Villas in Falmouth
Falmouth suits couples and small families who want a harbour town with sandy beaches and year-round ferries. The homes are in town and mostly sleep about four. Parking is the catch: much of Falmouth's accommodation has no off-street space and street parking is scarce, so check each listing before you drive down.
- Villas
- 7
- From, per week
- £488
About Falmouth
Falmouth is a port town of about 24,000 on the River Fal, and together with Carrick Roads its harbour is the third deepest natural harbour in the world. Henry VIII built Pendennis Castle here in 1540 to guard the Roads, and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, with its small boat collection, stands on Discovery Quay. The five main beaches are Castle, Tunnel, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Maenporth. Gyllyngvase is a large sandy bay with lifeguards in summer; Castle Beach is mostly rocky reef. Evenings centre on the pubs, with more than 15 bars within a square mile, and Falmouth University has a campus in town.
Is Falmouth right for you?
- Best for
- Couples wanting a harbour town with beaches and ferries
- Not for you if
- You need guaranteed parking, as many places to stay in Falmouth have no off-street space.
Near Falmouth
St Mawes
Roseland village across the water, reached by an hourly ferry from the Prince of Wales Pier that runs all year.
Flushing
Village across the harbour, served by a half-hourly ferry from the Prince of Wales Pier throughout the year.
Truro
Where you change from mainline trains to the Maritime Line branch; the ride to Falmouth takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to Falmouth
Cornwall Airport Newquay is the nearest airport, around 45 minutes away by car. By train, change at Truro for the Maritime Line, which serves Falmouth Docks, Falmouth Town and Penmere. Drivers leave the A30 for the A39 at Fraddon. A car is optional once you arrive, and parking is tight.
When to go to Falmouth
Summer brings lifeguard patrols to Gyllyngvase, and Pendennis Castle opens daily from April to September, with fewer days in winter. Out of season the town keeps going: the ferries to St Mawes and Flushing run all year, and the farmers' market on The Moor is held every Tuesday.
Villas in Falmouth
2-Bedroom Home, Falmouth
Falmouth, South-West, England
4
2
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineFridge+3 more
from£70
per night
5-star property
Jimi Hendrix
Falmouth, South-West, England
2
1
0
Air ConGardenMicrowave+6 more
from£166
per night
5-star property
David Bowie & Friends
Falmouth, South-West, England
4
2
0
Air ConGardenMicrowave+6 more
from£249
per night
5-star property
5-star property
Elton John & Friends
Falmouth, South-West, England
4
2
0
Air ConGardenMicrowave+6 more
from£265
per night
Falmouth villa holidays: questions answered
Which is the best beach in Falmouth?
Gyllyngvase is the one most visitors head for, a large sandy bay with a wave-cut reef at its south-west end and lifeguards in summer. Swanpool is mostly sand with reefs at each end, while Castle Beach is largely rocky reef with patches of sand.
Can you get to Falmouth by train?
Yes. Mainline trains run to Truro, where you change for the Maritime Line branch; the last leg takes around 20 minutes and stops at Falmouth Docks, Falmouth Town and Penmere.
Is parking a problem in Falmouth?
Often, yes. A lot of accommodation in Falmouth has no off-street parking and on-street spaces are in short supply, so check each listing before you bring a car.
Is there a ferry from Falmouth to St Mawes?
There is, all year. Boats leave the Prince of Wales Pier for St Mawes hourly and for Flushing every half hour, and other regular routes run to Trelissick, Malpas and Truro.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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