Fowey
Daymarker
A large, modern coastal retreat near Fowey, with stunning sea views and a private swimming pool
From £1,400 / week
Fowey Holiday Cottages & Luxury Homes
Fabulous Fowey is a sheltered deep-water harbour town set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It rests on the west side of the Fowey Estuary and is surrounded by Cornish water. A pretty and picturesque destination, visitors can expect bobbing boats on the harbour, charming winding lanes, ancient alleyways and beautiful historic buildings set on many levels, which makes meandering around this Cornish gem a real adventure.
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Featured cottages
Fowey
Little Polkerris
A charming retreat for a romantic break in the south of Cornwall with its own hot tub
From £995 / week
Fowey
Lantic Barn
A large, characterful cottage complete with its own private pool and sea views
From £1,500 / week
Mevagissey
Compass Point
A coastal masterpiece that is fabulous in every season, with truly magnificent storm-watching views
From £1,895 / week
Charlestown
Orchard Cottage
An idyllic cottage moments from picturesque Charlestown Harbour
From £700 / week
Fowey
Daymarker
A large, modern coastal retreat near Fowey, with stunning sea views and a private swimming pool
From £1,400 / week
Fowey
Little Polkerris
A charming retreat for a romantic break in the south of Cornwall with its own hot tub
From £995 / week
Fowey
Lantic Barn
A large, characterful cottage complete with its own private pool and sea views
From £1,500 / week
Mevagissey
Compass Point
A coastal masterpiece that is fabulous in every season, with truly magnificent storm-watching views
From £1,895 / week
Charlestown
Orchard Cottage
An idyllic cottage moments from picturesque Charlestown Harbour
From £700 / week
Fowey
Retreat to Fowey
Luxury Apartment with Spa Access and Estuary Views
From £720 / week
Fowey
Cosy Cottage
From £403 / week
Fowey
Quayside, Fowey
From £441 / week
Fowey
Dayan Cottage
From £388 / week
Fowey
Meadow Cottage
From £602 / week
Fowey
Kiln Cottage
From £944 / week
Fowey
The Old Harbour Masters House
From £1,346 / week
FAQs
Common questions
Summer brings the busiest quayside atmosphere and the warmest water, but spring and autumn reward those who prefer quieter lanes, easier parking and sharper coastal light. Winter lets you have the estuary almost to yourself. Fowey works in every season — check the listings on this page for live availability across the year and filter by the dates that suit you.
Many properties in and around Fowey welcome dogs, and the surrounding coast and countryside offers excellent walking year-round. Beach access rules for dogs vary seasonally across Cornwall, so it’s worth checking local signage before you head to the shore. Use the dog-friendly filter on this page to see which cottages accept pets and confirm any specific house rules in the listing details.
Fowey is accessible by car, though the final approach involves narrow Cornish lanes, so allow extra time. There is no railway station in the town itself; the nearest mainline stations are several miles away. A ferry crossing is part of the local character and links the town to the surrounding area. Check current travel options before you travel, as services and parking arrangements can vary.
The Fowey area has a good range of self-catering accommodation, from compact cottages ideal for couples to larger houses suited to families or groups of friends travelling together. Use the guest-number filter on this page to narrow results to properties that match your party size, then check live availability for your chosen dates.
Yes. Fowey sits on the south coast with the sea, estuaries and the wider Cornish countryside within easy reach. The surrounding area connects to coastal paths, market towns and quieter coves. Bear in mind that Cornish roads are often narrow and journey times longer than maps suggest. A Fowey luxury holiday home works well as a base, but plan drives generously and check tides if you’re heading to estuary beaches.
