Falmouth
Set within a new development of distinct properties moments from Swanpool Beach in Falmouth, is Bryozoa House. A high end holiday home with elevated views and a contemporary interior. This part of Cornwall is famed for clear waters and sandy beaches. With over three hundred miles of coastline to explore and access to the south west coast path within yards, don’t forget your sensible shoes.
Bundle up your things and head to the beach, or bound up the stairs and scope out the scene from the balcony. From your high up vantage point, you’ll be able to scope out the best spot to sit on Swanpool Beach and even keep an eye on things if some of the family set off ahead.
Spread out over three floors, choose to gather in the open plan kitchen and living area on the top floor, where the vast vaulted ceiling and full height windows mean that the view is always just a glance away. The property is imaginatively laid out with an open plan form on the second floor and numerous little spots to spread out and unwind. Teenagers and parents alike will love the games room with it’s pool table, and a separate enclosed study provides a useful spot for postcard-writing.
Gather around the kitchen island for a chat and as the sun sets take a glass out into the garden and listen to the sound of the waves. Lights of the town twinkle on from the opposite side of the Swanpool nature reserve. A tranquil spot surrounded by nature, Bryozoa House is the retreat you need.
Top Floor
Kitchen
Open plan space which along with the living and dining areas makes up the top floor of the house. Dishwasher, fridge-freezer, drinks fridge, electric oven. Separate ‘Snug’’ style seating nook beside the kitchen with views over Swanpool through the balcony.
Dining area
With seating for up to eight people
Living Area
Large L-shaped sofa, armchair, large flatscreen TV. Separate seating area beside the window along with a table to seat 4, perfect for breakfast.
Balcony
With outdoor seating for 6 and views out over swanpool and round to the beach. Sea view at high tide.
Middle Floor
Twin/Super-king Bedroom
Bedside tables, window to front garden, wardrobe and dressing table.
Twin/Super-king Bedroom
Window with views out over Swanpool. Wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside tables.
Family Bathroom
Shower over Bath, WC, washbasin, heated towel rail.
Games Room
Pool table, flatscreen TV, sofa and drinks bar/cabinet.
Study
Sofa and Desk with office chair. Computer screen which could be connected to devices to allow for a third space to watch TV.
Ground Floor
Double Bedroom
King-size bed dressing area with wardrobe and cabinet, en-suite bathroom with shower, WC, and washbasin. Patio doors out to the rear garden.
Master Bedroom
King-size bed, bedside tables and chest of drawers. Dressing room with built-in wardrobe. En suite with shower and separate bath, WC and washbasin. Doors leading out to rear garden.
Utility Room
With sink, washer and dryer, dishwasher and tea-making facilities.
Rear Garden
Paved patio area with the remainder of the garden laid out to lawn. Table and chairs for four, along with two outdoor armchairs.
A stone’s throw from Swanpool Beach, where Elemental offer adventures of all sorts on the water. Bring a kayak and wheel it down to launch straight from the beach, or hire by the hour/day. Swanpool is idyllic for swimming and has facilities including the renowned Swanpool Cafe and its decadent ice-creams. There’s even crazy golf for kids behind the beach or a real golf course for the grown-ups at Falmouth Golf Course.
The Blue Flag Gyllyngvase Beach with its safe RNLI lifeguarded swimming waters lies just a ten minute stroll east along the coast path. Head west via a wooded passage to the clifftops with views over Falmouth Bay. Follow this path along to tucked-away Maenporth Beach and further still to the Helford River.
Bryozoa House is named for the trembling sea mat- animals called Bryozoa which live in the waters of Swanpool and thrive in the mix of fresh and seawater. More commonly found in the Mediterranean, Swanpool is the only place in Britain where these can be found and is why the land the house looks out upon is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Although invisible to the naked eye, there’s plenty of other wildlife to be spotted from the balcony – from swans serenely crossing the pool to cormorants ducking and diving all day long.
Your closest joint just happens to serve some of the best seafood around – Hooked on the Rocks is a short stroll away and has a terrace for alfresco dining with arguably the best sea view in Falmouth. With an abundance of independent restaurants and bars, all of which are accessible via car or a quick walk along the coastal path to Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth is most definitely a town for foodies.
Andrew K
- October 2024
Great property for our whole family and excellent service from all the team at Cornish Holiday Cottages. Couldn’t recommend more highly.
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Arrival from 4pm.
Departure by 10am.
Beds made up for arrival.
Tea towels provided.
Bath towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.
Electricity inclusive.
Complimentary Wi-Fi provided.
Off-street parking on the driveway for two cars. Please note that the garage has been converted into a games room.
Mobile signal good.
No smoking.
£200 security deposit – only chargeable for damages (which will be discussed with you in advance of processing the charge).
Pets: One well-behaved dog @£30 each will be welcome to stay at Bryozoa House from November 2021. Dogs must be over 1 year of age and please ensure they are kept off the furniture and out of the bedrooms.
Zip-and-Link Beds: please note that we will make the bedrooms on the middle floor up as super-kings unless you request a twin. To ensure the correct linen is available please make sure we have at least a weeks notice, pre-arrival.
We have stayed in other Cornish Holiday Cottages before, this one proved as excellent. Perfectly placed within a short walk of Swanpool beach, where we hired kayaks, and ate yummy lunches. From the beach, we could hop on the local bus into Falmouth which took ten minutes, or a ten-minute walk along the cliff. Truly a special family holiday thank you.
Trish
