Key Features
- Property code: 849
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 9:30am
- Parking (see description for details)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- WiFi
Description
Just over five miles from Falmouth with its long maritime history, sandy beaches and bustling harbour, this lovely Cornish stone former dairy has been sympathetically converted into stylish and comfortable accommodation for two.
Located just on the outskirts of Herniss, this super property can boast easy access also to the Helford River and the Roseland and Lizard Peninsulas.
Stithians Lake, 3.5 miles away, has watersports facilities, bird watching, fly fishing and pub with lakeside restaurant. The glorious gardens of Trebah, Glendurgan and Penjerrick are within a 15 minute drive. The village of Rame, half a mile, has a post office store and pub (which does a great carvery), and there are supermarkets at both Falmouth and Helston, a 10 minute drive respectively.
Key Features
- Property code: 849
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 9:30am
- Parking (see description for details)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- WiFi
Description
Just over five miles from Falmouth with its long maritime history, sandy beaches and bustling harbour, this lovely Cornish stone former dairy has been sympathetically converted into stylish and comfortable accommodation for two.
Located just on the outskirts of Herniss, this super property can boast easy access also to the Helford River and the Roseland and Lizard Peninsulas.
Stithians Lake, 3.5 miles away, has watersports facilities, bird watching, fly fishing and pub with lakeside restaurant. The glorious gardens of Trebah, Glendurgan and Penjerrick are within a 15 minute drive. The village of Rame, half a mile, has a post office store and pub (which does a great carvery), and there are supermarkets at both Falmouth and Helston, a 10 minute drive respectively.
Entrance
One step leads up to the front door and a further small step leads up from the front door into the open plan kitchen and living room.
Kitchen/diner
A stylish shaker, oak built kitchen with ample storage and work surface space. A two ring ceramic hob, counter top electric oven and separate microwave have been provided along with a small fridge/freezer. Two steps lead up to the pretty raised dining area with wooden balustrade.
Living area
To the far side of the dining area is the cosy living space with carpeting, comfy easy seating and television.
Bedroom and en-suite
A good size carpeted double bedroom with attractive brass bedstead. A single wardrobe with ample drawer space and door hooks is provided. The spacious shower WC en-suite has an oversized shower cubicle (one deep step up) and basin with storage provision for toiletries.
Heating
The property is efficiently heated by electric heating.
General
Outside to the front is a shared (with owner) gated entrance on a gravel surface.
The Old Dairy has dedicated private parking for two cars and its own garden area with furniture provided. The gravel area immediately to the front of the property has a picket fence enclosing it so that your dog can go in and out of the property freely with no problem. The remaining garden area is mainly laid with gravel and a small area of lawn with shrubs and is partially enclosed.
Outside to the front is a shared (with owner) gated entrance on a gravel surface. The gravel area immediately to the front of the property has a picket fence enclosing it so that your dog can go in and out of the property freely with no problem. The remaining garden area is mainly laid with gravel and a small area of lawn with shrubs and is partially enclosed. Garden furniture provided.
Dedicated private parking for two cars at the front of the property.
- This property is one of our super pet friendly properties and welcomes two small or medium size dogs.
- The Old Dairy is one of our SUPER PET FRIENDLY properties. For more details, check out 'General Information' at the bottom of our home page.
- Highchair not available
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT available with this property **Only 1 discount applies if other offers available**
- This property accommodates a maximum of 2 people plus 1 infant
The Royal Oak - Perranwell Station
(2 miles)
(1)
Set in a beautiful village between Truro and Falmouth this traditional pub serves great home cooked and a wide selection of reals ales, lagers and ciders in friendly surroundings. Sit in the historic beamed bar or there is plenty of outside seating for summer. Dog and family friendly.
The Royal Oak Perranwell Station, Tregolls, Stithians, Truro TR3 7BX (T: 01872 862175)
Good food in traditional pub
April 2022
The New Inn
(2 miles)
(1)
Traditional Cornish pub serving great choice menus using quality ingredients.
Can be found on Facebook The New Inn, Church Road, Mabe, Cornwall (T:01326 374466)
Went for a drink to look at menu one evening, told bar staff we were thinking of eating the next day. Went down next day at 6:30pm to eat and told if not booked couldn't accommodate. One table eating, one reserved, all others free. No good straightforward explanation why not. (Staff, kitchen, food or whatever). Didn't bother going again.
August 2023
Stag Hunt Inn
(3 miles)
Small pub in the heart of Ponsanooth with beer garden and parking. Serving traditional pub food and amazing curries!
Stag Hunt Inn, Ponsanooth, Falmouth, Cornwall (T:01872 863046)
Bango Kitchen
(3 miles)
If you’re craving an Asian street food fix Bango Kitchen won’t disappoint. Here you’ll find fresh sushi, dumplings, ramen and delicious bao buns plus weekly specials lovingly created using the freshest local ingredients. The stylish décor and friendly atmosphere create the finishing touches to a great meal out.
Bango Kitchen, 11B Commercial Road, Penryn, Cornwall
Slice of Cornwall
(4 miles)
(1)
Set in the rural gardens of mid-Cornwall, this healthy, sustainable Cornish café has something for everyone. With vegan, allergen free, and quality meat dishes they always have your lifestyle choices in mind. Serving brunch, breakfast and lunch from Wednesday to Sunday. Make sure you get a Slice of Cornwall.
Slice of Cornwall, The Homestead Woodland Garden, Crelly, TR13 OEU (T: 07903788315)
Huge helpings and odd choice of food. Lots of waffles, wraps, burgers etc. Pleasant service and popular with families
April 2022
Seaways Diving & Marine
(4 miles)
Take the plunge and learn to dive with Seaways Diving school. As well as BSAC courses for beginners, they also run a variety of courses for more experienced divers, such as photography and free diving.
Seaways Diving, Commercial Road, Penryn TR10 8AQ (T: 01326 375544)
Potager Gardens and Cafe
(4 miles)
Potager Garden emerged from the bramble choked wilderness of an abandoned plant nursery and is now a relaxing and beautiful haven to relax or enjoy a treat from the café. Keep an eye on their website for workshops and evening events
Potager Garden, High Cross, Constantine TR11 5RF (T:01326 341258)
Bowman Yacht Charters
(5 miles)
There’s no better way to explore the secluded bays and beaches of West Cornwall than under sail. Offering full and half day skippered charters, tailored to your needs, Bowman Yacht Charters are a local company based at Falmouth Marina with a wealth of local knowledge and yachts maintained to the highest standards. No prior sailing experience necessary.
Click here for further details
Falmouth Golf Club
(5 miles)
A par 72 golfcourse which winds its way along Cornish cliff tops with stunning views across Falmouth Bay. The facilities cater for all levels of golfer, and visitors are made to feel very welcome both on the course and in the friendly clubhouse.
Click here for further information
Falmouth Surf School & Watersports
(5 miles)
(4)
Falmouth Surf School offer adult surf lessons and hire along with transport on the ‘Surf Bus’ to Cornwall’s best surfing beaches. From their base at Maenporth Beach they also offer SUP boarding, SUP Yoga and Kayaking hire and tuition, and can deliver equipment direct to your holiday cottage.
Click here for further details
Enjoy a 10% discount with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Really helpful chaps and reasonably priced hire
August 2023
Fantastic surfing experience. They were extremely helpful and wanted you to get the most out of the time.
June 2022
Brilliant experience
July 2021
Excellent hire from the guys. Paddle boards and kayaks hired with buoyancy aids at very good prices. Great fun by all.
July 2021
Maenporth Beach
(5 miles)
(38)
A scenic sweep of golden sand flanked by cliffs, this family friendly beach looks out across Falmouth Bay towards Pendennis Castle and the lighthouse at St Anthony Head. There’s plenty of sand and shallow water which is great for children and excellent facilities, including a cafe selling great food and beach equipment, plus toilets and car park. Maenporth is also a lovely spot to launch a kayak or paddleboard, both of which can be hired on the beach during summer months. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday.
Fantastic beach
April 2024
Lovely and clean, beautiful.
October 2023
Absolutely loved Maenporth. Lovely sheltered beach with fantastic cafe
August 2023
Lovely beach but early morning dog owners do not on occasion clean up on their dogs. We had to borrow a shovel on two occasions to clear the mess
August 2023
If you think this will be a quiet, hidden gem then you’d couldn’t be more wrong. It’s a very busy, active beach with lots to do and changing tides. We felt very blessed to be staying so close so we didn’t have to arrive super early to get a car parking space. Loved how safe it felt most of time, except when the fog came rolling in as fast as a wave! Enjoyed paddling, swimming, rock-pooling, playing with local dogs (after hours), someone built an incredible pyramid sandcastle which the kids and adults enjoyed.
August 2023
This beach is beautiful! Not too busy and everything is within a short distance.
July 2023
My favourite beach. Sunrise from here is something else!
April 2023
Used the beach but time off visit big waves so paddle boarding out off the question but had great fun on the body boards. Not a crowed beach parking prices reasonable, parking right on the beach .
September 2022
Lovely beach our third year in a row. The only problem which is not unique to this beach, is weaver fish. I do think visitors need to be made more aware of the adviseability of wearing beach shoes to protect against this problem. I think all beaches should have signs to this effect.
August 2022
Mix of sand and shingle beach. Quite a bit of seaweed when we were there but of the lettuce type so not too problematic. Not much in the way of waves so not good for body boarding but good for paddle boards or kayaks and swimming. Nice little take out cafe.
August 2022
Lovely beach and so convenient to Maenporth Estate. Shame about the seaweed that arrived! But beautiful nonetheless.
August 2022
Lovely beach
July 2022
Wonderful beach, very clean. Lovely view , didn’t use coffee shop so can’t comment.
June 2022
A lovely, perfect beach, ideal for everyone and great for rock pooling. Really clean too.
June 2022
Beautiful...although it did say no dogs, and there were plenty!
June 2022
Love this beach never tire of the view
October 2021
Lovely 'out of the way' beach with great outlook. Can be a bit 'smelly' when the tide it out in the lagoon nearby but does not distract from the beach or surrounds.
September 2021
Beautiful beach a hidden gem
September 2021
Great beach with a mix of sand and stones. Interesting caves when the tide is out. The tide goes out quite far so a bit of a walk to the sea but great for kids and adults alike.
September 2021
Lovely secluded beach -safe for children and doing water sports. Cafe and toilets nearby. Only downside no tap to wash sand off feet.
September 2021
Beautiful
September 2021
A bustling and busy sandy beach offering water sports and swimming and yet without the crowds of other parts of Cornwall. The coastal walks from there are glorious too.
September 2021
Great beach.
August 2021
Love this beach. It’s just stunning. Definitely returning.
August 2021
This is a great beach for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, exploring caves and rock pooling. Clean clear water, easy car parking and toilets plus a little cafe.
July 2021
Nice beach but disappointed that many dogs were running free on it. Witnessed several dogs pooing on the beach. This is supposed to be a dog free beach from Easter to October and I visited in June. Does no one police this blatant ignoring of the rules?!!
July 2021
Lovely Sandy beach with great cafe, toilets, parking and coast paths to enjoy.
July 2021
Fantastic holiday in a beautiful location. The holiday home was spacious, clean & the whole site was Covid friendly. We chose this holiday as we felt it was the safest option during these difficult times and everything about it came up to & beyond our expectations. My granddaughter especially enjoyed using the children's playground & indoor pool. The booking procedure and use of the swimming pool was ideal. Well organised. Many, many thanks. We came home feeling relaxed after a great week.
September 2020
Best beach in the area, its like been on a Greek island when the sun is shining
September 2020
Better beach than Swan pool, ideal for young children, gently sloping, perfect for water sports
August 2020
Really convenient if staying at maenporth estate. Mix of sand, shingle and rocks. Great for rock pooling. Calm sea so safe for families and watersports such as paddle boarding and kayaking. Wasn't overcrowded even when very warm!
August 2020
Beautiful quiet cove idyllic spot
July 2020
great beach complete with smugglers cave
November 2019
Lovely beach with decent facilities, but beach needs regular cleaning even after bank Holiday week
September 2019
This is a fabulous family friendly beach as it is quite sheltered. A great place to paddle board, relax and eat ice cream! You do need to get there early as the car park and beach fills up really quickly. I would also recommend beach shoes as several people were stung by weaver fish who were hiding in the sand as the tide went out. Definitely worth a visit ????
August 2019
Perfect beach
June 2019
Lovely beach ,best off season.
June 2019
A beautiful beach and wonderful setting.
June 2019
Swanpool Beach
(5 miles)
(6)
A lovely sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth with lots of sand and clear water for swimming. If relaxing on the sand’s not your thing though, the beach backs onto Swanpool Nature Reserve where you can walk dogs on leads or feed the ducks and swans, and there’s also a beach cafe, kayak hire and 18 hole crazy golf course. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday
A lovely beach but does get a bit crowded sometimes. Parking can be a problem in busy times too.
September 2021
Even in the middle of what has been one of the busiest summers cornwall has seen, this still offered space and attractions without the crowds. Loved being able to take the dog for a swim before 10am and after 6pm
September 2021
Lovely beach and costal walk
September 2020
Lovely beach, not fine sand but ideal for Kayaking and paddleboarding
August 2020
A lovely beach, plenty of parking, sheltered, 2 good cafe/ restaurants - whats not to like
August 2019
A beautiful beach with nice walks into Falmouth.
June 2019
Gyllynvase Beach
(5 miles)
(2)
With its impressive crescent of sand, great amenities and Blue Flag status, it’s no wonder Gyllyngvase Beach is one of the most popular in the area. Found just south of Falmouth town centre this beach is ideal for families, and with its calm seas and gently sloping sand is a good spot for kayaking and paddleboarding too. Local company WESUP are based here offering wetsuit and equipment hire and SUP activities for all ages and abilities. And nearby is the acclaimed Gylly Beach Café with its sun terrace built out over the beach, fantastic views and a menu packed full of local seafood. There’s lifeguard cover from May to September, a large car park and public toilets. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday.
Beach was very busy when we visited with long queues for food. We took the coastal path and things were much quieter. There were a lot of dog walkers enjoying the path and not all of them were cleaning up after their dogs.
September 2021
Lovely beach
September 2020
Helford Passage
(5 miles)
(15)
This pretty sand and pebble beach dotted with boats pulled up on the sand, and backed by whitewashed cottages, is one of our favourites. Kids can play, splash in the water or explore the rockpools exposed at low tide, or the more adventurous can hire a kayak, paddleboard or small boat to explore the estuary. Sit back in the 300 year old Ferry Boat Inn for lunch and a cool drink before perhaps taking the ferry across the water to Helford Village (operating in summer months only). Alternatively there are wonderful walks in both directions with fabulous views where you can spot a wealth of birdlife and sometimes seals. Back at the beach along with the pub there is a car park and toilets, ice cream kiosk and beach shop. Swimming is safe here but bathers should be aware of boats launching and general river traffic. Dogs allowed all year round.
Helford Passage is a beautiful spot on the Helford river. Enjoy a drink on the Ferryboat Inn terrace looking at the wonderful view.
September 2023
Lovely spot on the river, no dogs allowed on the beach in summer but there' are some other beaches about 20 minutes walk away where they are allowed.
July 2023
Just glorious !
June 2023
Lovely to have this beach within a minutes walk which meant early morning, afternoon and evening swims
June 2023
A beautiful place to relax or enjoy the water - very special
June 2023
Great
July 2022
My favourite beach!
June 2022
Stunning part of the world - breathtaking
October 2021
Loved the beach. Easy to launch kayaks etc. Always something to watch
June 2021
Beautiful spot.
June 2021
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March 2021
A beautiful and quiet area to just sit back and relax with a pint from the pub ????????
July 2020
Lovely little beach, with rock pools and a pub right on the edge. Helford River Boats offer some great water activities as well.
August 2019
This is my heaven or earth. We've been coming here for over thirty years. We've made some good friends, have lots of favourite haunts; love the river and the area. We brought our children here, they bring their children now. Always difficult to leave, always with a tear in my eye. Helford passage is unique, traditional and slightly old fashioned, in a good way! If you seek glamour and bling, go somewhere else. This is where children go rock pooling, learn to sail and water ski, catch crabs and jump off the pontoon into the sea, where they make sand castle and eat sand sandwiches on the beach, Where mums and grannies bring a pot of tea (or a glass of wine) to the beach to chat with friends, It's where families dress down rather than up, not really for 'strutting your stuff"! It is quintessentially English and throughly good for the soul! And the weather is often quite good!
August 2019
The beach is a mixture of sand, shingle and pebbles. Rock pools at low tide. Very safe for children. Beach covered at high tide. Ideal for boating enthusiasts and always plenty to watch. Very quiet location - only pub and kiosk.
August 2019
Nansidwell Beach (Woodlands Beach)
(5 miles)
Found between Maenporth and Mawnan Smith, this is a small, pretty sandy beach with some shingle and rocks accessed by footpath from the road. It’s a five to ten minute walk, meaning the beach itself is often quiet and uncrowded with lovely swimming. No amenities though and the walk isn’t suitable for buggies or those with limited mobility. Also known as Woodlands Beach. Dogs allowed all year round.
August 2023
We have now stayed twice at the Old Dairy. Sarah and Giorgio are really friendly and helpful. The location is ideal for visiting everywhere in South Cornwall. The property is clean and tidy with great amenities and home comforts. It's a little out of the way but we like that, and it's only a 5 minute drive to a large Supermarket, and 10 mins drive from Falmouth itself. Definitely recommend for couples, whatever age.
July 2022
The Old Dairyvis a fabulous place to stay and has everything that you need. Sarah, the owner was wonderful and had some really good suggestions of places to go. We are hopefully booked to go back next year we loved it so much.
June 2021
The area is excellent for exploring all Cornwall
May 2021
This was a beautiful property to stay at, well thought out to provide you with all the essentials as well as some little luxuries too. The owner was a wonderful host and her suggestions for days out/ places to eat were just what we needed. We had a sun filled week down in Cornwall and enjoyed being able to sit out in the front garden and listen to the birdsong.
October 2020
What a wonderful cottage in a fab location. Thank you for your recommendations to walk and visit. A truly great week after a stressful year!
September 2020
Thank you for a great week in Cornwall. We loved the cottage and the location and appreciated the extras on arrival. Would love to return next year.
September 2020
A beautiful cottage in a quiet and peaceful location A beautiful cottage in a quiet and peaceful location, perfect for travelling to many of Cornwall's beautiful sites. It was lovely of the owner to leave a few little treats for us on arrival and a very helpful and warm welcome. We had everything we needed at the Old Dairy, it was a lovely and well needed holiday!
August 2020
A home from home! Beautiful surroundings, such a fantastic welcome from the owner and great advice on areas to visit. We'll be back. Thank you.
August 2020
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old Dairy. It's truly been a home away from home. We received a lovely welcome from the owner who gave us lots of places to visit. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
August 2020
We have had an incredible stay at The Old Dairy! Your cottage is beautiful and we had a lovely warm welcome from you. So sad to be leaving but we will be back!.
August 2023
We have now stayed twice at the Old Dairy. Sarah and Giorgio are really friendly and helpful. The location is ideal for visiting everywhere in South Cornwall. The property is clean and tidy with great amenities and home comforts. It's a little out of the way but we like that, and it's only a 5 minute drive to a large Supermarket, and 10 mins drive from Falmouth itself. Definitely recommend for couples, whatever age.
July 2022
The Old Dairyvis a fabulous place to stay and has everything that you need. Sarah, the owner was wonderful and had some really good suggestions of places to go. We are hopefully booked to go back next year we loved it so much.
June 2021
The area is excellent for exploring all Cornwall
May 2021
This was a beautiful property to stay at, well thought out to provide you with all the essentials as well as some little luxuries too. The owner was a wonderful host and her suggestions for days out/ places to eat were just what we needed. We had a sun filled week down in Cornwall and enjoyed being able to sit out in the front garden and listen to the birdsong.
October 2020
What a wonderful cottage in a fab location. Thank you for your recommendations to walk and visit. A truly great week after a stressful year!
September 2020
Thank you for a great week in Cornwall. We loved the cottage and the location and appreciated the extras on arrival. Would love to return next year.
September 2020
A beautiful cottage in a quiet and peaceful location A beautiful cottage in a quiet and peaceful location, perfect for travelling to many of Cornwall's beautiful sites. It was lovely of the owner to leave a few little treats for us on arrival and a very helpful and warm welcome. We had everything we needed at the Old Dairy, it was a lovely and well needed holiday!
August 2020
A home from home! Beautiful surroundings, such a fantastic welcome from the owner and great advice on areas to visit. We'll be back. Thank you.
August 2020
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old Dairy. It's truly been a home away from home. We received a lovely welcome from the owner who gave us lots of places to visit. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
August 2020
We have had an incredible stay at The Old Dairy! Your cottage is beautiful and we had a lovely warm welcome from you. So sad to be leaving but we will be back!.
The Royal Oak - Perranwell Station
(2 miles)
(1)
Set in a beautiful village between Truro and Falmouth this traditional pub serves great home cooked and a wide selection of reals ales, lagers and ciders in friendly surroundings. Sit in the historic beamed bar or there is plenty of outside seating for summer. Dog and family friendly.
The Royal Oak Perranwell Station, Tregolls, Stithians, Truro TR3 7BX (T: 01872 862175)
Good food in traditional pub
April 2022
The New Inn
(2 miles)
(1)
Traditional Cornish pub serving great choice menus using quality ingredients.
Can be found on Facebook The New Inn, Church Road, Mabe, Cornwall (T:01326 374466)
Went for a drink to look at menu one evening, told bar staff we were thinking of eating the next day. Went down next day at 6:30pm to eat and told if not booked couldn't accommodate. One table eating, one reserved, all others free. No good straightforward explanation why not. (Staff, kitchen, food or whatever). Didn't bother going again.
August 2023
Stag Hunt Inn
(3 miles)
Small pub in the heart of Ponsanooth with beer garden and parking. Serving traditional pub food and amazing curries!
Stag Hunt Inn, Ponsanooth, Falmouth, Cornwall (T:01872 863046)
Bango Kitchen
(3 miles)
If you’re craving an Asian street food fix Bango Kitchen won’t disappoint. Here you’ll find fresh sushi, dumplings, ramen and delicious bao buns plus weekly specials lovingly created using the freshest local ingredients. The stylish décor and friendly atmosphere create the finishing touches to a great meal out.
Bango Kitchen, 11B Commercial Road, Penryn, Cornwall
Slice of Cornwall
(4 miles)
(1)
Set in the rural gardens of mid-Cornwall, this healthy, sustainable Cornish café has something for everyone. With vegan, allergen free, and quality meat dishes they always have your lifestyle choices in mind. Serving brunch, breakfast and lunch from Wednesday to Sunday. Make sure you get a Slice of Cornwall.
Slice of Cornwall, The Homestead Woodland Garden, Crelly, TR13 OEU (T: 07903788315)
Huge helpings and odd choice of food. Lots of waffles, wraps, burgers etc. Pleasant service and popular with families
April 2022
Seaways Diving & Marine
(4 miles)
Take the plunge and learn to dive with Seaways Diving school. As well as BSAC courses for beginners, they also run a variety of courses for more experienced divers, such as photography and free diving.
Seaways Diving, Commercial Road, Penryn TR10 8AQ (T: 01326 375544)
Potager Gardens and Cafe
(4 miles)
Potager Garden emerged from the bramble choked wilderness of an abandoned plant nursery and is now a relaxing and beautiful haven to relax or enjoy a treat from the café. Keep an eye on their website for workshops and evening events
Potager Garden, High Cross, Constantine TR11 5RF (T:01326 341258)
Bowman Yacht Charters
(5 miles)
There’s no better way to explore the secluded bays and beaches of West Cornwall than under sail. Offering full and half day skippered charters, tailored to your needs, Bowman Yacht Charters are a local company based at Falmouth Marina with a wealth of local knowledge and yachts maintained to the highest standards. No prior sailing experience necessary.
Click here for further details
Falmouth Golf Club
(5 miles)
A par 72 golfcourse which winds its way along Cornish cliff tops with stunning views across Falmouth Bay. The facilities cater for all levels of golfer, and visitors are made to feel very welcome both on the course and in the friendly clubhouse.
Click here for further information
Falmouth Surf School & Watersports
(5 miles)
(4)
Falmouth Surf School offer adult surf lessons and hire along with transport on the ‘Surf Bus’ to Cornwall’s best surfing beaches. From their base at Maenporth Beach they also offer SUP boarding, SUP Yoga and Kayaking hire and tuition, and can deliver equipment direct to your holiday cottage.
Click here for further details
Enjoy a 10% discount with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Really helpful chaps and reasonably priced hire
August 2023
Fantastic surfing experience. They were extremely helpful and wanted you to get the most out of the time.
June 2022
Brilliant experience
July 2021
Excellent hire from the guys. Paddle boards and kayaks hired with buoyancy aids at very good prices. Great fun by all.
July 2021
Maenporth Beach
(5 miles)
(38)
A scenic sweep of golden sand flanked by cliffs, this family friendly beach looks out across Falmouth Bay towards Pendennis Castle and the lighthouse at St Anthony Head. There’s plenty of sand and shallow water which is great for children and excellent facilities, including a cafe selling great food and beach equipment, plus toilets and car park. Maenporth is also a lovely spot to launch a kayak or paddleboard, both of which can be hired on the beach during summer months. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday.
Fantastic beach
April 2024
Lovely and clean, beautiful.
October 2023
Absolutely loved Maenporth. Lovely sheltered beach with fantastic cafe
August 2023
Lovely beach but early morning dog owners do not on occasion clean up on their dogs. We had to borrow a shovel on two occasions to clear the mess
August 2023
If you think this will be a quiet, hidden gem then you’d couldn’t be more wrong. It’s a very busy, active beach with lots to do and changing tides. We felt very blessed to be staying so close so we didn’t have to arrive super early to get a car parking space. Loved how safe it felt most of time, except when the fog came rolling in as fast as a wave! Enjoyed paddling, swimming, rock-pooling, playing with local dogs (after hours), someone built an incredible pyramid sandcastle which the kids and adults enjoyed.
August 2023
This beach is beautiful! Not too busy and everything is within a short distance.
July 2023
My favourite beach. Sunrise from here is something else!
April 2023
Used the beach but time off visit big waves so paddle boarding out off the question but had great fun on the body boards. Not a crowed beach parking prices reasonable, parking right on the beach .
September 2022
Lovely beach our third year in a row. The only problem which is not unique to this beach, is weaver fish. I do think visitors need to be made more aware of the adviseability of wearing beach shoes to protect against this problem. I think all beaches should have signs to this effect.
August 2022
Mix of sand and shingle beach. Quite a bit of seaweed when we were there but of the lettuce type so not too problematic. Not much in the way of waves so not good for body boarding but good for paddle boards or kayaks and swimming. Nice little take out cafe.
August 2022
Lovely beach and so convenient to Maenporth Estate. Shame about the seaweed that arrived! But beautiful nonetheless.
August 2022
Lovely beach
July 2022
Wonderful beach, very clean. Lovely view , didn’t use coffee shop so can’t comment.
June 2022
A lovely, perfect beach, ideal for everyone and great for rock pooling. Really clean too.
June 2022
Beautiful...although it did say no dogs, and there were plenty!
June 2022
Love this beach never tire of the view
October 2021
Lovely 'out of the way' beach with great outlook. Can be a bit 'smelly' when the tide it out in the lagoon nearby but does not distract from the beach or surrounds.
September 2021
Beautiful beach a hidden gem
September 2021
Great beach with a mix of sand and stones. Interesting caves when the tide is out. The tide goes out quite far so a bit of a walk to the sea but great for kids and adults alike.
September 2021
Lovely secluded beach -safe for children and doing water sports. Cafe and toilets nearby. Only downside no tap to wash sand off feet.
September 2021
Beautiful
September 2021
A bustling and busy sandy beach offering water sports and swimming and yet without the crowds of other parts of Cornwall. The coastal walks from there are glorious too.
September 2021
Great beach.
August 2021
Love this beach. It’s just stunning. Definitely returning.
August 2021
This is a great beach for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, exploring caves and rock pooling. Clean clear water, easy car parking and toilets plus a little cafe.
July 2021
Nice beach but disappointed that many dogs were running free on it. Witnessed several dogs pooing on the beach. This is supposed to be a dog free beach from Easter to October and I visited in June. Does no one police this blatant ignoring of the rules?!!
July 2021
Lovely Sandy beach with great cafe, toilets, parking and coast paths to enjoy.
July 2021
Fantastic holiday in a beautiful location. The holiday home was spacious, clean & the whole site was Covid friendly. We chose this holiday as we felt it was the safest option during these difficult times and everything about it came up to & beyond our expectations. My granddaughter especially enjoyed using the children's playground & indoor pool. The booking procedure and use of the swimming pool was ideal. Well organised. Many, many thanks. We came home feeling relaxed after a great week.
September 2020
Best beach in the area, its like been on a Greek island when the sun is shining
September 2020
Better beach than Swan pool, ideal for young children, gently sloping, perfect for water sports
August 2020
Really convenient if staying at maenporth estate. Mix of sand, shingle and rocks. Great for rock pooling. Calm sea so safe for families and watersports such as paddle boarding and kayaking. Wasn't overcrowded even when very warm!
August 2020
Beautiful quiet cove idyllic spot
July 2020
great beach complete with smugglers cave
November 2019
Lovely beach with decent facilities, but beach needs regular cleaning even after bank Holiday week
September 2019
This is a fabulous family friendly beach as it is quite sheltered. A great place to paddle board, relax and eat ice cream! You do need to get there early as the car park and beach fills up really quickly. I would also recommend beach shoes as several people were stung by weaver fish who were hiding in the sand as the tide went out. Definitely worth a visit ????
August 2019
Perfect beach
June 2019
Lovely beach ,best off season.
June 2019
A beautiful beach and wonderful setting.
June 2019
Swanpool Beach
(5 miles)
(6)
A lovely sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth with lots of sand and clear water for swimming. If relaxing on the sand’s not your thing though, the beach backs onto Swanpool Nature Reserve where you can walk dogs on leads or feed the ducks and swans, and there’s also a beach cafe, kayak hire and 18 hole crazy golf course. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday
A lovely beach but does get a bit crowded sometimes. Parking can be a problem in busy times too.
September 2021
Even in the middle of what has been one of the busiest summers cornwall has seen, this still offered space and attractions without the crowds. Loved being able to take the dog for a swim before 10am and after 6pm
September 2021
Lovely beach and costal walk
September 2020
Lovely beach, not fine sand but ideal for Kayaking and paddleboarding
August 2020
A lovely beach, plenty of parking, sheltered, 2 good cafe/ restaurants - whats not to like
August 2019
A beautiful beach with nice walks into Falmouth.
June 2019
Gyllynvase Beach
(5 miles)
(2)
With its impressive crescent of sand, great amenities and Blue Flag status, it’s no wonder Gyllyngvase Beach is one of the most popular in the area. Found just south of Falmouth town centre this beach is ideal for families, and with its calm seas and gently sloping sand is a good spot for kayaking and paddleboarding too. Local company WESUP are based here offering wetsuit and equipment hire and SUP activities for all ages and abilities. And nearby is the acclaimed Gylly Beach Café with its sun terrace built out over the beach, fantastic views and a menu packed full of local seafood. There’s lifeguard cover from May to September, a large car park and public toilets. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday.
Beach was very busy when we visited with long queues for food. We took the coastal path and things were much quieter. There were a lot of dog walkers enjoying the path and not all of them were cleaning up after their dogs.
September 2021
Lovely beach
September 2020
Helford Passage
(5 miles)
(15)
This pretty sand and pebble beach dotted with boats pulled up on the sand, and backed by whitewashed cottages, is one of our favourites. Kids can play, splash in the water or explore the rockpools exposed at low tide, or the more adventurous can hire a kayak, paddleboard or small boat to explore the estuary. Sit back in the 300 year old Ferry Boat Inn for lunch and a cool drink before perhaps taking the ferry across the water to Helford Village (operating in summer months only). Alternatively there are wonderful walks in both directions with fabulous views where you can spot a wealth of birdlife and sometimes seals. Back at the beach along with the pub there is a car park and toilets, ice cream kiosk and beach shop. Swimming is safe here but bathers should be aware of boats launching and general river traffic. Dogs allowed all year round.
Helford Passage is a beautiful spot on the Helford river. Enjoy a drink on the Ferryboat Inn terrace looking at the wonderful view.
September 2023
Lovely spot on the river, no dogs allowed on the beach in summer but there' are some other beaches about 20 minutes walk away where they are allowed.
July 2023
Just glorious !
June 2023
Lovely to have this beach within a minutes walk which meant early morning, afternoon and evening swims
June 2023
A beautiful place to relax or enjoy the water - very special
June 2023
Great
July 2022
My favourite beach!
June 2022
Stunning part of the world - breathtaking
October 2021
Loved the beach. Easy to launch kayaks etc. Always something to watch
June 2021
Beautiful spot.
June 2021
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March 2021
A beautiful and quiet area to just sit back and relax with a pint from the pub ????????
July 2020
Lovely little beach, with rock pools and a pub right on the edge. Helford River Boats offer some great water activities as well.
August 2019
This is my heaven or earth. We've been coming here for over thirty years. We've made some good friends, have lots of favourite haunts; love the river and the area. We brought our children here, they bring their children now. Always difficult to leave, always with a tear in my eye. Helford passage is unique, traditional and slightly old fashioned, in a good way! If you seek glamour and bling, go somewhere else. This is where children go rock pooling, learn to sail and water ski, catch crabs and jump off the pontoon into the sea, where they make sand castle and eat sand sandwiches on the beach, Where mums and grannies bring a pot of tea (or a glass of wine) to the beach to chat with friends, It's where families dress down rather than up, not really for 'strutting your stuff"! It is quintessentially English and throughly good for the soul! And the weather is often quite good!
August 2019
The beach is a mixture of sand, shingle and pebbles. Rock pools at low tide. Very safe for children. Beach covered at high tide. Ideal for boating enthusiasts and always plenty to watch. Very quiet location - only pub and kiosk.
August 2019
Nansidwell Beach (Woodlands Beach)
(5 miles)
Found between Maenporth and Mawnan Smith, this is a small, pretty sandy beach with some shingle and rocks accessed by footpath from the road. It’s a five to ten minute walk, meaning the beach itself is often quiet and uncrowded with lovely swimming. No amenities though and the walk isn’t suitable for buggies or those with limited mobility. Also known as Woodlands Beach. Dogs allowed all year round.
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