Guests say
Tarquins in Fowey is a special place with stunning marina views and a large deck, ideal for soaking up the scenery. Guests appreciate the direct river access for kayaking, the proximity to local shops and restaurants, and the nearby beach. The property is modern, well-equipped, and clean, with comfortable beds and newly refurbished bathrooms. Some minor maintenance issues and inconsistent Wi-Fi are noted, but overall, guests are highly satisfied and many plan to return.
The property is consistently described as spotlessly clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that guests are very pleased with.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views, direct river access, and proximity to local amenities, making it an idyllic setting that guests love.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the property peaceful, contributing to a relaxing stay. However, no specific mention of other comfort aspects like heating or seating prevents a perfect score.
The property boasts well-equipped kitchens and bathrooms, kayaks, and outdoor furniture. Some minor issues with appliances and a problematic TV are noted, slightly lowering the score.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Pour yourself a drink, step out onto the patio and watch the world go by on the river.. 30 steps to entrance.
All on the
Lower Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Bluetooth Speaker, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, French Doors Leading To Patio
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with other apartments on-site). Games room with table tennis (shared with other apartments on-site). Kayaks and small rowing boat (shared with other properties on-site). Patio with outdoor furniture. Public car park, 5 minute’s level walk away, at cost. No smoking. Please note: There is direct access to the river.. Making up the fourth apartment of the ’Square Rig’, Tarquins is situated at river level, ensuring guests fantastic views from the property and patio, as well as having access to the river.
Watch the world go by from the patio and relax, but be sure to venture into Fowey with its attractive pubs, restaurants and quays and enticing shops.
This popular area of Cornwall has lots to offer you and your family and Tarquins offers comfortable accommodation for four guests to enjoy the comfort you deserve during your holiday.
Fowey is a delightful old seaside town with many attractions. As well as local shops there are galleries showing the work of local artists and craftspeople, gift shops, riverside cafes and bistros as well as tea rooms serving delicious cream teas, all within walking distance of The Square Rig apartments.
Home to a royal yacht club, Fowey holds a Royal Regatta every August, a week-long festival which takes place both on and off the water. Every May there is also a cultural festival. Authors Daphne du Maurier and Arthur Quiller Couch lived in Fowey and the town also has links with Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows, which is loosely based on the River Fowey and uses local landmarks in the story.
On the river and the estuary there is a wide variety of birds as well as seals and even dolphins which sometimes venture close to the shore. Sightseeing boat trips offer the opportunity not only to spot the wildlife but also to see this dramatic coastline from a different perspective .If you fancy exploring further afield there is the Fowey to Mevagissey boat that runs throughout the season (weather permitting), or you can take one of the Square Rig’s kayaks or the rowing boat (strictly at guests own risk, limited range of buoyancy aids, guests are advised to bring their own or hire locally) up the river and see the small waterside villages with their quaint churches and lively pubs.
If you feel like a walk, ferries cross the estuary at both ends of the town, going to Bodinnick and Polruan. Once on the other side, there is the famous Hall Walk that follows the estuary, taking you through wooded valleys and past hidden creeks and offering amazing views from the cliffs.
Other activities such as cycling, golf, horse riding and walking can all be enjoyed locally. And visits can be made to historic country houses and castles such as Lanhydrock House and Restormel Castle as well as the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and other National Trust and private gardens of which there are many in the south of Cornwall.
Free WiFi
There are steps to the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Project
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
We spent the first 2 weeks of sept 25 at tarquins and had a great time, the veiw and being able to get straight on the river in a kayak from the boat shed is what makes this place special, the car park was £15 a week just up the road, which was very reasonable, the indoor steps down to the apartment weren't any trouble for us, my husband is 54 with a bad knee and I'm 61 and it wasn't a problem, so much so that we've re booked for next September! We have been to many holiday cottages but this place is special even though it's just an apartment, the veiw of the marina and the lovely big deck is great to sit and soak up the veiw, and with all the little shops and restaurants of fowey on the doorstep and readymoney beach a mile up the road, its idyllic! can't wait to go back 😀 phil & jayne
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Confirmed Guest
Great location and refurbed flat! The WiFi unfortunately was very patchy and unusable in the main bedroom.
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Sarah Carr
The photos do not do this place justice. It is modern, very recently renovated and spotlessly clean. The outside area is huge and is now covered in grey decking. There is a garden table and six chairs on the main deck and another small bistro table and two chairs outside the bedroom patio doors. The bathrooms are newly refurbished and the kitchen new. There is a full size fridge freezer and it is one of the most well equipped holiday cottage kitchens I've been in. Beds very very comfortable. On arrival you pull in just before the property and quickly unload before driving your car to one of the long stay car parks. We stayed in Fowey for the whole week to enjoy the river and restaurants so didn't return to our car until we went home. We had a fabulous time chilling on the deck and using the kayaks. We took our own bouyancy aids but there were some available to use. I can't recommend this place enough. So peaceful and we just loved watching the river and the lovely juvenile seagull and his attentive parents who kept us entertained all week.