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Chapel Retreat

Polruan, Cornwall
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Just a short walk from the quiet sandy beach, local pub and quay in Polruan where you can take the ferry over to Fowey with a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants
  • Enjoy a spot of al fresco dining with views of the river from the private balcony
  • Easy access to the coastal path and Cardinham Woods with its waymarked trails or visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
  • Allocated parking in private underground garage
Overview
Property code: 75740

Part of a former chapel, this three storey house is a spacious retreat for couple or small families alike looking for a coastal retreat, positioned perfectly to explore the South Coast.

Nestling on the beautiful south coast of Cornwall alongside the river Fowey you will find the unspoilt village of Poluran with its village shop, traditional cafe and local pub. From the quaint quayside take a relaxing trip on the passenger ferry to Fowey, explore the village whilst enjoying the shops, restaurants and bars. If you are able to pull yourself away from the village there is so much to see and do from the beautiful coastal path to Lantic Bay then onto Polperro or even Bodinnick where you can catch the ferry back to Fowey and then Polruan. There is always something going on throughout the year from the Fowey regatta to Polruan carnival.

Step into the welcoming hallway on the ground floor and then straight into the well-equipped kitchen/diner with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, and there is a separate utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. The breakfast bar is perfect place to plan your day. Open up the doors of the Juliet balcony, sit at the dining table and enjoy your lazy breakfast whilst catching up with the latest news reports on the Smart TV. Heading up to the first floor there are two bedrooms both with plenty of storage. The king-size has double doors opening up to a Juliet balcony with rooftop views onto the river Fowey and an en-suite bathroom with hand-held shower over spa bath and WC, and the second bedroom is a light and bright twin. There’s also a separate shower room with shower and WC. Venture up to the second floor and the light beams into the full length lounge with additional snug area, ideal for children or to relax and read a good book. Listen to music on the sound system or watch your favourite film on the TV/DVD.

Sliding patio doors open up onto the roof terrace with spectacular panoramic views perfect for al fresco dining whilst watching the river life go by. There is the excellent and sought after addition of a parking space for this property.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin 
  • 1 shower room and 1 en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi tub
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Electric and night storage heating included
  • Private allocated parking space in garage suitable for small and medium sized cars but can be a challenge for larger cars
  • Alternative parking for larger vehicles is available in the local pay and display car parks
  • Wi-Fi included 
  • Beach, pub and shop within walking distance 
  • Smart  kitchen/diner and standard TV in living room
  • Smart TV in king-sized bedroom 
  • Polruan is a quaint little village situated on a very steep hill, so access to some parts of the village can be challenging.
  • Many of the amenities, ferries and cottages in Polruan are accessed via steps some of which can be steep. Please contact us if you have specific requirements.
  • There are many small winding streets that are not suitable for cars, therefore many properties in Polruan do not have private parking. However there is a large pay and display carpark at the top of the village.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Samantha Collins

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Geoff 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Brian 8th September 2023

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House is in a great location.

Reviewed by William 21st July 2023

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We absolutely loved our stay in Chapel Retreat! We've stayed in many cottages in Fowey, Pont and Polruan over the years and Chapel Retreat was definitely up there with the best! Everything you could possibly wish for was to hand and it felt like a home from home from the start. We will not hesitate to return. We loved it there!

Reviewed by Tom 2nd June 2023

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Great place to stay with the best view you'll get anywhere.

Reviewed by Caroline 19th May 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chapel Retreat. The accommodation was well equipped and very comfortable and the parking space was really useful. The views from the balcony overlooking the estuary were fabulous and we spent many happy hours watching the activity on the water and enjoying the beautiful location. We hope to return.

Reviewed by John 5th May 2023

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Great property, very spacious, comfortable and well equipped, with absolutely amazing views. Would definitely recommend. One of the best we've stayed at.

Reviewed by Richard 10th March 2023

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We had a great stay views where great even when it was raining and misty the house was warm and the sofas where nice and big to stretch out on and nod off

Reviewed by Deborah 3rd February 2023

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Reviewed by Kim 29th December 2022

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Well equipped accommodation, gorgeous views, peaceful. The bakery was well worth a visit. Delicious bread, pasties and quiches. Used the local grocery store. Stunning walks around Polruan. Used ferry across to Fowey. Two ferry walk was delightful.

Reviewed by Kevin 7th October 2022

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excellent location very comfortable place to stay great views from all levels parking a bonus

Reviewed by jayne 30th September 2022

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Chapel Retreat is a lovely, quirky house. The views are amazing from all levels. It is very well equipped. Parking space is an absolute bonus in Polruan, a bit tight but we managed to get a Freelander 2 into the space. The walk to the bottom, although steep, is only a short walk to pubs, shops, Ferry, etc.

Reviewed by Fiona 23rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Susan 16th September 2022

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This is a spacious and comfortable cottage, it is well equipped and has fabulous views from the top floor over the river to Fowey. It was so peaceful! The parking is definitely not for the faint hearted.

Reviewed by Patricia 9th September 2022

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Reviewed by Hilary 19th August 2022

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Lovely views great location. A little dated but over all well equipped. and comfortable. The deck was a great place to chill out. You need to be relatively fit to cope with two flights of stairs, between kitchen and living room but you need to be fit to cope with the hill in Polruan. The parking cannot be guaranteed as it is very very tight, but thRead moree forecourt meant that at least you can load without blocking the road.. We appreciated being able to take our dog. We had a great week. Hide

Reviewed by Anne-marie 5th August 2022

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Excellent position and fabulous views from the balcony which we made maximum use of as the weather was amazing. Decor is a little tired but did not detract from a great relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Clare 15th July 2022

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Nice property with amazing top floor and veranda, beautiful views over to Fowey. Perfect location for a peaceful break; would advise stopping at shops before arriving.

Reviewed by Neil 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Anne 1st July 2022

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Excellent property. Layout is brilliant. It has everything you need, including body boards & bucket & spade. Balcony is brilliant & view amazing. We found it very comfortable staying here & excellent location.

Reviewed by Ann 3rd June 2022

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Everything you could wish for in a holiday home, fabulous property, overlooking the river Fowey, dog friendly was an added bonus .

Reviewed by Tracey 27th May 2022

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We had lovely week at chapel retreat , unfortunately the shower broke whilst we were there and it took many phone calls to sort . Charlotte at the office in polruan was lovely though . The view from the terrace wass amazing and the area lovely to explore Car parking was very tight so we parked at the top of the road which was fine The house was pleRead morenty big enough but some areas looked a bit dated and it lacked some basic provisions but would recommend it as the area is beautiful . Hide

Reviewed by Georgia 20th May 2022

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Views were amazing. Accommodation good, it is over three levels so be prepared for a lot of stairs. We found the parking very tight for our Golf and decided we would rather use the public car park up the hill. They only accept coins so bring plenty. Overall a wonderfully relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Jane 6th May 2022

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The views are outstanding and accommodation very spacious. The kitchen is so well equipped, everything had been thought of. We loved it. Never got used to the steep hill but went home with fitter legs .

Reviewed by Judy 22nd April 2022

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A beautiful house in a wonderful location, well decorated and very well equipped. We loved the upstairs sitting room and outside terrace where we spent many a happy hour. It's also got parking which is a big bonus although the parking space is quite tight and might not suit larger cars (we have a Civic which was OK). The Lugger, a short stroll downRead more the hill, does good food and is very friendly. Dogs are welcome! The local shop and bakery are also very good. Highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Louise 15th April 2022

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Amazing property. Could have stayed in and just looked at the views. Everything you could want in a holiday home: clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Great coastal walks. Would highly recommend.

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