We stayed as a couple, and Gulls Way was ideal. With the bedroom and bathroom on the mezzanine, the living area and kitchen are on the ground floor. Built on a steep slope, the apartment gives magnificent elevated views over the Fal river, with vistas of moored boats, rolling hills and magnificent houses on the opposite bank. A look to the right takes in the Falmouth dock area, while the marina is to the left. This view is ever-changing with the weather, and you really don't need the DVD-enabled TV to provide visual entertainment.

Clean and tidy with adequate cooking utensils and facilities, Gulls Way will suit mobile people of any age. A small library is provided, and the bottle of Rosé wine was a nice touch. There is a space in the complex's multi-storey car park immediately over the road. It is immediately next to the entrance, and while the space is tight it is manageable, with ample room for manoeuvre. Our mid-sized estate was parked next to a Land Rover Freelander without risking bumps to our doors.

Overall, a wonderful find and a great base from which to explore. The town is a short walk away (but you get to carry your shopping back up the hill!). Don't miss the Star and Garter pub restaurant just a few doors down - a great dog-friendly welcome with wonderful food that would grace any London gastro-pub.

There is a sofa bed in the main living area. I can't speak to its comfort as a bed, but it was fine as a sofa. I imagine that if you have kids in the bed, your evenings are very restricted as there is nowhere for the adults to interact while the children sleep. Fortunately for me, those days are long gone. Enjoy this welcoming retreat.