Family Holiday Cottages in Polruan

Polruan sits on the steep hillside opposite Fowey, bounded on three sides by water, with views across the river and down the harbour entrance. Staying in a family holiday cottage in Polruan means you can walk down to the quay for the foot ferry to Fowey, explore the narrow streets and climb up to the remains of St Saviour’s Chapel for big views over the estuary. The village’s small beach and sheltered Polruan Pool give you somewhere close by for children to play at the water’s edge.

For families, it is easy to build days around the ferry and the tides. Perhaps a morning in Fowey’s shops and on Readymoney Cove, then back to Polruan for an afternoon on the little beach and an early supper. Short walks up to the blockhouse or along the coast path provide quick adventures without going far, and the steep hill ensures most children are ready for bed by the time you are home. A holiday cottage in Polruan gives you a simple base to come back to, with space to drop bags, hang damp towels and watch the lights come on across the water.