Straddling a hillside on the mouth of the river Fowey sits the unspoilt Cornish gem of Polruan. The village itself is full of charm and remains one of the few active fishing and boat building communities in the county. For families wishing to explore some of the curious nearby landmarks, dramatic coastlines and stunning beaches, a holiday cottage in Polruan provides the perfect base camp.
From the doorstep of your Polruan holiday cottage you can explore the narrow streets of granite stone cottages, take in a meal at one of two local pubs, and enjoy the array of colourful boats that span the river across to neighbouring Fowey. A hike to the hilltop provides a breath-taking view of the mouth of the river, with the 8th Century St. Saviours ruin marking the point where local monks would keep a watch out for unwelcome sea-faring visitors!
The estuary is flanked on either side by 14th Century granite blockhouses, where once a huge chain was hoisted to defend the entire river mouth all the way from Polruan to Fowey. Polruan’s blockhouse has now been lovingly restored and is just a stones-throw from our Polruan holiday cottages.
If you are looking for a day out at the beach, then why not pack a picnic from your self-catering holiday cottage, and head out by car or foot for Lantic Bay. Lantic Bay is one of Cornwall’s most spectacular beaches, with golden sands and turquoise seas, sitting just 2 miles east of Polruan.
If you want a break from self-catering, then why not head out to explore some of Polruan’s local eateries, with two local pubs and a café close by to our Polruan holiday cottages. Nearby Fowey offers an even broader selection of pubs and restaurants, and is just a short 15 minute ferry trip across the river.
If tranquillity, heritage and Cornish charm are the order of the day, then look no further than one of our handpicked cottages in Polruan.
