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Buzzard’s Rest - A comfortable, quiet, welcoming property with ample parking.

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 236 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Falmouth, England
  • Falmouth University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Swanpool Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Buzzard’s Rest - A comfortable, quiet, welcoming property with ample parking.

Buzzard's Rest

Buzzard’s Rest provides comfortable, cosy accommodation in a quiet Falmouth Street. It is conveniently situated with ample parking. A spacious balcony with pleasing open views provides access to the property and is a lovely space to sit and watch the sun go down behind the hill, or if you are lucky, to watch our resident buzzard circling in search of a meal! The keys will be left in a key safe for easy entry.

Entry is into an open plan living room and kitchen area with a breakfast bar. The well equipped kitchen has an under counter oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee maker. A dishwasher and washing machine are also included. The living room has a comfortable sofa bed (please request bedding from the owner), and a small dining table with chairs. An HD TV with freeview and a DVD player are provided. Broadband internet (upto 100 Mbs) is available throughout the property.

A spiral staircase leads downstairs to a spacious, comfortable, bright and airy bedroom with plenty of drawers and hanging space. The bathroom has a walk in shower. There is also a fire exit in case of emergency.

Buzzard’s Rest is conveniently located on a quiet street. A 20 minute walk through a nature reserve alongside a babbling brook will take you to pretty Swanpool Beach with a cafe and restaurant. A further 10 minute stroll along the coast path will bring you to Gyllyngvase Beach which is slightly larger and again has a cafe and a restaurant. Both beaches provide water sport hire, including paddle boards and kayaks. The coast path can be followed in both directions for either a gentle meander or a much more energetic walk.

A 15 to 20 minute walk from Buzzard’s Rest in the opposite direction will take you directly into the historical maritime sailing port of Falmouth with its numerous pubs, restaurants, cafes, and independent shops lining the vibrant cobbled high street.

Walks abound for the energetic, along the coast path and around the Fal River Estuary. There are numerous beautiful gardens in the close vicinity, some belonging to the National Trust and some privately owned. Pendennis Castle is perched on the headland and provides splendid views across to the opposite headland of St Anthony’s Head or across Falmouth Bay to the Helford River Estuary. The ferry gives easy access to its sister castle across the Carrick Roads at St Mawes.

There is an excellent taxi and bus service around the town for those not wanting to walk and there are plenty of car parks in town. Penmere Station is less than a 5 minute walk away and is very convenient for catching a train into Truro or else further afield to Penzance, Exeter and Paddington, London.

Falmouth has a calendar of ongoing events throughout the year and is a wonderful destination for a visit as well as providing a convenient base for exploring the southern part of Cornwall.

The owners live next door and are normally available to give advice or assistance.

Please note that this property is not wheelchair friendly.

Property manager

Diana Waardenburg
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Falmouth

Located in Falmouth, this apartment is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Pendennis Castle and Carwinion House and Garden are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Discovery Quay and The Old Cider Barn Arts and Crafts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits, or consider a night out at Performance Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Falmouth, England

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 10 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 12 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Penmere Station - 5 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Packet Station - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rising Dragon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Finn McCoul's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Buzzard’s Rest - A comfortable, quiet, welcoming property with ample parking. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Buzzard’s Rest - A comfortable, quiet, welcoming property with ample parking.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buzzard’s Rest - A comfortable, quiet, welcoming property with ample parking.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buzzard’s Rest - A comfortable, quiet, welcoming property with ample parking. located?

Situated in Falmouth, this golf apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Falmouth University, Falmouth Art Gallery and Falriver Visitor Information Centre. South West Coast Path Section 29 Trailhead and Falmouth Aquarium are also within 1 mile (2 km). Penmere Station is only a 5-minute walk and Falmouth Town Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niamh E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buzzards rest

We absolutely loved our stay . The house itself is very well equipped. Location is great only short walk to the beach and to the town centre . Would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and in an ideal location.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a lovely time staying at Buzzards Rest, Diana is very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The welcome gifts were very much appreciated. The accomodation is perfect, comfortable and has everything you need for a lovely stay. It is in the perfect location for Falmouth town, roughly 15 minutes walk and in the opposite direction a lovely walk to Swanpool Nature reserve and beach, and the south west coast path with beautiful views. Falmouth has so much to see and do with plenty of nice bars and restaurants. Will definitely recommend Buzzards Rest to Family and Friends and hopefully return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

A lovely stay in a cozy, well equipped, property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

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Lovely stay, great location

The property was ideal for the two of us for a one week stay, although we could happily have stayed longer.Great location to access Falmouth on foot and use the car to get further afield.Very accommodating host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay in Felmouth

It was a very lovely flat with everything there you need for a nice holiday. Including some books about hiking and other activities in Cornwall. The landlords were very helpful and also gave good tips about what to do. The flat was very clean. When we arrived we were happy to find tea, milk, coffee and biscuits in the flat
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home,a great place to stay

We have stayed here before & again were extremely pleased with the apartment. Nice & quiet & a reasonable walk to the town center.Fully equipped kitchen & good washing,bath facilities.Hosts very nice & made you feel very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathias S.

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A wonderful place

We were absolutely lucky about our stay in Falmouth. Buzzard's Rest is a very snug, beautiful and tranquil place to slow down and to visit Falmouth and all the enchanted places in the environment. Falmouth offers countless options for good food from different countries all over the world, snug pubs and for shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

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De-stress trip to the sea

An extremely comfortable and well equipped apartment. Thÿs and Diana were very welcoming and informative about the local area and provided a generous welcome pack of refreshments after the long drive to Falmouth. Hugely appreciated. Buzzard's Rest was peaceful but also conveniently close to the town centre and Falmouth's beaches, either by car or by foot (15 minute walk). Hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week in Falmouth

This was our first visit to Falmouth and we spent the week exploring this part of Cornwall . As members of the National trust and English Heritage we visited Pendennis Castle, Glendurgan Gardens and Trelissik Gardens . We used public transport and the Fal Ferry and found it was easy to get around. We had a day out in Penzance for the literary festival as well as time exploring the town. The appointment was excellent and well looked after. Most enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

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Short break

Great location.. nice and peaceful… walk distance to town and near beaches.. Highly recommended..☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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Lovely apartment and hosts

The apartment is delightful, clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. It's in a quiet peaceful road and looks out over a playing field, with distant views over Falmouth and to the countryside. It's about a 20 to 25 minute walk to Falmouth centre (bit longer back up the hill!), but the walk is interesting and we went down a different road each time. We found it hard to leave! Our hosts Diana and Thijs were very welcoming and friendly and clearly enjoy having guests. All in all a lovely few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quiet location

Hosts are very welcoming, the property has everything you need and is very comfortable. The only negative for us was that it was too far from the centre of falmouth. Alrhough an easy route it is down a very steep hill.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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A lovely long weekend

We really enjoyed our 4 night stay at Buzzard's Rest. The property is exactly as described and Diana was a lovely host. On hand to chat and help but very respectful of privacy too. The property is on a quiet street on the edge of Falmouth and a short (approx 15 min walk) to some great restaurants and pubs. It was perfect for us to use as a base for walking the SW Coast path and then pop into Falmouth in the evenings. We didn't eat in other than for breakfast but the property was very well equipped and we enjoyed a very good shower at the end of a long day's walking. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and would recommend to anyone reading this.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amerjit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely apartment. Cornwall is such a beautiful place. Shame the holiday wasn’t long enough because there is so much to see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts Diana & Thijs are super hosts. They are extremely helpful. This place is the best
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes W.

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Very good

Excellent home
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ozan Beran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Blissful stay! It is a calm, spacious, clean and well-equipped flat.Falmouth offered the nicests beaches as well. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful property, very well equipped. Although the overall space was small, it was so well-designed it was like the TARDIS. Bed was comfortable, wardrobe and set of drawers in bedroom, shower was strong with plenty of hot water. Kitchen and living areas were more than functional with good appliances including fridge with freezer. All in all a lovely place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

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A great place to explore beautiful Falmouth!

A lovely little upside down apartment with its own little balcony. Very clean and comfortable. I stayed over Christmas, to spend it with family who live around the corner, I know Falmouth well already but a great location to explore if you are new to the area. Perfect for two, and a great little retreat for me when I wanted some ‘time out’ over Christmas. Will definitely stay again, Diana was very welcoming and nothing was a bother.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade R.

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A wonderful stay

We loved our stay at the Buzzard's Rest. It's a gorgeous place in a convenient location with lovely hosts! The bed and sofa were ever so comfortable, and they had everything one might need for their trip. Thank you so much; we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LYNN D.

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Perfect in every respect

Perfect in every respect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

denise m.

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Lovely place to stay

We spent a long weekend here, in Buzzards Rest. Perfect for us as a couple. It’s well equipped with everything you could need. A 15 minute walk into the town and the beaches. We were lucky to have amazing weather too. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in Falmouth . Diane met us upon arrival, she was very friendly and helpful, and had kindly left some provisions in the flat for us. A great stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Buzzard‘s Rest

We had a lovely enjoyable week. The apartment has everything you need, clean and very well equipped. We loved the location, great for walking into town and the beaches. Our hosts were extremely kind and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neville R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday apartment

This property is a little gem! Very spacious for the two of us with every appliance you might need. Falmouth is a short 15 min walk but is quite steep but there are buses that we could have taken if we wanted. Very quiet area as well, over looking large playing field, which was only used once whilst we were there fir boys rugby practice. A loveky home fir a short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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