The Lookout
The Lookout is situated over three floors with glorious estuary views and only a few minutes’ walk to the heart of Fowey. Tastefully decorated throughout with spacious living accommodation and four good sized bedrooms makes this property ideal for those wishing to holiday in the beautiful, historic, harbourside town of Fowey.
A large and bright house, The Lookout makes a perfect home away from home. The views are simply stunning and can be enjoyed from the front rooms of the house, the front terrace and the back garden.
Make the most of the sunshine at The Lookout - walk up the pretty steps in the back garden to the decked terrace and enjoy the fantastic view over the rooftops and along the river. And for the slightly wetter days, keep snug inside the summer house!
Bedroom 1: Double with ensuite
Bedroom 2: Kingsize
Bedroom 3: Double with ensuite
Bedroom 4: Two single beds.
Ground Floor: Open plan living space with a lounge, dining room, and kitchen.
1st Floor: Twin bedroom, king bedroom, family bathroom, double bedroom with ensuite.
2nd Floor: Double bedroom with ensuite.
Front exterior: Patio terrace with table and chairs and views over the river Fowey
Rear exterior: Stone steps leading up to the wooden terrace with garden furniture, a summer house, and river views
The house is situated on Passage Street and is around 150 yards to Caffa Mill car park. It is opposite the slip way, where it is sometimes possible to pull up to load/loaded luggage
The entrance of the house is via a stone slope and steps. The house is set over 3 floors. The wooden terrace area is accessed via steps and stairs.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements.
Sleeps 8 +0 (Max) 4 Bedroom(s) 3 Bathroom(s) Wifi
Check-in begins at 15:00.
You will be asked to check-out before 10:00.
*Special offers are sometimes available when arriving in the next couple of weeks*
Please email abi@foweyhomesltd.co.uk for last minute promotions.
The Lookout does not have private parking, but it is sometimes possible to park for a short period outside the house to load/unload bags. Caffa Mill car park is just 150 yards along the road.
There are three long stay car parks in Fowey, all run by Cornwall Council. You can get hourly, daily, weekly and rover passes on their website or using the Just Park app.
There is also a free car park opposite squire’s field on Park Road. There are no allocated spaces and can fill up quickly during the summer weeks.
During the winter (Oct 1st – Apr 30th) there is a 2-hour short-stay car park on the town quay. There is also a short stay car park all year round at Albert Quay.
OUR HANDY GUIDE TO FOWEY AND THE LOCAL AREA
Eating & Drinking
You certainly won’t go hungry while staying in Fowey with the wonderful variety of pubs, restaurants, cafes, and bakeries! Some of our favourite spots are…
- Brown Sugar – Our favourite café for brunch.
- Bufala – Pizza and prosecco with water views.
- Fowey Hall – Afternoon tea.
- Fowey Harbour Hotel – Sunset cocktails.
- Fowey River Trading – Grab your cakes and coffee when parking at Caffa Mill.
- Johns – An upmarket off-licence with its own bar.
- King of Prussia – The iconic pink pub on the town quay.
- Kittows – Deli, butchers, and fresh produce.
- Narla – Brand new for 2025, a modern Cornish dining experience.
- North Street Kitchen – Seafood sharing platters.
- Quay Bakery – The biggest and best pasty in Fowey.
- Rubys – The ice cream parlour with their own cow in the window!
- Olive Branch – The place to preorder a picnic to take on days out.
- Sam’s – Serving great food in Fowey since 1987.
- Sunny Spice – The place to head for a good curry.
- Tarquins – Gin tasting rooms and shop.
- The Galleon – Hearty pub grub and lots of live music.
Walking
There are so many hundreds of miles of walks around Fowey and Cornwall that it’s hard to know where to start…
- We personally use the iWalk Cornwall and the AllTrails apps to find great routes. Visit our social media for inspiration too, and feel free to drop us a message if you want some specific ideas. Lucy Daniels is a fantastic local walking tour guide, we highly recommend booking!
- Fowey is on the South West coastal path – 630 miles of walks that wind their way around the cliffs and countryside that make up the south west coast. Heading south from Fowey will take you past Polridmouth Cove, The Gribbin, Polkerris, Par Sands and then Carlyon Bay. Across the River Fowey and you take in Polruan, Lantic Bay, Lansallos Beach and on towards Polperro.
- Hall Walk - A 4 mile circular walk taking 2-3 hours (and two ferries!) that shows the best the Fowey estuary has to offer. Walk through Fowey and head across on the Bodinnick Ferry. Follow the water down to Pont, cross over and make for Polruan. We find the Lugger provides a great resting spot for a well-deserved drink before heading back on the passenger ferry for Fowey.
Beaches
- Readymoney Cove - As you walk through Fowey, stroll along The Esplanade and the cove is right at the end! A lovely beach shop/cafe and facilities here too. Great for swimming with a summer pontoon. Walk up the coast path to explore the old ruins of St Catherine’s Castle overlooking the cove. Dogs are banned during July and August.
- Whitehouse Pool - A tidal pool close to the centre of Fowey, great for kids to have a safe splash-about at low tide. There is also Red Rocket Café here with brilliant water views.
- Polridmouth Cove - If you stay on the coast path south of Fowey, you will then reach this secluded cove. A pretty little beach which is the inspiration of Daphne Du Maurier’s “Rebecca”. Overlooking the cove is Gribbin Head - it’s a tough walk up, but the views are worth it. The Gribbin Daymark (white and red building that looks like a lighthouse!) is owned by the National Trust and they hope to re-open the stairway to the top on a Sundays in the summer.
Days Out
- Fowey - In the centre of Fowey you will find the town aquarium and the town museum, both worth a peek. Or walk along to Readymoney Cove and head up the coast path to St Catherines Castle. There are a huge variety of shops in Fowey, from independent boutiques, well loved chains, and even an old fashioned style sweet shop! There is a shop for everyone in Fowey.
- Sailing – Fowey is a harbour town, and as such there is lots to do on the water! You can hire all sorts from Kayaks to Speedboats. If you don’t fancy playing captain, you can catch a passenger ferry to either Polruan or Mevagissey – we highly recommend the Meva ferry as it takes you out across the St Austell bay where on a lucky day you will be followed by dolphins.
Gardens - You are spoilt for choice for gardens locally! We can highly recommend the 13 Great Gardens of Cornwall, the closest being The Eden Project, Lanhydrock, Tregrehan, and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. We also really like Pine Lodge Gardens just outside St Austell
- Heritage – There is so much to learn about the history and heritage of Cornwall, and there are many amazing National Trust and English Heritage sites such as Tintagel Castle and Lanhydrock House. To learn more about the local mining history of Fowey, we really recommend a visit to Wheal Martyn Clay Museum.
- Cornish Coastal Villages – Fowey isn’t the only harbour that’s worth a visit, there are many other gems to discover along the south east coast of Cornwall… Polperro, Looe, Charlestown, and Mevagissey, are all great to head out and explore.
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Don’t forget to follow Fowey Homes Holidays on social media for inspiration on days out.
When booking your trip with us, please feel free to ask for some personal recommendations - we’d love to help you discover the real hidden gems of Cornwall and get the most of out of your time in beautiful Fowey.
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Rees (AirBnB) "We really enjoyed our stay. The house was cosy, great location and perfect for our needs"
- 27 Dec 2024
Rhian (AirBnB) "Really enjoyed our stay in Fowey, house ideal for 8 people. Having the long stay car park close by was a godsend. Beach, restaurants and shops all within walking distance. Nice little spot in front of house for crabbing."
- 10 Aug 2024
Laurie (AirBnB) "Amazing house with stunning views over the river. The living space is spacious and very comfortable. The top terrace is great with amazing views. Rooms are very comfortable, showers are great. Some lovely restaurants near by and only 10 mins walk from the middle of town. The hosts were great and gave clear instructions on how to get in and out of the property, they also let us check in early which was brilliant."
- 16 Jun 2024
Mark (AirBnB) "Great stay lovely place, great views. Suited our group of 6 very well"
- 09 Jun 2024
Nicole (AirBnB) "We’d love to come back in the summer.. lovely stormy hikes and swims. Great view from the house and all really well finished. We loved our stay!"
- 01 Jan 2024
Sandra (AirBnB) "The house is very spacious with 4 rooms so everyone can have some privacy. There is a nice view from the house. It is a 5 minutes walk to get to the city centre. There are nice restaurants and bars nearby. The self check-in makes things easier. The parking lot is really close to the house and quite cheap. You can also rent kayaks and boats near the house. We had a good time!"
- 28 Aug 2023
Keith via AirBnB, "Really nice house with a great view. Easy to find and good location to walk into town"
- 15 Apr 2023
Angela via AirBnB. "Beautiful location, gorgeous home. We loved our stay here. Perfect spot in South Cornwall."
- 07 Apr 2023
Mim via AirBnB. "Great Location. Good parking nearby. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Good quality linen. Wonderful views. Loved Fowey"
- 31 Mar 2023
Adrian via AirBnB. "It was a nice terraced house with creek views. It was very cosy and the bedrooms and bathrooms were finely appointed. The kitchen was well equipped with a great fridge freezer, oven and microwave and kitchen area. There was a cozy sitting area and dining area which made us feel at home. There was a very efficient heating system that was easy to adjust."
- 29 Dec 2022
