Entrance
Located a little way along West Street, one small step leads into the front entrance with tiled floor and storage cupboards.
Open plan kitchen/dining and living area
Full length windows ensure that this wonderful space is light and bright and makes the most of those views! A pair of doors open out into the outdoor space.
Comfy dining and easy seating set in front of a cylindrical wood burner and wall mounted SMART TV.
The well equipped kitchen comprises of an electric oven and hob, slimline dishwasher, fridge and 2 drawer freezer plus microwave. A washing machine and separate tumble dryer are located in one of the shower rooms.
Bedroom 1
Double bed. Wall mounted TV and shower WC ensuite.
Shower room WC en-suite
Super smart shower room with shower cubicle (fixed rain head and separate handheld shower attachment), basin, heated towel rail and WC with tiled floor. This is also where you will find the washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 2
With a double bed and single bed. Wall mounted TV and shower WC ensuite.
Shower room WC en-suite
Another smart and very spacious en-suite with large shower cubicle, basin, WC, heated towel rail and tiled floor.
Both bedrooms have super views, ample hanging and drawer space.
Wooden flooring throughout the living space and bedrooms.
Heating
Underfloor heating throughout and wood burner.
Dogs
This property welcomes a maximum of 2 well behaved dogs.
NEW PROPERTY – available to book from mid June 2026 onwards.
AT A GLANCE…
Fabulous views of the harbour entrance and sea beyond
Super tiered terrace with views
Inside accommodation set out across one level
Sleeps 5 in a double bedroom and triple bedroom with double and single bed
Both bedrooms en-suite
Garage parking for 1 car included!
Welcome to White Star Cottage in Polruan. Located at the quieter end of the village, White Star still has the benefit of being centrally located for accessing the pubs, cafes, village shop and of course the passenger ferry across the water to Fowey. In addition, the nearby coastal footpath is very easy to access from White Star.
This wonderful cottage is set entirely over the ground floor with a gorgeous modern interior including luxury shower rooms and the most awesome views from the large terrace patio that it can boast.
The village of Polruan has a couple of charming, traditional pubs as well as village store and lovely cafe. The foot passenger ferry across to Fowey operates all year round with later crossing times during the season. The car ferry across to Fowey from Polruan leaves from Bodinnick (3 miles away) and again operates all year round – (both services are likely not to operate on Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
Nearby Lantic Bay beach (known as the hidden gem) is a fantastic beach owned by the National Trust and is just over a mile from Polruan. Dog friendly all year round, this wonderfully sheltered cove with golden sand is a terrific place to enjoy some much needed downtime.
Bodinnick was home to Daphne du Maurier and her family and is where she wrote her first novel, The Loving Spirit. The family home, Ferryside, is unmistakeable from the water with its famous blue shutters and cream walls.
Once you have enjoyed your time in Fowey with its bustling high street with pubs, cafes and restaurants, heading back across the water to the more quiet Polruan is what so many of its loyal visitors love.
Polruan has a couple of small beaches (Quay beach and Back beach), the latter being the better of the two. Whilst small, this largely sandy beach provides a welcome sandy spot for families. Please be aware, that the beaches are tidal and will disappear at high tide!
The picturesque village Polperro and its lively neighbour Looe are a short 6 and 10 mile drive from Polruan.
Further afield are the must visit attractions – Lost Gardens of Heligan and of course The Eden Project which are 24 and 17 miles respectively from Polruan.
Super spacious, tiered slated terrace areas with furniture and the most wonderful views across the harbour entrance and water towards Fowey.
If you’re looking for a tranquil seaside setting, you’re sure to love a holiday in Polruan. Built on a steep hill on the mouth of the River Fowey, Polruan is an ancient fishing village and boat-building hub, filled with seaside charm. It’s secluded and unspoilt – the perfect place to relax and unwind. Set across the harbour from its busier neighbour Fowey, Polruan is surrounded by water on three sides, so unsurprisingly holidays here revolve around the sea.
Start your Polruan holiday by waking up to the sight of the water from an old fisherman’s cottage, then spend your day sailing, kayaking or swimming, enjoying creamy Cornish ice creams and crabbing from the quay – you’ll find all the supplies in the quirkily named ‘Winkle Picker’ shop. If you’re a more serious angler, you’ll find plenty of fish in the sea here, including John Dory, mackerel, mullet and bass.
Polruan is situated on a very steep hill, access to some parts of the village can be challenging. Many of the amenities, ferries and cottages in Polruan are accessed via steps and slopes some of which can be steep.
Hop on the ferry to Fowey where you’ll find a wonderful choice of places to eat, from swanky waterfront seafood restaurants and cosy Cornish pubs to bakeries and crab sandwich shacks. Spend time browsing the many boutiques, independent shops and art galleries, then follow the esplanade to Readymoney Cove. This sandy beach is beautifully sheltered, ideal for swimming, sunbathing and sand-free picnics. While in Fowey, you can also hire a little motor boat and explore the stunning surroundings at your own pace, dropping anchor wherever you like.
Back in Polruan, you can join the spectacular clifftop tracks of the South West Coast Path from the top of the village. One of our must-dos when on holiday in Polruan is to follow the coast path to Lantic Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches around, with white sand crystal clear waters. If you’re feeling energetic, hike further still to pretty Polperro and its white-washed cottages.
During your stay, make sure to visit Polruan’s tiny neighbouring village of Bodinnick with its lovely waterside pub, the Old Ferry Inn. It’s here that Daphne du Maurier lived and where she wrote her first novel. In fact, her family still lived in the very same waterfront house, Ferryside. Today, you can celebrate her life and works at Fowey’s annual Festival of Arts and Literature.
From Polruan, you can also visit Charlestown harbour, famed by Poldark, the bustling fishing port of Mevagissey and the world-famous biomes of the Eden Project.
With private parking such a rarity in Polruan you could be one of the few lucky Polruan guests which will have unrestricted access to a shared double garage just 100 yards away from your accommodation. The double garage is shared with the owners other property, Castle House Studio.
Each property's space is generous in size and name signed to avoid confusion.
Garage height and per space is big enough for a medium to large size car without roof storage boxes. The space is not suitable for any larger vehicle including camper vans or tall 4×4's.
If additional parking is required, the pay and display car park at the top of St Saviours Hill is a few hundred yards away.
**Cars can be loaded and unloaded within 12 metres of the property.
– This property accommodates a maximum of 5 people plus infant.
– This property welcomes a maximum of 2 dogs – pet policy applies.
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