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The Observatory Tower

(Ref. 1168031)

Falmouth, Cornwall Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

1 Customer Review

  • "Fantastic views from this unique property."

    The sunsets and sunrises were stunning viewed from the top floor. Perfect base for a break away in Falmouth. We really loved our time at The Observatory and would definitely return.

    Reviewed by Catherine4.7★Apr 2025

This property is part of the Cornish Cottage Holidays collection.
Over 800 carefully selected and perfectly located Cornwall and Devon properties, helping you create your perfect holiday.

Summary

  • Over five floors
  • Reverse-level
  • Ground floor - 1 x double bedroom with TV and en-suite wetroom with shower, basin and WC, Utility room with washer/dryer, iron and ironing board
  • First floor - Sitting room/bedroom with pull-down double bed and en-suite with bath, shower-over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Second floor - Kitchen/diner with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, instant boiling water tap, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher
  • Third floor - Lounge with TV and iPod docking station
  • Fourth floor - Observation Deck with bar area and wine chiller
  • Underfloor heating
  • WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking
  • Enclosed rear courtyard with bike storage
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, coast and beach 0.7 miles
  • Note: Complimentary welcome pack provided on arrival
  • Note: This property is not suitable for children under 12 years old due to the open-plan nature of this five-storey home
  • NOTE: For parties of only two people, please let the owners know a few days before your stay
  • If you would like the pull down double bed in the first floor Sitting room /bedroom made up for your stay
  • Otherwise, only the bed in the Ground Floor double bedroom will be made up

The property

In a prime elevated position in Falmouth, and boasting far-reaching 360-degree views across the Fal Estuary, Harbour, marina and town, sits The Observatory Tower.

This stunning, sympathetically renovated observation tower is tucked away on a quiet street and makes a superbly unique, wow-factor holiday retreat for up to four guests seeking an escape to Cornwall.

Built in 1868 as a meteorological observatory, the five-storey tower originally featured a parapet wall.

Over the years, it fell into disrepair and was sold at auction in 2009.

The new owners fully renovated it, preserving its heritage while modernising it into a wonderful holiday home with all contemporary amenities.

Couples, friends and small families will enjoy this two-bedroom abode, with an open-plan interior spread over five floors, as you wind up the spiral staircase to each level.

Enter the ground floor and you will discover a hallway and a stylish double bedroom, with a pristine en-suite shower room.

The ground floor is also home to a handy utility room with a washer/dryer.

A welcoming sitting room/bedroom greets you on the first floor, with a pull-down double bed/sofa providing a flexible sleeping arrangement, plus a bathroom with a double bath.

The second floor boasts a well-equipped kitchen with an induction hob, dishwasher, microwave and boiling water tap, and a dining area for four with an ocean backdrop.

The third-floor sitting room hosts a bespoke sofa and 42" plasma TV, a place to relax and unwind after a day exploring the glorious countryside and coastline.

Finally, continue up to the top floor Observation Deck, a magnificent octagonal space boasting 360-degree views showcasing Falmouth’s harbour, river, town and seascape.

Fitted with bespoke bench seating and a bar area with a small fridge, blackout blinds and a camera obscura, where better to enjoy a chilled tipple from the top of the tower, weather-watching by day and star gazing as the night draws in.

Take advantage of your central position within easy walking distance of Falmouth's many shops, restaurants, cafes and galleries.

Visit the National Maritime Museum, set beside the colourful harbour.

The Blue Flag award-winning sands at Gyllyngvase Beach are a short walk away, perfect for kayaking, swimming and paddling, with an oceanfront café for refreshment.

Don't forget to check out the fantastic Swanpool Beach too!

Board the passenger ferry to picturesque St Mawes or discover Trellissick Gardens.

If your taste for nature still isn't satisfied, then make sure to visit Glendurgan Gardens and Trebah Gardens in Mawnan Smith.

There are fabulous restaurants, cafes and traditional inns to meet all tastebuds, serving local freshly caught produce, cream teas and pasties!

Parking is available on the quiet residential streets near the Tower.

Alternatively, with excellent road, rail, and sea links to Truro and the surrounding area, you might choose to leave the car behind!

Make wonderful memories at The Observatory Tower, a wow factor Cornish escape.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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FALMOUTH

Penryn 2 miles; Mabe 3 miles; Truro 11 miles.

Falmouth, with its magnificent natural harbour (the third largest in the world), winding streets and beaches, will keep you occupied for hours. The town's old harbour-side pubs, excellent shopping, art gallery and stunning National Maritime Museum simply complete the picture. Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII, is Falmouth's most popular attraction, sited on its own peninsula with superb panoramic sea views. Across from Falmouth harbour is the beautiful town of St Mawes, surrounded by the rocky coves, sandy beaches and lush green countryside of the Roseland Peninsula. Go there by car (15 miles) or take the passenger ferry from Falmouth (15 minutes). For nature lovers there is the Swanpool Nature Reserve, a lagoon and site of special scientific interest teeming with a variety of wildlife. There is also a golf course. Falmouth offers such a rich variety of landscape and attractions for people of all ages, it is sure to tempt you back time and again.

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NOTE: For parties of only two people, please let the owners know a few days before your stay. If you would like the pull down double bed in the first floor Sitting room /bedroom made up for your stay. Otherwise, only the bed in the Ground Floor double bedroom will be made up.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.