A host of festivals are descending upon Falmouth this
month and there really is something for everyone to enjoy. Seafood enthusiasts will relish the
chance to sample some of the freshest and finest produce at The Falmouth Oyster
Festival, walking fanatics will have the opportunity to be guided along
footpaths around the stunning coastline throughout the Fal River Autumn Walking
Festival and real ale fans will have the chance to try out a number of different
brews from all over the country at the Beer Festival:
Running from the 11th
to 14th October, The Falmouth Oyster Festival celebrates the start
of the oyster-dredging season, and in particular the last remaining traditional
oyster fishery in Europe still dredging by sail and hand punt. A range of events will take place
throughout the weekend including a cookery master-class from a celebrity chef
and demonstrations by local chefs, children’s shell painting, sea shanties, a
town parade, live music, an oyster shucking competition, a Falmouth Working
Boat race and stalls selling Cornish produce.
STAY:
Imperial
Court (sleeps 4) is a spacious, light and airy luxury apartment located
close to the centre of Falmouth and its shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants. The kitchen leads into an open plan
lounge and dining area with comfortable leather sofas and nautical themed
artwork. The master bedroom has a
king size bed and en-suite shower room and there is also a twin room with
separate bathroom. Private off
road parking is available for one car.
A stay from Tuesday 9th
to 16th October 2012 is £305.15 (was £359) and a 10% discount is
available for a couple using one room outside the peak season.
Don’t forget your walking
boots for this year’s Fal River Autumn Walking Festival. This is an excellent way of viewing
beautiful coastal and in land areas throughout the Fal River, Roseland
Peninsula, Helford and Truro. The festival takes place from the 19th
October to 4th November and features over 60 guided and self-guided
walks.
STAY:
A light and airy two-bedroom
cottage in the picturesque village of Flushing, Janey’s
Cottage (sleeps 4) is in a central location to explore the south Cornwall
area. The living room has an open
fire and conservatory that leads out to the garden and the kitchen has a
separate utility room, ideal for storing muddy walking gear. There is a master double bedroom, twin
room and separate family bathroom.
Parking is available on the street in front of the property.
A stay from Saturday 20th
to 27th October 2012 is £449.10 (was £499) and a 10% discount is
available for a couple using one room outside the peak season.
One of the largest events of
its kind in the county, The Cornwall Falmouth Beer Festival runs from the 26th
to 27th October and features over 200 real ales, in excess of 60
ciders and perries, bottled beers and fruit wines from all over the
country. The main festival is held
in the recently refurbished Princess Pavilions, with an additional Cider Marquee
out in the gardens. With free soft
drinks for all designated drivers, there is something to suit everyone’s tastes
as well as hot and cold food, live entertainment and pub games.
STAY:
Nancenoy
(sleeps 2) is located in the beautiful creek side hamlet of Port Navas, near
Falmouth. The accommodation comprises
an open plan living room, with balcony to take advantage of the wonderful views
of the Helford River, kitchen and dining area on the first floor and a double
bedroom with separate bathroom on the ground floor. A parking space is
available.
A week’s stay from Friday 26th
October to 2nd November is £399 (last minute offers available).
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