Private garden & central location within 5 min walk of town
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9.3Outstanding
(49 Ratings)
"Very conveniently situated in the town centre.Spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped and comfortable."
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2 guests · 1 bedroom
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
LITTLESTEPS recently refurbished one of the top three 'best places to live' in Britain by Country Life magazine. Fowey is a bustling sailing port on the Fowey Estuary, set in stunning countryside, with dramatic beaches nearby. Known for its sailing, walks, stunning views, and vibrant streets, Fowey is a gem in Cornwall and inspiration to many of Daphne Du Maurier's books. It is also home to the annual Du Maurier literary festival and the Royal Sailing Regatta. Fowey has an eclectic mix of independent shops and colourful restaurants, pubs etc. Apart from the sailing Fowey has access to some of Cornwalls fantastic beaches, kayaking, stunning walks and within easy reach of Eden project. Please note that these are non-smoking cottages. Next door is Longsteps which can sleep up to five people. Both of these properties can be rented out together to accommodate the larger party.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Top rated by guests
9.3Outstanding
(49 Ratings)
"Very conveniently situated in the town centre.Spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped and comfortable."
Mary G.Don't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Very conveniently situated in the town centre.Spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped and comfortable.
8.0 / 10.0
It’s a wander full place full of charm beauty It was no view of the river as described. The trees covered all The trees are there huge The picture taken was not accurate (did talk to locals about The unit was clean neat well organized but the stairs to the bed room were very steep Should have been mentioned I am 82 years old) Just mention itM so one can take his own decision I handèle it but was scary and difficult Accidents can happen Communication Expected to be direct not through VRBO. but Mark was very good In responding Thanks The village is a pearl of the Cornwall.
8.0 / 10.0
Location was great, so quick to walk into town, waterfront and the boat trips. Lovely to have outside space to enjoy.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and well set up with everything you would need. Lovely comfy bed and couldn’t be more convenient for getting into the town. Couldn’t help but notice a couple of things though. The microwave didn’t cook which was frustrating and we noticed the cleaner turned up with a new one as we left so it was clearly something the owner was aware of. The shower leaks from the corner of the tray especially if you use the horizontal part. You can hear the neighbours when sat in the lounge and smell their cooking. Advertised as having parking when we searched for it. This couldn't be further from the truth or more inconvenient for getting in and out with your bags.
8.0 / 10.0
Littlesteps is a lovely cottage in a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are hoping to return next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent, most enjoyable stay. Location as stated, perfect, cottage small but perfect for our needs. All in all, a very pleasant break
6.0 / 10.0
Pros
Fowey is great - quaint winding streets, plenty of shops, good restaurants and pubs to cater for every taste, and a secluded beach at the end of the Esplanade.
Owner and local representative both friendly and responsive to requests
Literally just a two minute walk to Fowey centre
Private, partially secluded outside deck space
Cons
If you arrive late afternoon it can be hard to find vital supplies. Most holiday lets provide some kind of welcome pack, but here there was none (not even any toilet roll in the loo!). Also no hairdryer but we brought our own anyway as some aren't powerful enough.
The staircase is steep and with narrow treads that are smaller than an adult male foot. There’s no handrail at the top - when I had to get up in the night for our dog, I ended up sliding all the way down and badly grazed my hip. That could have ended up a lot worse but I was in discomfort which impacted our holiday. I had to visit my Dr on our return for a large bursa that came up on my hip.
The outside deck would be a lot more attractive if it had been weeded … as it is, it’s not a particularly welcoming space, no padded cushions for the metal seats.
The church is around 200ft away and the church clock chimes every hour through the night. The bedroom is small and quite warm and stuffy (even though it wasn’t hot weather during our stay) so we needed to have the window open all night and the bell woke us most times, despite using earplugs. A white noise phone app helped a bit
8.0 / 10.0
The property is ideally situated in the centre of Fowey and close to pubs, restaurants and local shops.
We chose this particular place as it had an outside space which is important as we were accompanied by our 2 small dogs.
Check in was easy and well communicated via the app.
First impressions were that the accommodation was small but had everything needed. On closer inspection and taking previous reviews into consideration the decorative order is showing its age with a coat of paint needed and a little TLC especially in the bathroom.
The outdoor space is really good and rare for a property in the centre of town. As detailed in the property description there was a BBQ but there was no gas bottle so we enquired via text to the housekeeper. Later that evening we received a call from the owner stating there was no BBQ, we pointed out that there was and the response was that it shouldn’t be there and would be removed.
We enjoyed our stay and the issues highlighted could be easily rectified which would make this place 5 stars.
8.0 / 10.0
A lovely old building with a small, but charming bedroom and a well-equipped kitchen. Owners were on hand to answer any queries quickly which was appreciated. The outdoor space is a bonus and has lovely views from the top decking area. The bathroom could do with some TLC - bit grubby in places, sink is wonky so collects water, shower screen leaks and toilet seat and flush just not fit for purpose. Some hooks in the property would be really useful to hang wet coats and on the back of the bathroom door for a dressing gown. These are the only reasons we would give 5*. We really enjoyed our stay and thought the location was excellent. Plenty of pubs, restaurants and independent shops and the nearby Hall walk was great.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent. Just as described on website. Perfect position to wander and explore the town. Great to forget the car for a weekend, explore a very pretty town with plenty of eating places and then return to very comfortable and well appointed accommodation.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent property outdoor area and location excellent shower
8.0 / 10.0
Great location lovely cottage. Really nice to have a great outside space for our doggy. Mark was very helpful as soon as we arrived with a problem that was sorted straight away. If I had to say anything negative it was having to take towels and cleaner had left used coffee pods in machine and had to wash a few things before we could use them. Would recommend the property
10.0 / 10.0
Cute and cosy cottage right in town which made it perfect to get up and literally be steps away from a bakery or sea front walks. Very clean and well presented. Had everything as described. Great downstairs bathroom and loved the water options in the shower. Super steep hill up to the parking lot which is great for endurance building (took me 3 mins....my partner more the average of 7 mins plus). Glad I brought a white noise machine with me as it blocked out the church bells ringing every 15 mins throughout the night and the 5:30am sea gulls squawking. Of all the places visited for the first time, Fowey is my favourite. Just gorgeous and classy.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our week - lovely property and great to have an outdoor space as this is difficult to get with small properties for just two people. Some coat hooks would be useful and a few flowers in the garden would make it perfect.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location to enjoy the beautiful town of Fowey.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location, clean, tidy and equipped for everything you need!!
10.0 / 10.0
Really loved staying in this Cottage and Colette did everything she could to make our stay enjoyable so a huge thank you to her we were very grateful. Location wise you can’t beat it and the cottage had pretty much everything we needed although as a small point having towels provided would been really handy. Big thank you to everyone
8.0 / 10.0
We liked the property, even though it was a little on the small side. The two factors that we would like to mention are these:-
-the difficulty of dropping off bags at the outset due to the very narrow nature and steepness of the road,
-and the lack of a freezer. The town itself was lively and beautiful with plenty of things to do. We did cut our break short by one day due to the weather.
5.0 / 10.0
Ideally located to explore fabulous Fowey. We really enjoyed our stay here. The added bonus of a lovely outdoor space significantly enhanced our experience too. Great week. Thank you.
FAQs
Is parking included with this cottage?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Private garden & central location within 5 min walk of town. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Private garden & central location within 5 min walk of town pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Private garden & central location within 5 min walk of town?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.
