Skippers Rest

Large family friendly cottage in the heart  of Polruan,  a small fishing village in the parish of Lanteglos-by-Fowey in Cornwall, bounded on three sides by water. The village has two pubs and a passenger ferry that will take you across to Fowey. The neighbouring village of Bodinnick to the north is connected by a four mile walk along the hill tops. There are plenty of places to go walking from Polruan, or if it’s a day out you are looking for why not head to visit the tall ships at Charlestown, take the brewery tour in St Austell or visit the Eden project and/or the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Also for those interested in stately homes why not visit Lanhydrock in Bodmin.

As you arrive and open the stable door you can't help but feel at home as you enter the welcoming sociable lounge/diner with views over the boatyard to the river. This spacious room features a large dining table looking out on the river along with plenty of seating arranged around the impressive wood burner, perfect for relaxing during the cooler months. So sit back relax and catch up on your favourite TV programme or movie on the Smart TV and DVD. From the lounge you will step into the compact but well-equipped kitchen which looks out onto the patio area. Equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment and dishwasher. There is also a useful external utility room across the patio with washing machine, tumble dryer and additional fridge/freezer. Heading up the stairs to the first floor you will find two double bedrooms, a bunk bedroom and the bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Taking another flight of stairs up to the second floor to the master double bedroom with seating to make the most of the beautiful views over the river, Smart TV and an en-suite shower and WC.

Outside there is a patio area to the back of the property which is a sun trap for the late evening sun, perfect for al fresco dining , to the front of the property you can look over the working boatyard, beyond which is the beautiful river Fowey -  Parking is available in the public car park nearby.

• 4 Bedrooms – 1 king, 2 doubles and 1 bunk bedroom 
• 1 Bathroom, 1 en-suite shower room and an outside WC
• Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher
• Utility room – external with washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer 
• Wood burner in lounge
• Electricity and central heating included
• Bed linen and towels included
• Parking available in public car parks nearby
• Wi-Fi included
• Beach, shops and pubs within walking distance 
• 1 Smart TV in lounge with DVD, 1 Smart TV in master bedroom
• Please note the neighbouring cottage has access to their shed at the rear of the property.
• The access road to the cottage is narrow please take care when unloading
• Overlooking the working boatyard in the village
• Polruan is a quaint little village situated on a very steep hill, so access to some parts of the village can be challenging.
• Many of the amenities, ferries and cottages in Polruan are accessed via steps some of which can be steep. Please contact us if you have specific requirements.
• There are many small winding streets that are not suitable for cars, therefore many properties in Polruan do not have private parking. However, there is a large pay and display carpark at the top of the village.
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 18:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.