Holiday Cottages Cornwall

£150 - £590

Fowey is an ancient port with narrow, winding streets which once thrived on imports such as salt and wine from Spain and France, and exports such as tin, cloth and fish. Today it still flourishes, not just because owners of pleasure craft and tourists are drawn by its natural beauty, but also because its sheltered deep-water harbour is used by huge foreign cargo ships that call regularly for a cargo of china clay. In summer visitors can hire sailing or motor boats to explore the creeks up river, and can take boat trips to Polperro and Mevagissey. The area is excellent for walkers, and also within a very short drive are the Heligan Gardens (12 miles) and The Eden Project (6 miles).

Tucked away, yet in the heart of Fowey, this stylish apartment offers private, quality accommodation in a secluded spot just behind the quay. On the second floor of a character conversion with all its windows facing south, the flat is a bright, airy, contemporary space, with a whiff of the sea. It is reached via a hidden alleyway off Fore Street and is therefore just yards from most of Fowey’s excellent pubs, restaurants and shops, yet is private and quiet.

It has a bright open plan living area nearly 22 feet long, with two dormer windows looking across the town. Kitchen units ranged across one wall offer a gas hob, oven, microwave, integrated fridge, pots, pans, dinner service and glassware; a large cupboard in the corridor houses a washer/drier. The dining area has a circular table and four chairs. At the other end of the room is a relaxing living area, with TV, video, radio/CD player and a large sofa. Off the corridor are the bathroom, with shower over the bath, and the bedroom, a double, which has two Velux roof lights and blinds.