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Waterfront property in the heart of Fowey, stunning views close to town & beach

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View from property
Private kitchen
Living area
Contemporary kitchen with Rayburn

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fowey, Cornwall
  • Fowey Estuary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Readymoney Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lantic Bay Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront property in the heart of Fowey, stunning views close to town & beach

**Winner of Most Charming Waterfront Holiday Home 2024 Cornwall at LUXlife Hospitality Awards** La Folie is a spacious Victorian town house located in the heart of Fowey on the principal waterfront road a few minutes walk from town, a few minutes from the nearest beach (White House) where the toddler sea pool has been revamped and the excellent beach cafe has been added and 8 min walk to enchanting Readymoney Cove. Set on four floors with one twin room, one super king/twin, one double room and two bathrooms, the house has been refurbished with elements of the contemporary interior whilst retaining many original features such as decorative fireplaces and a pretty ironwork balcony. The beautiful contemporary kitchen/diner is fully equipped and also includes flat screen TV and Rayburn. Bifold doors open onto a sheltered patio with dining table, separate utility room with washer and dryer. Outdoor stairs lead up to extensive roof deck with sofa, sun loungers and dining table.

We are able to accommodate one extra child on a daybed in our twin bedroom number three. We are also able to configure bedroom number two as a super king bedded room. Included in your rental fee is some cleaning equipment e.g. dish washing tablets, washing up liquid, soap and some essential groceries. Hair dryer, iron and ironing board provided.

Whatever the season, the first floor living room is the perfect place to relax on the chaise longue whilst enjoying beautiful views of the harbour. Catch the last rays of the sun on the front balcony or head for the extensive decked roof terrace of wood, glass and stainless steel for sunbathing or sundowner drinks.

Fowey's lively atmosphere, interesting little shops and galleries plus a bustling quayside is sure to attract visitors of all ages and interests all year round. The town is famed for its strong connection with author Daphne du Maurier and honours her with a literary festival each May. Other literary connections include Sir Arthur Quiller Couch (Q) to whom there is a memorial and Kenneth Grahame who was married in Fowey. Poldark imagery abounds in nearby Charlestown and Rosamunde Pilcher film locations are easily reached. Local amenities are excellent with many family restaurants and pubs, golf courses, sailing, canoeing, fishing, walking and wildlife opportunities plus Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and National Trust properties nearby. Foodies will be attracted by Fowey's new upmarket restaurant Appletons, rustic, outdoorsy North Street Kitchen and perfect seafood street food option Captain Hanks. Other options include the excellent original Sam's, Dwelling House, Pintxo, Buffala and freshly renovated The King.

Some of our favourite things to do:
1) A boat trip or a walk to stunning Lantic Bay
2) Surfing in Watergate Bay or Polzeath (45 min).
3) Cliff top walk to Polkerris (2 hrs) lunch at Sam's on the Beach/Rashleigh Inn
4) The Hall Walk (1.5 hrs) taking in stunning views of Fowey.
5) Wind in the Willows River Cruise
6) Eat anything served at The Dwelling House
7) Sunday lunch at The Harbour Hotel
8) A bracing swim
9) Sitting on our terrace
10) Golf at Carlyon Bay.

Property manager

Beverley Edge

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Babes in arms OK not suitable toddlers & crawlers
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties are allowed

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fowey

Located in Fowey, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. St. Catherine's Castle and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fowey Estuary and Readymoney Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider Eden Project and Fowey Aquarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fowey, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Fowey Town Quay Landing - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fowey Estuary - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Readymoney Cove - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Eden Project - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lantic Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Par Station - 22 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Welcome Home Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Readymoney Beach Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Par Hotels - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront property in the heart of Fowey, stunning views close to town & beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront property in the heart of Fowey, stunning views close to town & beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront property in the heart of Fowey, stunning views close to town & beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront property in the heart of Fowey, stunning views close to town & beach located?

This family-friendly Fowey holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Fowey Aquarium and Fowey Tourist Information Centre. Readymoney Cove and Gribben Head are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate W., UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in Fowey!
Great house, views and location we didn't use the car all week just hopped on the ferries to go exploring. Amazing choice of pubs and restaurants locally but very glad I'd pre booked as everywhere was extremely busy. Weather was lousy which was a shame not to have been able to use the terrace but all in all a lovely trip. Thank you Beverley for your helpful and speedy email communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Roy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A happy stay in Fowey at La Folie
La Folie is a lovely, spacious and very comfortable house. Ideally located, close but not too close to the centre of Fowey, with picture-postcard views of Fowey harbour looking towards Polruan. The front balcony and the decked terrace at the rear were ideal places to relax and enjoy the views and the sea air. We had a very enjoyable fortnight here. It would have been perfect but for two minor issues: the downstairs bedroom felt slightly damp (perhaps not so surprising when you see that the house is built into the cliff); and the touch control system for the cooker hob was intermittently completely unresponsive, making cooking difficult at times.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Lovely view of the water from the deck and lounge. Short walk into town or the beach. Lots of stairs but everything we could have wanted for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, amazing location
Had an amazing stay here. Perfect location to walk into the town centre or Readymoney beach. Picturesque views from upstairs and we had an amazing firework display for the queens jubilee right outside the house on a barge. Very comfy beds and lots of space!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great harbour views!
Stunning views, charming house, comfortable beds, great location. The deck is a bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Folie
Great location, fabulous property. Faultless stay in Fowey.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Austin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
What’s not to like!! The house is fantastic, everything you could need for a home away from home is provided. The location is perfect and the views from the property are stunning. We were lucky with the weather and spent some great evenings on the sun deck with a few drinks after dinner. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed when you stay here. It’s quite simply perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent relaxation and foodie staycation
Four of us staying; husband and I, plus two (young adult) children which meant we each had a floor to ourselves. Comfortable beds. The house and location was even better than I'd expected. Turn left and walk five/ten minutes for just about everything. Turn right for Readymoney Cove and the little ferry to Polruan. All on your doorstep. Breakfast from one of about three bakeries. Coffee and pastries enjoyed either on the balcony or terrace. Both offer amazing views of the harbour. Lunches from the deli, a pasty from a bakery (which we ate on our half day hire boat), and a fab sandwich from Captain Hanks Crab Shack. Oh and lots of icecream options. Pintxo the tapas bar is virtually next door so we were regular visitors there too. (They're open 12 noon to 9pm). What else? Large TV screen (we were there for the Euro semis). We made one request during our stay and Jessica the housekeeper was on it straightaway. Basically, our stay was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and stylish base for a stay in Fowey
The house was in a perfect position right in the centre of Fowey and we were able to stroll a short distance to the shops and restaurants. The view over the estuary from the sitting room balcony was amazing. We enjoyed watching the boats coming and going. The house was very well equipped and was comfortable and a joy to stay in with its stylish interior. Beverley was an excellent host. All in all we had a fantastic holiday and enjoyed long walks every day through beautiful countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base in Fowey
Very well maintained and presented property, with care clearly given to Covid-19 precautions. Everything we needed for our week in Fowey, with beautiful views over the estuary (when the weather co-operated!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Folie
Beautiful property, with a perfect location. Had everything we needed. Stunning views from outside sitting areas. Parking an added bonus too. We have stayed in Fowey a number of times and La Folie for sure has been our favourite so far. Will be definitely be looking at booking here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and views
We had a lovely relaxing stay. The house is really lovely and comfortable. Bathroom was amazing. Huge kitchen with everything we needed. Fab views from the living room and terrace. We only used the king bedroom on the same floor as the kitchen (1st floor) and main bathroom but there was a lovely twin room on the top floor and a large double room on the ground floor. Loads of space for a family. Wish we had better weather so we could have used the sun terrace and balcony more. Great walks straight from the house and / minutes to the shops and restaurants. We really love Fowey and the surrounding area. Highly recommended and loads to do. Thanks Beverley for sharing your home 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half term break
Fantastic property in an ideal location to take advantage of everything the picture postcard location of Fowey has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb Victorian property with beautiful original features. Absolute perfect location.
Beautiful property, fantastic location and excellent communication with the owner. Would definitely recommend and would love to be able to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with breath taking views
Great location, just a short stroll from town, great shops, bakeries and restaurants. The little tapas restaurant next to La Folie is a must.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in a great location
We enjoyed staying at La Folie and watching the world go by from the balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation in a great location
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Fowey, the views and central location were fantastic. Plenty of lovely places to eat, drink and relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and location
A beautiful house in a beautiful town. Or first time in Cornwall, the process of booking and communication with Beverley could not have been better. The house was lively and clean and all the little bits you could need were there to make or stay more comfortable. We'd highly recommend La Folie, and hope very much to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Christina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Folie
We had a great time at this property. Having stayed in numerous properties on the Esplanade in the past, this one was in a great location; not too far from the center of town or Readymoney beach. The house is well appointed with clean bright rooms and a fabulous kitchen. Sadly, previous guests had not done the right thing and put utensils away in a dirty state. So we needed to wash them before use. Not a major problem, just slightly irritating. We liked the look of the house so much and booked it, despite the actual layout not being shown on the website. We were advised "upfront" by the owner that the house was not set up for babies or toddlers. However we had a great time and brought our own travel cot and stair gate, so no problem. We were 4 x adults and 1 x 18 month old. Would we book this lovely property again? Definitely!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent holiday property
Lovely stay at La Folie. Relaxing house with stunning views. Really appreciated the tips for eating out. We loved the Lifebuoy cafe, Sams & the Bufala pizza restaurant. Within easy driving distance of the lost gardens of Heligan & the Eden project. We also had great fun hiring boats for a few hours, kayaking & taking a ferry trip over to Polruan. The house was well equipped, comfortable, in an excellent location & catered for everything we needed during our stay. A lovely find!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth Kendray

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fowey in the Rain
Even though the weather was a bit wet, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at La Folie. The house is lovely, light and spacious.Apparently it is referred to as the posh house, this probably being due to how it has been tastefully renovated. It has a very welcoming feel and coming back from an excursion slightly damp always felt like home.The ability to go for a short walk to the centre of lovely Fowey even better
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful home from home
First visit to La Folie and Fowey couldn’t have been better- we loved the position, the relaxed and comfortable living rooms and the large live-in kitchen. Fowey offered all we needed for the week within a few footsteps and the longer walks were stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LaFolie
Lovely property with fabulous views in a great locatio.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Short break at La Folie in Fowey
A really lovely property on the best road in Fowey. La Folie is very comfortable with wonderful views from the living room. Very well equipped and a great area outside to enjoy the great weather we had! Climbing up to the Central carpark is quite a challenge - very good exercise! Will certainly go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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