3 days in Falmouth with the kids

Three days, mostly short hops: this Falmouth family itinerary keeps the driving light where it matters. Day 1 pairs Godolphin Estate with lunch at Stones Reef, then Pengersick Castle just 0.4 miles on. Day 2 links Carn Brea Castle, Lanner Fish Bar and East Pool Mine within about five miles. Every lunch stop (Stones Reef, Lanner Fish Bar and Game Of Cones) holds a 5/5 food hygiene rating, so mealtimes are one less thing to worry about.

For a base, Coble Cottage in Falmouth sleeps 4 and sits 0.7 miles from Porthcurnick beach, which the Environment Agency rates Excellent for bathing water. Larger families might prefer Turnpike Cottage in Portscatho, which sleeps 6 and is the same 0.7 miles from Porthcurnick. If you're arriving by train, the nearest station to Falmouth is Falmouth Town. Day 3 opens with a longer 29.2-mile run to Restormel Castle, so pack the car snacks.