Charthouse

Charthouse is a beautifully presented split-level apartment that boasts a private waterfront courtyard and mesmerizing sea views. This apartment has plenty of space for up to four guests to take a long break from normal life and experience a slice of Cornish life. Falmouth town offers a wonderful array of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and art galleries, and it’s all just out of the front door!

Stepping inside the property, guests are greeted with a welcoming entrance hall with a large cupboard ideal for storing away coats and shoes. To the right of the hallway is the main living and dining area. Here, cool neutral tones are teamed with warm woods and slate greys creating a cosy and contemporary atmosphere.

The main feature of this room is the beautiful French doors that lead guests out to the private terrace. Framing the blue skies and water, they provide a lovely backdrop for a quiet evening at home or a slow morning coffee. Should guests wish to put their feet up for a moment rest, then the large L-shaped sofa is comfortable and spacious. The warm fabric and contemporary coffee table create a smart and inviting space, and the coastal artwork is a pleasant reminder of the seaside location of the property. A wall-mounted TV enables guests to keep up with their favourite shows or spend some time together with a movie.

Adjacent to the main living space is the gorgeous kitchen. Divided by a large archway, this area of the room is cleverly sperate to the living space but doesn’t feel too detached, so that guests who enjoy cooking up a delicious meal for their loved ones can still engage in conversation with them.

The kitchen is fitted with all the necessary appliances to make the most of the holiday including an oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine – although guests may not mind using the sink to wash up whilst watching the boats on the water out of the window! The neutral shaker style units and wood worktops are in keeping with the style of the property, and the crisp white subway tiles are a super modern touch.

A spacious dining area located towards the rear of the living space is a calm place for guests to gather and discuss holiday plans or to share a delicious meal. The solid wood table and chairs provide room for everyone to enjoy a delicious fresh pastry breakfast from Stones Bakery down the road.

With an abundance of fresh local produce in the town there’s plenty of different ideas for guests to sample in one of the many restaurants – although you may prefer to make the most of a wonderful summer’s evening and dine alfresco on the outdoor terrace while watching life on the water. Complete with a comfortable outdoor table and chairs, this space is just asking for a long evening drink. The terrace is subtly divided between two levels, with the upper decked level playing host to the tremendous sea views over Falmouth Bay. Guests can stand here and watch as the boats to and fro between the neighbouring harbour villages of Flushing and St Mawes. The outdoor space has a subtle Mediterranean feel, with warm neutral walls – and a domed glass roof on the exterior building provides a stunning feature.

Upstairs, guests will find the master bedroom, the twin second bedroom, and family bathroom.  The master bedroom features a comfortable double bed, and crisp white bed linen is ready to greet guests at the end of a long day. The cool grey walls and darker furnishings add an element of hotel luxury to the room, and twin bedside lamps enable guests to settle down to read a book before falling asleep. The large window frames the stunning sea views, and guests will enjoy slowly waking to the sound of the water and the boats in the harbour.

The second bedroom is finished to an equally high standard and comes complete with twin single beds, which can be joined to create a super king if needed. Another large window also captures the tremendous views, so guests needn’t feel guilty about enjoying a long lie-in. This room also has plenty of storage space in a large built-in cupboard.

Guests will enjoy taking a moment to themselves in the gorgeous family bathroom, fitted with a large walk in shower and floor to ceiling slate tiles. This super-slick room is ideal for winding down at the end of the day, enjoying a relaxing, hot shower before heading to bed. There is a contemporary style basin, WC, and heated towel rail.

Charthouse comes complete with its own allocated parking space in the underground garage just across the road – most cars will fit, however very large SUVs may not, and guests can also choose to park in one of the streets nearby.

With Falmouth town centre right on the doorstep, there’s plenty to see and do. Guests can just take a charming stroll through the town centre to Events Square where the famous oyster festival takes place in October each year. Or head to Rick Stein’s for champagne and oysters. Falmouth has an abundance of boutique shops, art galleries, and restaurants as well the famous Maritime Museum.

With one of the deepest natural harbours on the doorstep, Falmouth Harbour, guests can easily take to the water with a fantastic range of ways to explore the surroundings. Private boat hire, canoe rental, sailing lessons and boat trips are all readily accessible, as well as stand-up paddleboards, surfboards and kayaks. Local sea ferries run frequently from the piers within the town centre and provide guests with the prospect of a day out in the surrounding neighbouring villages of Flushing and St Mawes.

Charthouse is an excellent apartment for guests wanting to relax and escape to an idyllic Cornish harbour town. With everything just a short walk away, there’s something to keep everyone entertained all holiday long.