POLTAIR GUEST HOUSE, Falmouth

Poltair Guest House - A 4-star guest house with panoramic bay views, award-winning breakfast, and easy beach access

Built in the early 20th century, Poltair Guest House offers 11 en-suite rooms (except the Puffin room, which has an in-room shower and a separate private WC), with six featuring sea views and balconies. The top-floor rooms include baths with showers and provide panoramic views of Falmouth Bay and Pendennis Castle, considered among the best in Falmouth. Guests can start their day with an award-winning breakfast at Poltair, featuring locally sourced options like scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, vegetarian dishes, and traditional porridge. The guest house is located on a quiet residential street, less than 100 yards from the seafront and a 10-minute walk from Gyllyngvase Beach and the National Maritime Museum. Nearby attractions include the Princess Pavilion, which hosts nightly summer entertainment, and boat trips departing from Custom House Quay. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and rooms include flat-screen TVs, fridges with fresh milk, and tea/coffee facilities. The property also offers a concierge service, luggage storage, and multilingual staff.

Pros

Panoramic sea views from top-floor rooms, including sights of Pendennis Castle.

Award-winning breakfast with locally sourced ingredients and vegetarian/vegan options.

Quiet residential location with easy street parking and proximity to beaches.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi and in-room amenities like fridges and digital TVs.

Cons

The Puffin room has an external private WC, which may be less convenient.

Some rooms, like the Linnet, have low ceilings that may not suit taller guests.