Polruan, Cornwall
Comfy Cornish cottage, with secret steps down to the sea and breathtaking panoramic views of Fowey Harbour.
Please note: minimum stay for this property is: 3 nights low season & 7 nights high season
Boatman's Steps is owned and managed by Oliver.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Oliver.
Heat pumps / Heat recovery ventilation system
Underfloor heating
Recycling of all recyclable waste
100% local produce in welcome pack
Responsibly sourced firewood
This surprisingly spacious cottage is steeped in the character of its maritime past and thoughtfully renovated with plenty of bonus features for the ideal Cornish holiday. Set in the heart of Polruan, a friendly and tranquil ancient mariners’ village known for its artistic and literary connections and working boat yard, it is built on a steep hill, with colourful houses sheltering on the leeward side of a small peninsula, with the estuary as its focus.
The stylish living room overlooks the harbour and offers comfortable seating for six with a knockout view, a cosy woodburning fire for snug evenings in and board games and puzzles to keep you entertained. You’ll imagine smugglers, pirates and battleships, once visitors to this historic harbour, while watching today’s less fearsome boating activities from your chair or even your bed.
The three fresh and spacious bedrooms offer a choice of super-king size or king size beds which can be split into twin beds for convenience. They provide plenty of storage, sumptuous bedding and panoramic river views from two of the rooms. Listen to waves breaking on the beach below your window at night and catch the sunset from your waterside perch.
Collect breakfast supplies or coffee from the shops and cafes after your early morning swim, just a stone’s throw from your doorstep and cook up a storm in your modern kitchen diner which boasts a Zanussi double oven and induction hob, double fridge freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Enjoy the fruits of your labour at the chic eight-seater dining table. A fresh white family bathroom plus a modern shower room ensure no queueing for your morning bathing.
Outside you’ll find a decked yard with an extendable table plus a further decked terrace with a comfy sofa, outside lighting and fabulous views over the harbour. The hybrid BBQ provides the perfect opportunity to dine alfresco while watching the boats.
With nearby walks along the coastal paths to sandy bays and hidden creeks, and with two excellent pubs on your doorstep, you won’t need to venture much further. If you feel like a change then take a quick trip on the ferry across the estuary to the buzzy town of Fowey where you can have lunch or supper at one of the many eateries or wander around shops and galleries. Take a longer boat trip to the little harbours of Polperro and Mevagissey, or head inland to the Eden Project.
Please note: minimum stay for this property is: 3 nights low season & 7 nights high season
Boatman's Steps is owned and managed by Oliver.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Oliver.
From Previous Guests
Have you stayed here?
Leave a reviewAbsolutely beautiful little cottage with everything a holidaymaker could want. We were happy to sit on the glamorous deck watching the shipping on the estuary but also went across to Fowey for dinner by the convenient ferry and walked round the pretty lanes in Polruan stopping for a drink in one of the two pubs. We swam from the beach at the bottom of Boatman’s Steps and then collected freshly baked croissants from the cafe. The house was extremely comfortable offering several different places to sit. The showers were excellent and the kitchen and bbq worked brilliantly. We loved it all and can’t wait to return!
Stayed June 2023
We had a glorious stay in this beautiful house. It was spotless, comfortable and well equipped, having everything we needed including beach towels, board games, bbq etc.. The terrace is wonderful and the views are even better than the pictures! The location is ideal with shops, cafes and pubs on the doorstep as well as in Fowey, a short ferry ride away. You and your dog will love a walk to the fields at the top of the village and then onto the coastal path. Would highly, highly recommend this house and it's location!!
Stayed May 2023
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