Polmarine

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Historic Setting: Polmarine in Polruan offers a unique apartment experience within a historic building. The property features a balcony with garden and river views, providing a charming setting for relaxation. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a comfortable living room. Additional amenities include a dining area, work desk, and streaming services, ensuring a pleasant stay. Beachfront Location: Polmarine is situated on the beachfront, offering direct access to the sea. Readymoney Cove Beach is a 16-minute walk away, while Newquay Cornwall Airport lies 39 km from the property. Local Attractions: Nearby activities include fishing, hiking, cycling, diving, and snorkelling. Points of interest such as Looe Golf Club and Port Eliot Gardens are within 31 km. Highly rated for its balcony, host, and scenic location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“If I could rate higher for the location and property I would.”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Thank you for such a lovely stay, you were so kind with us. I'm sorry we had to rush off without saying goodbye, but we had to get back on the road. You looked after us so well. Many thanks!”
Roz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great apartment. Everything supplied. Overlooking the river. Fantastic hosts. Can't wait to go again”
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely little apartment, stunning views overlooking the harbour. Very steep steps to access (like most accommodation in Polruan) so travel light.”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“John and Tina ,and Billy the dog are always so welcoming”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Met by the friendly, helpful host and shown around the apartment. Very comfortable with everwe needed. A real bonus to have such a super view from the balcony, where we could sit and enjoy the sunshine.”
Moira
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The balcony was a lovely surprise. The location afforded us a fantastic view and easy access to local walks and the ferry to Fowey. The local pub was very friendly and the owners with their dog very welcoming”
Carole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning location right on the waters edge. The apartment was well equipped and spotless clean, very tranquill we slept like logs Lots of things to do near the apartment”
Amber
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location right on the water. Friendly hosts and a comfortable room.”
Kerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect, with fantastic views. The location was very central and great for coastal walks with the dog.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Tina Gainford

9.7
Host review score
Tina Gainford
Polmarine is a boathouse originally dating from the 18th Century, and is a small part of a large area of land containing several properties purchased from the Duchy of Cornwall by an eminent sea captain, who built a quay on the site. At the turn of the last century it came into possession of the Bunt family and was named Bunt's yard. Over recent years more small areas have been sold leaving, on the waters edge a large boathouse and land known as Polmarine. Several people have owned the boathouse and over the many years a great number of boats have been housed and repaired here. Even until the early 1980"s light work was carried out by the Pickering family who were the last to do so. John Barley has owned the property since 1989 and has helped make it into the unique property it is today. Within this property is an apartment rented on a self catering basis. The River View Suite is on the first floor of the property and has a balcony which enjoys the stunning views. Guests are able to use our conservatory on the ground floor and garden.
I help John to market, book and prepare the apartments for occupancy. We are lucky to live in a beautiful part of the world and enjoy sharing this space with people wanting to visit and explore the area. I also work as a support worker so when not at home I'm normally out and about supporting clients with learning disabilities. Photography is one of my interests and living here am spoilt for choice on all the varied opportunities. Sunrise and Sunsets being top amongst them.
Polruan is a unique picturesque village on the South Cornish coast, set on a steep hillside. It lies on the banks of the River Fowey and is the quieter of the two villages, from the top of St Saviours Hill car park you can look down to the harbour and across the river to Fowey or turn around and look out to sea. There are two pubs and two cafes in the village offering a variety of meals. Polruan is on the South West Coast Path as well accessible to beautiful scenic walks around the village, in particular the Hall Walk can be enjoyed along with the walk to Lantic Bay about an hour away. Polruan is a good place to base yourself for a visit to the Eden Centre, which is just 9.2 miles via the Bodinnick car ferry. There is a Polruan to Looe bus that goes via Polperro, many more bus routes from Fowey that are accessed via the passenger ferry across the river from Polruan, this runs every 15 minutes, until 9pm in the Summer and 7pm in the Winter, website C Tom's and Sons. From Fowey you can catch a bus to Par main line train station or continue on to St Austell and beyond. The car ferry at Bodinnick is approx 5 miles away. In the summer months a ferry runs to Mevagissey from Fowey
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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There are no cots available at this property.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Polmarine is accessed down a set of winding steps and may not be suitable for people with mobility issues.

Please inform Polmarine in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.