10 The Old Station Masters House

Contemporary apartment built on the site of Fowey's former station master's house, rated 4.7/5 from 13 reviews on HolidayCottages. The property overlooks the Bodinnick Ferry crossing and the River Fowey - a working estuary with regular passenger ferries and sailing traffic. Two bedrooms sleep four: a king-size with private balcony and en-suite shower facing the water, and a second room with a zip-and-link bed configurable as twin or super-king. Two bathrooms serve the apartment, with wifi and dishwasher included.

Readymoney Cove, a sheltered sandy beach below the 15th-century St Catherine's Castle ruins, is 1.4km on foot through Fowey town. Lantic Bay - an exposed National Trust beach only accessible on foot or by water - is 2.4km. The Polruan foot ferry, crossing from Fowey Quay, reaches a village with a boat-building tradition and a clifftop walk back towards Lantic Bay. Dogs are welcome and a private garden is available, along with parking for one car.

Good for couples or families of four who want a waterfront position in one of Cornwall's most-visited harbour towns. Suits those planning to walk the Hall Walk or explore the Fowey River by kayak. Less good for guests who want a beach on the doorstep - Readymoney Cove is a short town walk, and there is no sand visible from the apartment itself.