About this property
Simons Lookout is a beautiful Victorian house, within a stone s throw of the sea and with amazing views of Fowey Harbour. It sits at the western end of the pretty fishing village of Polruan, near the historic block house, but within a short walk of the shop and the quay with its pubs, and the ferry to Fowey, with its shops and restaurants There are also a huge choice of beautiful walks and easy access to kayaking, paddleboarding and wild swimming. Simons Lookout is on the coast path with some stunning beaches within walking distance, including Ready Money Cove in Fowey (via the Ferry) and Lantic Bay along the coast path. Slightly further afield, Lansallos beach with its rugged scenery, history of smuggling, and beautiful forest walk is well worth a visit. The beaches in Polruan, which appear as the tide goes out, are wonderful for paddling and as part of an early morning walk with the mist hanging over the water. For those that want to explore the history of this part of Cornwall there is also lots to do including exploring the Blockhouse in Polruan, St Catherines Castle in Fowey and the incomparable Restormel Castle just outside Lostwithiel. When you arrive, you will enter the house from the rear patio into a bright vaulted kitchen with a small dining area and space to hang coats. Walking through the kitchen and up a short flight of steps into the open plan living / dining room, here you will see the wonderful, and ever changing, view of the harbour. Downstairs on the ground floor there are two bright and welcoming bedrooms, one twin and one king, a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a further toilet. The ground floor front door provides access to a small seating area, which is a good place to watch the world go by, and steps down to West Street. On the top floor is a further bedroom with a king sized bed and an en suite WC and sink. The top floor bedroom has amazing views over the roof tops of Polruan and down onto the harbour; sitting at the writing table feels like being in a boat s crow s nest . The house is well equipped with a range of books to dip into, a picnic hamper to take to the beach or up to the hill to watch the sun go down, and games and jigsaws for quiet or wet days. The cottage has a pretty, south facing patio and garden, with mature shrubs and bushes, which have glimpsed harbour views and are lovely to sit out in or eat al fresco on a sunny day. Simon s lookout also has a parking space which is rare in this part of the village. Pedestrian access to the adjacent houses in the terrace is allowed at the front and rear of the house across the patio. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 king size and 1 twin. 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en suite WC and 1 separate WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Welcome pack provided. Smart TV in the lounge area. Travel cot and highchair available. Enclosed south facing garden terrace with seating and a lawn area. Storage for bodyboards, bikes and kayaks available. Parking for 1 car. Beach, pub and shop within walking distance. Please not that there is a pedestrian right of way across the patio area at the rear of the house for the houses next door. Polruan is a quaint little village situated on a very steep hill, so access to some parts of the village can be very challenging. Many of the amenities, ferries and cottages in Polruan are accessed via steps some of which can be steep. Please contact us if you have specific requirements. There are many small winding streets that are not suitable for cars . Access to the parking space for Simons Lookout is down a narrow and steep lane .
Accommodation
Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Waterside views, Enclosed garden / patio, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Fishing on site / nearby, Family friendly, Quirky, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes