Gartree Cottage

Gartree Cottage is a reverse-level cottage for four in Polruan, around 100 yards from the water. A king-size and a double bedroom each have their own en-suite bathroom, one with a bath and the other with a shower, so a four-person stay does not mean sharing.

The vaulted living area and river views occupy the upper floor, in a reverse-level layout that puts the main living space above the bedrooms. Gardens sit at the front and rear, with outdoor seating and a potting shed in the terraced back garden. Both bedrooms have a TV, and the living area has a sofa, two armchairs and a window seat overlooking Fowey Harbour. A small patio at the front has a table, chairs and a bench. A dishwasher and washing machine are provided, and one dog is accepted.

The passenger ferry crosses to Fowey in around 5 minutes from the nearby quay, opening up Fowey's cafes, independent shops and literary festivals for the day. Readymoney Cove is 500 metres away, Lantic Bay is 1.3 miles and reached by a steep coastal footpath, and Lansallos Beach is 2.6 miles. The Bodinnick guide covers the nearest town, a mile north along the estuary.

**Best for:** two couples wanting an en-suite each, river views and ferry access to Fowey. **Less good for:** guests needing step-free accommodation or a level, single-storey layout.