A fishy tale
… A fishing legacy inspires us at The Captain’s House Falmouth The fishing industry in Cornwall has always been essential to the local economy. For hundreds of years Pilchard…
Falmouth crowned the best place to live
The Sunday Times has declared that Falmouth is the best place to live in the South West in its 'Best Places to Live Guide' which came out on Sunday 22…
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…
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…
The Most Beautiful Church in the World
As there are so many places you can walk to from The Captain’s House you really don’t need to go near your car once you are here. Two of our…