Gorgeous, quiet, and well situated homely pet friendly cottage

4.7

Outstanding(99 Reviews)

Cottage in Fowey

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

About this cottage rental

“Smugglers Blues” is a traditional granite block built eighteenth century former fisherman's cottage situated in the quiet heart of the famous, picturesque, and vibrant fishing village of Fowey; one of the most renowned and beautiful riverside villages in all Cornwall. Ideally situated on Rose Hill, it gives quick access; just 4/5 minutes’ walk; to the bustling village, yet is set back enough to maintain a quiet and tranquil setting for those moments of relaxation and rest which is an essential part of any holiday.

For those who are “gastronauts” (whilst not in the Oxford English dictionary, the term refers to food lovers) or simply enjoy their food, Fowey and the surrounding area is also home to 9 of top 30 “Best Places to Eat in Cornwall” according to the Sunday Times 2024. And for those not on the list, Fowey provides several different types of cuisines to choose from (see my guide).

The property itself offers accommodation for up to five people through 2 bedrooms and a double sofa bed if required. There are two outside areas with a high walled, private courtyard garden for relaxing afternoons in the sun, BBQ’s and the essential evening sundowners. Through the nature of the aspect of the cottage, the rear garden has the benefit of sun all day round, from the moment the sun comes up over the estuary until the sun sets over Fowey Hill; at which point, it should be time to hit the village and sample the nightlife.

The village offers everything you could want; a wide and varied selection of shops from clothing, arts and craft, food/wine, and souvenirs; an extensive selection of pubs, bistros, and restaurants offering standard pub fayre all the way up to award winning fine cuisine. (word of warning; from experience the walk back up the hill can be a tad longer than the 4/5 minute walk down; not least depending on how much nightlife you sample ?)
The charming quayside offers a variety of ferry rides; including the five minute ride over to Polruan, fishing cruises, and self-drive motor boat hire… as well the opportunity to try your hand at crabbing and shrimping off the harbour wall. The beautiful Readymoney beach is a sight inspiring 10 minute walk from the village centre taking in some of the fantastic harbour and sea views that Fowey offers.

And for those not so great days; which our great country does “occasionally” experience, there is a great selection of books and board games. For the more visual minded, there is an extensive DVD collection; ranging from children’s movies, romantic comedies, action movies, box sets, thrillers, B/W classics, naturally there are a few James Bond’s to be found, and for any rugby fans; well there’s enough to keep you busy for a few days, especially if you’re a Lions fan. For any budding surfers, you have the benefits of some true classics..

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Fowey

Nearby attractions

National Trust - Trelissick Garden

31 mi

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Gorgeous, quiet, and well situated homely pet friendly cottage

4.7

Outstanding(99 Reviews)

Cottage in Fowey

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Fowey

Nearby attractions

National Trust - Trelissick Garden

31 mi

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(99 Reviews)

4.7

Aug 2024

The property is situated on a hill slightly outside the busy town centre of Fowey. The surroundings are quiet and access is easy, the harbour and all amenities can be reached on foot within a short walk. Upon arrival, we found everything as described, the cottage was neat and clean. Communication with the owner was thoroughly superb and very friendly. We had a small problem with a malfunctioning toaster, but the owner instantly arranged to have a new one delivered, even though he was on holiday himself. All things considered, we can only highly recommend the property when visiting beautiful Cornwall.

4.7

Jul 2024

We had a great week, but I think sometime the property will need a deep clean. It also could do with a brush or dustpan and brush so you have the opportunity to brush any mess up.

4.7

Jul 2024

We had a great stay. The cottage was well equipped with a wonderful view!

4.7

Jun 2024

Lovely family and pet friendly cottage. Well equipped for self-catering and spacious for a family holiday. Very quiet location and close to the town centre. Well recommended.

4.7

May 2024

Had a lovely few days at this cottage. Very comfortable. In a great location for days out or just for a walk into town (the hill climb back up is pretty steep).

4.7

Sep 2023

Great situation & good facility.

4.7

Sep 2023

Comfortable and peaceful with walks , water and pubs aplenty

4.7

Aug 2023

We had a lovely stay in this house. All very proper and in good condition. From this location you can easily make the most beautiful walks next to the coast line. The guidelines from James are really helpful. Fowey is Cosy little town with an astonishing sea view. The regatta week created an additional boost with many nice sailing boots and events. Fowey needs an return visit!

4.7

Aug 2023

Kids loved it, great cottage and location. Great boarding on the river and creeks and the ocean too.. readymoney beach was a treat. Fed and watered to the extreme.. coming back soon. Thanks James

4.7

Oct 2022

Returned for a second stay at this cosy cottage, great location, comfortable and clean with everything you could need in a home away from home . Great host thank you James

4.7

Sep 2022

Great location. Good sized property and comfortable.

4.7

Sep 2022

We’ve had a wonderful time in Smuggler’s Blues. It’s a nice accommodation, very well located only 5 minutes walking distance from the centre. It’s a great place for walks along the coast.

4.7

Sep 2022

Cosy cottage mostly as described, and great location for popping into Fowey and the surrounding beautiful coastline, as well as visiting Eden project and Heligan. A few glitches with curtains, lack of storage in front bedroom and no access to Sky TV/ catch up TV. Choice of Dvds though and overall a great stay for the 2 of us.

4.7

Aug 2022

Lovely

4.7

Aug 2022

A clean, generally well maintained cottage in seaside Cornwall.

4.7

Aug 2022

Love this cottage - it’s so cozy and welcoming and a really good location, short walk to the restaurants, shops and cobbled streets that make Fowey so special. Highly recommended - we will be back!

4.7

Jul 2022

Great stay, perfectly located.. wonderful

Great stay, perfectly located.. wonderful

Back to Fowey for more ocean paddle training.. 5 mins to the Atlantic.. great seas, superb training along with a delightful yacht club... James cottage is simply great for all I and my family need.. cheers

4.7

Jun 2022

Perfect stay for my ocean paddle race training..🌊🤟

Perfect stay for my ocean paddle race training..🌊🤟

Used James and his cottage several times.. always a pleasure and an ideal base for my training. Thank you

4.7

Nov 2021

The beautiful traditional Cornish cottage. Perfect in it's location and charm.

4.7

Nov 2021

Fowey in the Fall

Fowey in the Fall

The beautiful traditional Cornish cottage. Perfect in it's location and charm.

4.7

Nov 2021

Lovely little cottage. Back garden was safe for my dog. Very comfy bed/mattress. Also very convenient for a short walk into Fowey town.

4.7

Oct 2021

Smugglers blues

Smugglers blues

Lovely little cottage. Back garden was safe for my dog. Very comfy bed/mattress. Also very convenient for a short walk into Fowey town.

4.7

Oct 2021

Great Location, lovely cottage

Great Location, lovely cottage

Great location, lovely cottage, communication with owner was excellent.

4.7

Oct 2021

We had a great stay here. We’ve stayed in many places in Fowey and this was probably the most peaceful and yet within a short walk of the centre. Communications with the host were excellent and access to the property straightforward. We were able to store our kayak at the property and the outside space at the back was great for al fresco breakfasts. Great walks along the coast and around the estuary and good food in the town as usual! Would definitely stay again!

4.7

Sep 2021

Great location, would happily stay again, very good communication with James. Thank you

4.7

Sep 2021

Lovely stay

Lovely stay

Great location, would happily stay again, very good communication with James. Thank you

4.7

Sep 2021

It was a good choice👍

It was a good choice👍

It was a beautiful time in an atmospheric cottage. There is everything you need for a short or long stay. Rooms clean and decorated in blue colors. Very comfortable beds and a nice view in the large bedroom. Excellent contact with the host. James has prepared for us information on where to eat well and explore the area. We will definitely come back someday.

4.7

Aug 2021

Great Cottage, really good location

Great Cottage, really good location

Comfortable cottage, 3 sofas in the sitting room! really is close to the main town but very quiet. Well equipped kitchen and good size table for eating in the sitting room. Fowey is sweet with lots of good individual shops and restaurants, also a great center for exploring Cornwall.

4.7

Aug 2021

Perfect place to stay

Perfect place to stay

The cottage is the perfect base - 3 minute walk downhill to the town centre. Comfortable and clean with everything we needed for self catering. James even left us wine as a welcome gift. We would definitely stay here again.

4.7

Aug 2021

Happy with the cottage and its Location. James was a very helpful and accomodating host, a pleasure to stay here, highly recommended

4.7

Aug 2021

fowey stay

fowey stay

Excellent location and very pleasant appearance of cottage of a good size and really cosy feel inside ,very clean and characterful

4.7

Aug 2021

Super helpful owner

Super helpful owner

James provided great information about the town, etc to make sure we had a great stay.

4.7

Jul 2021

Great Location

Great Location

Happy with the cottage and its Location. James was a very helpful and accomodating host, a pleasure to stay here, highly recommended

4.7

Jul 2021

Fabulous Stay

Fabulous Stay

This was our second stay at this cottage and yet again it didn’t disappoint. We had a fabulous weeks stay in Fowey, an area we love. The cottage is homely, comfortable and fully equipped with all amenities needed. When we arrived, the welcome gift of wine was a treat from James (the owner)! James is a great host and able to answer any queries we had. He is knowledgable about Fowey and also provided information about some stunning local walks which are a must! We recommend the walk to Polruin on a Sunday and lunch at the Lugger. Yum! The cottage is perfectly situated a short walk downhill to the pretty harbour. We will be definitely visit again. Thank you once again James!

4.7

Jun 2021

Great cottage, great location and great holiday

Great cottage, great location and great holiday

James is a great host. Sent me lots of information on Fowey before arriving and was very helpful pre trip and during our stay. The cottage is a 10 minute down hill walk to the town and quite an uphill climb home. Lovely large sitting room with breakfast table leading through to the kitchen and outside decking. (Fridge to small for a family of 4) Overall a gorgeous cottage and would stay again.

4.7

Jun 2021

4.7

Jun 2021

Glorious Stay

Glorious Stay

Great stay in a great cottage for my ocean paddle race training. Very appreciative of James for letting me keep a board there. The cottage is really a home from home, delightfully quiet setting away from the hustle and bustle of Fowey, but also only six or seven minutes to be in the action and grabbing a beer by the river... comfortable beds, lovely fresh smelling linen and towels and a fabulous DVD collection for a rainy day.. Thank you James, great host.

4.7

Jun 2021

We had a short break over the bank holiday weekend. The location of the cottage is superb as it’s walking distance from shops, restaurants and the harbour. The cottage is very cosy however the second bedroom is quite small. It was cramped for two teenage girls , however would be fine for younger children. Loved the decking space at the back as we had some glorious sunshine when we were there. Also loved the super comfortable bed in the master bedroom. Thank you James, we had an amazing time!

4.7

Jun 2021

The cottage is very nice, clean and comfortable and in a quiet location. Parking is some distance away, but then this is a problem throughout coastal Cornwall. The walk home from the town is short and pleasant but up rather a steep hill. Overall though, very nice.

4.7

Jun 2021

A beautiful cottage

A beautiful cottage

This is a beautifully maintained and clean cottage suitable for 6. The cottage has a real feel of light and airyness and was immaculate. Bedrooms are fresh and the bed super comfortable. The double room at the rear affords lovely rooftop views towards the harbour. The shower is hot and strong and there is a lovely terrace sun trap at the rear. Easy walking access to the harbour, I would love to visit again. Thank you.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Fowey?

The average price for a rental in Fowey is $200 per night. This rental is $9 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous, quiet, and well situated homely pet friendly cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gorgeous, quiet, and well situated homely pet friendly cottage. Enjoy the water!

Is Gorgeous, quiet, and well situated homely pet friendly cottage pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Gorgeous, quiet, and well situated homely pet friendly cottage?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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Kitchen or Kitchenette · Internet / Wifi · Beachfront or waterfront

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Gorgeous, quiet, and well situated homely pet friendly cottage

Cottage in Fowey

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Fowey

Nearby attractions

Gorgeous, quiet, and well situated homely pet friendly cottage

Cottage in Fowey

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Fowey

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Fowey?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Gorgeous, quiet, and well situated homely pet friendly cottage pet friendly?

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