We said that we would not stay again which was purely due to the roads getting into and out of Pulruan. We found that the single track roads were very taxing when you met traffic, in particular the road to Fowey's vehicle ferry crossing was very challenging these roads were very dark, narrow and windy, passing through woodland areas where the road was often lined with dry walls and roads were muddy and slippery for much of the journey leading down towards the crossing point. The bungalow is located at the top of the village and it is only possible to unload your vehicle outside if you own a 4 wheel drive or SUV vehicle. We are pensioners and have a car, subsequently we had to make several journeys to and from the public car park with cases and baggage at either end of our stay; although not to far the path's were not surfaced (mixture of grass banks, coastal path track, and an uneven gravel and pot-holed road leading to the property), luckily we had good weather so these were not muddy or slippery underfoot. The village itself is very hilly and not suitable for the faint hearted/elderly people. The walk down to the shops, tearooms, pub and harbour area was steep and returning back to the bungalow was not always welcome at the end of a day out.

Pulruan is a beautiful fishing village with outstanding views across the estuary to Fowey. The bungalow itself was located at the top of the village and we found Battery Park to be a very quiet and peaceful area. The bungalow is very well equiped and adequate for two persons. The local shop and bakery were sufficient for day to day purchases, and the fresh produce in the grocery shops at Fowey were outstanding. The water taxi service to Fowey was excellent running very frequently throughout the day and well into the evening. Fowey was a charming town with lots of facilities including a good range of places to eat.

Stayed in September 2024

Great Location

Stayed in July 2024

The location is wonderful, just a short walk to the harbour, to use the ferry to access Fowey.. The kitchen has everything you need, very well set out and nice quality plates etc. , beds are comfortable and the rooms smell amazing! Great wifi signal. Lots of books to read, games too. Very quiet area and great for sight seeing. It was perfect for us as a location. We will return here. The owner is very quick to reply to message too :-)

Stayed in June 2024

Lovely views, comfortable and clean property

Stayed in June 2024

Great location to explore the coast. We left the car on the car park on arrival and didn’t use it again for the whole week. Easy to get to coastal path, Fowey ferry and Polperro bus. Great views of harbour from living room and back garden.

Stayed in May 2024

The garbage wasn't collected, hence the gulls had a field day. The path to the property was overgrown and needs a better path , not cared for to well.

The property was good, cozy, lots of things left in cupboards etc.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing really. You expect access to be challenging when you are perched on a hilltop. We probably wouldn’t have found it without the help of a neighbour though. It took us a day or two to work out the heating

Charmingly decorated and well equipped. Well thought out and we would have liked to use the scenic patio if the weather had been warmer

Stayed in April 2024

Just go prepared with food at the trip down to the little (well stocked!) shop is lovely but very steep. Not really a problem but I am very glad we did a big shop before Polruan.

I was excited before we actually went to the property as it the location seemed perfect for a week with my two University aged kids. When we arrived we were really impressed with the cottage - it was warm, very clean with a fully stocked large kitchen (my two love cooking so they were thrilled). The beds were comfy, the view superb and the open fire was a real treat as it was easy to light and drew well. Being able to easily access Polruan (delightful relatively untouched Cornish village), Fowey across the harbour on the little local ferry, the coastal path and then only a 45 min drive to The Eden Project, Pentire was just perfect for us. It rained and was windy some of the time but this was not a problem as there was a whole cupboard of games, lots of books and good wifi. I have spread the word amongst my friends and family

Stayed in April 2024

No kitchen knives. Failed lightbulbs. Bath hot fill very slow. Heating controls locked. Noise from dog next door (another holiday let – not owner's fault, just bad luck!) Entrance via six narrow steps one of which has lost its edge. Second bedroom quite cramped.

Terrace with up-river view, also good views from bay windows, good shower, near to main car park, good price, quick response to messages, nice decor, comfortable, wood stove in lounge for winter

Stayed in September 2023

Perfect location, very peaceful, everything we needed, a home from home.

Stayed in September 2023

Fantastically positioned property with great views across the estuary to Fowey. Lovely and quiet at night, very comfortable, well equipped holiday home. Had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Stayed in September 2023

needs an outdoor table and few more chairs

peaceful location and safe for the kids and private

Stayed in June 2023

It would be better if we could park close to Pentire, but our car wasn't suitable for the rough road. The local carpark (£30/wk) was fine, but the walk to Pentire didn't favour wheeled luggage.

Pentire was well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed watching the seagull chicks on several neighbouring roofs. The village of Polruan was very picturesque, the views of the coast were lovely, and the walk to the ferry was not to be rushed.

Stayed in June 2023

Had everything we needed.

Stayed in May 2023

It all depends where you stay in Cornwall as it covers a huge area and some of the more popular family attractions were a good drive away.

The location is superb. There are steep areas to and from the harbour but all very pretty. Car parking at the harbour is at an absolute minimal so walking there is best. The cottage is lovely. There were some queries which we discussed with the owner by text and she was receptive and helpful. As the road directly to the cottage is unsuitable for most cars, we used the car park as recommended and it is yards away from the cottage. Good amount of sunshine to the patio area and it was interesting watching the cruise ships arriving and leaving, along with other types of vessels to the sailing boats and little passenger ferries. We saw a couple of low flying helicopters and light aircraft, so there was plenty to watch and see. There is not a lot of nightlife in the harbour unless you are lucky enough to go when the regattas are on, but we were looking for a quiet, restful holiday and that is what we got in beautiful surroundings with amazing views of the sea and the harbour. .

Stayed in August 2022

Garden overgrown, toilet seat not fixed and green water in coffee machine. Also no bags for recycling

Nice and quiet. Great views from the patio of Fowey. Comfortable

Stayed in August 2022

No car parking next to prperty. Loading and unloading luggage was difficult.

Peace, quiet, views

Stayed in August 2022

The approaches to the property

Stayed in July 2022

Bed was too small for tall people like us. There was no contact with the host, which felt weird.

Location was excellent, view was excellent, we really enjoyed the terrace and had the property felt very homely. Kitchen fully equipped.

Stayed in June 2022

As others have pointed out, access could be tricky if you have limited mobility, and there's no on site parking, however the car park was less than a minute walk for us, and this is fairly typical for fishing village accommodation, so not a problem for us at all.

A charming well equipped cottage which was perfect for the restful holiday we wanted and a great base to explore the region. Stunning views and walks from the cottage, and we loved sitting on the outdoor patio at night watching the harbour lights and boats, bats and baby seagulls. Michelle's information was really helpful prior to our arrival. We travelled over on the little ferry to Fowey a few times for dinner and shops, but we were glad to be in the more peaceful Polruan. Beds were super comfy, as was the couch, and loved the views from bedroom and living room windows.

Stayed in June 2023

nothing

great location convenient to shops brilliantly equipped kitchen double oven etc sea views and lovely walks on coastal path.

Stayed in February 2023

Unfortunately when we arrived the cottage was very cold and felt damp, even though we were told that the storage heaters had been left on for us so it would be warm on arrival. On the second day when we had contact with the host, she asked us not to overuse the plug in heaters as it was costing her a lot in electric bills (£30 in 24 hours) and to use hot water bottles to keep the beds warm, even though only one was provided. Unfortunately the storage heaters were not sufficient and the property remained cold, which with two young children this was not ideal. Due to this we had to keep the heater on in the kids bedroom overnight to keep them warm. The coal that was left for the fire was damp along with the matches which made it impossible to light. Also the wood for the fire was left in the shed which made it damp and unusable. Upon arrival we noticed black mold marks on the wall in the main bedroom next to the window and mud around the bottom of the toilet. I took photos of this but didn't send them to the host as it was late when we arrived. The second day the fuse blew in the shed making the washing machine unusable. I messaged the host who was quick to respond and told us to check the fuse box. Even after flicking the fuse this did not solve the issue as the socked had been damaged through damp so we used an extension lead from the cottage to fix the issue. By the time we had solved the issue it was late and didn't message to inform the host (with it being Christmas Eve). On the last day of our stay I took more photos of the damage caused by the damp and sent them to the host. On doing so she not only blamed us for all the damage but also called us bad parents for having a young child in that environment. In hindsight I really wish I had sent the photos on the same day, but I did not want to start off our holiday on a bad note and deliver bad news to the host as nothing would have been resolved at that point.

The cottage was in a lovely location and was only a short walk to the car park. We were left clear instructions on how to gain access to the cottage and a welcome folder was left with useful in formation.

Stayed in December 2022

Access to the property is by foot only (road repairs outstanding) and the area is poorly sign posted. Directions provided were inadequate. We arrived at dusk and it was dark by the time we located the property and unloaded our luggage etc. Not a good start. The picture shown is of the rear of the property and the garden is so overgrown that you can't spot it from a distance. The property needs a good tidy up and deep clean, the windows, kitchen but particularly the patio and outside areas. Weeds & stingers are growing all over the patio and around the outside of the property. The view from the patio attracted me to this property but sadly in it's current state we felt unable to relax outside. The Wifi instructions were out of date but thankfully a phone call to the host in France resolved the issue. Our biggest problem was the lack of hot water. We were advised the problem had been resolved before our arrival. Sadly, it had not and we spent our week with no hot water for the kitchen and bathroom sink. There is an electric shower in the bathroom. On reflection, we were disappointed the hosts made no offer of compensation for the lack of hot water.

Polruen is a quaint village facing Fowey with a reliable bus and ferry service and helpful, friendly locals. The key safe access to the property and internal night lights worked well. The double bed was comfy and use of freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer was appreciated.

Stayed in September 2022

The bedrooms and bathroom needed a deep clean. There were hairs everywhere, the shower head was dirty and it felt generally grubby. A Welcome pack would have been very much appreciated as the shops shut early we couldn't even get a cup of tea, just some longlife milk perhaps.

Once we had located the property which was not easy, the keys were easy to find. The property is up a steep hill and although only 10 minutes down to the village was quite an effort back up. If you have any health issues this might be an issue.

Stayed in September 2022