Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
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All year round our guests sing the praises of both The Salt Loft and Fowey. It is hard to imagine a place that could so satisfy such a variety of visitors! But then Fowey's position near the mouth of the River Fowey, is so stunningly beautiful that many who come fall in love with the little town, which was once a smugglers' paradise. It is just 6 miles from the Eden Project, and its amazing array of 26 excellent eateries now include cafes serving breakfast and coffee, pubs offering excellent value meals, and high class restaurants, one of which has a Michelin star. Local Seafood is always on the menu. Fowey's now also famed for its shops and art galleries. It really does have a butcher, a baker and a candlestick maker, plus a fish monger, two delis. - and a mini-market. In summer boat trips can whisk you to Polperro and Mevagissey, or up the Fowey River, fringed by National Trust woodlands, while the ferries ply to and fro at Bodinnick and Polruan all year during daylight hours. Walk straight out of this flat to join the coast path, which takes you past Readymoney Cove and St Catherine's Castle, past Polridmouth Cove, where Daphne du maurier (who lived near here) set scenes in "Rebecca", keep going up the hill and take in the view from Gribbin Head, where our old red-and-white striped light house, The Day Mark, keeps watch over St Austell Bay. Carry on to Polkerris, and enjoy a meal at the beach-side Rashleigh Inn. Or take the ferry to Polruan and walk along the coast to Polperro for a clotted cream tea. Time this right and you can catch the bus or boat back to Fowey. Or hire a boat in which to explore the Fowey harbour. Or take a canoe trip up the river - but don't forget your camera! The views and wildlife are stunning. No wonder many of our guests say one visit is not enough....... this lovely place will haunt many until they return!
Set right in the heart of Fowey
At one end is the kitchen/dining area
Fowey from the lovely Hall Walk.
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The West Country / Cornwall region
The mild climate of Cornwall makes it a paradise for gardeners, surfers, walkers, cyclists, and those who just want to relax. The National Trust owns most of the breathtaking coastal path that skirts the county, and its delightful properties like Lanhydrock, Cotehele, and Trerice offer great days out. The county also offers glimpses of the dramatic mining heritage that yielded tin and copper - and the Cornish pasty that the miners carried for underground meals. There are many other attractions - the Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, the Maritime Museum, Falmouth, The Tate Gallery, St Ives, and the great gardens of Cornwall like those at Trebah, Glendurgan, and Trevarno. But if you just feel like chilling out, head for one of the lovely local beaches or relax at one of the waterside restaurants and take in the view.
Fowey area
The fascinating Eden Project is just seven miles from Fowey, and The Lost Gardens of Heligan, are 12 miles. Pine Lodge Gardens at St Austell are six miles away, and a mile further on is Charlestown, Britain's best-preserved Georgian port, now home base for marine film company Square Rig, which moors its squared rigged vessels there when they are not being filmed in productions like "Hornblower" or "Pirates of the Caribbean." Polperro, and Looe, ten miles to the East, are classic Cornish fishing ports. Head inland for the exhilarating heights of Bodmin Moor, and glorious steep-sided wooded valleys - the Camel Valley, north of Bodmin, even has a prize-winning vineyard, well worth a visit. The lovely Roseland Peninsula beyond Mevagissey offers more spectacular coastal walks, plus Caerhayes Castle and Gardens. The North Cornish Coast, including Rick Stein's Padstow, is about 35 minutes' drive - you can eat his takeaway fish 'n' chips for under a tenner - and Port Isaac, where the "Doc Martin" T.V. series was filmed, is about 5 minutes further. But most beautiful of all is the Fowey Estuary and its necklace of villages: Golant, Lostwithiel, Lerryn, Polruan and Bodinnick all offer masses of charm, lovely walks, and excellent character pubs.
How to get there
By Train: First Great Western to Par Station, four miles away. By air: Flybe to Exeter, 75 minutes' drive. British Airways, Monarch and South West Air to Newquay, 30 minutes drive away or Plymouth, 70 minutes' drive away. By Road, 75 minutes from Exeter and the M5 via the A30 (mostly dual carriageway). By Sea: Brittany Ferries services from Spain and France run into Plymouth.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Newquay: 48 km
Railway:
Par: 7 km
Ferry:
Plymouth: 60 km
Activities near Fowey
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player
Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels.
Further details indoors: This stylish apartment is in a converted quayside warehouse. Two flights of white marble stairs lead to the apartment, which faces south. The light and bright loft style interior has a spacious feel, with laminate flooring, but is properly equipped to provide a really comfortable home-from-home. The 22 feet L-shaped living/dining room has a kitchen at one end, with a gas hob, electric oven, and 1.5 bowl sink. A circular oak table with four chairs adjoins this area, while at the other end of the room is a comfy sofa, two tub chairs, a coffee table, lamp tables, television, dvd and video. A large chest of drawers provides extra storage. Down the corridor is a service cupboard containing a washer/drier. This is next door to the bathroom, which has a shower over the bath. The bedroom is lit by two Velux windows (with blinds), and has a triple wardrobe, two bedside chests and a pair of bedside lamps. An air conditioning unit is provided for hot summer nights.
Further details
We provide short breaks off-season - a minimum of three nights let - usually within a Friday-to-Friday time frame, for example Friday to Monday and Monday to Friday.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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310£ 310
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395£ 395
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345£ 345
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480£ 480
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565£ 565
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595£ 595
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320£ 320
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340£ 340
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Our tariff ranges from £215 for a January week to £595 in our Regatta Week - August15 - please call or e-mail to enquire.
Guestbook
"A gem of a flat set in a jewel of a place!" Cheryl & Martin, London. "An excellent flat - thanks for this "treasure" in which to explore Fowey....we have benefitted loads from this chilled place. We hope to be back." Andy and Dinah, Bath. "The perfect hideaway in the centre of Fowey. We only wish it were ours. Next visit will be longer..." Clare & Andy, Cranleigh, Surrey. "Thanks so much for letting us use this fab. flat. Really comfortable....the thoughtful touches made it extra special. Excellent food at local restaurants, and Fowey is magical" Caroline & Glenn, London. "A gorgeous flat.. we've thoroughly enjoyed our stay here... so many great places/things to see/do!" Lee & Sophie, Cardiff. "First Rate accommodation. Thoroughly enjoyed all Fowey had to offer." Michael & Joanna, Wigan, Lancs
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