Captains Cottage At Mixtow Creek

Captains Cottage at Mixtow Creek is a self-contained wing of a period residence on the banks of the Fowey Estuary in Lanteglos parish, sleeping 4 across 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 single with a child pull-out bed. Estuary views from the French windows and a riverside terrace are the property's defining feature, rated 4.6 across 17 guest reviews.

Inside, original period features sit alongside contemporary comforts: an open fire, a wood burner, a dishwasher and a garden terrace. The property is accessible and ground-floor-friendly. Parking is included. 1 dog is welcome.

The South West Coast Path passes directly on foot from the property. Shared pontoon access is available for boating and kayaking on the Fowey Estuary. Readymoney Cove - a sheltered sandy cove below Henry VIII's St Catherine's Castle - is 2.3 miles away, with Lantic Bay 2.9 miles. The passenger ferry connecting Polruan to Fowey runs from the village, putting Fowey's restaurants and galleries within a 2-minute crossing.

Fowey town is about a mile across the water by ferry - small enough to walk in an afternoon, with a literary connection to Daphne du Maurier who wrote several novels set on this stretch of the estuary.

**Best for:** Couples or small families who want a quiet riverside retreat with real character, coast path access and easy reach of Fowey without paying Fowey centre prices. **Less good for:** Those needing Wi-Fi (none listed), or groups larger than 4.