Four Seasons Guest House Falmouth

General Information

Falmouth is steeped in vibrant maritime history; its vital location led to the city being established as the southernmost Packet Ship port in the UK. In 1688 the post office was established, and by 1817 a fleet of 40 packet ships was carrying passengers and mail to the West Indies and Americas. Today, the port proposes marina amenities for the yachtsman, quays for visiting cruise liners and features gained an international image as one of the chief sailing and watersports centres of the world. Falmouth’s mild maritime climate is responsible for the exotic sub-tropical quality of its gardens and terraces, with a lot of specimens successfully introduced by Victorian plant hunters and packet ship captains. Artists have been drawn to Falmouth for a lot of years by its climate, quality of light and informal atmosphere, making the city a creative center. Every year, University College Falmouth, having built an international image for the quality of its teaching, draws recent students to the city. You'll find the works of numerous artists for sale in the a lot of privately-owned galleries around Falmouth. Sightseeing in Falmouth could not be easier. In summer time months a Park & Float / Park & Ride amenities links Ponsharden with the city center. The Falmouth Explorer Bus 400 connects the Town Centre and Falmouth’s beaches and park amusements. You are able also climb aboard one of the a lot of passenger ferries and comfort boats that depart from Prince of Wales Pier or Custom House Quay to discover the richness of the Fal Estuary and Helford River.