Professional photography coming soon!
Fowey is one of the jewels of the south Cornish coast. Many of the most popular attractions of Cornwall are within easy reach, such as the Eden Project or the harbour of Charlestown, yet Fowey is a magical destination in itself, with sailing boats bobbing in the estuary, and unique events throughout the year like the summer regatta and the Christmas Fair. Place View gives you excellent views of the medieval town and the estuary below from the front terrace, where there’s seating for six.
The cottage may be traditional, but the interior is comfortably contemporary, with Smart TVs, a very well-equipped kitchen and a roll top bath in the bathroom. The bright and soft decorations create a feeling of space in the summer but are equally relaxing in the winter, with an open fire adding to the warmth and comfort.
Whether you’re enjoying a morning coffee in the Garden Room or having a last glass of wine on the terrace looking out on the estuary below, you’ll find yourself soon relaxing into the Cornish pace of life at Place View.
This holiday at a glance
Sleeps six guests.
Two double bedrooms.
Twin bedroom.
One bathroom and one shower room.
Open fire in the sitting room.
Front terrace with stunning views of the estuary.
Rear courtyard.
WiFi.
One parking space provided in nearby car park (see Notes).
Children over 5 years welcome.
Sorry, no pets.
Minimum three night stay.
Additional features
Range cooker with gas hob and dual fan assisted electric ovens and grill.
Microwave.
Small fridge and small freezer.
Wine cooler.
Dishwasher.
Washer dryer.
Two Smart TVs with Netflix and Prime Video.
Two televisions with Freeview.
Combined Blu-ray and DVD player.
Bluetooth speakers.
Garden furniture.
Barbecue.
Attractions and nearby amenities
This whole coastline used to make its living from the fishing industry, and you can still see some of the charming history across the region. Polperro is a beautiful historic fishing village, with a maze of narrow and winding streets. You can hire boats here and try your hand at fishing yourself. Another traditional fishing village worth a visit is Mevagissey, which still has a working harbour.
If you visit Mevagissey, you’re just a short drive away from the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a fascinating Victorian garden that was rediscovered and restored in the 1990s. One of the people behind the restoration went on to create The Eden Project, an absolutely unique attraction with a bewildering array of plants and trees from all corners of the earth. The architecture is as spectacular as the plant life.
Fancy some shopping while you’re here? Truro is a bustling and thriving market town with lots of independent shops and cafés. The cathedral is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture, and the art museum has lots of fun activities for the little ones too.
If the art museum doesn’t tire them out, take the children to Camel Creek Adventure Park, where they can go on a fairground ride or meet and groom animals, including meerkats, reptiles and ponies.
Restormel Castle is a fascinating 13th century ruin, where you can still pick out the main rooms of the castle and enjoy the views of the River Fowey below. It’s a good spot for a picnic – keep your eyes peeled for the famous black pheasants that live here.
For a. grander vision of Cornwall’s history, Lanhydrock is a fully preserved late Victorian mansion, where you can see the grandeur of the family rooms upstairs, along with all the paraphernalia of the working kitchens below. You can hire bicycles here to cycle through the extensive grounds and beyond too.
For additional inspiration on what to do within the area, please click here.
Ground floor
Entrance hall leading to kitchen with dining table. French doors through to living room with Smart TV and Blu-ray player. Garden room with bench seat.
First floor
Bedroom with 4'6 double bed and Smart TV. Bedroom with 4'6 double bed and television with Freeview. Family bathroom with roll-top bath. Shower room.
Second floor
Accessible via narrow staircase. Twin bedroom with television with Freeview and DVD player.
Outside
Front terrace with seating for six and estuary views, Small rear courtyard with seating for two, plus steps leading to path at rear of property.
Gas central heating.
Open fire.
Range cooker with gas hob and dual assisted electric ovens and grill.
Microwave.
Small fridge and small freezer.
Wine cooler.
Slow cooker.
Electric kettle and four slice toaster.
Milk frother.
KitchenAid mixer and electric can opener.
Dishwasher.
Combined washer and dryer.
Smart televisions with Freeview TV. Netflix, Prime Video and catch up TV available.
Blu-ray and DVD player combined in the sitting room.
Additional DVD player in one of the bedrooms.
Bluetooth speakers.
WiFi.*
Garden table and six chairs on the front terrace.
Garden table and two chairs in the rear courtyard.
Portable charcoal barbecue.
*Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Rural Retreats will be held responsible.
