The Westcott
Gyllyngvase Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, Cornwall, England
About The Westcott
Situated halfway up Gyllyngvase Hill and approximately 100 metres from the award-winning Gyllyngvase Beach with its Blue Flag status, this friendly, family-run hotel offers elegant bed and breakfast accommodation. Start the day with a generous breakfast of cereals, fruit or a cooked breakfast, before relaxing in the dining room or the guest lounge to watch the boats sail through the stunning Falmouth Bay. You can also enjoy superb views or glimpses of the sea from many of the guest rooms. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring Falmouth, boasting a position only 10 to 15 minutes walk from the town centre and the maritime museum, and close to the docks. It is also the perfect starting point for visits to the many gardens and sights of Cornwall.
Other nearby hotels
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from The Westcott |
| Hotel Anacapri | (0.0 miles, 0.1 km) |
| Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Centre | (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) |
| St Michael's Hotel & Spa | (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) |
| Lugo Rock Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) |
| Hawthorne Dene Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| The Lerryn Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) |
| Rose in Vale Country House Hotel | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N) |
| Atlantic View Hotel | (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction N) |
| Carbis Bay Hotel | (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction W) |
| The Glendeveor | (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction N) |
| Lowenva Hotel | (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction N) |
| Trethorne Hotel | (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction N) |
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Recommended attractions near The Westcott
| Pendennis Castle | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| St Mawes Castle | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| St Anthony Lighthouse | (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Glendurgan Garden | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Trebah Garden | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Trelissick Garden | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Frenchmans Creek | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The National Seal Sanctuary | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Truro Cathedral | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Goonhilly Downs | (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
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