Marmaduke
Marmaduke is a stylish cottage in a central position, close to the town centre and main car park. Set over 3 floors, the house is spacious and makes for a comfortable home. The open plan living space is perfect for everyone to cook, relax, and spend time together. The top floor master bedroom enjoys stunning views over the town and river, taking in the church and Place House too. There is a cosy courtyard to the rear of the cottage, and the front has a terrace overlooking Lostwithiel street.
As you enter the cottage you step from a hallway into the stylish, spacious, open plan living area. The large bay window lets in lots of light during the summer and the fire place is great for cosy winter nights.
The dining area comfortably seats 6, and the glass doors lead onto the rear courtyard to give an al-fresco feel with all the comfort of being inside.
The modern kitchen space has everything you could need for cooking and entertaining while still spending time with the rest of your group.
Leading off from the kitchen there is a utility area and then a full downstairs bathroom with shower - great for when you arrive back from a sandy beach adventure!
The first floor of the house is where you will find the family bathroom and two bedrooms. The front kingsize bedroom is decorated in yellow and blue and has views from the bed over to Place House. The rear kingsize bedroom is our pretty pink room and a good generous size.
Take the stairs up to the second floor and you will find the master kingsize bedroom. In the alcove of the dormer window we have a desk where you can enjoy the stunning views - look out over the roof tops of Fowey, down to the boats on the river, and across to the historic church and Place House. An ideal space to sit with a cuppa and take in the scene, or catch up with any work that needs to be done - it certainly won't feel much like work in your own private lookout!
Our green master bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite wc and sink and with its charming sloped roof, the bedroom remains light and airy.
2025 - We have taken on feedback from 2024 and we now have a variety of soft and firm pillows at the cottage, along with new, softer, mattress protectors.
Bedroom room: Kingsize room with ensuite wc and sink
Bedroom 2: Kingsize bedroom
Bedroom 3: Kingsize bedroom
Ground Floor: Open plan living space with lounge, dining, and kitchen. Utility room. Bathroom.
First Floor: Bathroom. Two double bedrooms.
Second Floor: Master bedroom and en-suite.
Marmaduke is set in a fantastic position on Lostwithiel Street in the heart of Fowey - just 150 yards up from the main town quay and 200 yards down from the main car park.
To the front of the house is a terrace, where you can relax on the bench with views across to Place House and down onto the small winding street into Fowey.
The rear courtyard can be accessed via a side entrance, meaning there is room to store any bikes, kayaks, or other outside equipment you may have.
Front of property is reached via steps. The cottage is set over 3 floors.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements.
Sleeps 6 +0 (Max) 3 Bedroom(s) 2 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.
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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Richard (AirBnB) "House is in a good location for walking into Fowey. Easy to find from the Main carpark. No problems parking despite being February half term week. Nice and warm with cosy fire. Really enjoyed our stay in Fowey."
- 18 Feb 2025
Laura (Fowey Homes) "Fabulous home in a fabulous location. Thank you."
- 01 Oct 2024
Adrien (AirBnB) "We had a great time in Fowey. The house is very well located a few minutes only from the town centre and all it has to offer. The kitchen is well equipped and there’s a lovely view from the upper floors."
- 31 Aug 2024
Michele (AirBnB) "A beautiful house right in the heart of Fowey. Lovely views. Very nicely furnished and well equipped."
- 01 Jun 2024
John (AirBnB) "Comfy and cozy house in Fowey. Great for a getaway to enjoy all that Fowey offers."
- 23 Sep 2023
Olivia (AirBnB) "Great place to stay and really well equipped. Comfortable and thoughtfully put together."
- 19 Sep 2023
Andrew (AirBnB) "Very enjoyable stay"
- 02 Sep 2023
Emma (AirBnB) "Many thanks for the wonderful stay at Marmaduke in Fowey. The cottage was lovely, super clean, and perfect for relaxing after enjoying the scenic walks, sea swims, and restaurants in Fowey. The kitchen also had great amenities to cook up a feast."
- 07 Jul 2023
Leah (AirBnB) "Marmaduke is a lovely cottage with stunning views of Fowey and the river. It’s perfectly situated for being in the centre whilst being really quiet and peaceful as well. Really enjoyed our stay, loved the house and the town, would absolutely recommend!"
- 01 Jul 2023
Chris (AirBnB) "As a regular visitor to Fowey, I can tell you this house is in an excellent location. Very few houses have private parking, so you have to use the main car park at the top of the town. Marmaduke is half way up the hill - so walking up back to the house from the town or up to your car from the house are both bearable. The house has been recently refurbished to a good standard, with quality appliances and furniture. With three double bedrooms, it was perfect for our party - as often one bedroom has single beds or bunks. The house has a great view of Place House - and from the dormer window on the top floor you can see the harbour. There is a bench out front where you can sit with a drink, and the Safe Harbour (Pub/Hotel) is just a few yards away. This is a perfect place to enjoy all that Fowey has to offer - which is a lot. I have travelled a lot and seen many places around the world. You will be hard pressed to find anywhere as beautiful as this harbour town - it’s magical."
- 13 Jun 2023
