Harbour View Polruan

Harbour View Polruan is a Grade II-listed former captain's house for four above the village boatyard, climbing over three floors up from the waterfront. Both double bedrooms have river views, while a single room adds sleeping separation that a two-bedroom cottage would not offer.

All four guests share one bathroom with a roll-top bath. A wood burner sits in the lounge within a period fire surround, and stained-glass panels and original oil paintings continue the older interior. Wi-Fi, parking and a washing machine are included, and dogs are accepted. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer, and a table seats four. The roll-top bath has a waterfall shower over it.

A garden gazebo looks out over the harbour, and the passenger ferry to Fowey runs from the village in about 5 minutes, several times an hour, for independent shops and galleries. Readymoney Cove is 800 metres away, Lantic Bay is 1.1 miles along the coast path and Lansallos Beach is 2.5 miles further on. The Polruan guide covers the village's steep lanes and the 15th-century blockhouse at the harbour entrance.

**Best for:** a family or small group wanting river views, period interiors and easy ferry access to Fowey. **Less good for:** four guests wanting more than one bathroom or step-free accommodation.