Top 10 things to do in Falmouth
Top 10 things to do in Falmouth from The Captain's House. There is so much to do in Falmouth and the surrounding area, from coastal walks and boat trips to…
Pendennis Head from Gyllyngvase Beach
History comes alive in a walk from the Captain’s House, Falmouth
No stay is complete in Falmouth without a walk out to Pendennis Head. This enjoyable and easy walk from The Captain’s House to Pendennis Head, and then on round to…
Harbours, beaches and coastal paths
Harbours, beaches and coastal paths - a New Year exploration It is only 16 miles from Falmouth to the historic and beautiful Porthleven harbour. Situated on the west of the…
'Battle of Trafalgar at 2.30pm' by William Wyllie.
This painting hangs at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. The painting by Wyllie marks the time HMS Pickle left the Battle of Trafalgar to deliver the news of victory.
Pickle in Falmouth
The journey to Falmouth from London may seem a long one whether you choose to go by car or train but before you ever think to complain spare a thought…
Tall Ships race, Falmouth
Falmouth’s Tall Ships Armada
The sea and the rocks were alive with colour and buzz on Sunday as thousands of people clambered to every viewing point on shore and any boat that could float…
Salty Tales
I like to read. I particularly like to read about the sea; what better place than the The Captains House, to lose yourself in nautical adventures, which very often started…
Hydrangeas in Falmouth
Hydrangeas and Herons
When you first arrive in Falmouth you notice the flowers and plants. Everything seems to be a season ahead and there’s more of it! With it’s own microclimate Falmouth and…
Her Kind Of Town
In the travel section of this week's Sunday Telegraph Jodie Kidd says why Falmouth is her kind of town. One of her favourite places is Gyllyngvase Beach which is only…
Rainbow's End
The rainbow’s end
Walking along the Cornish Coast Path with intermittent showers and sunshine a rainbow appears and dramatically dives in to the blue seas below. Taking its many colours down to the…