Fowey: famous, ancient, very historic port beautifully sited at the mouth of the River Fowey. Its medieval seamen ('Gallants') fought a private war with the French for years. Has stayed small; lovely old centre with narrow streets, smart shops, craft galleries, excellent restaurants and waterfront pubs, yachts and big cargo ships (China clay) anchored out. Small sand and pebble cove with natural swimming pool in rocks and larger sandy cove along the esplanade. Large pretty cove with pub (Polkerris ), 2 miles; Daphne du Maurier lived and set 'Rebecca' nearby (Du Maurier Festival, mid May); glorious cliff-top and headland walks; cross-river ferries and boat trips; train station at Par, 3 miles (buses into village). Regatta, third week of August. The Eden Project, 5 miles.

in the heart of Fowey, an end of terrace fisherman’s cottage on three floors, probably with origins in the 17th century, with great views of the River Fowey and just yards from cafes, shops, pub and quayside.

Inside, renovated with flair (2007) to provide a modern home with a distinct nautical blue/white theme. There are original lumpy stone walls, half spiral narrow stairs, oak floors/rugs and a pretty, terraced garden at the back with terrific river views.

From the narrow lane, two steps up to front door, hall and two ground floor bedrooms both twin, one with low’ish beds, and the other with 2’6 beds; excellent bathroom (suite plus hand-shower) with marble surrounds; rear utility area with washing machine, tumble-drier, fridge-freezer and plenty of space to dry wetsuits/boots/outdoor wear.

Stairs up to open plan living/dining room/fitted kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, electric oven/gas hob) with granite work surfaces, glazed door to patio (table/chairs) and garden, and great views; loo/washbasin. More stairs up into a very roomy double bedroom (5’ bed) with exposed ceiling beams, even better views, comfy armchairs and en suite bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). Phone for incoming calls. No smoking. Cautionary Deposit £100. Loading/unloading only; public car park 300 yards level walk. Excellent house. Increase in rental for Regatta week (16-23 August), please ask us.