Poolside
Poolside is a pretty apartment set in large, award-winning gardens, with full use of Carnethic House's facilities including the indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool. sauna and a number of outside seating and dining areas are also available. All amenities are within very easy access.
Shared use of pool facilities - each apartment can book a 1 hour private use slot each day.
The apartment has a living-dining room that opens out onto a south-facing private patio with outside dining furniture and a sun umbrella.
Poolside also benefits from off-road allocated parking and is a 15-minute walk into the centre of the beautiful historic port of Fowey where you will find an array of shops, bars and restaurants along with stunning scenery. The local town bus provides an easy return journey.
The closest beach to the apartment is Readymoney Cove, a 15-minute stroll from the end of the gardens, via a picturesque wooded footpath. Other footpaths, beaches, the South West Coastal path and the All Saints Way can also be accessed through the gardens. Some local beaches have dog restrictions during the summer months, but the wide sands of Par beach, a short drive away, are available all year round. The world renowned Eden project is a 20-minute drive away. Other tourist sites in Cornwall are easily accessible.
The apartment is quiet and well away from any road noise with parking right outside the accommodation. It provides a perfect, cosy hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the town centre with narrow streets and limited parking. It is ideal for couples wishing to walk, enjoy the sea and it's environment, explore local tourist attractions and visit the town for shopping and eating experiences. The town has a number of independent fashion and gift shops, traditional butchers and bakers, bookshops, a grocery store, branches of chains such as Seasalt, White Stuff, Moshulu, Crew Clothing and Joules and provides a wide shopping experience. The renowned Jo Downs gallery has glass from her Launceston studio. There are a few pieces in the apartment too! Many shops accept dogs on leads, so they needn't curtail your shopping!
Larger shops and facilities, a Foodhall and Garden Centre for example, are available at Par, and major supermarkets are available in St Austell.
Poolside has lovely gardens, a fantastic pool complex, heated throughout the year, and is walking distance to the beach and the town centre. There's a very convenient town bus and easy on-site parking. The apartment itself is smart, and perfect for two people.
Fowey is a fabulous destination for walkers, foodies, shoppers and anyone interested in water activities and is ideal for visiting other key venues in Cornwall, for example, the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and Charlestown. Fowey offers a range of activities and events throughout the year not just during the summer season.
During the year, there are various events such as the week-long Fowey festival, which followed from the Daphne du Maurier festival. For sailing enthusiasts, the town regatta is held during August.
Recent Quotes From Poolside Visitor Book
J & J: A lovely find! Lovely peaceful apartment - will certainly recommend and hope to return.
J & C: A very nice stay, lovely apartment, very comfortable and great for Rossi our 11 year old dog.
F & M: All I can say is "lovely lovely lovely!" Just what I needed to help charge-up my batteries! The most calm, relaxing, beautiful place that I have stayed in for years - we will be back.
A & S: Just what we needed after a hectic Christmas. Such a peaceful, relaxing break. The pool and sauna was an added bonus. Surrounding area lovely, loved everything about the accommodation.
Kingsize Bedroom
Open plan living area with kitchen, lounge and table for two.
Kingsize bedroom with ensuite shower.
Access to the communal grounds of Carnethic house which include:
Well maintained garden.
Indoor, heated, swimming pool - roof and side of the building can be retracted in good weather.
Sauna.
Patio area.
1 dedicated parking space plus use of additional, unmarked spaces.
There is parking outside the apartment. There are 3 steps leading down to the apartment. The apartment is all on one level. There are steps in the grounds of Carnethic.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements.
Sleeps 2 +0 (Max) 1 Bedroom(s) 1 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.
There is free and private parking for Poolside at Carnethic.
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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Eleanor (AirBnB) "Great location, walk down St Catherine’s parade to the beach and town or bus stop within 2 minute walk of property to make easy access into the town. The pool is great and well maintained, situated in beautiful, peaceful and tranquil grounds. Friendly people at the property and easy to contact management if required with frequent helpful messages received."
- 16 Sep 2024
Annette (AirBnB) "Poolside is lovely, quiet, home from home set in a beautiful garden. It was all we'd hoped for. The pictures dont do it justice. Its ideally placed for walks to the beach and along the coastal path. Having use of the pool was a nice way to start our day in the morning. The apartment had everything we needed, was spotlessly clean and the bottle of prosecco was a nice surprise when we arrived. We would definitely stay at Poolside again. Thank you very much, we had a lovely holiday."
- 21 Aug 2024
Barna (AIrBnB) "Really satisfied. Nice, peaceful and quiet place, perfect for relaxing during holiday. Amazing pool, which was never crowded, so you could enjoy relaxing in the pool. The surrounding is just gorgeous, plenty of places to visit, with or without children. Definetely will come back again in the future"
- 15 Aug 2024
John (AirBnB) "Great location, ideal for couples who are looking for a relaxing time away. Plenty of local sites/beaches and attractions to visit and walk around. There are also plenty of pubs and restaurants (found/recommended on the internet) in the local and surrounding areas providing excellent food. Finally we loved the onsite pool and used it multiple times during our stay. You just need to remember to book a (hour) time slot on the morning you want to use it. Will definitely book again."
- 10 Aug 2024
Sarah (AirBnB) "Everything is within walking distance, the pool is very nice, the neighborhood too!"
- 22 Jul 2024
Peter (AirBnB) "A nice break in Fowey, good location, pleasant surroundings. Clean accommodation."
- 18 Jul 2024
Alan (AirBnB) "Apartment was clean and comfortable - set in lovely gardens with own private seating area. Just perfect. Great to have private use of the pool . All worked very well. Thank you"
- 28 Jun 2024
Lucille07 (TripAdviser) "A quiet hideaway with own safe, off road parking, and dog friendly. All facilities needed for a stay away from home. Apartment has own patio garden area, secluded from main Carnethic House grounds. Readymoney Cove a 20 minute walk down very pretty route off road - downhill going, a slower uphill walk coming back. We come here every year and my husband loves it."
- 18 Jun 2024
Ursula (AirBnB) "A little outside the center, but everything within walking distance. Beautiful garden with different places to read a book or have a coffee/tea"
- 05 Jun 2024
Terry (AirBnB) "We enjoyed our stay at Poolside, a lovely garden and surroundings. Poolside had everything inside to make our stay comfortable. 15 minute walk into town and the harbour where you will find various pubs and places to eat. We will stay again in the future."
- 01 Jun 2024
Michelle (AirBnB) "It was the 4th visit for us at Poolside and this time for two weeks. Its lovely being able to swim every day .The pool is just beside the garden patio. Having easy access to Fowey but also being able to park is a bonus. The apartment is perfect for the two of us. We will return."
- 29 May 2024
