Creekside House

ID: S367487

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 11
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Creekside House in Fowey, Cornwall, is a well-loved property praised for its stunning location, comfortable furnishings, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests have enjoyed the beautiful views, the friendly owner, and the thoughtful touch of fresh asparagus from the garden. Some concerns were raised about dampness in the downstairs rooms and restrictive check-in/out times.

There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.

The location is consistently described as stunning, superb, and special, with easy access to the river and nearby towns via water taxi. The views and the busy marina add to the charm of the location.

The property is praised for its comfortable beds and homely feel. However, some guests mentioned dampness in the downstairs rooms, which suggests a slight discomfort for some.

The house is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and suitable for large family groups. The availability of boats and water sports equipment is a plus. However, the non-functioning patio doors and the dampness issue in some rooms indicate room for improvement in maintenance.

The owner's friendliness and provision of fresh asparagus from the garden are thoughtful gestures. However, it should be noted that such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed.

About this property

As you walk down to Creekside from the parking area, the view of Mixtow Creek just below the house is breathtaking. All the main rooms look on to the moored boats and activity on the water. A short stroll takes you from the pretty walled garden down to our private pontoon where visitors can keep a boat, either their own or hired from Fowey River Boat Hire. The large covered porch, where visitors keep their surf boards, fishing rods and oars, leads through the stable door to the boot room and past the cloakroom to the kitchen. The kitchen is very well equipped with all the things you would hope to find in your holiday home. The large island looks onto the Fowey River, there are two Miele ovens and microwave, and a large French style fridge freezer will take care of all your cold food storage. Double doors from the kitchen lead to the sitting/dining room with a wall of sliding glass doors facing the water and the river towards Fowey and Polruan, and another glass door leads to steps to the walled garden with pond and summerhouse, linked by the wrap around glass and stainless steel balcony where you can enjoy the view over Mixtow Creek and downstream to Fowey There are two outside eating areas, one is on the terrace right above the water and another is in the walled garden from which you can keep an eye on the boats moored below whilst you sip something chilled. A glass and stainless steel wrap around balcony is an ideal place to watch other members of your party paddle boarding or do a spot of bird watching from the comfort of the sitting room. On the same level as the kitchen and sitting room is one of the main bedrooms with king size bed, en suite bathroom with shower over the bath, bidet and WC . A glass door from the bedroom opens onto a private balcony that is ideal for taking that early morning cup of tea whilst watching the tide at the head of the creek. There are four other bedrooms downstairs a twin room with vanity basin, a children’s room with bunk beds and a single bed, a king size double and a super king in the master bedroom, which has a dressing room and en suite shower room. A family bathroom serves the other bedrooms and a door from the corridor opens out onto the dining terrace. Travel over to the town centre of Fowey for all your necessary amenities and explore the local shops, pubs and restaurants before enjoying a gentle stroll around the bustling harbour, and other local attractions such as Ready Money Cove and ferry rides over to Polruan. Embark on outdoor adventure and head out on one of the beautiful walking and cycling trails over to the incredible South West Coast Path, boasting sensational views of seascapes and enchanting coves. Make sure to visit Cornwall's renowned attractions just a short drive away, including the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the fishing ports of Mevagissey and Charlestown, the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Pinetum Gardens, and Porthpean Beach. Alternatively, spend a day in the exciting town of St Austell which boasts even more amenities and eateries to indulge in, or choose to visit the pretty coastal spots of Polperro and Looe. Make Creekside House your family getaway to the Cornish coast.

Fowey is a quaint town nestled in south Cornwall, sitting at the mouth of the River Fowey, the town boasts a selection of shops, pubs, cafés, and restaurants, as well as a vibrant harbour. Local attractions include St Catherine's Castle, Fowey Aquarium, Fowey Museum, and an abundance of watersports. Other nearby hotspots can be found at the fishing ports of Mevagissey and Charlestown, the Polperro Heritage Coast, the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Fowey is the perfect Cornish destination for a family getaway.

Accommodation

Reverse-level layout.

Five bedrooms: 1 x first floor (entry level) bedroom with king size bed and en suite, bath with shower over, bidet, WC and basin and its own balcony looking the walled garden and creek, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor kingsize overlooking the water, 1 x 6ft king size bed overlooking the water with en-suite and dressing room, 1 x ground-floor twin with vanity basin and door to outside area, 1 x childrens room with bunk bed and single bed.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

First-floor kitchen/diner.

First-floor utility.

First-floor living/dining room

Central heating.

Double electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Ample off-road parking.

Enclosed walled garden with lawn, pond and summer house, patio seating overlooking the water and mooring.

Wrap-around decking with seating.

Trickle Electric charging point by garage.

Defibrillator on porch for emergency use.

Sorry, no smoking.

Two well-behaved dog allowed - £25 supplement per pet per week.

Shop 2.3 miles, pub 1.7 miles.

Note: Boats can be moored on the private pontoon, or boats can be hired on prior arrangement from Fowey River Boat Hire.

Note: This accommodation provides a bedroom with ensuite, kitchen and living space all on entry level, ideal for guests with mobility issues.

Note: There is an open pond, children must be supervised at all times.

Note: Property is next to Mixtow Creek on the River Fowey, children must be supervised at all times and all customers using the pontoon must wear a lifejacket to conform with the harbour regulations.

Note: Fowey River Boat Hire will look after holiday makers regarding boats and any information you may need if you bring their own boat - www.fowey-river-boat-hire.co.uk.

Please note No stag or hen parties allowed at this property.

Reviews (9)

  • Tim

    Great location overlooking the marina. To sit and watch the busy river traffic in the sunshine was great. Water taxi into Fowey or Polruan an added bonus. Owners were really helpful with requests which made for a great stay.

  • Letitia

    Loads to do and see for everyone, we had paddleboards, kayaks and hired a boat, which was delivered to our pontoon. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook for big family meals. The gardener who came to cut the lawn was lovely. We were very happy with our choice and would love to come back again.

  • Jessica

    It had everything that we needed to ensure a relaxing stay. The owner was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed - including fresh asparagus from the garden. Unfortunately during our stay the main glass patio doors in the living room did not open which was a shame as we would have liked to be able to hear the river and enjoy the views a little more. Only small critique (the house really was lovely) was the downstairs rooms - mainly the children’s room felt a little damp. Given the age and location of the property I don’t believe there is anything that can be done about this, we just made sure we kept it well ventilated. We would 100% come back and would recommend a stay!

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