Abbot’s Loft

Falmouth

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Pets: Welcome

Seaview
WiFi
TV
Waterside

Summary

A tale of Falmouth’s rich historic past and a setting for new memories to be made, Abbot’s Loft invites guests to stay in one of the most unique waterfront holiday homes in south Cornwall.

Walk down Upton’s Slip, through the hull of an upturned rowing boat, past the pretty terracotta courtyard of the former and famous Wheelhouse eatery, and up the stairs to the door of Abbot’s Loft. Here lies one of the oldest buildings in this part of historic Falmouth.

A home of great substance that has been roused by a life of artists, sailmakers and milliners. Each and every piece of artwork, sculpture, pipe and switch has meaning, depth and soul behind its placement and procurement. Abbot’s Loft has a past as rich as its interior and as captivating as its water views from each and every room.

Inside, the pared-back interiors are a rejection of contemporary refinement, and instead are a celebration of simple, honest craftsmanship, and materials of local provenance. A fusion of bespoke furniture, reclaimed finishes, Cornish artwork and a plethora of plants combine to make this coastal cottage a year-round destination holiday home.

While it is all about the sea vistas, no detail has been spared when it comes to transforming a space into an indulgent abode that is cleverly compact and inspirationally romantic.

In the master bedroom, opalescent light ripples and glimmers against the ceiling during the morning hours. Sumptuous beds and the sound of the lapping shore combine to form the perfect place for sea dreams and lazy lie-ins.

Pad into the heart of the home to craft home-cooked meals in the custom-made kitchen and gather around the rustic wooden dining table. Refuge from the elements in the cosy living space and watch the storms roll by while soaking in the freestanding bath.

Unlock the secrets of the two hidden rooms which, when discovered lead to somewhere entirely unexpected.

At high tide the water laps against the wall, while low tide reveals your very own beach and slice of Cornwall.

With panelled walls, arched windows and wooden flooring, simple yet comfortable Abbot’s Loft is an idyllic hideaway with bohemian soul and historic spirit for up to six guests. If you are seeking buried treasure when coming to Cornwall, here lies a chest with riches new and old.

This is a family-friendly property but unsuitable for children five years old and under due to low opening windows, the entrance steps and close proximity to the water.

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With the coastal path and local beaches moments from Abbot’s Loft’s doorstep, throw on your walking boots and explore south Cornwall’s dramatic and idyllic landscape. Take a stroll past the famous docks through the woods to Pendennis Point in time for sunset. Sit on the sands of Gyllyngvase Beach and watch the stars sparkle above the ocean.

Placed in the town centre, Falmouth is at your fingertips and so you will have no difficulty finding fabulous places to dine and drink, with Orgia Wine Bar, IndiDog Eatery and Amanzi all minutes from the front door.

Port Pendennis and Discovery Quay with Events Square From above in Falmouth

Bustling with life, the creative town of Falmouth has been home to an arts school for over a hundred years, so culture abounds here. Discover the most up-and-coming artists and join creative workshops at the Polytechnic Society which sits above Upton Slip.

For the seafarers, take a day trip to St Mawes via ferry, go in search of wildlife on a sea safari and learn how to sail a tall ship with Simply Sailing.

Falmouth Town’s train station, with the maritime line connecting Truro to Penzance, St Ives and mainline services to London and beyond, is a 15-minute walk away. By car, you can reach most of the best of Cornwall within an hour’s drive. Visit dramatic and picturesque Porthleven and watch the stormy waves break over the harbour walls or travel to St Ives to see the translucent turquoise waters glide over the white sands.

Reviews

Holly - February 2025

What an amazing place! We absolutely loved this house. The location right in the middle of the town but also right on the edge of the river with the beautiful views and all the birdlife, it is perfect. The house is beautifully presented, very cosy and warm with comfortable beds and everything we needed for a wonderful week. We will definitely be back!
Anon - January 2025

Beautiful accommodation, so unique and I can say exciting. From the gate onwards it was surprise after surprise we had great fun. The Loft was very clean and spacious, beautiful views and perfect location. The only 2 things that are stopping me from giving 5 stars is WiFi did not work for any of us. Was a bit confused on recycling, was not sure what we should recycle in what bin and where to put our waste outside. Only 2 minor things for us and it would not stop us from booking this again. Thank you for the great accommodation we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Response

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time and enjoyed discovering the hidden treasures along the way. We're sorry to hear the Wi-Fi didn’t work for you during your stay, we would have been more than happy to help solve this for you. If you ever have any questions or need assistance during your stay, please do reach out – our small team in Mawnan Smith is always here to help. As for recycling, we’ll take a look at the digital welcome guide and make sure the instructions are clear on what to do with the refuse to make it as easy as possible for guests. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay. Thank you for your understanding, and we’re so glad you had a great time. Our best wishes, Sarah and the Cornish Holiday Cottages team
Alan Tout - November 2024

A most unique place to stay
Jonathan Griffiths - July 2024

Fantastic house with stunning location. Perfect arrival with welcome essentials to resolve a long journey. Well appointed with everything you would need for self catering. Really clean and tidy. Loved the secret rooms and decor. I don’t do reviews so the fact I am commenting means it’s good!
Michael Fitchett - July 2024

Gorgeous appartment which exceeded our expectations. I am so pleased we booked it. The views are stunning and the appartment is stylish and cosey and has everything we could need - even high quality Egyptian cotton bedding which was a joy! Add to that the super team at Cornish Holidays and wow! Happy! I spoke to Mel, Lizzi, and Madeline prior to booking. They were fun helpful and kind. I would definitely book with them again!
Simon Tozer - March 2024

It was one of the nicest places l have ever stayed. A labour of love, and full of surprises.

Response

We are so pleased you loved Abbot’s Loft as much as we do. The apartment really is full of surprises! Thank you so much Simon for your five-star review and we're delighted to hear you had a happy holiday in this unique apartment. Thank you again from us all at Cornish Holiday Cottages.
Anon - January 2024

Beautifully presented, superbly located

Response

We are so grateful for your Five Star review of Abbot's Loft. Thank you so much. We are so delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.
Anon - November 2023

Lovely property, ideally located on the waters edge and to car-parking. There were a few items which might be worthwhile raising however, so these are listed below: 1. Certain window panes are misted. This at times impacts the viewing experience. 2. There seems to be a "knack" to locking the property door. 3. A saucepan and meat tin we intended to use were dirty to begin with. All three points are "minor" and in no way detracted from the experience of staying at Abbotts Loft.
Anon - September 2023

Abbott’s Loft was a unique almost quirky find in the most spectacular location. From the moment we entered the boat gate we knew we were in for a special stay and we were not disappointed. The property was furnished to a very high standard. There was nothing we needed that was not already provided. We could have spent the whole time looking out of the windows watching the forever changing view, of a whole way of life that we had never witnessed before. We would recommend to all who want a thoroughly enjoyable perfect retreat.

Response

We are absolutely delighted to hear your thoughts on Abbot's Loft, and we're thrilled that you found it to be a truly distinctive and charming discovery in such a breathtaking location. We couldn't be happier that we met your expectations. The property is indeed furnished to an exceptionally high standard, and we're pleased to know that you found everything you needed thoughtfully provided. Your description of the ever-changing view and the unique way of life it showcases is wonderful to hear; it's one of the things that make Abbot's Loft truly special. Thank you for recommending this wonderful waterside abode as a thoroughly enjoyable and perfect retreat. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future, providing you with another memorable experience. Sending very best wishes from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.
Anon - June 2023

Excellent waterside location with lovely views the apartments was furnished and outfitted to a very high standard

Response

Thank you for sending through such a glowing five-star review of your recent stay at our unique waterfront property, Abbot's Loft in Falmouth. We are delighted that you enjoyed the wonderful views of the harbour and that you felt the furnishing and interiors were of a high standard. We look forward to welcoming you warmly back to south Cornwall again in the future. Sending best wishes from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.
Anon - May 2023

The property was fabulous. Perfect positioning on the harbour front and very attractive inside. We loved it. Two small points of feedback: The TV would only work when streaming. We could not get live TV programmes to work. Reported this to CHC to get advice and they were happy to get an engineer round. We just used our iPad instead, but this needs to be fixed. No hair dryer! If I’d known, I could have brought my own. Was surprised not find one there. Not major issues. We loved it.

Response

Many thanks for your kind review of your stay at Abbot’s Loft in Falmouth. We are so pleased that you found the property to be fabulous, we quite agree that it’s a wonderful location for waterside retreats. We are delighted to read that you found the interior attractive, we will pass these words back to the owner who put great consideration into its design and aesthetic. Thank you for letting us know about the TV while you were staying with us. The engineer visited the apartment after your stay and fixed the tv aerial. We are also grateful for the feedback that there was no hairdryer at the apartment. We’ve chatted to the caretaker who will make sure there is one in place for future guests. We are really sorry you did not have one during your stay. Overall it is a joy to know that you loved your stay in the special harbourside property. Sending you best wishes from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.
Michelle Kay - April 2023

Good location handy for central Falmouth

Response

Many thanks for sending us such a kind five-star review of your recent stay at Abbot's Loft in Falmouth. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in this special waterfront location and look forward to welcoming you warmly back to Cornwall in the future. Kind regards from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.
Anon - March 2023

Abbot's Loft is an amazing place to stay. It's a fantastic space, beautifully decorated and finished to an incredibly high-standard. There are all the facilities you'd expect, and many more, in a place that's been put-together and decorated beautifully. There are so many delightful spaces to spend your time (though no spoilers on the secret ones!) and the location is stunning - the harbour is right outside your windows, but you're moments away from shops, restaurants and the pier where you can catch a ferry over to St Mawes. Abbot's Loft is right up there as one of the best places I've ever stayed.

Response

Many thanks for sending us such a glowing five-star review of your recent stay at Abbot's Loft in Falmouth. We are delighted that you found the property to be beautifully decorated and finished to an incredibly high standard. We quite agree that the location is stunning and the perfect spot to enjoy all that Falmouth has to offer including the gorgeous harbour. It is such a joy to read that you found this to be one of the best places you have ever stayed and we look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Cornwall in the future. Kind regards from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.

Notes

Arrival from 4pm
Departure by 10am
Beds made up for arrival, duvets and pillows are feather free
Tea towels provided
Bath towels provided, please bring your own beach towels
Electricity inclusive
Complimentary Wi-Fi provided
Mobile Signal – good
No smoking
£200 security deposit – only chargeable for damages (which will be discussed with you in advance of processing the charge).
No children 5 or under due to low opening windows directly onto the beach/water below.
One small, well behaved dog, by arrangement @ £20 per week.

Parking: Church Street Long Stay Car Park is less than a minute’s walk from the property. Long stays can be booked through the Just Park App for less than £50 per week. If you are bringing a non standard car, please note the height restriction of 2.3m (7ft 6in) for the exit from the car park.

Sea Shanty Festival Friday 14th – Sunday 16th June (approx) Falmouth Week Friday 9th August – Sunday 18th August (approx.), Oyster Festival Monday 10th – Tuesday 17th October (approx.) You can enjoy Abbot’s Loft’s incredible position right in the hub of all the fun and the front seat view of the action on the water! Please note though that this will mean that noise levels may be heightened in the evenings and Church Street car park will likely be closed (in favour of food and drink tents), so cars will have to park up near Well Lane car park. on the roadside, which is just a 2-3 minute walk away.

Dog: One small, well-behaved dog welcome – please bring your own dog bed and ensure that he/she is not allowed on the furniture or in the bedrooms. There is some grass above Well Lane car park, or plenty of lamp posts around for night wees! There is an excellent space for dog exercising, ‘Boscowen Fields’, to the right of Gyllyngvase Beach. Gyllyngvase Beach welcomes dogs from October to 14th May at all times, then from 15th May to 30th Sept before 10am and after 6pm. Swanpool and Castle Beach restrict dogs between the same hours but only through July and August.