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The Major's Quarter

An aerial view of The Lieutenant's Quarter, The Major's Quarter and The Captain's Quarter, and the headland and sea beyond, Cornwall
An aerial view of The Lieutenant's Quarter, The Major's Quarter and The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The kitchen at The Major's Quarter, with sea views towards Falmouth, Cornwall
An aerial view of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, overlooking the estuary, Cornwall

The Major's Quarter

A converted former officer’s quarters sitting on St Anthony’s Head, with sea views and military history on the doorstep.

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The kitchen at The Major's Quarter, with sea views towards Falmouth, Cornwall
An aerial view of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, overlooking the estuary, 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 ramp to the veranda and entrance to The Major's Quarter, Cornwall
The entrance hall at The Major's Quarter, Cornwall
The open-plan sitting and dining room at The Major's Quarter, Cornwall
The open-plan sitting and dining room at The Major's Quarter, Cornwall
The open-plan sitting and dining room at The Major's Quarter, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Major's Quarter has space under the counter and sink for wheelchair users, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Major's Quarter, with under-counter space and side-opening oven door, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Major's Quarter, Cornwall
The double bedroom at The Major's Quarter, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at The Major's Quarter, Cornwall
The wet room, with grab rails and hinged shower seat, at The Major's Quarter, Cornwall
An aerial view of the back of the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, and the surrounding headland and estuary, Cornwall
An aerial view of The Lieutenant's Quarter, The Major's Quarter, The Captain's Quarter and Tiffy's, Cornwall
The exterior of The Major's Quarter, a former military building, Cornwall
A view from St Anthony Head, across the esturary to St Mawes Castle, Cornwall
The coast path sign near the holiday cottages on St Anthony Head, Cornwall
The bird hide near the holiday cottages on St Anthony Head, Cornwall
The gun battery near the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, Cornwall
The lighthouse near the holiday cottages at St Anthony Head, Cornwall

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A converted former officer’s quarters sitting on St Anthony’s Head, with sea views and military history on the doorstep.

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    011064

    This neat-looking building is one of three former officer’s quarters on St Anthony Head, which looks over the sea on the Roseland peninsula. They were preserved when the National Trust took over the care of St Anthony Head in 1959, and you can explore the history of the former military fortification site during your stay. The defences were built to protect against invasion, from Napoleonic times up to World War Two, and you can book onto a tour to explore them.

    The Major's Quarter has some wheelchair access, with adapted interiors and an accessible tarmac path that leads to a view point overlooking St Mawes, Falmouth and the Carrick Roads. It's a great spot for a picnic. There are many walking trails in the area - the St Anthony Head circular walk is a good place to start for a short, circular walk with dramatic scenery. To visit the beach, head to nearby Great Molunan and Little Molunan; the Roseland peninsula is an unspoilt landscape of cliffs, creeks, woods and beaches. Wildlife thrives in the area's many quiet spots - ponies who graze to support a healthy balance of plants, and down at sea level, the common seals who like to visit Gulf Rock. Look out for peregrine falcons from the bird hide tucked away near the ramparts.

    The Major’s Quarter is joined to The Captain’s Quarter (sleeps two) and The Lieutenant’s Quarter (sleeps two), and next to Tiffy's (sleeps two). The money you spend on your holiday helps maintain and preserve this special site. 

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Single storey, available
    • Coast path, available
    • Near National Trust attraction, available
    • Sea views, available
    • Trails, available

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

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The Major's Quarter, Cornwall

See the views from St Anthony Head and take a tour of some of the rooms at The Major's Quarter. Sleeps four.

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Neighbours: The Major’s Quarter is a terraced cottage, joined to The Captain’s Quarter (sleeps two) and The Lieutenant’s Quarter (sleeps two). Tiffy's (sleeps two) is also nearby. Multiple cottages can be booked together for 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.

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.

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

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