This is the wonderful view from the two double bedrooms. You can lie in bed and river watch.
Fairview is a lovely Victorian villa with large windows and high ceilings - filled with light.
The stylish sitting-room has the most wonderful views.
The wood-burner makes this an ideal retreat all year round.
The garden is fully enclosed but the railing is quite low so please supervise children.
The stairs to the first floor lead up from the sitting-room.
A lovely spot to curl up with a holiday read
Mealtimes will be a real treat with such a stunning backdrop
The open archway leading into the kitchen makes  it feel a very sociable space. Two steps lead up to the kitchen.
A lovely spacious kitchen awaits
Leading off the kitchen is a utility-area and the shower-room.
Pretty bedroom one has a super comfy kingsize bed
You are sure to spend many an hour sitting in bed watching the comings and goings on the river.
Snuggle up in bedroom 2
Probably the best seat in the house
More of that wonderful view
A super comfy single bed awaits in bedroom 3.
The stylish family bathroom.
There is also a shower and WC on the ground floor.
As well as the full patio-table and chair set, there is a pretty little place to catch the morning sun with a coffee.
Enjoy a glass of wine or two in this glorious setting.
The gate to Fairview - you will easily spot it from the path as there is a sign on the wall next to the path too.
You can catch the little passenger ferry across to Fowey from the quayside in Polruan. You might be lucky enough to see a dolphin swimming alongside it.
The Lugger Inn is one of two good pubs in Polruan.
This is the amazing panoramic view to the west along the coast from the top of the hill next to the car park above Polruan.
This is the view that is in store for you if you take the coastal path towards Polperro.
Most of the harbours have lovely stetches of sand at low tide. This is Polkerris.
This is the wonderful sandy beach at Par.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan are amazing and well worth a visit.
The water in the River Fowey is crystal clear.
This is the river crossing on the Bodinnick Car Ferry from Fowey to Polruan - arrive in style!
The sheltered bays along the south west coast of Cornwall are beautiful.
This is the wonderful view from the two double bedrooms. You can lie in bed and river watch. - Thumbnail Image
Fairview is a lovely Victorian villa with large windows and high ceilings - filled with light. - Thumbnail Image
The stylish sitting-room has the most wonderful views. - Thumbnail Image
The wood-burner makes this an ideal retreat all year round. - Thumbnail Image
The garden is fully enclosed but the railing is quite low so please supervise children. - Thumbnail Image
The stairs to the first floor lead up from the sitting-room. - Thumbnail Image
A lovely spot to curl up with a holiday read - Thumbnail Image
Mealtimes will be a real treat with such a stunning backdrop - Thumbnail Image
The open archway leading into the kitchen makes  it feel a very sociable space. Two steps lead up to the kitchen. - Thumbnail Image
A lovely spacious kitchen awaits - Thumbnail Image
Leading off the kitchen is a utility-area and the shower-room. - Thumbnail Image
Pretty bedroom one has a super comfy kingsize bed - Thumbnail Image
You are sure to spend many an hour sitting in bed watching the comings and goings on the river. - Thumbnail Image
Snuggle up in bedroom 2 - Thumbnail Image
Probably the best seat in the house - Thumbnail Image
More of that wonderful view  - Thumbnail Image
A super comfy single bed awaits in bedroom 3. - Thumbnail Image
The stylish family bathroom. - Thumbnail Image
There is also a shower and WC on the ground floor. - Thumbnail Image
As well as the full patio-table and chair set, there is a pretty little place to catch the morning sun with a coffee. - Thumbnail Image
Enjoy a glass of wine or two in this glorious setting. - Thumbnail Image
The gate to Fairview - you will easily spot it from the path as there is a sign on the wall next to the path too. - Thumbnail Image
You can catch the little passenger ferry across to Fowey from the quayside in Polruan. You might be lucky enough to see a dolphin swimming alongside it. - Thumbnail Image
The Lugger Inn is one of two good pubs in Polruan. - Thumbnail Image
This is the amazing panoramic view to the west along the coast from the top of the hill next to the car park above Polruan. - Thumbnail Image
This is the view that is in store for you if you take the coastal path towards Polperro. - Thumbnail Image
Most of the harbours have lovely stetches of sand at low tide. This is Polkerris. - Thumbnail Image
This is the wonderful sandy beach at Par. - Thumbnail Image
The Lost Gardens of Heligan are amazing and well worth a visit. - Thumbnail Image
The water in the River Fowey is crystal clear. - Thumbnail Image
This is the river crossing on the Bodinnick Car Ferry from Fowey to Polruan - arrive in style! - Thumbnail Image
The sheltered bays along the south west coast of Cornwall are beautiful. - Thumbnail Image

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Fairview

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With fabulous panoramic views over the rooftops of Polruan and the sparkling water of the River Fowey and Fowey itself on the other side of the estuary, this lovely Victorian seaside home offers spacious, light and airy accommodation.

The comings and goings of the sailing boats and passenger ferry on the river provide the backdrop to the pretty enclosed garden and patio, as well as from almost every room in the house. Fairview's stunning position in a quiet traffic-free part of the town, with historic pedestrian footpaths all the way down to the shops and pubs on the quay, will give you a taste of Polruan's history as a traditional Cornish fishing village. This is an excellent base for discovering Cornwall.

Features

  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Arrive/Depart Friday
  • Wood-burner/Open fire
  • Parking for 1 car in private car park (225 yds distant)
  • WiFi
  • No smoking
  • Pub 250 yds
  • Patio furniture
  • Full electric CH
  • Logs for wood-burner
  • Enclosed garden
  • Sea/Estuary views
  • Dogs welcome
  • Open fire/wood-burner
  • Linen and towels included
  • Near a pub
  • Near a beach

Availability, reservations and pricing: £773 to £1600 per week

Located Fowey

Customer reviews

Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property.

Mrs Turcan

A really comfortable cottage with a memorable view.

Mrs Palmer

Beautiful house with stunning views. Lovely to wake up to the Fowey estuary view everyday. Loved hopping on the ferry to Fowey and all the walks . Very steep access lane away from carpark , lots of trips to and from car. Very enjoyable stay.

Mrs Staples

We had a lovely stay in Fairview. The view is absolutely breathtaking! Very comfortable house, lovely garden with that amazing view before you. A beautiful location and a comfortable place to stay. All round lovely!

Mr Read

Fairview is a great property with fabulous views from inside and out, a garden in sunshine all day. Be prepared for the walk from the car park and the steep slopes of the town, backing your car as close to the cottage as possible down Hockens Lane makes loading and unloading a lot easier. This is a simply great place to relax with good facilities in Polruan and without the bustle of Fowey which, nevertheless, is just a short ferry ride across the river. This was our second visit and we enjoyed it even more.

Miss Crawford

As a peaceful Christmas cottage to relax with family this was perfect. The location and views were delightful. Locals were friendly and a stroll to the local pub was an added bonus. I will definitely be visiting again

Mrs Dalton

We had an amazing stay at Fairview! The house was beautiful, really comfortable and offered everything we could need. The views are absolutely stunning, perfect to relax and unwind. The location is lovely, nice and quiet but with Fowey just a short ferry trip away you have everything you can need. I would highly recommend this property and look forward to returning some day! Thank you The Daltons and Huey ??

Mrs Forsdike

Fairview was an absolutely beautiful house with fabulous views. Polruan is quite difficult to access with very narrow roads but once you are there and parked it is easy to catch the ferry over to Fowey. The harbour is only a couple of minutes walk from the house. It is quite expensive to catch the ferry over though for a family of five! The house was very well equipped, beautifully clean and the beds were very very comfortable. You can never tire of the amazing view. The South Coast path is also on your doorstep with fantastic walking and views. We had a lovely stay!

Ms Thomas

Fairview is fantastic- beautiful property with amazing views in a super little village. It is not very accessible, but as long as you’re okay with this it is part of its charm. We loved the local walks and going across to Fowey. We went in October half term and Polruan was wonderfully quiet and peaceful. I imagine it gets very busy in summer.

Mrs Parker

Great place to stay for access to coastal walking, local pub, Fowey's facilities and the ferries. All without moving the car!

Mr Read

Polruan is a good alternative to the busier Fowey and just a ferry ride away. The house is spacious, close to the harbour and ferry and the views from all the principal rooms, and the super garden, are unbeatable. The Lugger Inn was friendly, busy and served good food. Once you have navigated the route to Bodinnick the car ferry is a great way to get to locations further west. We have put our reservation in for next year.

Mrs Buxton

Only for the young and fittest.

Mrs Warrington

We loved the house and the views were stunning

Mrs Cheasley

Great location if you are fit! Great coastal walks & the cottage is well equipped. It is quite a walk from the carpark with all your gear & a very steep slope to approach of cottage so not for anyone with disabilities. As it is self catering obviously people bring their own food so quite a lot of tooing & froing . No food shop of any significance for miles. The pub food in Polruan was very basic so couldn’t eat there…. Fowey was good for food but last ferry back 7.45pm Polperro & Looe were great. I wouldn’t like to be there when it’s raining!

Mrs Parker

If you are happy to wander along the coastal path, take the very frequent passenger ferry to Fowey, drink and eat in the excellent Lugger Inn (and Fowey) and sit in the cottage and garden taking in the marvellous view then this is the place for you. Leave the car in the car park!

Mrs Stokes

This is an exceptionally comfortable and well equipped house with stunning views - the perfect spot to escape from it all. The parking permit was much appreciated as access into and out of the village is (as you would expect) somewhat precarious, but you do still need to be reasonably fit and active to get around, particularly when loading and unloading on arrival/departure. The house and location more than made up for any slight inconvenience with that though, and we would whole heartedly recommend!!

Ms Neville

If you want a get away from it all holiday and leave the car for the duration parked it’s entirely possible staying here. There’s a little local shop and a bakery, two pubs. The walking is fabulous. Views across the estuary are stunning.

Mrs Chapman-Brown

Fair view Cottage is absolutely beautiful. Spotlessly clean and very much a home from home. The views are spectacular and the bed very comfortable. It was lovely to lie in bed and watch the boats coming and going in the harbour. It is also very well equipped so you really can go to town in the kitchen if that is your thing! I would definitely recommend arriving in the daylight, especially if you have any eyesight or mobility issues and bringing food with you for the first night as due to Covid you need to book ahead for restaurants. There are some really beautiful walks straight out of Polruan but again, some of them are challenging so make sure you can handle them. We had a lovely, relaxing week in a beautiful home and can wholeheartedly recommend it.

Mrs Weston

This is a wonderful cottage with amazing views. However, I would say it's not for older, slightly disabled people as the walk from the car to the cottage entails taking luggage down a very steep slope with steps and, even worse, pulling luggage back up again on departure.

Mrs Payne

Gorgeous location, well equipped, comfortable house. Views stunning.

Mrs Holloway

We had a fabulous stay and enjoyed the stunning views over the estuary. Comfortable, well equipped cottage. Lovely welcome tray with local tea, coffee and biscuits.

Mrs Noyce

Another lovely "classic" break. Fairview is a wonderful comfortable and well equipped property with amazing views over the harbour and estuary and a small sunny garden. Easy access to lots of great ( hilly) walks along the coast and inland.

Miss Webb

Lovely well equipped cottage with beautiful views. Loved having a morning cup of tea watching the ever changing view. Just need to point out though that this area is not suitable for elderly or disabled people as is in a very steep area.

Mrs Nader

Photos do not do it justice, the cottage is beautiful with everything you need and the views are outstanding. We will definitely be visiting again

Mrs Leonard

Gorgeous cottage, amazing location and new year fireworks a bonus! Access would be difficult if less able.

Mrs Bendrey

Beautiful views.

Ms Cave

Lovely house with fabulous views, perfect for relaxing and enjoying walks, Polruan and Fowey.

Mrs Lampard

A fantastically equipped house with amazing views and everything needed for a relaxing holiday.

Mr Shanks

Fantastic view across to fowey and up the river, very well furnished and looked after,bonus having parking in Polruan. Excellent property

Mrs Rhoden

Stunning views from this gorgeous hillside cottage .

Mr Brooks

Fairview lives up to its description on the website, a rare thing often. The views are stunning and cottage comfortable and very well furnished and equiped. Delightful.

Mr McCormick

This is our second visit to Fairview and we love this comfortable house with it’s stunning views from every window and garden. Polruan is a peaceful location with lovely walks and it’s easy to take the ferry either by foot or car over to Fowey for the shops and restaurants. We would definitely recommend staying there and we can’t wait to return.

Mr Elliott

Overall a very nice and comfortable property for exploring the Fowey and surrounding areas.

Mrs Attwood

Please add to your discription the fact that this property is only for the very fit and able bodied. All of your properties should have some kind of grading as to accessablty.

Mrs Burns

A fabulous week at Fairview the views are like looking at a postcard come rain or shine. The cottage has everything you need and what you didn't know you needed.... Excellent.

Mr Richter-Bonhag

The whole family loved this cottage from the very first moment!

Mrs Shanks

This property and company are fantastic, we have been visiting polruan and Fowey for 20 years through various sites, and this is definitely our favourite, everything is 100% Been to this one 3 times in 7 months, and will be returning, it’s comfy, inside and out is perfectly suited for a relaxing holiday, don’t want to leave once we’re there... thank you for a wonderful place to enjoy our holiday Mr and mrs shanks Oh and maddie, our jack Russell

Mrs Douch

Lovely setting. Very comfortable cottage with everything you need. Would happily recommend.

Mrs Smith

The house and the views from it were wonderful.

Mr Everitt

A home from home in a lovely location. Wish we could have stayed longer... maybe next time!

Mrs Freeman

The views are to die for and the peace and tranquality of Polruan with the ability to cross the estuary to Fowey for a more lively atmosphere make this an ideal holiday destination. The house is ideally situated but be aware of steep hills and narrow road access.

Mr Stakes

Fairview is a fantastic cottage. The views over the harbour and across to Fowey are amazing. The interior is beautiful with everything you need for a very comfortable holiday. The car park space close by is a bonus too. We wouldn't hesitate to come back again.

Mrs Peake

Beautiful views

Mrs Davies

Exceptional holiday home with stunning views from most rooms. You can while away hours just watching the boats. We went on some great walks. Food in local pubs is excellent, especially fish at the Lugger. It's great fun going backwards and forwards on both the car and passenger ferries. Treated ourselves to dinner at The Fowey Hotel on the last night. Was very good. People in the village are very friendly. We can't wait to go back.

Miss Russell

I am a manager of a travel agent and have travelled worldwide, but for me and my family this property and area was to me so relaxing and we so enjoyed everything. Thank you again Sarah

Mr McCormick

We loved our holiday and would definitely stay at Fairveiw again and would highly recommend it.

Mrs Peck

This is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful setting. It was a perfect place to rest and relax.

Mrs Herzog

The view over the harbour is amazing! It's perfectly relaxing as the surrounding is so tranquil.

Miss Hall

Would highly recommend for winter stay. Warm and cosy with lovely wood burner and plenty of room to relax in if the weather is bad.

Miss Hill

A gorgeous cottage in a very nice village. Had such a nice feel and instantly felt like home.

Dr Penn

We were very pleased with Fairview. The location, views and the cottage all were wonderful. The cottage is very spacious, well equipped and beautifully presented.

Mr Kendall

Thoroughly recommend this house for a relaxing holiday.

Mr Everitt

This has been our second visit to Fairview. We love the location, the views and the ability to bring our dog. We look forward to visiting again.

Mrs Stirling

A lovely quiet place to stay even in the middle of August. The children enjoyed crabbing and paddling on the quay. The food in the local pub was very good. The cottage had a lovely garden to sit in and enjoy a drink admiring the lovely view.

Mr Costin

View from bedrooms was special and the whole house was comfortable.

Mrs Robinson

We enjoyed this holiday more than any other, the property, location and beautiful coastal walks made it very special. The excellent service Classic Cottages provides is second to none! I'm We are definitely looking at dates for next year....wish it could be sooner!

Miss Wylie

Loved the goody basket awaiting us and the dog blankets were an extra special touch.

Mr Cochrane

Great cottage, great views, perfect for a relaxing break

Mr Ketteridge

A wonderful property in an idyllic setting. I'd never tire of the fantastic views over the estuary and town of Fowey opposite.

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