Falmouth Hotel Brochure

The ‘Grande Dame’ of Falmouth…
The Falmouth Hotel, known as the ‘Grande Dame of Falmouth’, first opened in 1865, as Isambard
Kingdom Brunel expanded the Great Western Railway into Cornwall. Its castle-like Victorian
architecture, spacious interiors, fantastic seafront location and award-winning food has ensured its
place as one of Cornwall’s best known hotels.
The hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilees of Queen
Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, National Strikes in 1911 and was taken over by the War Department in
1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War Two, the hotel was camouflaged by the
Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire fourth floor as offices. By the spring of 1944, the areas
around the hotel and Falmouth were used in preparation for the D Day landings.
Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII, when Prince of
Wales, Dame Anna Neagle, famous children’s authoress Beatrix Potter, pop icon Simon Le Bon and
film stars such as Jeremy Brett, Sarah Brightman and Tara Fitzgerald.
Keith Richardson purchased the hotel in 2004 and it has been undergoing a programme of
refurbishment to improve its interiors and highlight its beautiful architectural features. The Falmouth
Hotel is an AA 3 Star hotel and holds an AA Rosette for Fine Dining.

Breathtaking sea views…
Set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens, we enjoy a prime seafront
location, overlooking the wide sweep of Falmouth Bay and Castle
Beach. On one side is the historic Pendennis Castle and, on the
other, the view stretches down to the far west of Cornwall. We
are also an easy stroll away from the historic port and town centre
of Falmouth, with its delightful shops, art galleries and harbour.

Spacious rooms…
We have 71 spacious and comfortable, individually-furnished bedrooms, many with wonderful sea
views. With a variety of room categories, we can find the perfect room for you, whether you are here
with family and friends, or staying with us whilst in the area on business.
All are en-suite and have tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV and toiletries as standard. Our
premier rooms and our suite all have fantastic views and offer some extra touches for your comfort.

Family-friendly…
One of Cornwall’s most welcoming family-friendly hotels, we are ideally located for exploring local
attractions and enjoying activities suitable for all ages.
We offer spacious accommodation for families and also have a range of equipment available on
request, such as cots, high chairs, games, books and crayons.
Cornwall is famous for its wonderful sandy beaches and our nearest is just a few steps away, across
our gardens. This lovely beach is perfect for swimming and snorkelling and there are lots of rock pools
to explore.

Mouthwatering food…
Wonderful food should be an essential part of your holiday experience. Our award-winning chefs are
committed to making sure you enjoy the best ingredients that Cornwall has to offer, whether you
are indulging in a 3-course dinner, relaxing in the bar with a snack or treating yourself to a delicious
Cornish cream tea.
The Castle Beach Restaurant has a daily changing Table d’Hôte menu, which offers a mouthwatering
mix of international and traditional British dishes that will always include locally caught fish and
seafood.
Less formal dining can be enjoyed in our Lounge Bar, which offers a comprehensive menu of light
snacks and meals and there are fabulous views too! We serve traditional Cornish cream teas and these
can be enjoyed in our gardens, whilst you gaze out to sea. A children’s menu is also available.

Unwind…
Being so close to the sea is relaxing in itself but for those who want to combine relaxation and activity,
our Oasis Leisure Suite has a heated indoor pool, multi-gym and sauna. Membership is automatically
included as part of your stay, whether you are here on holiday or staying with us as part of a business
trip.
We also run Hatha Yoga classes several times a week, which are open to guests and non-residents
alike. Sessions are suitable for beginners and more experienced students.
The Nirvana Beauty Rooms are open for a full range of beauty and holistic treatments for men and
women and also offer make-up for brides and bridal parties.

Celebrate…
We offer one of the most elegant and spacious celebration venues in Cornwall, whether you are
planning a wedding, family get-together, birthday or anniversary party.
With a castle on the headland, glorious sea views and landscaped gardens, our picture-perfect location
provides wonderful scope for photographs.
We’ll make sure we take care of all those extra little touches to make your day really special and our
choice of rooms means we can cater for intimate gatherings or larger scale events. Our team of chefs
will help you to plan the most delicious menu and will create a feast worthy of your celebration.

Falmouth and beyond…
Falmouth is an historic port town, sited on one of the most stunning natural harbours in Europe.
Perfectly located for exploring the beautiful Cornish coastline, Falmouth is also an easy drive from
Truro, the county’s elegant capital city, and from the mystical far west of Cornwall, in addition to many
local attractions. Landlubbers and salty sea dogs will find plenty to do, including boat trips along the
coast, sailing, kayaking, fishing, diving, walking and golfing. Falmouth is also home to the National
Maritime Museum Falmouth and several beautiful Cornish gardens are on our doorstep.

How to Find Us
The Falmouth Hotel, Castle Beach
Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NZ
By road: Via the A30 and then,
from the Truro exit, following
signs to the A39 and Falmouth. In
Falmouth, proceed up Dracaena
Avenue and at the first roundabout
continue along Western Terrace
until you reach another roundabout.
Going straight over, follow Melvill
Road until you reach a mini
roundabout, where you will see the
Falmouth Hotel on your right.
By rail: The Falmouth is a short
walk from Falmouth Docks railway
station.
Parking at the hotel: There is plenty
of free parking at the hotel.

THE FALMOUTH HOTEL
Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NZ
General Enquiries: 01326 312671
Reservations: 0800 005 2244
reservations@richardsonhotels.co.uk
www.falmouthhotel.com
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