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Amelia Cottage

Polruan, near Fowey, Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A delightful cottage with lovely views of the river from every room
  • Enjoy al fresco dining on the private front terrace overlooking the river and harbour 
  • Beautifully finished with lovely coastal interiors and a warming wood burner
Overview
Property code: OC-PC009

Situated in this charming Cornish fishing village of Polruan, this traditional cottage is perfect for a coastal family holiday and is less than 200 metres from Polruan Landing where guests can take the passenger ferry to Fowey to experience the bars, restaurants and shops. The starting point for the South West Coast Path can be found at the top of St Saviour’s Hill where you can take in some stunning coastal and countryside scenery and enjoy a walk or a cycle. For a day out, why not drive to Bodinnick where you will find ‘Ferryside’, previously the home of Daphne du Maurier, where she wrote her first book. Further afield there are plenty of places to visit and things to do, why take the brewery tour in St Austell (19 miles) or visit the Eden project and/or the Lost Gardens of Heligan (25 miles).

This traditional cottage is beautifully finished inside and has accommodation spread over three floors. On entering the property, you will find yourself in the welcoming kitchen/diner, which is well equipped with everything you could need for a self-catering stay and there’s plenty of room to both cook and eat with a dining table seating six. The lounge is a bright and cosy space with plenty of seating and a multi fuel stove to cosy up around after a day’s exploring. There’s also a TV if you fancy watching a film or you can admire the fantastic views from the window seat. Upstairs on the first floor are two bedrooms, both beautifully finished with little thoughtful touches and king-size beds. They also have wonderful views of the river and the master bedroom has a wall mounted smart TV. There is also a shower room/WC on the first floor. Up another staircase to the second floor is a very pretty and light twin bedroom, again with waterside views, from which you can access the family bathroom, complete with bath for a relaxing soak.

Stepping outside to the front of the property, which is accessible from the kitchen/diner, there is a terrace with garden furniture and more of those views, making it an ideal spot for some lunch or afternoon tea.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 kings, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment and WC, 1 shower room with WC (please note, the bathroom is accessed via bedroom 3)
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher
  • Washing machine in bathroom
  • Highchair available
  • Multi-fuel stove
  • Smart TV in sitting room and master bedroom
  • Front terrace with garden views
  • Parking in nearby car parks; you can unload your car in East Street. Parking available on the Quay or St Saviour’s Hill car park (both require payment)
  • Shops, pubs and tidal beach all less than 500m
  • Please note, there are a total 41 steps up to the property and inside the property there is a steep staircase so it may not be suitable for some guests 
  • Polruan is a quaint village on a 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/ slopes, some of which can be steep. Please contact us if you have specific requirements.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sophie Hodson

This property is personally managed by Sophie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 9th June 2026

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Amelia Cottage really is quintessentially Cornish. Spotlessly clean, well equipped and gorgeous bedding. Very quirky with sloping ceilings and relatively steep stairs, beautifully decorated and excellent book choices. All booking info from the owner was as described, very informative. Polruan is tiny, with 2 great pubs and the best village shop, Read moreblown away with how well stocked it was! Gorgeous walks along coastal path, parking at the top of hill, very good value - lots of steps to cottage, but none of us were in a rush - would absolutely come back Hide

Reviewed by Emma 30th May 2026

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Absolutely stunning cottage - photos do not do it justice! Incredibly comfortable beds, clean and new bathroom/shower room, gorgeous views from all rooms. The shower room is accessible for both rooms on the 1st floor which was really handy. We managed to park 2 cars on the quay every day, but the Lugger Inn there had been temporarily closed so thatRead more may have been why. Super easy to jump on the ferry to get to Fowey for dinners, and the Russell Inn down the road from the cottage also did great food. Owner reached out to check all was ok. We had a fab time and would definitely go back! Hide

Reviewed by Stephane 3rd October 2025

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This cottage is absolutely marvellous! Perfect for anyone seeking a typically Cornish seaside stay. Don't be perturbed by the lack of parking, as there are free/paid spaces around the village. Thank you very much, we'll be back!

Reviewed by Gabrielle 26th September 2025

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We had a lovely stay at Amelia Cottage, a real home away from home and we'd love to come back! The cottage was exceptionally clean and cosy and the location was ideal. Our son loved looking out and watching all the boats. The walking trails were good and the views were amazing. Polruan does have a space in our hearts now <3

Reviewed by Christopher 22nd August 2025

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The cottage was amazing with great views over the estuary. Probably one of the best views I have seen over 30 years. The cottage is lovely, in an amazing condition. This cottage is perfect for two couples with two children. Bathroom and shower room were also fantastic and I would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Becky 15th August 2025

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This is a beautiful cottage in the heart of Polruan. Well equipped, tastefully furnished, comfortable beds and bedding. Can't fault it! We especially liked the sunny terrace with view of the village and estuary. Great location for exploring this part of South Cornwall by car, by foot or on the water.

Reviewed by Penelope 14th July 2025

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Loved our short stay at Amelia Cottage, cosy & very comfortable beds. A real home from home.

Reviewed by Thomas 11th July 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 4th July 2025

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An absolutely fabulous cottage, it's got everything, the whole place was a beautiful find and Polruan is a beautiful little village, so much to do and such easy access to Fowey as well. Dan as the host is a great to deal with, we had no problems at all and we were made to feel exceptionally welcome. Highly recommended and there is a good chance we'Read morell go back later this year. Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 20th June 2025

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We loved our stay at Amelia Cottage. It had amazing views over the harbour, and really enjoyed watching the comings and goings on the water. The Cottage had everything we needed. The bedrooms were very pretty, and the shower room felt very new and fresh. Unloading was easy at the end of East Street. We would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Simon 13th June 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Attentive hosts

Reviewed by Rachel 23rd May 2025

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Beautiful cottage, everything was perfect

Reviewed by Paul 25th April 2025

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We had a lovely stay recently in Amelia Cottage. The location is perfect with stunning views over the estuary to Fowey. The cottage is well equipped and well looked after. The communication we received, both before and during our stay from David was great. We would definitely consider returning both to Amelia Cotrage and Polruan if we are in the arRead moreea again! Paul, Juliet & Tom x Hide

Reviewed by Nic 25th October 2024

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This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Reviewed by Natasha 18th October 2024

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We had the most fun & relaxing time at Amelia Cottage. Thank you to the hosts for providing such a clean & comfortable home for us to enjoy. The view is spectacular and can be enjoyed from almost every room! We are a family of 5 and live fairly locally but enjoyed the feeling of being a bit cut-off from the rest of Cornwall - enjoying ferry in to FRead moreowey as only sensible route. Beds very comfortable, bathrooms seem new, all freshly & tastefully decorated. Cant recommend enougha beautiful home! Hide

Reviewed by Christiane 19th July 2024

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We had a wonderful holiday at Amelia Cottage. We were warmly welcomed and found a bottle of wine waiting for us. The contactless access to the cottage (key box) is also good and de-stressing on arrival as you don't have to worry about pick up/drop off times. The cottage is tastefully and lovingly furnished. The equipment (also in the kitchen) leaveRead mores nothing to be desired. The location of the cottage is uniquely beautiful. You can see across the Fowey to Fowey from all the rooms and the terrace. Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.