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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 former officer’s quarters with sweeping views across the sea.

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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

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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A former officer’s quarters with sweeping views across the sea.

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    011064

    This stern-looking former officer’s quarter on St Anthony Head is great if you’re in to military history, or if you’re just looking for a brilliant sea view, then this little cottage has that too. 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.

    The Major’s Quarter along with Tiffy's (sleeps two), The Captain’s Quarter (sleeps two) and The Lieutenant’s Quarter (sleeps two) holiday homes sit high on St Anthony Head overlooking the sea. These special buildings 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. 

    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.

    • 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, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, not available

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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.

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 veranda under cover from which to 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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