Billionaire Russian banker Alexander Svetakov, 52, docks his superyacht Cloudbreak at Falmouth

This was the sight that greeted Cornish locals when Russian billionaire banker Alexander Svetakov docked his 235ft-long superyacht at Falmouth.  The 2,293-ton £90m Cloudbreak, which boasts six staterooms, a helipad and an outdoor pool, dwarfed the surrounding boats as it entered into the harbour today.  The ship arrived with a complement of crew early this morning, … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of Greenbank Hotel Falmouth, Cornwall

Great British Boltholes: Nothing beats arriving at Falmouth’s Greenbank Hotel by boat – and it only costs £5 Falmouth’s Greenbank Hotel is perched on the edge of a beautiful harbour Guests can jump on and off ferries during their stay or take watersport lessons Choose room 101 for best balcony views, says Simon Heptinstall  By Simon … Read more