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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
22 Customer Reviews
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"Really loved the cottage, it is ideally situated and very well equipped."
Kayaking from the property was a delight and bird-watching during low tide was fun - the house binoculars were very helpful. The Quooker took some getting used to but is great for a quick cuppa. Thank you for an enjoyable week
Thank you for taking the time to review Island House so kindly. We hope you will visit again! Property Owner
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage, we had a wonderful week with our family, all adults and plenty of space but also cosy."
Enjoyed sitting in the garden, the local area, the pub and even paddle boarding on the water. A truly memorable holiday.
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"This house is absolutely amazing, the photos don't do it justice."
The owners have gone above and beyond, everything is high end. The property is well equipped with alot of thought put into everything. The property was immaculate when we arrived with a lovely welcome pack which was greatly appreciated . We can recommend this property highly enough
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"We loved our stay- the only (vital) thing missing was a bottle opener (!"
!) but the pub across the road kindly lent us one for the week :) The swallows were nesting and the babies doubled in size while we were there, pretty sure they will fly this week. So cute! Beautiful house in an amazing location, perfect for a summer or winter getaway!
Thank you for your kind review. I am so sorry about the missing bottle opener! We have no idea where it could have got to but, in response to your tip off, it is being duly replaced! We hope you will visit again. Property Owner
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"This is our 2nd stay at Island House and we have had a fab time yet again."
The cottage really is so lovely, clean and tidy, and in a great location for exploring the local area. We were so sad when we had to leave and would highly recommend Island House, it offers everything you need for a great holiday.
Always great to receive positive reviews and thank you for taking the time to write this. See you again! Property Owner
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"We loved the house."
Having spied it last year while on holiday in Golant we were delighted to be able to book for 2024. The two separate staircases work so well as two couples staying, the well equipped kitchen was excellent, the garden spaces and balcony were brilliant and the views of the estuary fantastic. Lovely mix of vintage and new interior with a very homely feel. Would recommend this house to anyone who loves the Golant life. Walk to Fowey is a must and of course the friendly pub is brilliant.
Thank you for taking the time to review Island House - your comments are very much appreciated! Property Owner
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"This isn’t criticsim, please take thiis review as a thought for the future to improve a stay at the property for your guests."
Really felt that the lounge of the property lacked warmth, homeliness and style. The rest of the house was a mix between old and modern, perhaps one or the other would have been better, but the lounge is something of nothing. The sofas are past their best, a nice coffee table instead of a trunk repainted which is hideous, a few nice rugs on the cold looking floor, repaint the walls so they look better, at present looks scruffy as if property has been flooded and paint has come off. Some homely colour in the room would work wonders, a nice log basket for the logs instead of the plastic thing in the corner, don’t even now what to call that. The sofas smelt of dogs which isn’t pleasant, why are they allowed on the furniture anyway when humans can’t wear outdoor shoes inside the property!!!!!
Thank you so much for your feedback. To reassure you, the en suite shower issue is now solved - the shower plug stopper just needed to be reinserted. The part-flaking painted walls in the living room are definitely not a result of any damp or a flood! When this very old cottage was first built as a toll house beside the River Fowey, it was erected on a slab of rock. What you can see is natural salt ingress, which could be prevented/limited via chemical injections into the original stone walls but we don't want to do this, it doesn't feel right. The original pillars on the drive, similarly, we don't want to move or remove something so original to this very old property in order to widen the drive. We take on board your comments on sofa comfort. We will look into this! Dog hair can be such a problem but our wonderful cleaner does try her best to keep on top of it and she changes the sofa covers regularly. We ask all visitors to keep their dogs off the furniture but people and their pets can bring their home habits with them and we know it is appreciated by many returning guests that our holiday property remains dog-friendly. I am truly sorry that our cottage's mix of vintage and modern isn't for you, we have tried very hard over the last couple of years to make the cottage as comfortable as possible whilst retaining character but we fully understand that the approach isn't for everyone, and thank you again for your honest feedback. Property Owner
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"A lovely property so many great features."
Welcome pack first class. Beautifully clean. Loads of new wooden coathangers in the wadrobes. Fresh flowers to greet you. Everything you'd need especially in the kitchen superbly equipped sharp knives dog bowls binoculars with bird book beside. A1. Could suggest a coffee machine nexpresso or similar and rugs/more light in the sitting room to make it perfect. Thank you Simon and Elaine for a wonderful week to remember.
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"Excellent property in stunning location."
Ideally situated to visit several tourist attractions. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
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"We really enjoyed our stay in your lovely home."
It was well equipped, and comfortable. The views were pleasant, and we loved watching the high tides. It fascinated us how the road flooded! The pub across the road was great too. We did find it tricky at times to get both cars on the drive, but we already knew this. The house is in a super location for exploring the local area, which we did every day, despite the weather. We would definately look to stay here again, if we were coming back to the area. Thank you for the welcome hamper, it was very kind of you and very much appreciated.
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"For us Island House provides the perfect location for a holiday break, set in the heart of a thriving village community - literally a stones throw from the pub."
My wife and I generally visit Island House twice a year, and that's not enough.
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"We remember this beautiful cottage when it was a ruin, and stayed shortly after it was renovated."
It is absolutely IDYLLIC! Stunning location, incredibly comfortable, peaceful, perfectly equipped and absolutely beautifully restored. I couldn't recommend it more. It is literally my dream house and location! Thank you So much for a fabulous week!
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"Lovely house in a lovely location and we always love our visits here."
If you could bring the sunshine next year that would be great :)
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"The property and surrounding area was/is incredible."
Our little ones loved high tide & the water coming across the road!! Such fun for them!! And crabbing in the river was a huge hit! The house itself was beautiful & incredibly presented & the welcome basket was amazing!! We did have 2 minor points, & I must stress they are minor & I do not want them to distract from our amazing week: - the table and benches outside could use some TLC - we had multiple splinters across our group & the smaller bench made some large ‘cracking’ noises when we sat on it… so didn’t use it but the other 2 benches gave us plenty of seating so was not a huge issue for us. - it is great that pub menus are left at the property, but they should be updated (or removed totally) as the prices have increased since those were included in the information pack. Not such an issue if you go to eat at the pub but we ordered a take away on the last night & it was more than we expected to pay based on menus provided at house! All of the above included - we would 100% be back to Island House!! Thank you
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback on Island House. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would love to return! Since your stay we have taken time to attend to both the points you raised and resolved them for future guests. Property Owner
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"Absolutely fantastic"
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"Most was excellent."
A local electricity outage at 10am approx on Thursday 9th caused the boiler to shut down permanently. Therefore no heating or hot water for our last evening. Fortunately we did not get back from dinner at the pub till 9.30, so were not too frozen.
Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. There was a power outage in the whole of the village. The boiler didn't switch back on due to the timer but had you made our housekeeper aware, she would have been happy to let you know how to switch the boiler back on again. We are glad that you had a lovely stay and we hope to maybe welcome you back again at a later date. Property Owner
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"The house is lovely."
It's very easy to live in and had all that we needed. We enjoyed the log burner but the house was perfectly warm without it. The location is amazing,
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"As a regular user of rented cottages the most that I can say is that this is the best."
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"Fabulous, picturesque views."
Great location. Lovely welcome pack, however the house wasn't very clean. Mouldy shower door in ensuite, internal doors full of spills, drips and dirty marks. Lots of cobwebs and one of the bedrooms had snot on the wall. Apart from the cleanliness of the house we had a lovely time and would recommend.
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found Island House to be fabulous and in a great location. Cobwebs, we thought we had caught them all, unfortunately as we learned over this summer, spiders tend to come out at night in an old cottage and then cobwebs need removing again in the morning. The miniscule black speck found on the shower door has been fixed. Regarding the internal doors, I think you are referring to wear and tear and some marks that cannot be removed from old paintwork, ingrained stains. However, we are working our way around all paintwork in the property and we are currently going through a period of renovation. The new year will see Island House, with many new improvements. Property Owner
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"A cafetiere would be welcome, otherwise a perfect rental."
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"A delightful place to spend a few days."
The cottage is in a perfect spot, very comfortable and well appointed. A thoroughly lovely place to wake up in and perfect for a group of six friends to use as a base for walks around the gorgeous countryside by the Fowey River. I love the little terrace on the river and the multitude of song birds around the garden. Watching the activity on the river is great and the Fishermans Arms pub across the road is splendid. The kitchen dining room was were we spent most of the time and is the perfect space for socialising and eating. Love Island House and would like to return sometime.
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"Beautiful property, beautiful place, Sykes have made booking and re-booking (pandemic posponement) very easy and without stress or fuss."
thank you for making life easy with organisation and a wonderful holiday
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Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Study
- Downstairs’ cloakroom/toilet
- Central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove
- Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, 2 under-counter fridges (one with small freezer compartment), washer/dryer, dishwasher
- 2 x TV, TV with Blu-ray, DVD player, WiFi, landline, selection of books
- Starter pack for woodburner (Nov-March only)
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair, cot and stairgate available on request
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed garden with patio, furniture and barbecue
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking
- Shop 2.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles
- Note: This property is not suitable for anyone who has mobility issues.
The property
Tywardreath 2.6 miles.
Nestled on the edge of the harbour in Golant near Tywardreath, Island House is a fabulous, family-friendly cottage in Cornwall.
The property is an idyllic spot surrounded by water on three sides at high tide, with water views from every window and charming character throughout: a picturesque base for a family or group of six's Cornish holiday, with two well-behaved dogs welcome!
Off-road parking ensures an easy arrival before stepping inside to find a well-equipped kitchen for a self-catering stay, where guests can dine in the light-filled dining area.
Retreat to the sitting room decked with limestone-flagged floor, rugs and exposed beams for a homely space to snuggle up in front of the woodburning stove.
For a quieter spot, set yourself in the charming little study with a desk and selection of books.
Spend summer evenings admiring your beautiful surroundings from the garden, conveniently enclosed for pets and children, along with a barbecue and seating area to dine with riverside views.
Climb the twisting stairs to the first floor for views of the river moorings and the Victorian railway embankment, where you'll find a stylish bathroom with sloped ceilings and beams for a relaxing soak or a hot rinse in the shower.
All three bedrooms have been thoughtfully appointed with attractive furnishings and décor to make yourself at home; choose between a king-size with TV and twin, whilst the master king-size is located up a separate set of stairs from the kitchen, featuring a TV, en-suite shower room and a balcony to watch the sunrise with your morning coffee.
If you can tear yourself away from Island House, Fishermans Arms is a wonderful pub to take a break from cooking and enjoy views of the estuary, and those seeking outdoor adventures can paddle board along the River Fowey!
A short journey takes you to Tywardreath, a hilltop town offering excellent pubs and shops, whilst Fowey lies further along the coast; stroll through Fowey Museum, visit Fowey Aquarium or visit Whitehouse Quay.
Resting on Cornwall's renowned coastline, there are plenty of sheltered, dog-friendly beaches to spend lazy days soaking up the sun and paddling in the sea; discover the likes of Readymoney Cove and Polridmouth Cove with glorious coastal paths for hikers to enjoy.
For a family-friendly cottage in Cornwall in an unforgettable setting, book your stay at Island House.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
TYWARDREATH
Fowey 3.3 miles; St Austell 6.3 miles.
The pretty, historic Cornish village of Tywardreath, meaning ‘The House on the Strand’, lies in the heart of Daphne du Maurier country and features in her book of the same name. St Andrew’s, the village church, is said to have the best peal of bells in the area, while the village has a lively community, centred round its excellent pubs and range of shops. There are several safe, sandy beaches close to the village, with a variety of watersports and leisure activities available. Par, a small, china clay port with a dog friendly sandy beach is a fifteen minute walk from the village or 5 minutes in the car, home to a main line railway station. Polkerris Beach, a 30 minute walk or a 5 minute drive away, has a beachside restaurant, pub and watersports centre. The attractive waterside village of Fowey is just three miles away, from where there are some dramatic cliff walks to Gribbin Head, passing through much of du Maurier’s familiar landscape. There are many family attractions in the area, including Mevagissey and Charlestown harbours, the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Tywardreath is a village that will appeal to families and those keen to explore the rich heritage and gorgeous coastline of South Cornwall.
Note: This property is not suitable for anyone who has mobility issues.