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Roseland, Cornwall

The Captain's Quarter

The exterior of The Captain's Quarters, St Anthony Head, Cornwall
The exterior of The Captain's Quarters, Cornwall | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
A view of the local area at The Captain's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall

The Captain's Quarter

A converted former officer’s quarters sitting on the impressive St Anthony’s Head.

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The sitting room at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
A view of the local area at The Captain's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The exterior of The Captain's Quarters, St Anthony Head, Cornwall
The exterior of The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
The sitting and dining room at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
The bathroom at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
The bedroom at The Captain's Quarter, Cornwall
A view of the local area at The Captain's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
A view of the local area at The Captain's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A converted former officer’s quarters sitting on the impressive St Anthony’s Head.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
011062
Acorn rating

About The Captain's Quarter

The Captain’s Quarter along with The Major’s and The Lieutenant’s Quarter and Tiffy's, sit high on St Anthony Head overlooking the sea. These special fomer officer's quarters 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. 

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.

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. 

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Some wheelchair access.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Sitting/dining room with multi-fuel stove, kitchen, one double bedroom with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request, bathroom with shower (with folding seat).

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

This cottage has been adapted for guests with additional needs. Modifications include a ramped access to the front door, accessible plugs and light switches, sliding internal doors, lever taps, grab rails in bathroom, adjustable height shower with folding seat and a bath. 

Heating: Night storage heating and convector heating included.

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

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.

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 undercover veranda where you can sit and enjoy the scenery.

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.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.