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Duchy Cottage, Fowey, Cornwall - 4 Star Gold Rated

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Dining at Duchy Cottage
Dining
Food and drink
Sumptuous sofas
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Fowey, ENG
  • Fowey Town Quay Landing
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fowey Estuary
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Readymoney Cove
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Duchy Cottage, Fowey, Cornwall - 4 Star Gold Rated

In the beautiful historic town of Fowey, set around a stunning harbour, Duchy Cottage is a charming 3 bedroom (two double and one twin room) property. It has been lovingly refurbished to the highest standard, with modern kitchen and bathroom and has recently been awarded Four Star Gold status from Visit England Quality and Tourism. The property also offers a sheltered courtyard, perfect for eating alfresco and capturing the Cornish sunshine. The cottage is ideal for all seasons; with a light open-plan living space, ideal for warm summer evenings, yet also having cosy sofas and gas central heating for the cooler months. Beyond the homely accommodation, the town's narrow streets provide many quality shops and galleries selling local produce and art. There are plenty of opportunities to soak up the Cornish atmosphere whether it's having a cream tea or enjoying a hearty Cornish pasty. Across the River is the village of Polruan with a regular passenger ferry running back and forth allowing you to enjoy even more coastal paths which boast the stunning Cornish Coastline. A little way up the river, there is a car ferry allowing you to access numerous attractions further afield. Duchy Cottage is a wonderful place to relax and unwind.

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Tracy Round
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English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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

About the area

Fowey

Located in Fowey, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Fowey Estuary, while Fowey River Gallery and Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Eden Project and Fowey Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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Fowey, ENG

What's nearby

  • Fowey Town Quay Landing - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fowey River Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fowey Estuary - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Readymoney Cove - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lantic Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Par Station - 16 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Welcome Home Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Readymoney Beach Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Par Hotels - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duchy Cottage, Fowey, Cornwall - 4 Star Gold Rated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Duchy Cottage, Fowey, Cornwall - 4 Star Gold Rated?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duchy Cottage, Fowey, Cornwall - 4 Star Gold Rated?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duchy Cottage, Fowey, Cornwall - 4 Star Gold Rated located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Fowey Tourist Information Centre and Fowey Aquarium. Fowey Town Quay Landing and Fowey River Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Les E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot, so clean. Best hosts

Really wb
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Fowey

We have stayed at Duchy Cottage on several occasions and as always we had a wonderful time!The cottage is always beautifully clean and well equipped. The outside space is a plus! It is well located, close to shops, restaurants and a 10-15 minute walk to be beach. There is a car park close by which always has plenty of spaces. There is lots to see and do in and around Fowey. We particularly enjoy doing the Hall Walk, renting kayaks from Fowey River Hire and paddling down the estuary and of course having a cream tea! We would thoroughly recommend and look forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in Fowey

Tracy’s cottage in Fowey was perfect for our New Years stay. Great quiet location away from the main road and high street but a short 5 min walk to the shops and restaurants. The place was spotless, very comfortable and had all the amenities we needed for us and our 2 children. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Duchy Cottage

Great location, lovely well equipped cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious Fowey

Last week of school holidays - so a little quieter than peak season. Cottage in fantastic location and so much to do in Fowey that barely used the car. Tracey really helpful - especially when someone locked themselves out - though worse places to lock yourself than in Fowey. Would certainly visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fowey

Beautiful property. Had a lovely relaxing break.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ducky cottage

Delightful stay with every amenity catered for cottage is well equipped with everything you could possibly need very clean and modern whilst still maintaining its quaint charm only one little downside parking! This should really be addressed in the advertising explaining it’s a good 10 min uphill walk to car park which you have to pay for separately £44 pound a week per car
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fowey

Great spot for Fowey just a 2 minute walk down the hill and everything you need is there the cottage itself is perfect with everything you need available and a pub next door had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well equipped cosy cottage

Nicely maintained property with all mod cons. Fowey full of gradients which will keep you fit. Best to prepay for parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It had everything you needed for a comfortable stay and it's only a short distance from the town and harbour. We chose not to cook and to eat out but if you wanted to cook then the kitchen was well stocked with every kitchen item you would need. So much thought had gone in to the cottage, being a home from home experience. If you do decide to eat out then we highly recommend The Safe Harbour (right next door) The Galleon Inn, Haveners and The Lugger, all served great food. All in all we had a lovely relaxed stay and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply lovely

Great location, sweet cottage, great facilities.. All you could need for a fab hols in Fowey. Beautiful harbour town with lovely cove beach and all facilities that you need for a lot of fun in one place. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Lovely cottage and close to all amenities in Fowey. Fully equipped. Very comfortable beds and front bedrooms had a slight harbour view. Pub next door were friendly. The only negative is the outside table was not cleaned prior to our arrival. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely well equipped cottage , with a nice little outside terrace

All good . Lovely 3 bed cottage Well equipped with everything you would require .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debora G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place fabulous accommodation

In a lovely position at the top of the hill. Well presented with a view of the river from our bedroom. Had really good amenities and would love to go back. Enjoyed the pub next door
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week in Fowey

Our stay in Fowey was stunning, the house is absolutely gorgeous and the whole town in lovely and interesting to explore. Definitely recommend a stay in Fowey!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beutiful property

Perfect location for exploring. Close to beach and town. The property has all that is needed for a comfortable family staycation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Alexandra F., NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in Fowey

The cottage is in a great spot EXCEPT for the buses that stop outside from the crack of dawn until late at night. It is right next door to a pub too and can be a bit noisy, especially if your children go to bed before the patrons leave for the night... Apart from that though, we did have a lovely week at Duchy Cottage. There was everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. The beds are soooo comfy!

10/10 Excellent

melanie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, lovely clean cottage.

Had an amazing time in Fowey with my family,the cottage was perfect . Many thanks Tracy.

10/10 Excellent

Ernest G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Good quality furnishings.Very comfortable bed and quiet area for a good sleep.Well equipped cottage so would willingly return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday in Fowey

We have had an excellent week away in Duchy Cottage. The benefit of the excellent location into town was a real plus point. On the whole the cottage suited us as a family with a 4 yr old and a baby with a highchair and cot provided, however being next door to a pub and outside smokers as well as frequent buses and no parking weren’t ideal, it was particularly noisy on a Friday / Saturday night, but the positives do outweigh these issues. There is a steep hill coming back from town, but it is such a short walk it never seemed a problem. We managed to find off road parking not too far away so saved on the parking charges. Fowey is a lovely town with a great atmosphere and good places to eat, we also enjoyed visits to Mevagissey & Charlestown. Thank you to the owners for providing us with useful info on the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Relaxation in Cornwall

The property was comfortable and well appointed. Unfortunately the peace was broken every half hour as the bus departure point is immediately outside and runs from early morning to late evening.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Stowell

Fowey cottage

A wonderful cozy cottage with everything catered for. A great base and only a stroll into beautiful Fowey. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Mel B.

Much loved cottage, tastefully set up and brilliantly equipped!

The cottage is in a reasonable position for the town. You just have a short walk up or down past the church. The rooms were all tastefully set up with interesting pictures and very comfortable beds. We loved the uneven floors and ceilings. The kitchen is fabulously equipped too and the outside area/utility is a real bonus. We were there for Regatta week which undoubtedly made the cottage’s position a little noisier than usual but we love people watching so enjoyed the position as there was always something going on. It was just great when the Town band visited next door! What we can’t really ignore is that opposite the cottage is the town’s main bus stop. After a while you get used to it but it can be a little noisy and smelly with buses running quite regularly. The pub next door however, other than our first night of ‘glam rock’ was surprisingly quiet. This is a great cottage for people and families who are busy out and about during the day but want somewhere cosy in the evenings. We had a lovely week. Thank you. 😃👍🏻⛵️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Bernadette B.

A gorgeous cottage , well positioned and well equipped with everything you need.

Definitely would stay here again. Lots to see and do in Fowey and the surrounding areas. Ready Money Cove and Polkerris beach were our favourites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

Location, location, location

We had a fantastic stay at Duchy Cottage myself, husband and three children (13, 9 and 9). The cottage is so lovely and very well equipped and I love the seating area outside and the little out house was perfect for body boards and wetsuits etc, the washing machine was very useful. I have stayed in Fowey every year for many years and one thing I liked about this cottage was how easy it was to drop things off/unload in the car as there is plenty of space for turning round etc which is not always the case further down into town. It only takes five minutes at the most to walk into where the shops, restaurants etc are, perfect as you are out of it enough to have peace and quite. For us as a family the cottage worked perfectly and the bottle of prosecco and pastries where a lovely touch on arrival. See you again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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