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Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill

The Old Watermill is a beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill in the picturesque harbour town of Fowey in Cornwall. The Old Watermill is set in a peaceful location at the top of a pretty country lane right on the Saints Way, one mile from Fowey town and harbour making it a great spot for walkers and sailors.

The Old Watermill has undergone a complete renovation and offers guests the best of both worlds - 21st century creature comforts including hot powerful showers, free WiFi, fabulous farmhouse style kitchen/diner and high quality beds and bedding, all within the historic beauty of an 18th Century Cornish stone building. Luxury accommodation sleeps up to 10 guests in five double bedrooms - two of which can be configured as superking doubles or twin singles.

Property manager

William & Carole James

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Fowey, England

What's nearby

  • Fowey Town Quay Landing - 4 min drive
  • Fowey Estuary - 6 min drive
  • Readymoney Cove - 6 min drive
  • Eden Project - 13 min drive
  • Lantic Bay Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Par (PCW-Par Train Station) - 14 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Welcome Home Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Readymoney Beach Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Par Hotels - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill located?

This family-friendly Fowey vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Fowey Aquarium, and Readymoney Cove. Gribben Head and Fowey River Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic break in an immaculate property
My family and I had an amazing week in the Old Watermill. The property is really special and kitted out beautifully. We had a full range of ages staying and everyone had a great time. We had no issues during the week, but Sophie was on hand when we had questions and needed help with anything. Every roomis beautifully appointed and we had a great time cooking in the kitchen, relaxing in the garden and the children loved the den where they could set up and play on their devices. Bedrooms were very comfortable and there a plenty of facilities, which is useful for a party of 9. We enjoyed visiting Fowey (highly recommend Sam's and the Ship) and Par beach. Overall - highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
Stunning property and gardens, excellent facilities, clean and decorated to an extremely high standard. Everything you could need was provided. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would definitely love to return next year. The 5 star review really doesn't do the property justice. An absolutely beautiful find, if you book to stay here you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C., Southampton, HAMPSHIRE

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Quality accommodation.
A place fully suited to our extended family of 9. The magnificent gardens became part of our living quarters when we opened the patio doors. Unusually high temps were encountered for UK but the large opening patio doors allowed circulation of air and an al fresco feel to the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fowey Watermill
The Old Watermill is a beautiful property set in a quiet location but within walking distance to Fowey. The house is well equipped for a large family and everything is very high quality. There is a wide selection of DVDs which came in handy as the weather wasn’t the best during our stay and overall we had a great time. The only downside is the road leading to the property is very narrow which made it difficult sometimes and parking in Fowey is pretty much impossible during the summer months so you need to plan your day carefully. All in all it is a beautiful property and perfect for a large family stay,
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Lovely property with superb fixtures & fittings, amazing garden and plenty of relaxing space around the house. In a beautiful quiet location with good walks close by, and yet still close to Fowey town.Fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Cornwall
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hosts .
Our stay in The Old Watermill was everything we imagined and more! From the moment we booked, William & Carole’s communication was excellent! Although our original 2020 booking was postponed due to Coronavirus, the owners were extremely helpful and stayed in touch throughout the entire year. As soon as we pulled on the drive, we knew it was well worth the wait as the house and grounds are simply stunning. It was the perfect place to celebrate an 80th birthday as well as reunite with our family who live overseas in Gibraltar. From the welcome basket to the Jo Malone diffusers; the attention to detail in The Old Watermill is fabulous and you most definitely feel like you are on a luxury UK holiday! The master bedroom is absolutely huge and has beautiful views across the impressive gardens. Additionally, the kitchen is extremely well equipped and has every utensil imaginable! We thoroughly enjoyed having BBQs on the lovely patio and then heading up to the top deck to finish our drinks and catch the last of the evening sun. With only a 5min drive into Fowey, the location of the house is the perfect base to explore Cornwall. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a spacious, clean and high-quality
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
A wonderful retreat for a family get together. Spacious accommodation and large garden for the dogs to let off steam. The owners are very approachable and friendly. Would recommend the Mill to any family who want a quiet retreat with plenty to do in within a short driving distance.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jennie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getway
A lovely property that allowed us to spend quality time together as a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous in every way
We rented The Old Watermill to celebrate a couple of significant birthdays. From the point of booking communication from vrbo and the owner was excellent. Upon our arrival we were really impressed with the attention to detail throughout the whole house. The kitchen is very well equipped and the welcome cream tea was a nice surprise. A very pleasant and relaxing week was enjoyed by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family break
beautiful house, gorgeous sitting room with log burner and plenty of logs :) kitchen was fab with every utensil you could dream of making family meals a real pleasure :) would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and holiday
A perfect house for a family stay - everything we needed. Great to have downstairs bedroom for my elderly mother - and the master bedroom is huge. The kitchen was ideal for large family meals inside or out on the terrace. Great garden and ponds too. We loved our stay - a great house for exploring the south coast - and only 50 mins from the north coast.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb property
The Old Watermill in these covid times suited our family and dog well. The facilities were excellent and there was nothing we were short of.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Post lockdown get away!!!
Had an amazing time at the water mill. Very well laid out, stunning house and garden and great location. We were two families with 4 young kids and 2 dogs. The place is well setup and would be suitable for families, just adults and all age ranges. Very clean and tidy property and the kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need. 10/10 and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
Fantastic house Spotlessly clean very well equipped. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sujal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxurious and very well-equipped property
The property was just as described - luxurious, large, clean and exceptionally well equipped. Beautifully furnished and so well thought through, we absolutely loved it here. The communication from the owners ever since we booked was excellent and the welcome afternoon tea was very much appreciated after our long journey. Beautiful property and it was great to be in the relatively quiet and peaceful town of Fowey versus some of the other much busier towns in Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and a most beautiful old watermill,great holiday for our family holiday.
The photos give an impression of a luxury home and that’s exactly how it was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Home from Home
An amazing property. Ideally situated and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian Beasant

Home from Home
Amazing house, great facilities, lovely location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

A much appreciated relaxing retreat. Every detail here has been well thought out and provided.
Beautiful home, beautiful surroundings and the most relaxing holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey N.

Super property in a lovely peaceful setting
We were a party of nine family members (all over 50 years old) and we all enjoyed our time at the Old Watermill. The kitchen was very well equipped (important as we cooked at home each evening) and the bedrooms and bathrooms very clean and confortable. The cottage annexe was cosy and parking was easy. We would certainly recommend the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Outstanding
The Old Watermill was an exceptional accommodation for our family of 8 adults and two children with plenty of space, although the kitchen was probably used most of the time, except for sleeping. An extremely well appointed house, including the attached cottage and a wonderful welcome pack of bread, eggs, butter, tea, coffee, scones with jam and cream and flowers that lasted for the whole stay. The area was very quite, and dark, and the living room provided a good view of the firework display from the Fowey Regatta. Thank you Bill and Carol for letting your lovely house to us
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Irene E.

Wonderful Holiday in a beautiful ptooerty
Everything you could want was provided to make our stay memorable our dogs loved the space and the welcome pack got a big woof we all had kitchen envy ! The only thing we found daunting was the approach lane especially the reversing when we met a stroppy white van man . Will miss our evening G&Ts on the patio and evenings watching DVDs in the snug a very Happy Holiday for 3 generations f
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucy j.

Super property . Everything you could possibly need and more is provided . We can’t wait to return .
Fantastic property . Beautifully decorated with everything you could possibly need . Great location with so much to do . We can’t wait to return .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Emily S.

Amazing retreat for a bigger group!
Enjoyed a wonderful getaway over this last New Year just gone, at The Old Watermill. A fantastic property for our extended family group of 9. The living and dining space were ideal for the whole group and the additional snug a great touch for those who wished for some quiet time. The property was superbly presented and appointed. Clean, contemporary, stylish and welcoming, The Old Watermill had everyone feeling at home and relaxed and those who wished to go exploring afield, had plenty of walks to venture off on and things to do. The additional annexe Mill Cottage, was great with its own kitchenette and living space (ideal for a small family), although all our meals and relaxing were enjoyed together in the main house. The hamper of champagne, Cornish cream tea, home made loaves of bread, farm fresh eggs and fresh flowers, were a beautiful and unexpected touch...although very much enjoyed by all!! Carole and William were very thoughtful hosts when it came to everything and we all felt right at home in this property with everything we could have needed. Would love to return to The Old Watermill when next in Cornwall (from Australia) to enjoy more of its offerings, including the beautiful outdoor terrace which would be ideal in Summer. William and Carole, you have a gorgeous, warm and welcoming home which was thoroughly enoyed by us all! THANK YOU...we will be back! Emily and Adrian
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017