By the Tide
6 guests
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3 bedrooms, 4 beds
2.5 bathrooms
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Six metres from the water's edge in the Cornish village of Flushing, this Edwardian cottage puts you as close to the harbour as you can get without getting your feet wet. A log burner anchors the living and dining area for cooler evenings, while the top-floor bedroom looks out across the water to Falmouth – and the ferry to get you there departs just a two-minute walk away. Two kayaks are ready to launch from the village slipway, three pubs are around the corner, and a private decked courtyard out back is perfect for a slow breakfast among the flower beds.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay a fifteen-minute drive from the harbour, castle, and beaches of Falmouth
Cosy up beside crackling flames on a cooler Cornish evening
Take breakfast outside when the sun shines
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Home truths
The staircase up to the top floor is steep, with a low beam at the entrance – your host notes it may be unsuitable for some guests.
If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a travel cot, high chair, baby bath, and changing mat. You'll need to request these in advance.
Two kayaks are available for guest use and are stored in the back garden. Life jackets and oars are provided.
The front of the cottage faces the main road through the village, which also doubles as the local bus stop. You may hear some passing noise or morning chatter from people waiting for the bus, though reviews suggest it's generally quiet by evening.
Parking in Flushing is on-street only, directly opposite the cottage – spaces are limited and can be tricky, as is common across Cornwall.
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Desk
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Safety gates
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 4 beds
2.5 bathrooms
Local guide
About Falmouth
Falmouth attracts a wealthy crowd, as well as surf-loving students – Exeter University has a campus here – who use the town as a base for seeking out Cornwall’s gnarliest waves. Falmouth itself has some excellent beaches. You’ll find sailing, windsurfing and canoeing at the sandy Swanpool and a popular cafe along the curved bay of Gyllyngvase, while Castle Beach is named after Pendennis Castle. Built by Henry VIII in...
Get around
Airport
Cornwall Newquay
1 hr 6 min
Land's End
1 hr 16 min
Saint Mary's / Isles of Scilly (ISC)
3 hr 49 min
Train station
Penmere
29 min
Bus stop
Royal Standard
1 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
2 min
Cafe
17 min
Pharmacy
14 min
Points of interest
Beach
Flushing Beach
4 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
14
days
Cancel at least 14 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 14 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Ali
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Your host Ali will be on hand throughout your stay to ensure everything runs smoothly. Just ask if you'd like any local recommendations to make your time here more memorable.
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