing excellent customer service from Aspect.

Lovely apartment with lots of space and everything you need for a relaxing break. We would book again.

Lovely apartment, spacious and comfy. Great location, nice and quiet with a lovely beach just a walk away. Lovely view, Would definitely stay again.

This is a gem of an apartment that is stunning and absolutely huge! The pictures really do not do Fantasea justice.

The living area is gorgeous, with two large comfy sofas, lovely to sprawl out on after a day in the sun. The washer room was a nice surprise and the perfect place to pop your luggage out of sight. The two bedrooms were clean and bright, with ample bedding and lots of hanging space/hangers in the wardrobes. The bathrooms are clean and modern with fresh towels galore.

The kitchen is really well equipped and everything appears to have been thought about. Just lovely.

The beach is a mere three minute walk from the apartment with the beach cafe being the perfect place for a breakfast or lunch.

The road up to the apartment can be tricky as this is really narrow, and only suitable for one car, though plenty of little layby's to nip into. Just go really slow!

The welcome gift was a treat! Thank you.

Hoping to come back next year. Just fabulous!

Thank you for the welcome gift pack. Fantasea is a spacious comfortable flat for a party of four. There is a sea view at distance. The lift was very useful as one of our party has mobility problems. Good to have a balcony although it needed a clean up as quite cobwebby. The car parking space for the flat is in a corner and we found it was quite tight for our car particularly when the user of the adjoining space parked on the dividing line. Nice to be able to walk down to the beach but only £3 all day parking if you want to take the car.

Superb, spacious, clean and comfortable apartment. Welcome pack was a lovely touch, with tasty locally sourced treats. Comfortable beds and furnishings. All possible equipment and appliances on hand. Nice location with parking spot very handy, but certainly leans towards people that don't mind a hike up and down the steep hill to the beach and around the costal paths! Would certainly recommend and found the whole process of booking, accessing and departing very easy. Aspects team were also great!

Lovely apartment. Very spacious and clean. Excellent location. Would highly recommend.

Lovely apartment bigger than it looks in the photos, next to excellent beach ideal for swimming and SUP. Coastal path on the door step for walking into Falmouth, finding other beaches and the hotel Meudon for food and drinks. NETFLIX and other streaming services available on the TV with your login.

This was our 3rd visit to Fantasea and we love it there. It's a modern, spacious apartment with enough space to actually live in and the interior is comfortable and smart. Unlike many holiday lets, the dedicated parking space outside is a big bonus, as is the proper utility room for sorting out beach stuff after a day out. As always with Aspects, everything is clean and well presented. Recent improvements at the property include comfier beds and blazing fast internet.

Maenporth beach is a five minute walk over the field, it's great for families as its clean, sheltered and has plenty of shallow water for kids to play. It seems really popular with the locals too, there is a good beach cafe, and parking is only £2 for the day if you don't fancy the walk.

If you like to head out of the door and have instant access to a wide choice of pubs, shops and restaurants then this place is probably not for you. If, however, you like to be able to go out walking or heading down to the beach in wetsuits the moment you spot the sun coming out then its ideal and highly recommended.

Large spacious apartment within easy driving / walking distance of Falmouth. Great balcony which does have some coastal views. The location is uphill from Maenporth beach (worth noting for walking purposes). Handy location for driving the other way down the coast towards Lizard to visit the many beautiful bays & beaches.

A really lovely apartment a scenic short walk away from Maenporth (uphill on the way back!) and short drive to Swanpool, Gylly Beaches and Falmouth. A perfect retreat, great location and loved our stay,

Fantastic location, lovely clean apartment with plenty of room for 4. Short walk to a stunning beach. Cannot wait to come back.

We absolutely loved Fantasea as an apartment to stay at. Had everything we needed, and more. Stunning views, perfect location with a short walk to the beach. Everything was well organised by Aspect Holidays. Couldn't fault a thing.

A beautifully furnished and comfortable apartment. From the small balcony there were lovely views of the sea and across the cove. Maanporth Beach is about ten minutes walk and has a lovely little cafe. Apart from The Cove Restaurant which was closed due to Covid, there are no other restaurants within easy walking distance but this didn’t bother us. We ate in several times after pre dinner drinks on the balcony. Perfect !

Lovely apartment close to Maenporth beach. Well equipped and very roomy. Would definitely recommend and hope to return

Nice spacious apartment with sea glimpses and surrounded by trees, so lots of birds including owls. Every convenience and good access and easy parking.

Lovely apartment. Great location near beautiful cove.

Beautiful accommodation in fabulous location. Everything we needed was there and lots to do nearby. We had terrible weather but it didn’t spoil it and we would definitely stay again.

Fantastic location, almost with it's own beach. We loved the apartments tastefully done coastal theme and the balcony provided some welcome outdoor space. Uncluttered and well equipped, we would definitely return.

Fantasea is a great place to stay. It's very spacious, quiet, very clean, and a great location. We loved our holiday to Cornwall and would highly recommend Fantasea as a place to stay.

We really enjoyed our week at Fantasea, this was our second visit in less than a year. It's a modern, comfortable apartment in a quiet spot with plenty of space for a family of four. The parking space is also a welcome bonus.

The location is great if you like beaches - just a five minute walk down the hill to Maenporth or 15 minutes the other way along the coast path to Bream Cove. Swan Pool and Gyllyngvase are only a short drive away.

Overall we'd recommend Fantasea to those seeking a relaxing beach holiday in a quiet location.