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Chapel Mead

Polruan, near Fowey, Cornwall
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
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At a glance

  • Superb property with breathtaking views of the Fowey River and the sea
  • Expansive garden and a covered patio area with garden furniture
  • Private access to Boy’s Cove, a secluded sandy beach at the bottom of the garden
Overview
Property code: OC-CCMEAD

Indulge in a truly splendid stay at this impressive group holiday home in the coastal village of Polruan in Cornwall. Sleeping 10 guests, the five-bedroom house nestles in gorgeous gardens and takes in views out over the estuary to Fowey. Chapel Mead has a unique offering of private steps that lead directly to a small beach at Boy’s Cove and is a 1.5-mile walk from the National Trust’s Lantic Cove, this is a magnificent place to enjoy as a base for exploring this beautiful corner of Cornwall or as somewhere to relax and spend quality time with family and friends.

Spread out and enjoy this enticing retreat which offers ample space inside and out. Prepare hearty feats in the capacious kitchen/diner, where you can open the doors right up on to the garden on summer days. Choose between two lounges, each with a TV and DVD player and one with a winter-warming wood burner. A family shower room and a twin bedroom are also at ground-floor level. There is also a downstairs utility room, with a table football. Four of the bedrooms are up on the first floor of the house. These include three king-sizes, one with an en-suite shower room and the other with an en-suite bathroom, with roll-top bath. There is also a family bathroom and a bunk bedroom, with a small double as the lower bunk up here. The gardens, with generous space for outside dining and children to play, make this a magical spring and summer retreat. You must make sure to explore the beach at low tide, it offers a private sandy beach and amazing views over to Fowey. There is parking here for four cars.

Catch the ferry over to fashionable Fowey to dine out and browse in the independent shops and galleries. Follow the South West Coast Path out from Polruan to Lantic Bay and Pencarrow Head.

  • 5 bedrooms – 3 king-size, 1 twin, 1 bunk bed
  • 4 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, hand-held shower and WC, 1 en-suite with roll-top bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Gas range cooker, twin ovens, microwave, Belfast sink, dishwasher, fridge/freezer in pantry
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and table football
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair available on request – please mention at booking
  • Wood burner (logs supplied in parking area)
  • TVs, DVDs
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Expansive garden, mainly lawned; covered patio area and garden furniture.
  • Spiral metal staircase at bottom of the garden for access to an idyllic small beach during low tide - please contact us for access
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Shop and pub and beach 0.5 miles
  • Visitors who find steps a challenge, can be dropped by car in West Street and can enter the property via the front garden which has around half a dozen steps
  • Please be aware the gardener comes one afternoon each week to cut the grass (usually Thursday afternoon - weather permitting)
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 4 guests. Please contact us for details
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sophie Hodson

This property is personally managed by Sophie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Martin 2nd November 2025

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Excellent accommodation, and lots to do in the area

Reviewed by Julia 14th September 2025

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The house is both spacious, comfortable and has really great views, which is wonderful to wake up to in the morning or enjoy on a wet stay at home day. There is plenty of kitchen equipment which made it easy to cater for our large group. Parking on site is very tricky and needs a second person to guide proceedings. Polruan is a delight in itself anRead mored the frequent ferries to lovely Fowey make it very easy to get around. Hide

Reviewed by Selina 31st August 2025

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We rented Chapel Mead and Gar Cottage together - a great combination for a large family group. The views both out to sea and across the harbour are wonderful both from the house and from the large, sunny garden; the direct access to the small beach was used daily for swimming. We love the peaceful location and the covered patio means you can enjoRead morey being outside whatever the weather. The kitchen is perfect for large groups, as is the sitting room. All in all, a perfect holiday house Hide

Reviewed by Neville And Mrs Sian 24th August 2025

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Chapel Mead was all we could have wished for. Roomy, comfortable, well equipped and the location couldnt be better. A magical week thoroughly enjoyed by three generations of our family, from two to seventy two

Reviewed by Robert 16th August 2025

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Stunning location. Access to the beach at the bottom of the garden was an absolute delight. Facilities in the village are also excellent.

Reviewed by Angela 10th August 2025

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Lovely house & garden with steps to the beach

Reviewed by Amy 13th July 2025

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Lovely house in a beautiful setting.

Reviewed by Val 6th July 2025

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Wonderful property in a wonderful location. Perfect for a large family or group of friends. We always take the large house and the small cottage next door which combines our party of 14 very well. The weather always seems to be kind to us.

Reviewed by Jenny 1st June 2025

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Reviewed by Claire 20th April 2025

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Really lovely house with a great location. There are steep steps down but they are manageable. The access to the beach was great. Would recommend parking up and walking down on arrival as the access is narrow and steep so best to check it out before you drive down. Overall a lively place to spend a family holiday.

Reviewed by Susan 14th April 2025

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A wonderful location, just be prepared for a lot of steps!

Reviewed by Julian 28th October 2024

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Second stay at this property had a great time, comfortable and cosy.

Reviewed by Angela 25th August 2024

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Reviewed by Eve 28th July 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 21st July 2024

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Reviewed by Mary 4th July 2024

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This property had everything we needed for 4 couples. Well equipped, spacious, character. There is a view from every room, either sea view or estuary view and the garden is a beautiful place to sit and relax watching the boats sailing in and out. The house had plenty of space in the large farmhouse style kitchen and 2 large lounges for us to spreaRead mored out. Polruan is not suitable (in my opinion) for those not coping with hills/steps and the roads are very narrow driving in and around. We used the bus service and ferries to get about once we had arrived and walking. A thoroughly enjoyable week in a lovely property. Highly recommend. Hide

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