Secret Garden Cottage, Fowey welcomes you into a spacious open-plan kitchen, diner and living room, full of character. The kitchen is well-equipped for home cooking, with a ceramic hob, electric fan oven and dishwasher, while the adjoining dining table seats four for leisurely meals together. Relax in the living area beside a beautiful stone fireplace housing a decorative Cornish range, sinking into comfy sofas as you plan your next Cornish adventure. French doors open onto a balcony, perfect for morning coffee with rooftop views towards the river.
Stepping outside, a hidden courtyard opens from the double bedroom, while across the lane a secret garden awaits via twenty stone steps, where patio areas, a chalet, pergola and fragrant vines create a wonderfully private sun trap. A spiral staircase leads down to two comfortable bedrooms, a king-size and a double, both with ample wardrobe space, sharing a smart shower room with a large walk-in shower. Parking is available in a nearby public car park, with unloading possible just ten metres from the front door.
Picture mornings on the balcony, coffee in hand, watching sunlight dance across the rooftops towards the glittering river beyond. Afternoons might be spent exploring Fowey's bustling quay, browsing independent shops, or venturing along the South West Coast Path for breathtaking sea views. As evening falls, retreat to your secret garden, where fairy-lit pergolas and fragrant vines set the scene for a glass of wine beneath the stars.
Secret Garden Cottage, Fowey sits in a quiet spot just off Fore Street, within easy reach of this pretty harbour town's shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Fowey Aquarium, a mere 200 metres away, offers a fascinating glimpse into Cornish marine life with interactive touch pools and local sea creatures, perfect for an hour of family fun. The Eden Project (8 km) is Cornwall's world-famous eco-park, where you can wander through magnificent biomes bursting with exotic plant collections and interactive exhibits exploring humankind's relationship with nature. Bodmin Jail (20 km) invites you to step back in time with guided heritage tours, paranormal experiences and interactive exhibitions revealing the darker side of Georgian and Victorian crime and punishment, while Truro Cathedral (31 km) rewards visitors with breathtaking architecture, centuries of history and a calendar of services and events.
Venture a little further afield to discover more of the Westcountry's treasures. Dartmoor Zoo in Sparkwell (46 km) offers diverse wildlife experiences, conservation programmes and family-friendly events set within beautiful moorland surroundings. The Terence Coventry Sculpture Park in Coverack (49 km) is a hidden clifftop gem, showcasing striking bronze artworks amidst stunning coastal views and rugged landscapes. The Museum of Cornish Life in Helston (53 km) invites you to step through historic Market Buildings to discover three floors of captivating exhibits and thousands of fascinating objects charting Cornwall's rich heritage.
Wadebridge, a lively market town, is a 25-kilometre drive away and best known for its Camel Trail, a flat 29-kilometre cycle track linking the town to Rock and Padstow alongside the picturesque River Camel. Newquay, 33 kilometres from the cottage, boasts some of Cornwall's most beautiful beaches, with miles of golden sand and captivating coastline that saw it voted one of the Best Seaside Towns for Families, offering laid-back charm for all to enjoy.
