Cormorants

AT A GLANCE….

Elevated position in Polruan overlooking the rooftops, sea and coastline beyond….

Lovely balcony, the perfect spot to relax and make the most of the sea views and late evening sunshine.

Convenient position to enjoy the Fowey Regatta.

Open driveway where there is space for 3 cars

Commanding a wonderful elevated position at the top of Polruan, this attractive contemporary detached home enjoys beautiful views across the village, stretching out towards the sea, coastline and estuary opposite the ever-popular town of Fowey. Designed with striking and unusual architectural features, the property immediately feels distinctive and inviting, while its sunny aspect fills the home with natural light throughout the day. A particularly appealing feature is the lovely balcony, the perfect spot to relax and make the most of the sea views and glorious late evening sunshine.

Arrival is via an open driveway providing parking for three cars, from which a short gravel path winds attractively through the garden to a fully glazed front door. Stepping inside, you are welcomed by a bright entrance hallway where a central staircase rises beneath an impressively high ceiling, complemented by beautiful stripped wooden floors that set the tone for the rest of the home.

Polruan itself is a charming and characterful village, with a small selection of shops and welcoming pubs gathered around the picturesque quayside, located just under half a mile away down the steep hill. From here, a regular foot ferry crosses the river to Fowey, where a wider choice of amenities, restaurants and independent shops can be enjoyed. The unspoilt coves and beaches of Lansallos and Lantic Bay are only a short distance away, while the South West Coast Path offers exceptional coastal walks and breathtaking scenery towards Pencarrow Head. The picturesque fishing village of Polperro lies approximately five miles away, with the coastal town of Looe around nine miles distant.

Outside

The Mediterranean style garden incorporates an uneven paved patio and decked area bordered by flowerbeds, shrubs and tall grasses and enjoys village and countryside views with the sea in the distance – the garden is not enclosed and there is an unguarded drop down to the road below. Garden furniture provided. Charcoal BBQ but charcoal not provided.

The local area

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.

Parking

Open driveway where there is space for 3 cars

Additional information

– Children will need to be supervised in the garden due to the unguarded drop down to the road below

– LOYALTY DISCOUNT available **only 1 discount applies if other offers available**

– Sorry, this property does not accept pets

– Highchair not available

– This property accommodates a maximum of 6 people plus 1 infant