The Knot - 4 Walk Terrace

The Knot is a period terraced cottage in a row of five, reached via external steps at the front and back, in Polruan village. It sleeps 8 across 4 bedrooms - 2 king-size, 1 double, and 1 twin - with 2 bathrooms. Two bedrooms and the bathroom are on the ground floor; the king-size en-suite master bedroom is up a flight of steep cottage-style stairs. A wood-burning stove sits in the open-plan first-floor living space, and the kitchen has a dishwasher. The kitchen and dining area open onto views over the Fowey estuary, and the enclosed rear garden has a charcoal BBQ, bistro table, and seating for the whole group.

The foot passenger ferry to Fowey departs a five-minute walk from the front door, giving access to St Catherine's Castle, Fowey's independent restaurants, and the Hall Walk coastal footpath. Readymoney Cove is 600m from the cottage, with Lantic Bay reachable in 1.2 miles along the South West Coast Path. The Eden Project is about 8 miles inland, making it a practical day trip without a long drive.

This cottage is suitable for larger families or groups of friends wanting a base in a working estuary village rather than a beach resort. The single-dog allowance keeps the property manageable for the owner. See Polruan for more on the area.

Best for families of up to 8 wanting an estuary village with direct ferry access to Fowey. Less good for those needing multiple bathrooms, seeking a large dog party, or unable to manage the external steps and the stairs to the master bedroom - the max is 1 dog. The estuary aspect from the first floor is a strong feature year-round.