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Roseland, Cornwall

The Captain's Quarter

An aerial view of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, overlooking the estuary, Cornwall
An aerial view of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, overlooking the estuary, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
The Captain's Quarter is a semi-detached cottage, joined to The Major's Quarter, with ramp access to the entrance, Cornwall

The Captain's Quarter

A converted former officer’s quarters sitting on the impressive St Anthony’s Head.

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The sitting room at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
The Captain's Quarter is a semi-detached cottage, joined to The Major's Quarter, with ramp access to the entrance, Cornwall
An aerial view of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, overlooking the estuary, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
The sitting and dining room at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
The bathroom at The Captain's Quarter, with grab rails, a folding seat under the shower, and a separate bath, Cornwall
The double bedroom, which can also be a twin on request, at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
An aerial view of The Lieutenant's Quarter, The Major's Quarter and The Captain's Quarter, and the headland and sea beyond, Cornwall
The gun battery near the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, Cornwall
The coast path sign near the holiday cottages on St Anthony Head, Cornwall
The lighthouse near the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, Cornwall
The rocky headland at St Anthony Head, with views of the estuary and Falmouth in the distance, Cornwall
A view from St Anthony Head, across the esturary to St Mawes Castle, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A converted former officer’s quarters sitting on the impressive St Anthony’s Head.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
011062
Acorn rating

About The Captain's Quarter

The Captain’s Quarter, along with The Major’s Quarter (sleeps four), The Lieutenant’s Quarter (sleeps two) and Tiffy's (sleeps two), sits high on St Anthony Head overlooking the sea. These special fomer officer's quarters were preserved after we bought St Anthony Head on the Roseland Peninsula in 1959. Now guests can explore the history of the former military fortification site when they stay here. 

It has some wheelchair access too, with adapted interiors and an accessible tarmac path that leads to a view point overlooking St Mawes, Falmouth and the Carrick Roads.

And if you had a beach visit in mind, the small coves of Great Molunan & Little Molunan are close by. For a little bit of culture and a pub lunch, head to small fishing village, Portscatho which is just a 10 minute drive from here.  

What’s more, by staying here you’ll be helping care for this significant historic site for future generations. 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, not available

Location

Accessibility

Some wheelchair access. Ramped access to the front door. Accessible plugs and light switches. Sliding internal doors. Lever taps. Grab rails, adjustable height shower with folding seat, and a separate bath in the bathroom. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Sitting/dining room with multi-fuel stove, kitchen, one double bedroom with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request, bathroom with shower (with folding seat).

More information

Neighbours: This is a semi-detatched cottage, joined to another holiday cottage, The Major's Quarter (sleeps four). The Lieutenant's Quarter (sleeps two) is also in the building and Tiffy's (sleeps two) is nearby. All four cottages can be booked together for a group of up to 10 guests.

WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

Garden: There is an open garden with lovely views shared with the other two cottages. There is a wooden bench outside the cottage on the undercover veranda where you can sit and enjoy the scenery.

Parking: There is one allocated parking space for each of the three cottages at the end of the row of cottages. The parking area is level and reasonably firm.  Additonal parking is available in the NT car park a short distance away.

Heating: Night storage heating and convector heating included.

Logs: The fire will be laid for you on arrival with enough fuel to get you started. Additional briquettes and kindling can be purchased up to seven days prior to travel.

Utilities: The washing machine and tumble dryer are shared with the other cottages and housed in an out building.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

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