Bora Gwel

Falmouth

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Pets: Welcome

Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Patio
Parking
Seaview
Luxury
Woodburner
WiFi
Short Break

Summary

Wind your way up the handsome old streets of Falmouth, between higgledy-piggledy houses overlooking the Fal River, and discover beautiful and timeless Bora Gwel.

Particulars

Hallway

Leading to two ground floor bedrooms, study, bathroom, utility, courtyard/garden and stairs to the first floor.

Front Bedroom

King size (5ft) brass bed with bedside tables and chest of drawers, lamps, mirror, chair, and views out to the front garden and towards harbour. Feature fireplace and adjoining door to middle bedroom.

Middle Bedroom

Two single beds with bedside tables, lamps, single wardrobe, chest of drawers and feature fireplace. Beds can be made up to create a super-king (6ft) bed, upon request. Double doors leading out to courtyard.

Garden Room/Study

Desk and chair, double doors leading outside to the courtyard.

Courtyard

Afternoon sun trap. Leading to utility/laundry room. Steps leading up to deck area and tiered garden.

Ground Floor Bathroom

A modern and spacious bathroom with full size bath, shower over, WC and basin.

First Floor Landing/Hallway

Please note there is one step up from the landing, leading to kitchen and bath, and three steps up from landing, leading to bedroom and sitting room. There is also narrow staircase leading to the loft bedroom.

First Floor Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Room

Well stocked kitchen and dining area with vaulted, beamed ceiling. Dining table to seat 8 (4 chairs and dining bench). Appliances include two under counter fridges, wine fridge, dishwasher, induction hob and oven, combination microwave oven, kettle and toaster. Bifold doors opening onto the deck area and tiered garden.

First Floor Shower Room

With a large walk-in shower, WC, towel rail and basin.

First Floor Sitting Room

Panoramic views across Flushing, Falmouth Harbour and The Roseland. Two large comfy sofas and two arm chairs. Wood burner, TV and games cupboard.

First Floor Bedroom

With a double bed, built-in wardrobe, bedside tables, lamps, dressing table, chair, chest of drawers, fireplace and vista over the garden.

Loft Bedroom

King size (5ft) bed, bedside lamps, chest of drawers, clothes rail and dual aspect dormer windows, the front facing of which has two stools for taking in the far reaching water views. Please note, as this room is up in the roof some of ceiling areas are sloped.

Utility room

Sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, under counter freezer, ironing board, iron, laundry basket and foldable clothes airer.

Outside Deck and Garden

Relaxed outside seating area for 8. (Rattan sofa dining set on order as of 10.03.22) Four levels of paved, grass, gravel and planted areas. Steps with handrail and sloped path leading from deck up to parking area. Motion detector solar powered lighting along path.

Children

Due to the number of steps at Bora Gwel the property is not suitable for Under 5s.

Parking

For up to two vehicles, off-road, at the rear of the house.

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Location and Surrounding Area

Should you be able to pull yourself away from this seaside abode, there’s plenty to keep your days busy and adventures rolling. Whether it’s sampling Falmouth’s finest seafood restaurants, exploring South Cornwall’s picturesque towns, or discovering the wild and beautiful South West Coastal Path.

Bora Gwel is conveniently situated a few minute’s stroll away from Falmouth’s Historic Old High Street which is home to talk-of-the-town eateries Star & Garter, Restaurant Mine and Restaurant Four. A quick one-minute walk downhill will lead you to discover Stones Bakery, with its delicious selection of freshly baked pastries and bread, Beacon Coffee serving a changing coffee menu, and Falmouth’s many independent shops and galleries.

Just at the bottom of The Old High Street is the Prince of Wales Pier, where regular passenger ferries can be taken on foot across the glistening harbour for day trips on the coast to St Mawes and Flushing.

An aerial image of Falmouth Harbour at sunset, light bounces off the water and there are many boats moored on the harbour. The view stretches from Pendennis Castle to the Packet Quays.

Awaiting discovery a 20-minute walk from the property are Falmouth’s famous beaches. Watch the sunrise and brave a morning dip at Gyllyngvase, Swanpool or Maenporth Beach, or rent out a paddleboard from local business WeSUP to take in the town from a unique viewpoint.

When a day of rural adventure calls, a short 15-minute drive will lead you to the magnificent Helford River, where peace can be found in open fields and ancient woodland lining the water. Here crystal-clear waters, secret and secluded coves, and winding subtropical gardens are accessible from the southwest coast path, while country pubs and areas of outstanding natural beauty come in abundance.

On a high tide, join the locals as they swim and jump directly into the harbour from the public garden next to the Greenbank Hotel. You can always choose to hold the towels instead whilst enjoying a tipple in the adjacent Working Boat pub and vast outside seating area.

Reviews

Steve - August 2025

Great location overlooking the harbour and a short walk into town - lots of space (even had a study!) - beautifully done out house and well-equipped - comfy beds - loads of crockery - great outside area at the back. Parking for 3 cars at the back a massive bonus - it was easy to get my Transit van around to the back where the parking is, so no issues if you have a large vehicle.
Anon - July 2025

Wonderful views from the living room. Spacious bedrooms. Well equipped kitchen. Parking for two cars so close to town was a bonus.
Lesley - June 2025

This was our 2nd stay at Bora Gwel and it won’t be our last. A real home from home and perfect for our group. We are a couple with our adult children and their partners and our two dogs. The house is beautifully furnished in a scandi / modernist style and has everything you could need. It’s also in a great location. The views from the living room and attic bedroom are stunning. Lazy mornings with coffee and breakfast on the comfy outdoor sofa. Evenings spent at local pubs, and restaurants then cards round the kitchen table. Before heading off to our comfy beds. The house is within striking distance of The Boathouse easily our favourite pub. Sunday lunch is a must and don’t miss the quiz night on a Wednesday. A morning dip can be taken from the steps just down at the Greenbank Hotel. The town centre is only moments away. There was ample parking for our 2 SUV’s. A great bonus in busy Falmouth.
Catherine - June 2025

Fantastic house, really well located with everything you need for a holiday.
David Perren - October 2024

Good but not perfect is probably our honest assessment. Undoubtedly Bora Gwel has some stunning views over Flushing and Falmouth harbour. The property was well equipped and the welcoming pack of milk, bread etc was err...... most welcome. The property is sprawling. It is on three levels with the attic bedroom again with a stunning view, accessible via a very steep and narrow staircase. This would be unsuitable if someone was infirm. The garden is terraced and would be a real sun trap although the weather didn't allow us to enjoy this facility. Parking for two smallish cars was very helpful but access is via a myriad of narrow roads where cars are parked on both sides. Certainly, if you had a large SUV this might be a problem. Location wise, Bora Qwel is perfect with easy pedestrian access to Falmouth town centre. There are a couple of well favoured eateries within a few minutes walk. The Boathouse and the Boatyard by the Greenbank Hotel. So there are lot of positives but our overall feeling was this particular property wasn't especially "homely". We have stayed in equally well equipped properties in the Penryn/Falmouth area which were much nicer and much better value but without the stunning views. I guess this is why you pay a premium.

Response

Thank you for your feedback on Bora Gwel. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the harbour views, the space and the plethora of equipment provided. The Boathouse and Working Boat pubs are popular with many. The careful owners of Bora Gwel, have poured love and investment into the house, alongside an interior designer, to make it welcoming and comfortable for both guests and themselves. We do appreciate though that we don’t all have the same taste, however we feel that the website photos show a true representation of the house. I hope you agree? The parking is, we feel, more than adequate for two vehicles. I have a SUV and have parked there, and the owners an estate car, plus of course we have trade vans there from time to time. The lane access off Tresawna Terrace is 137metres long, so whilst narrow in places, hopefully not much of a chore to navigate. Thank you for taking the time to provide your review of Bora Gwel. We agree that the views are stunning and of course there are all of the associated benefits of waking up to the sea. Kindest regards, Emily and Team – Cornish Holiday Cottages
Tim Howson - October 2024

Had a great holiday in a fantastic cottage.
Joanna Mills - July 2024

Bora Gwel is a beautiful house, very well equipped and full of character. We had a lovely stay, despite a few rainy days. The parking space at the back was very handy, although we hardly used the car because there’s so much to do within walking distance of the house. Excellent pub just round the corner for food, and everywhere seemed to be dog friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Margaret Simpson - July 2023

Outstanding accommodation. Everything very clean. Wonderful views

Response

What a wonderful review to receive of your stay at Bora Gwel, Margaret. We are delighted to read that you had an outstanding stay and enjoyed the views of Falmouth harbour, we quite agree that they are wonderful. Sending kind regards from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.
M Griffiths - July 2023

Excellent accommodation living up to description - place, facilities, - again excellent . warm and supportive of our family holiday. Extra mirrors in the bedroom would help for ladies needs. A key to the front door would have been helpful..Summer weight duvets would help. We feel the Greenbank Hotel route would be better than the directions give. If we need four bedrooms we would book again. Overall “fantastic”. Emily is aware of much of the above.
Anon - June 2023

Excellent location and a beautiful house - stunning views

Response

Many thanks for your glowing five-star review of your recent stay at Bora Gwel in Falmouth. We are so pleased that you felt the location was excellent - we quite agree that the views are stunning! Sending best wishes from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.
Anon - October 2022

Beautiful holiday home, lots of character, well equipped, quiet, close to town and the most amazing views from the lounge and two bedrooms.

Response

Many thanks for sending through such a kind review of your recent stay at Bora Gwel. We are delighted to read that you found the property to be beautiful and full of character and that you enjoyed the wonderful sea views. Kind regards from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.
Anon - October 2022

Beautiful design.Could do with better quality crockery and cutlery to match the overall quality.No oven gloves so watch out!

Response

Many thanks for finding the time to send us your review of Bora Gwel in Falmouth. We are grateful for your feedback and we will pass this on to the owner. We provide a heat-resistant cloth because our linen providers are unable to wash oven gloves. Sending kind regards from all of us at Cornish Holiday Cottages.

Notes

Arrival from 4pm.Departure by 10am.Bed linen included.Tea towels included.One set of bath and hand towels per person included, please bring your own beach towels.Central heating inclusive.There is no telephone at this property, but mobile signal is very good.Complimentary Wi-Fi inclusive.No smoking.Security deposit £200.

Access: The cottage is unsuitable for children under 5.

PetsOne to two well-behaved, house trained, dogs over the age of one, welcomed @ £30 per week each. Please do not leave your dog/s unattended in the house and ensure they do not sit on the furniture or jump up on beds. Muddy paws to be cleaned outside please and ensure all dog mess is picked up from the garden before departure.

Wood-burnerOne basket of logs provided from October to Easter. Further logs and kindling can be purchased from Trago’s, or local garages, or often roadside on your travels around Cornwall.