Fowey Hall

Rooms

There are 60 spacious rooms and suites spread across the mansion house and the courtyard estate. Original 19th-century high-ceilinged charm is teamed with some uber-chic, contemporary design. Think muted tones with the odd pop of midcentury-esque burnt orange and yellows alongside handmade oak beds and vintage furniture.

There are currently 9 room types ranging from the Classic doubles through to the top dog: the Lantic Bay Suite. For larger families there's the Two Bedroom Family Room Sea View which sleeps five. As you'd expect, top categories come with sea views. All rooms offer plenty of natural light, a waterfall shower, gorgeous Bramley Toiletries, a 50-inch TV with Chromecast and the usual streaming platforms. All the good stuff.

Very soon, a brand new living space above the spa will be opening. This can be booked as one large (and stunning) 5 bed apartment with a luxurious terrace that overlooks the sea. Or the 5 rooms can be booked separately.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Minibar
• WiFi

Eating

The hotel restaurant is a bit of a find. With herbs plucked from the kitchen garden, samphire from the local beaches and seafood from the local fisherman, this is proper Cornish fare. There are even some Cornish wines on the list, alongside other more exotic vintages.

At breakfast, choose from a a nicely varied continental buffet spread, with additional hot options, including a top-notch Full English, American-style pancakes (our kids’ favourite) or made-to-order omelettes.

For dinner, we dined on a delicious fresh, whole grilled Newlyn Bay guilt head bream, beurre noisette and pleasingly plump mussels with chips. The kids happily scoffed fish and chips and shepherds pie. Also check out the high tea on offer for kids and adults.

For some variety, there is a healthy smattering of local eateries nearby. Try the much-lauded Pintxo along the esplanade (8-minute walk).

Features include:

• Bar
• Coffee maker
• Kids' meals
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Potter down to bustling Fowey port (5 mins) for cute boutiques and galleries, boats galore, and excellent coffee (try Brown Sugar Cafe)
  
• Or to pretty Readymoney Cove (15 mins) for sheltered sandcastling and swims
  
• Make the most of the free childcare with a treatment in the Spa or a detox in the steam room or horsebox sauna, complete with sea views
  
• Practise your lengths with a swim in the heated outdoor (Easter-October) or indoor pools
  
• There are glorious coastal running & hiking routes from the hotel: ask at reception for more info
  
• Take a ferry across the estuary and explore the coastline's lesser-known beaches and paths
  
• Check out the resident fish at the highly praised Aquarium, a short walk away (10 mins)
  
• Board a kayak or paddleboard and discover the hidden corners of the estuary; or take a guided tour from Golant village (12 mins by car)
  
• Major attractions such as the Eden Project (15 mins) and Lost Gardens of Heligan (35 mins) are within easy reach

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Kayaking
• Museums / galleries
• Sailing
• Shopping / markets
• Swimming

Kids

Families are incredibly well catered for with 2 hours of free daily childcare. There’s a brilliant Ofsted-registered creche and babysitting can be booked. A room-monitoring service gives parents the chance to enjoy a candlelit dinner while their offspring sleeps. Baby cots and extra beds are free of charge for children. Perfection.

We also love that all baby paraphernalia is provided. Say what you need at the time of booking and your room will be kitted out accordingly. Sterilised, heated bottles are even delivered to your room for free, morning and night.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

There are different room types to suit all kinds of families! Deluxe Rooms (with a variety of lovely views) are just right if you're bringing one little one along. If you’ve got a family of four, the Two-Bedroom Family Rooms are a perfect fit. And for bigger families or those with older kids, the Two Bedroom Family Room Sea View is spacious enough for everyone – comfortably fitting up to five with the kids in a bunk bed and an additional rollaway bed or baby cot.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

Distances:

• Airport: 40 minutes
• Hospital: 30 minutes (Bodmin)
• Shops: 4 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Fowey Hall is set just above coastal town of Fowey on the south coast of Cornwall.

By Air:
Newquay Airport is a 40-minute drive away (34.5km). You can also fly into Exeter (128km).

By Car:
Fowey is a 5-hour drive from London, 3 hours from Bristol and 4 hours from Birmingham. Free onsite parking is available at the hotel. There’s also a POD Point available for electric cars.

By Train:
Catch a train to St Austell or Par (4-4.5 hours from London Paddington, 3-3.5 hours from Bristol). Then take a taxi or bus to Fowey from the station (20 mins).

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.