Trenython Manor Resort

Set across 24 acres of landscaped grounds and woodland near Fowey, Trenython Manor Resort is a 4-star hotel with Italian architectural heritage - designed in 1872 by an architect commissioned by General Garibaldi. The manor house retains period details including carved oak panels in the dining room, and the grounds overlook St Austell Bay. Dogs are welcome.

On-site facilities include an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, spa treatment rooms, a fitness centre, and a golf course within 1.9 miles. Two restaurants, a bar, and a private dining room serve guests, with a full English or buffet breakfast available. EV charging is provided. The resort scores 8.3 on Booking.com from 1,936 reviews, with location rated 9.0 and staff 8.9.

Beyond the manor house, over 30 self-catering cottages and lodges sit within the grounds, each with a fitted kitchen, lounge, and private patio. The garden and woodland areas give the property a sense of space, and free parking is available on site. Check-in runs from 15:00, with check-out by 11:00.

Fowey itself is a working harbour town on the south coast, known for its Daphne du Maurier connections and the passenger ferry to Polruan. The Eden Project is a short drive north, and Charlestown’s Georgian harbour lies nearby. Readymoney Cove beach sits at Fowey’s harbour mouth below the 16th-century St Catherine’s Castle.

Best for dog owners wanting resort amenities - pool, hot tub, spa, golf - with self-catering cottages scattered across 24 acres. Less good for anyone wanting to walk straight to a beach: Readymoney Cove is a 2.4-mile drive.

Nearby: Readymoney Cove (2.4 miles) and Carlyon Bay (3.6 miles). See our Fowey River guide for more beaches and walks in the area.