Flushing

Flushing is a waterfront village in the civil parish of Mylor, facing Falmouth across the Penryn River on the western shore of Carrick Roads. In the 17th century, Dutch engineers from Vlissingen (anglicised to Flushing) settled here and built the village’s three main quays, renaming the original Cornish settlement of Nankersey after their home town.

The village is said to be one of the warmest in the UK thanks to its south-facing, sheltered position. A regular passenger ferry connects Flushing to Falmouth in just a few minutes, and onward ferries run to St Mawes, Mylor, Trelissick and Truro. Flushing lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the waterfront - lined with former sea captains’ houses and terraced cottages - looks directly across the harbour to Falmouth’s skyline.

Flushing holds an annual regatta that draws sailing enthusiasts from across the region. Some commercial fishing vessels still operate from the village, though today it functions primarily as a residential community for people working in Falmouth, Penryn and Truro. The village has a sailing club, a village club and a small beach that uncovers at low tide. Walking the coast path south from Flushing leads to Mylor Churchyard and the wooded creeks around Restronguet. For visitors, the appeal is clear - a peaceful village with its own distinct character, connected by water to Falmouth’s restaurants, galleries and beaches without the need to drive or park.