Mariner's Chart is a large detached Edwardian house which originally directly faced the sea. Although the property is now one road back from Falmouth Sea Front, the luxury maisonette apartment available for holiday let still has delightful sea views. The position of the house is such that the Queen Mary Rock Gardens and Princess Pavilion and the magnificent Blue Flag beaches are just a step away. Princess Pavilion provides free entertainment in its lovely gardens on most summer evenings. There are no parking restrictions in the road and it is an easy walk into Falmouth Town Centre offering multiple shops (Marks & Spencer), restaurants and pubs.

The Gyllyngvase Beach area is really beautiful and enjoys the micro-climate associated with the area hosting many exotic trees, shrubs and flowers. The beaches are safe and Blue Flag clean with rock pools at Castle Beach together with sand and swimming at Gyllyngvase Beach. A short walk around the coast path brings you to Swanpool Beach with various boats for hire, surfing, clock golf and a Nature Reserve.

Falmouth is a major port attracting international shipping and the two main quaysides are a great spot to watch all the activity in the harbour area. There are numerous boat trips available including ferries over to St Mawes on the lovely, tranquil Roseland Peninsula together with trips up the River Fal to the county town of Truro. Falmouth is also only a 40 minute drive from St Ives with all its artistic traditions and a branch of the Tate Gallery, together with numerous other small galleries and working artists.

Falmouth has a long maritime tradition dating back to the days of the tea clippers and there are regular marine events staged throughout the season ranging from gig and yacht racing to races between the local gaff rigged working boats. As a result of this long tradition, Falmouth has a branch of the National Maritime Museum located by the harbour. This is a truly excellent facility with a wide range of exhibits together with cafe, shop and observation tower overlooking the town and harbour. During September 2008 Falmouth will once again be hosting the spectacular Tall Ships Race. On the day of the race there will be a parade of sail across Falmouth Bay with panoramic views of the event available from Mariner's Chart.

The price includes heating, hot water and linen except for bath and beach towels. No smoking is allowed in the maisonette. A warden plus a small Jack Russell (Daisy) is resident at all times and available to help with any queries you may have. It may be possible to allow a small dog in the maisonette and this is at the discretion of the warden. A £50 charge will be made for pets. Quiet enjoyment of the main garden to the sea side of the property is allowed. The garden is communal. The maisonette is available High Season only - July through to September.