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

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 236 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Falmouth, England
  • Falmouth University
    13 min walk
  • Falmouth Art Gallery
    15 min walk
  • Falmouth Aquarium
    19 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    55 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
This apartment's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Falmouth University. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • 13 minutes by foot from Falmouth University and a 2-minute drive from Falmouth Art Gallery

Property manager

Diana Waardenburg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 388 sq ft (36 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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

Ozan Beran

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every respect
Perfect in every respect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

denise m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Neville R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, light well-equipped property, with lovely little terrace overlooking the rugby pitch. Comfortable bed, and easy to operate and very comfortable sofa bed. Our host Diana could not have provided better communication and came to chat to us during our stay to update us about the Tall Ships Parade. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Stay
Buzzard's Rest is easily one of the best holiday lets we've stayed in. Everything we could think of was provided and Diana and Thijs were so friendly and knowledgeable regarding the area. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The bed was nice and firm, the sofa was cosy and the decking area outside, overlooking the rugby field, was a lovely addition where we enjoyed a morning cuppa and bacon roll. We enjoyed many walks around the Falmouth area and will always fondly remember the challenge that the climb up Jacob's Ladder provided! Overall, it's impossible to give Buzzard's Rest anything less than five stars. Thanks to Diana and Thijs for allowing us to stay in their beautiful accommodation and, hopefully, we'll see you again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niamh E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Karen S., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to explore the area.
Buzzard’s Rest is located about 15 minutes walk from the town. It’s a really peaceful location, the accommodation is spotless and little touches like milk, tea, coffee and biscuits all waiting on arrival are a bonus too. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Apartment
Our stay at Buzzards Rest was a perfect break. The apartment was clean, modern and well equipped. Diana our host was friendly and helpful. Nice touch was the welcome goodies of Cornish tea, coffee, biscuits and milk. We will definitely stay again. The location was good and it was only a short walk to Falmouth town or the beaches although there are plenty of buses or Beryl bikes to use. We would highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Falmouth
Lovely place and very welcoming hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Serene Retreat!
Outstanding accommodations and a particular shout out to our hosts! Before arriving Diana answered every question so there was an immediate comfort level with our hosts, our home away from home and the town of Falmouth and the surroundings. I woke every morning to spectacular sunrises and a world of birds. I loved the privacy of this retreat and the brilliant interior design and ease of use…washer, kitchen appliances and more. The evenings were so tranquil eating dinner on the deck and looking out at the town. Amazingly the town and Prince of Wales Pier was only a 15 minute walk away. Extraordinarily friendly and easy to use public transit and ferries allowed us to travel everywhere! Oh and did I mention that the train is a 5 minute walk away? Thank you again our lovely hosts! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Falmouth getaway
Ideally placed for visiting Falmouth & surrounding area. Light, airy and well-furnished accommodation in peaceful residential area. Clean, comfortable and welcoming. Decking area with outdoor furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t ask for better
Sparkling clean, light, well equipped and furnished, a much appreciated washing machine, 10 min walk to town and lovely hosts. Couldn’t ask for better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023