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Roseland, Cornwall

The Major's Quarter

The exterior of The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The exterior of The Major's Quarter, Cornwall | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The kitchen at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
A view of the local area at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, 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, Roseland, Cornwall
A view of the local area at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The exterior of The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The sitting room at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The dining area at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The double bedroom at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The shower room at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The view from The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
The exterior of The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
A view of the local area at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall
A view of the local area at The Major's Quarter, Roseland, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
011064
Acorn rating

About The Major's Quarter

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, The Captain’s and The Lieutenant’s Quarter 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.

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, 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

Wheelchair friendly. Ramped access to front door. Accessible plugs and light switches. Sliding internal doors. Lever taps. Wheelchair-friendly kitchen worktops. Grab rails. Wet room with adjustable shower height and hinged seat. Open garden. Accessibility questions? Call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Hall, sitting/dining room with multi fuel stove, kitchen, two bedrooms (one double with 5' bed, one twin), shower room (shower has folding seat).

More information

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.

*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.

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.

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.