Serendipity

Beautiful cosy cottage, great access to Fowey.

The kitchen was well equipped, lovely light and airy bedroom. The property is (as described) small, but it had everything we needed and would definitely stay again

I had such a wonderful time at this property!

It was the perfect opportunity to spend some quality moments with family. I definitely recommend staying here for as long as you can—five days just flew by, and I wish I could have stayed longer! The atmosphere was lovely and quiet, and there were so many great spaces to enjoy delicious coffees and cakes. I also loved taking a stroll along the seafront. I thoroughly enjoyed paddle boarding every moment possible. Emma and Sheila are amazing hosts, making the experience even better. I can't wait to book again soon! Five stars, and more!

this property is just too small for complete comfort.

the living area was fine but the bedroom is very small .no wardrobe space . The bathroom again was very small. Overall this property is ranked very low

We have stayed in Fowey many times, but I think this was the first time we were slightly disappointed with our accommodation.

We had to call the caretaker out three times. The first was due to our unfamiliarity with the way the tv worked. The welcome booklet simply stated it was easy to operate. It was not, and there were no instructions for it. The upstairs tv was set to DVD with no obvious way to put it back to tv. Again no instructions. This is the first time we have encountered such a difficulty. Secondly, we had to call the caretaker out because the WiFi would not work and needed rebooting from outside the property. Even more significantly, the WiFi remained weak and temperamental — and NEVER worked upstairs. The third call out concerned a bedside light that could not be switched off, forcing us to remove the bulbs in order to get some sleep. This was promptly fixed. A further thing that ought to be made clear in the listing is that because of the very bijoux layout, the stairs to the mezzanine are exceptionally steep with awkward handholds. This may well cause difficulty or a hazard for those who were elderly or had mobility issues. Additionally, there was no adequate storage for clothes and absolutely nowhere to put even a single suitcase. We had to stumble over ours in order to get into bed! On the bright side, the caretaker, Sheila, was extremely pleasant and helpful. We did appreciate the cleanliness of the property. This is the first time in many years we have had to leave a fairly negative report. I do hope succeeding guests will not encounter any of these problems.

Lovely cottage - perfect for 2 people and a dog - close to everything you need.

Advice on parking - use the Caffa Mill car park and pay for the week pass - it’s £16 and a 3 minute walk away.

My mum (aged 89) and I spent a week at Serendipity.

On arrival, we said how small it was. But it was very comfortable and ample spa e for 2 people. It was clean and had everything we needed. A file was left with all relevant information about the property with Co tact numbers, and also was very informative about the local area. The week was very hot but the cottage gave us respite from this as it was very cool. Another plus, the bed was very comfortable.

We had a lovely stay at Serendipity.

We would 100% stay again. The location was fantastically close to everything. The local food was amazing and the views were stunning. The only thing I would change was I'd make it possible to have a parking in the Caffe Milli car park for pick up and drop off however as this is a council car park that's unlikely to be possible. However brilliant place to stay and I will be staying again! And again!

We had a really lovely stay at Serendipity.

The accommodation is perfectly positioned in the heart of Fowey. Everything has been thought of and we enjoyed our time in the cottage. We will definitely book again.

Fiona was most helpful before and during our stay.

Excellent location, well appointed cottage. Cosy for a couple.

We enjoyed our break at the cottage.

It was well situated to explore everything that Fowey has to offer. Some days we just sat on the beach and watched all the sail boats and Ships etc. We walked everywhere from here and the weather has been great to us, sunny and cloudy. The Car Park was extra but we would recommend downloading the Council Car Park App which offers a discount on the parking. The Car Park is literally 50m from the cottage. Given the opportunity, we would definitely stay here again.

Beautiful holiday home and fabulous location, everything you need for a lovely holiday.

Serendipity is in a brilliant location in the gorgeous town of Fowey.

We parked in Caffe Mill Car Park and didn’t use the car all week! There is so much to do, amazing walks, pubs and eateries all on the doorstep and Ready Money Cove Beach. Ferries and water taxis galore! The cottage itself is little, but has everything you need and is clean cosy and comfortable. It is very well equipped and the bed and bedding are lovely. We liked the little bath tub with shower above it after long walks to soak your feet. We had a brilliant holiday.

Really nice cottage We ate out all the time but you could cook if required to do so

Great location, clean and warm and comfy

The cottage is very well positioned and equipped.

It was great to be out of the centre but so close to the pubs and restaurants. The parking is conveniently close. For us the cottage was a little on the small side and lacking storage upstairs. We visited in May so we had quite a lot with us to include wet weather walking gear. Overall very stylish and welcoming.

Lovely little cottage, perfect for couples who are likely to be out and about a lot.

...could be a bit confined during inclement weather. Very well presented and well equipped, in a good location a little way outside the hustle and bustle of the village centre. We found the hip bath / shower arrangement awkward to access due to the height of the sides - a walk-in shower would be perfect. Had a wonderful week and would definitely recommend for active couples.

Perfect little cottage for 2.

Lovely little house but could do with a new sofa.

The cottage itself is great - small but very well positioned with parking nearby that was easy enough to get into.

Its then a short walk into Fowey. Inside the cottage is best described as compact - its all there but well packaged. The shower is good but the bath is about half size. There were some technical issues - the wall fire isn't right and the extractor fan the cottage needs has a timer with a mind of its own. We had to turn it off at night as it started at midnight each day for no apparent reason. I'd replace the mattress and the sofa now as they have clearly had a lot of use so are no longer as comfy as they once were. Overall though the cottage is a great base for a holiday in Fowey.

The bath / shower facilities would be difficult for anyone with mobility problems as side is very high.

A very strong smell of damp in the cottage, both of us suffered all week with breathing .

Everything else was fine, a bijou property but expected that from reviews. Location great. Needs a very good clean as felt it hadn’t been, I went around wiping finger print marks and stains in places, so if it wasn’t for the strong damp smell and cleanliness then it’s a lovely property.

Everything was perfect, cottage was clean and well presented.

Easy walking access to the village centre. Could do with some more ventilation in the hot weather, perhaps a few pedestal fans. Car parking can be challenging, limited space in the Caffa Mill car park and a very steep climb back up to the main car park if you have to park there, which we did on several occasions. Have to be very careful stepping out of the cottage, it is straight into the road on a blind corner, got to listen carefully for traffic. Fowey is a beautiful village and perfect if you love boats and the hustle and bustle of village life in a tourist hot spot but it is peaceful in the early morning and evening. You need to book tables in restaurants way ahead of time, no availability at all on the day anywhere.

Clean, warm, comfortable, well equipped and convenient for the centre of Fowey and for the nearby (but not too near) car park.

The property description is accurate although the shortage of storage space is less obvious (we kept some clothes in the suitcase) and the bath is a sit-in one although fine for a shower. The room above the sitting/dining area belongs to the upstairs property and has a wooden floor. It was slightly disconcerting and noisy when the upstairs occupants (including the dog) moved around. That said, we were happy with our stay and would consider staying there again if we revisited Fowey.

Lovely cottage, great location and equipped with everything you could need during your stay.

As per the description it is a small cottage but it does not feel it once you have settled in. It is short walk to the shops and restaurants and all Fowey has to offer. There is so much choice within Fowey we ended up eating out every night. Due to Covid restrictions you need to book a table if you are going out or else you will be disappointed! Parked in Caffa Mill every day and found a space every day. We bought a weekly rover parking ticket before we got to Fowey so could use it in Caffa Mill and every other long stay car park in Cornwall which we found really useful. A lot of thought has gone into this cottage and making it as welcoming and comfortable as it is. We hope to return and would not hesitate to stay in Serendipity again. Two things to note but did not cause us any issues at all are that the stairs are a little steep, but perfectly useable and the shower is over the bath which is very deep! We had a lovely time in Serendipity and loved it and Fowey.

It suited my needs perfectly.

Great locatiuon close to the centre of town. Very quiet and comfortable .Fowey is a beautiful town

Nice cosy cottage in a good location , loverly fishing port , great views in Fowey .

. Somewhat smaller than we had expected, the bathroom is adequate at best , very small bath and the shower and screen needs attention. You also need to take extreme care going down the stairs, very steep. Having said that the cottage is overall comfortable. Also one other negative issue no wardrobe to hang clothes , we were literally living out of our suitcase. Don’t think we will go back but enjoyed our stay.

The property is in an excellent location and spotlessly clean when we arrived.

There were nice little touches on arrival i.e. pint of milk some teabags and sugar, tea towels, washing up liquid etc. There is plenty of places to eat and things to do and the locals are really friendly and helpful. Would definitely book this property again.

great cottage in a great location by the estuary and 2 minutes to the town.

We will be back.Fran and Barry.

A lovely, comfortable holiday home for the week.

Perfectly located within Fowey. Serendipity is just right for two people. Very clean accommodation and kitchen well equipped with everything you might need. A great holiday location. Thank you!

Serendipity is bijou, well maintained, with great facilities.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

We had a lovely week at Serendipity.

It is a very cute cottage, perfect for two people with easy access into the centre of Fowey and also for the car park which was very handy. It has been lovingly decorated and furnished to a very high standard. The property was very clean and beautifully presented as well as very well equipped with everything you could wish for. The only downside was the lack of outside space but we knew this when booking. There are benches not far away where you can sit and watch the boats on the river. Also, like another reviewer, we did find the mattress a bit too soft and it certainly didn't feel a proper kingsize bed. Having said all this, we had a lovely time and would definitely recommend Serendipity as a lovely place to stay.

Lovely cosy cottage .

'A wonderful place to relax'   We had a lovely stay in Serendipity, it was a surprise holiday for my partner, we love Fowey, this is our second visit this year!

    Having seen a few comments recently about the cottage, I can confirm that there has been some maintenance done in Serendipity.  The bed was so comfortable, the white bedding with the lovely fur throw makes it so cosy for this time of year.  The bathroom looked very clean and we didn’t have a problem with the towels.  The kitchen is one of the best stocked kitchens we’ve seen in a holiday let.   Serendipity is a great little cottage for 2, very cosy and warm, tastefully furnished to high standards meant we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Fowey.   Good places to eat: The Ship, Pintxo and Sam’s.  We had a couple of good walks – The Hall walk from Bodinnick and the walk from Readymoney beach along the coastal path to Polkerris.   We will be back again soon to Serendipity, thank you!

Have made a phone call to explain, bedding and towels smelt musty, shelf over towel rack missing, towel rail coming away from wall and no corkscrew

Hi nothing went wrong just that the property, although very sweet, is starting to look a little in need of tlc.

Black mold in the bathroom, bathmats very stained. We both had backache as the mattress not great and the pillows need replacing. Just needs a general deep clean and freshening up. Also very tricky door lock some days it took 10 mins to lock. The booking itself was very straight forward and we had all the information needed. Kind regards.

Cosy cottage for two with very comfy bed.

Ideally situated. Would stay again.

The cottage was in a great location with essentials provided when we arrived.

It was an easy walk to the centre which was a couple of minutes away. An ideal getaway cottage for couples for a relaxing break. Fiona was also kind enough to send on the phone & iPad charger which was left behind!