Fal River Cottage, Malpas, is a delightful riverside retreat offering breathtaking views where three rivers converge in the heart of Cornwall. The fully equipped kitchen / diner boasts modern amenities including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher, perfect for preparing family meals. The inviting sitting room features a cosy woodburning stove, Smart TV, and plush seating where you can unwind after days exploring the Cornish coast.
Step outside to discover your elevated tiered garden with patio furniture, where stunning river views unfold before you across multiple levels of outdoor space. The property has two comfortable bedrooms – one double and one single – both sharing convenient Jack-and-Jill access to the family bathroom complete with bath, shower over, basin, and WC. With electric central heating throughout and roadside parking, Fal River Cottage welcomes two well-behaved pets to join your Cornish adventure.
Imagine mornings spent sipping coffee on your tiered garden terraces, watching river traffic drift by below while planning the day's coastal discoveries. Spend lazy afternoons in the warming glow of the woodburning stove, sharing tales of seaside adventures as the ever-changing river views provide a mesmerising backdrop to your Cornish escape.
Fal River Cottage, Malpas, offers an idyllic base for exploring Cornwall's treasures. The charming village boasts a fantastic gastro pub just steps away, while river tours operate from Malpas to Falmouth via Trelissick for much of the year. Truro Cathedral (3 km) showcases stunning architecture and rich history in Cornwall's vibrant city centre. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth (11 km) captivates visitors with engaging maritime exhibits and interactive family activities, while the Lost Gardens of Heligan (16 km) offer magical garden restoration with diverse plant collections and enchanting woodland walks. Adventure seekers can discover the Terence Coventry Sculpture Park in Coverack (26 km), where striking clifftop artworks command stunning coastal views.
Further afield, Jamaica Inn in Bolventor (48 km) provides a glimpse into ancient smuggling history on dramatic Bodmin Moor, immortalised in Daphne du Maurier's famous novel and now housing a smuggling museum with authentic artefacts. The legendary Minack Theatre in Porthcurno (50 km) delivers captivating performances against breathtaking ocean views from its unique clifftop amphitheatre carved into granite rocks, offering an unforgettable theatrical experience. Meanwhile, Tintagel Castle is a 51-kilometre drive away and enchants visitors with Arthurian legends and dramatic clifftop ruins, where medieval walls cling to rugged coastline and footbridge spans connect you to the supposed birthplace of King Arthur.
Explore historic Redruth, just 15 kilometres away, with its vibrant arts scene centred around the acclaimed Kneehigh Theatre company and numerous galleries celebrating the town's rich mining heritage. Alternatively, visit St Austell (26 km), gateway to Cornwall's renowned china clay industry and home to the world-famous Eden Project. This spectacular attraction houses the world's largest rainforest in captivity within enormous biomes, alongside Mediterranean plants and seasonal gardens, making it one of Cornwall's most popular destinations for families seeking both education and adventure.
