Fowey Hall Hotel

Fowey

A luxurious coastal manor house hotel with gorgeous views over Fowey, Cornwall.

Units 36
Sleeps 2 - 6
Bedrooms 1 - 2
Pets Yes
Mobility No

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids
Teens

From £149/night

This beautiful country house hotel, overlooking the pretty Fowey estuary in Cornwall, is a brilliant choice for a classic Cornish seaside break. Fowey Hall has a lot to offer: a stunning spa, pool, supervised Ofsted crèche, games room for older kids, a fantastic restaurant, comfortable luxurious lounges, children's menus, gorgeous views, a general feeling of opulence and as a Luxury Family Hotel an incredibly friendly welcome.

About this place

Best bits

Enjoy the outdoors in Fowey Hall’s stunning garden – let the kids discover the Toad Hall play area, basket swing, goal posts and badminton areas.
If the Cornish weather turns – or you just fancy some chill out time, seek out the hotel’s snug, which is furnished with story books, DVDs and board games.
Get the family together for some competitive fun in the blue room - equipped with two arcade machines, table football, ping pong and a pool table.

Top tips

Check out the nearest sandy beach, Readymoney Cove, which is a 10-15 minute walk from Fowey Hall. It’s a lovely, south-east facing sandy beach, which is sheltered by cliffs.
Visit reception to borrow fishing nets and bait, then take a short walk down to Fowey harbour to try your hand at crabbing.
If you’ve forgotten the all-important bucket and spade, reception staff will be happy to lend these out.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Swimming pool

Play room

Babysitting

Spa

Wifi

Outdoor play equipment

Kids club / creche

Bar

Restaurant

Baby listening

The view from the decking over the estuary is something to be savoured.

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Rooms

Take a leisurely soak in a claw-foot bathtub, sink into sofas, gaze upon sea views and sprawl out in spacious suites.

There are 36 gorgeous rooms to choose from, including 12 family rooms and plenty of interconnecting bedrooms, with for bunk beds, Z-beds, cots or sofa beds – you can pick the perfect accommodation to suit your family’s needs.

Eat

Fowey Hall’s chefs combine flexible family dining with the finest seasonal Cornish ingredients - a treat for the whole family. You’ll find a menu of Cornish-inspired flavours such as samphire from the beaches and herbs picked from the kitchen garden.

Friendly staff encourage little diners to enjoy mealtimes, letting parents relax. From all day snacks and light meals, to the breakfast buffet, informal lunches and early evening high tea - feel free to enjoy family mealtimes whenever you’re ready. If you’re craving some adult-only time, take advantage of the baby listening service or a babysitter and enjoy a sophisticated dining experience with Cornish cuisine and fine wines.

Activities

VILPs (Very Important Little People) are warmly welcomed at Fowey Hall with a range of age-appropriate facilities and activities. The Spa at Fowey Hall is not just for grown-ups but a space for all. Enjoy family time splashing around in the indoor pool (with toys provided), followed by some ‘me time’ for pampering.

Kids are free to explore the hotel’s beautiful, expansive five acres of grounds. If you have older kids, take the chance to relax on the terrace with a pot of tea while they roam free. Dotted amongst the grounds you’ll discover an outdoor playarea, you might even stumble upon the chickens, which little ones can help feed and collect eggs from in the mornings.

Accessibility

Some ground floor rooms are available with stand alone showers.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

The hotel is located in Fowey, just a 20 minute drive from St Austell. Driving an electric car? You can charge it at one of the POD Points on-site.

By Air

Newquay airport is within easy reach of Fowey and has regular services from all over the UK and Europe. Transfers are available to book through reception.

By Rail

There is a regular train service from London Paddington to Par, which takes approximately four and a half hours. Par is a 10-minute car trip from Fowey Hall. Transfers are available to book through reception.

About the owners

Luxury Family Hotels

Listed since January 2009

Fowey Hall is part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group and was originally built in the late 1800s as a beautiful Victorian mansion by local resident Charles Hanson. It was acquired in 1998 by Luxury Family Hotels and restored to retain the unique character of a coastal manor with the relaxed atmosphere of a country house.

Owner recommendations

If you fancy messing about on the river, there are plenty of family-friendly activities from kayaking and canoeing to sailing and swimming.
Hop across the river on the Bodinnick or Polruan ferry to strike out along the famous Hall Walk, taking in stunning estuary views on a circular four-mile route via Pont Creek.
Fowey is a quintessential, pretty Cornish harbour town. Go rock-pooling, watch the fishing boats go by, browse gift boutiques, galleries and artisan shops, and stop at cafés serving Cornish cream teas.
Keep your feet on dry land with a stroll along the Esplanade, stop for a pint of local ale in a traditional riverside pub, or wander down to Readymoney Cove where you’ll find St Catherine's Castle, built in 1536 by Henry VIII.
The Fowey Regatta, held in August, is also a perfect excuse to visit, with a carnival procession, displays, and sailing races to watch. For foodies, June’s Fowey Mussel Festival is another local event growing in popularity.
Being immersed in Du Maurier country, not only can you explore the scenery immortalised in novels such as Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel, but – if you visit during May – you can join in a literary celebration at the Fowey Festival of Words and Music.
Cornwall is heaven for horticulturalists - the hotel is just a 20-minute drive from the iconic biomes of the Eden Project, or explore The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Take the car ferry to Bodinnick and discover the beaches around Looe and Talland Bay.