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Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Front decking area - just outside the front door
The cottage is just three doors down from the Heron Inn
Truro / Tresillian / Fal Rivers all offer excellent paddle boarding
Wake up in the morning and enjoy the sun rising over the river
Garden bed on the upper decking in the rear garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Truro, Cornwall
  • Hall for Cornwall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Truro Cathedral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Trelissick Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms

Fal River Cottage is a small, dog-friendly, traditional cottage, which benefits from the most amazing river views. It is based in Malpas (near Truro) and is just three doors down from the very popular Heron Inn.

The cottage itself dates to the 1800's and was tastefully renovated in 2019, offering traditional features alongside modern-living luxuries.

To the front, there is a small decked area which is ideal for alfresco breakfasts. This leads into the lounge, which is well equipped with a log burner, TV, books and games. To the rear of the cottage there is a new kitchen/dining area, which is well equipped for home cooking.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, which share a traditional ‘Jack'n'Jill' bathroom. There is a spacious and light double bedroom allowing you to watch the river as you lie in bed. The second bedroom is a cozy single, which also serves as access to the rear garden.

There are steep stairs leading to the rear garden featuring two separate seating areas, which both benefit from the amazing river views. The upper level is great for kicking back and lying down on those hot summer days when a little shade is welcome. The lower, patio area is more open and offers comfortable seating, perfect for relaxing in the tranquil surroundings of Cornish countryside.

Property manager

Phil Dee

Languages

English, Slovenian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Water view
Outdoor space

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Property grounds

Quiet retreat in rural Cornish garden.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hall for Cornwall and Royal Cornwall Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Killiow Golf Club and Perranporth Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Trelissick Gardens and Falmouth Aquarium. With kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Truro, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Hall for Cornwall - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Royal Cornwall Museum - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Truro Cathedral - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Trelissick Gardens - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Pendower Beach - 41 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Truro Station - 9 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Ale House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee in the Park - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Try Dowr - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hall for Cornwall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heron Inn - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fal River Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Truro cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hall for Cornwall and Truro Cathedral. Royal Cornwall Museum is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Karsten H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay - neat and clean

Beautiful cottage, charming and clean, 10 meters away from a nice pub. Limited parking a, but at the end of October no problem at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Perfect place to relax

Wonderful old fisherman's cottage, reeking of history, with a fantastic view. A perfect place to relax.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Cottage

Had a fantastic 2 week stay, location brilliant, cottage clean, comfortable,out side seating area brilliant, outstanding cottage will be booking again.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Excellent cottage, amazing location

We had a wonderful relaxing week the location is fantastic. Views, walks, kayaking from jetty, boat trip to Falmouth. Oh and more views ! Cottage brilliantly designed and executed. Gardens superb. Information top notch. Very comfortable (would prefer a bigger bed). Dog had a wonderful week too. Thank you.
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in beautiful location

A charming cottage in a stunning location with everything you need at hand, look forward to returning in the future.
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8/10 Good

Emma R.

Beautiful views of the river

The cottage is in the most beautiful position where the rivers meet. The tiered patios behind the cottage are wonderful and very comfortable seating made for a lovely evening with a glass of wine and watching river life. The bedrooms and beds are comfortable but we struggled being in a double bed on a warm evening, we are just used to a bigger bed. The kitchen is beautifully done, a couple of ovenware dishes would have been useful, but we managed none the less. We had a couple of evenings watching TV but we personally found the new chair and sofa very uncomfortable (different to the photos) which was a shame.Huge range of games and books, the fabulous Heron Inn on your doorstep and a trip down the river to Falmouth completed our stay. Phil was very attentive and couldn’t fault the service he gave and even arranged to send a Teddy that got left behind! Thank you for the delicious cream tea, it started the week off beautifully.

10/10 Excellent

Ellie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage,stunning location

Our 2 night stay at the cottage was perfect, everything was exactly as described and what a stunning view! We were lucky with weather so could sit outside for breakfast and were joined by a very friendly Robin, couldn’t have asked for a nicer property or a mire lovely weekend 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brilliant for a short stay.

Really nice clean and tidy with beautiful views over the river. Everything you could want has been supplied. Would definitely book again.
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8/10 Good

Alison H.

New year break

We enjoyed our New Year break at Fall Cittage, Malpas. The location is perfect with fabulous views of the river estuary. The local pub is a matter of metres away and is well worth visiting. Excellent food and very friendly staff.
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10/10 Excellent

A very comfortable short break

Myself and my best friend stayed here for a long weekend break. It was my present to her for her 60th birthday, We just wanted to chill & chat really. We popped to the pub three doors away for food and refreshments of course, but apart from that we sat in comfort in front of the lovely log burner and chatted and laughed. We had so much catching up to do. The view was spectacular and the facilities in the cottage were excellent. Plenty of lovely walks to do in the area if you like that sort of thing but for what we wanted, comfort and warmth, this cottage was perfect. Phil is a very helpful and friendly host. He provided some lovely Cornish treats for us which were very much enjoyed. Another special memory now we created of our time at Fal River Cottage,
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent short break

A fabulous cottage in a fantastic location. Phil is a brilliant host, can’t recommend enough. Will definitely return to this beautiful cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay

The cottage is exceptionally well located and excellently appointed. The management is efficient and personal. We had a wonderful few days. The only slight criticism is that the dining table could not be moved from the little kitchen to the living room. We had a couple visit us for dinner and it was too cold to eat outside (from which the views are stunning)
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10/10 Excellent

Ute G.

What a wonderful place to stay!

The cottage is fantastic and the view stunning!!! The owner was brilliant about communicating although we hardly had any queries but every question was answered promptly! We loved our stay, would highly recommend Fal River Cottage and plan to go back!
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8/10 Good

Debbie Brown

Beautiful Malpas

We spent a lovely week in beautiful Malpas. The cottage was very nice and in the best position! Very dog friendly everywhere and an enjoyable walk into Truro. Lots of time spent at The Heron! The cottage provided a great base and was really nicely decorated. Just a couple of things that may have made it even better - we found the bed a little small, probably because we’re used to a much bigger one, but the room is so spacious it could definitely take a bigger bed. A DVD player might be good, we didn’t spend much time looking at the TV but had taken some DVD’s to have a couple of nights in (to keep costs down) and there really wasn’t anything on TV. I think it would also be useful to have the information the owner provided about the cottage and surrounding area on a laminated sheet in the cottage, it’s a bit of a pain to try and read it on a small mobile screen. Lastly PARKING ! Not fun driving up and down trying to find somewhere to dump the car, especially when it’s a big wide one like ours. I understand there’s nothing that can be done about this but you need to be fully aware of how difficult and stressful it can be. We were lucky and made friends with a local who very kindly offered us a parking spot on their driveway at the top of the village. All in all we had a very enjoyable holiday in a beautiful area
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10/10 Excellent

Truly spectacular location

Beautifully well presented cottage in a stunning location , Owner was very helpful throughout and we could not have asked for for. Parking outside was great for us , but I guess it could be a challenge at the height of summer with the Heron 3 doors away. Location was perfect for exploring south west Cornwall with many local walks if you don’t want to travel. The steps up to the Cottage are steep for those less able ( the Owner does point this out in the Cottage information ) but apart from that , perfection !!

10/10 Excellent

Cassie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing Fal River Cottage!

an absolutely amazing place to stay - a beautiful cottage and our host was just fab, really going out of his way to help and make use feel at home - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

An ever changing view

We had a lovely week in the stunning spot, the views were stunning with multiple places to enjoy them Great walks and beaches nearby and a brilliant (dog friendly) pub next door The accommodation was comfortable and contact with the host was quick, easy and friendly Can’t recommended this place enough
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage, great location.

We had a really enjoyable stay at the cottage, helped by the fantastic weather. It’s a great location and the Heron pub 2 doors away was so convenient. There is always interest in the view across the river with the varied bird life and boats coming and going. The walk to St Clements is lovely, either along the river bank or through the fields over the hill. The cottage was very clean and well appointed. However, it would benefit from a freezer compartment in the fridge as unable to have any ice for cold drinks. Parking is on-road which is always busy but we were able to park each time we returned so not an issue. The terrace areas to the rear were great places to relax and admire the view as is the front decking where you can soak in the atmosphere of the pub customers enjoying their time on the roadside seating area. I would recommend this cottage if you are looking for chilled get away.
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10/10 Excellent

Alex H., London

Lovely cottage in fantastic riverside location

Small cottage with modern facilities overlooking the tidal River Fal. Spotlessly clean and very conveniently located 3 doors down from the Heron pub which does great food. We felt very relaxed admiring the views and enjoyed sitting out front watching the boats and herons. Malpas is a popular location, with limited parking. You need to time your arrival for quieter periods to get close to the cottage. The owners were great to deal with.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Perfect little cottage

You can’t fail to be disappointed with this perfect little cottage, beautifully presented and equipped. The views are amazing, close enough to Truro for any shopping and in an excellent position for exploring Cornwall. Heron Pub to be recommended, thought parking may be an issue but we managed to park right outside the cottage every day. Phil was so helpful with information before our stay and the arrival goodies were a lovely surprise.
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie R., British

Great cottage fantastic location

Great short break unfortunately the weather wasn’t too kind. Great views from all the terraces. Phil the host was great and helpful. The pub a few doors down was fantastic good menu and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend this cottage for a couple or small family. Our dog loved it too.
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10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend

We felt at home from the minute we arrived! The cottage was clean, cosy, comfortable, well equipped and perfectly situated for exploring the many nearby attractions! The amenities provided by Fal Cottage make it almost unnecessary to go anywhere! The decks behind the cottage give uninterrupted views and excellent privacy. We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

Great location and comfortable stay

The cottage is well appointed and everything you need for a quiet getaway holiday. Comfortable, warm and great surroundings to walk and enjoy the atmosphere of this village.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a perfect location

Beautifully presented cottage in a perfect location on the bank of the river with fantastic views from the front and rear gardens. We were lucky with the weather in early April and were able to sit outside on a couple of afternoons. Lovely clean and well decorated interior with interesting art in all of the rooms. The living room has a two-seater sofa and BT youview TV and WiFi. The kitchen is modern and well equipped with fridge, dishwasher, cooker and induction hob. The beds are very comfortable in spacious double bedroom and single room to the rear through which the rear garden is accessed up two flights of steps. There are two decks at the rear, one with a table and chairs and the upper one with a rattan sofa. At the rear of deck is a small enclosed area - ideal for letting the dog out. The cottage is accessed by steps up from the road. Parking is on the roadside - there are no reserved spaces and you may have a short walk from where you can park. The Heron Inn pub is literally one minutes walk from the front door. They serve excellent food. There is plenty of good walks directly from the cottage. Walking along the river to the next village of St Clement's is well worth it. Truro city centre is 45 min walk away were there is a Tesco, Aldi and an M+S on the waterfront. All in all an ideal base to stay at for exploring SW Cornwall or just relaxing the whole time in Malpas.
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10/10 Excellent

Just gorgeous place for us in March

Nice location , very well welcomed by this owner ( messages and welcomed gift) , pretty cottage very well kept…

About the host

Hosted by Phil Dee

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We just fell in love with the views from Malpas and jumped at the chance to buy a cottage which benefits from those views. We've stayed in the cottage ourselves on several occasions and never get bored of the views. We try to get to the cottage when we don't have guests staying. However, we underestimated how popular it would be since it is usually fully booked from March through to October. However, we do enjoy our winter trips to the cottage as there's always something happening in nearby Truro and we love the dog walks along the river.

Why they chose this property

Why wouldn't we ?!?

What makes this property unique

We're located just three doors down from the very popular Heron Inn. Most of our guests enjoy at least one meal at the pub during their stay.

We also benefit from three different (outdoor) seating areas to make the most of those views.

Languages:

English, Slovenian
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