The Boat House

We love it here.

We have been going in February for years. Our children thrive during every visit and it’s a chance to unwind! Beautiful house in a beautiful setting.

We love staying here - wonderful and unique!

One of the most peaceful locations in Cornwall.

Perfect escapism. Steph was very accommodating and the boat house had all we needed for our break. Highly recommended.

Perfect location and excellent comfortable facilities .

We've had a busy few months and this is the perfect place to unwind. Wish we could have stayed longer , will definitely be back sooner rather than later .

Thank u Stephanie and Frank for another week in paradise.

....Thank u also 4 the saffron cake and for very kindly popping my 4gotten cozzie into your airing cupboard until our nxt visit in Feb ...We cannot wait ... The Boat Hse is a brilliant step away from the stresses and strains of life ....It sits right on the river which ebbs and flows and is full of wildlife ....There is also an amazing walk through the woods to a sweet little village called Lerryn which seems to float on the water ...The post office there serves lovely food drinks and ice cream ...This area is just heaven on earth ....Its beautiful and soooo peaceful ...Enjoy ....

We absolutely love the boat house , it’s in the perfect location , so beautiful , we’ve been before and hope to return .

Stephanie and frank are so welcoming and lovely. Thank you for another wonderful holiday

Ahhh as soon as we arrive at the Boat House we all feel relaxed and completely at home .

..We walked to Lerryn every day for a drink and an ice cream . ..The lads luv the takeout from the pub, we girls like the tea from the shop ..We spotted the seal twice on this visit, we did not catch sight of the Kingfisher sadly though ...We swam in the river nearly every day and thoroughly relaxed amongst the sound of the birds ....It is just the best location, possibly, in the world ....But pls can we have the big pan back in the cupboard ? ..Thank u ...See u both in October ..

What a wonderful stay.

The boat house had everything you need for a relaxing break. I hardly wanted to go anywhere else… just sit and look out across the water at the birds. On one late afternoon we even had a visit from the local seal who lay on the rocks just outside the large windows, just watching us! The owners who live just up the drive are extremely helpful and nothing is too much trouble….thank you for the cake on arrival, such a kind thought.

Lovely cottage, stunning location, very quiet and relaxing break.

Hosts were welcoming and responsive. Would recommend this cottage.

Thank you all 4 another restful stay at the Boat house .

.. On this visit we saw the Kingfisher as soon as we arrived ..beautiful....We swam every day which was wonderful and we were very lucky with the tide times and the weather .. .We saw Egrets and the lovely Grey Heron at half tide and soo enjoyed the little Dab Chick who entertained us with its underwater fishing every morning ....This is a magical location and thank you for sharing it with us all ...See u nxt yr ...

We wanted somewhere special to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and the Boat House did not disappoint.

In the most stunning location we were able to relax with our two dogs and enjoy the peace and tranquility. The Boat House was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The owners were very friendly, no massive lists of do’s and don’ts, and just want you to enjoy the Boat House. We saw so many different birds on the river and even the seal paid a visit. Would love to visit again soon.

Lovely property in a beautiful location, which is why this was a return visit.

No seal this time but we enjoyed watching the birdlife on the river and the changing tides and weather. Watching boats being taken out of the water at high tides was interesting too! The cake etc. waiting for us on arrival was excellent.

A truly peaceful location with amazing walks up and down the estuary.

The Boat House itself is right by the river and wildlife can be viewed easily from the garden. There is ample room for 6 and the owner is very accommodating, friendly and helpful. A good location to get away from it all, and a world apart from some of the busier parts of Cornwall.

We had a fabulous week in The Boat House.

Beautiful location. Unspoilt and totally dog friendly. Thank you

We absolutely loved the boat house and its location , it brought tears to my eyes when we first walked in , purely because of the amazing views , and we really didn’t want to leave , the owners are lovely and made us feel very welcome , I would recommend this place to anyone , we had an amazing stay , and hopefully will return .

Best view ever!

Tidal river, 42 different birds we counted, bbq, friends and family came to visit us and enjoy the view, great window views inside, very homely place, the owners are lovely. Place is spotless, kitchen, dinning room and living-room. Lovely walks, swings for the kids and great adventures to be found looking for driftwood and footprints on the rivers edge. Have recommended to others. Plenty of space for 2 cars. Was so relaxing and great to recharge the batteries watching the world go by. We made friends with the river vowel, mouse, squirrel. Honestly you must visit. Thanks again for a great week.

Thank you for another lovely stay in paradise.

...If peace , tranquility and a full immersion in wildlife is what you are seeking from your holiday then this really is the perfect space for you . ..We saw a deer in the bunny field and every day had a lovely majestic heron fishing at mid tide in the river ...Sadly no Seal this wk If you book the Boat House ...Enjoy if not.... You have missed a real treasure ....

We love coming here.

It’s so peaceful and the family are so welcoming every time! A wonderful place to visit in the world - we’ll be coming back for years to come.

Thank you both for another relaxing and refreshing break at the Boathouse .

...Come rain or shine she never disappoints ..We spotted two seals on this visit and the Kingfisher ....We had daily walks to Lerryn and the bunny field and spent the rest of the day watching the tide roll in and out ....

Our 4th visit to this magical place.

Stephanie and Frank are great hosts. As far as we are concerned, the place is perfect.

We had a great week, window views amazing.

Comfy beds. Well stocked kitchen pots, pans and baking equipment, we even made apple crumble. The owners are so helpful. We are excited to come back next year.

This is a gem of a property, which offers an idyllic, peaceful view of the Fowey estuary and the chance to really get away from it all.

We found the facilities well maintained and clean and the accomodation cosy. The owners are pleasant and helpful - when we expressed concern our dog might squeeze under the main gate, this was rectified within the day. We would certainly think about returning in the future.

Well presented accommodation with fantastic views.

Our hosts where warm and welcoming. The visit from the seal is a wonder. Roll on our next visit.

Wonderful, as always.

Looking forward to our next visit.

We had a wonderful holiday at The Boathouse.

The weather was lovely and our hosts, as always, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed day trips to other bits of Cornwall and fabulous walks, but our favourite part of the holiday was sitting outside The Boathouse watching the river and listening to the birds. Perfect peace in a little slice of heaven.

If you want peace and quiet to recharge your batteries then look no further.

The Boat House is very comfortable and warm, and has everything you will need. It really is a beautiful spot. If you get up early enough, around 6.00am you should see 2 seals on the pontoon as we did. I can't speak highly enough of this place, so much so that I've booked it again for next year. A big thanks to Stephanie the owner for having us, and see you next year..

wow , what a fabulous location , watching the wildlife and constant changing of the tides on the estuary was a real joy.

The house was comfortable ,clean and for a 400 year old boathouse was very well maintained . There is even an outside hose to clean the dog after running in the estuary. Loved the large windows overlooking the estuary. The owners were pleasant and very helpful and the cake provided was really good . We really enjoyed our stay here and will return in the future.

The Boat House is a wonderful place to stay.

The only thing we would change would be the single bed upstairs. The one we used was uncomfortable.

The perfect place to sit back and relax

Thank you all 4 another relaxing away from it all holiday at the Boat House .

..The seal was very much in evidence this wk ...We had some lovely walks along the river and we shall be back again 4 another visit in the autumn ..

This is a wonderful place to just relax and breathe.

If you want to just get away from the stress of life, take walks, swim in the river, watch the wildlife..especially the seals... if you are lucky...painting, writing or just curled up with a good book and watch the river flow in and out...it really is the most wonderful place to be. And so picturesque! Could not speak more highly of our hosts so friendly and helpful. The cottage is warm and cosy. The kitchen is well equiped and the bedrooms are well furnished and comfortable as is the livingroom. Altogether very welcoming all round. Thank you for an amazing week!

Amazing, well equipped and comfortable cottage in a beautiful location.

Lovely to just sit and watch the wildlife. A very tasty cake awaited us upon arrival, which was most welcome after a long journey. Owner very friendly and helpful with advice on places to visit in late November. Our dog Alfie loved the cottage and local walks as well. We're looking forward to a return visit as soon as we can, and preferably at a different time of year, so that we can experience the property in all seasons.

Absolutely beautiful home

We had a fantastic time , the hosts were perfect & couldn’t do enough to please, you couldn’t ask for better, cottage & views was spectacular , going to book again Xx

we came for the weekend .

The location was marvellous the cake was lovely and it was just so relaxing ..The property was exceptionally high standard and I would re commend that any one wanted a stress free break this was the place to be.

An amazing place, a hidden gem.

The perfect place to stay if you want to get away for some peace and tranquillity. Great for dog walking too.

The cottage was well presented.

The owners are dedicated to ensuring you have the best stay That you could ever have. The location absolutely amazing. Will and have booked again.

We always have a wonderful time at the Boathouse.

...It is peaceful and set in the most perfect of locations.....Its just us, the dogs,the birds,the river and this week the sunshine

What a peaceful place, lovely to sit and watch the wildlife and the river.

It’s simple, comfortable and tranquil. On arrival there was a lovely fresh baked cake, all was warm and welcoming. Thank you for a lovely escape.

We have waited for two years to return to the Boat House .

....We have developed a knack for rebooking into the nxt lockdown !!! It was soooo worth the wait....It is incredibly peaceful and beautiful here with the birds, and, the ever changing vista of the tidal river ....So,if you love peace, quiet and bird life, this is the perfect location for you....We will be back for sure ....We cannot wait .....

The Boathouse is a real gem for getting away from it all.

The owners are really welcoming and the house is perfect for unwinding and watching the river life and tide coming in and out. There are lots of lovely places to walk and visit locally and the house is lovely and cosy for those cooler evenings when you want to curl up in front of the TV with a glass of wine.

Our third stay at this beautifully situated cottage.

Need I say more?

The pure tranquility of the surroundings and the boathouse.

Beautiful property in a beautiful location.

Would love to return!

Beautiful location and obviously fantastic if you have a kayak or canoe and a tide timetable.

The house is well thought out and it felt that everything had been considered in terms of facilities, furniture and kitchen needs. Friendly and helpful owners near at hand. This is a place layered with history and a sense of continuity. Cheers and Thanks for a sublime stay down by the ever-changing riverside.

Perfect location for peace and tranquility and watching the water come and go with plenty of birds to watch and hear.

The Owners of the Boat House[Frank and Stephanie] were exceptionally helpful in imparting useful 'local knowledge' on the River Fowey,and were very generous in facilating our water activities.

and tricky tidal conditions on this stretch of the river. The new makeover of the Bathroom had a distinct 'WOW' factor, whereas the Sitting Room with the large panoramic view of the River Fowey+ the patio garden hasleft lasting memories. Hope to return next year! William Montgomery 6 Nov2020

Will seriously consider returning.

It's a lovely location. For those with a boat it worth mentioning there is a slipway right by the side of the house.

The Boat House is situated in a unique location and we thoroughly enjoyed the day to day rhythm of staying on a tidal river.

The house itself was very comfortable and the wi-fi better than we expected. Our hosts were really helpful sharing their local knowledge of local walks and activities as well as providing some extra dog proof security so that we could enjoy sitting on the patio with the dogs. We couldn't have asked for more. In addition to making us very welcome, we felt very comfortable with their Covid-19 procedures and were able to thoroughly relax. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we have already booked our return visit next year. Thanks for a very relaxing and unique holiday.

We love visiting the Boat House and have been coming here since 2002.

It is incredibly peaceful and set in a beautiful location. The owners, Stephanie and Frank, are always on hand if needs be. It is a very special place for us as a family.

Great walks, fantastic views a very peacefully.

Absolutely beautiful house filled with all of the essentials.

The location is amazing on the river Fowey with views that can be watched all day. Thankyou Steph and Frank were coming back next year.

Our second stay at The Boathouse and as wonderful as we remembered.

This is a special place, so peaceful but the view keeps on giving, every day something different on the water and shore. AND, the joy of St Winnow church next door, not to mention those delicious scones and burgers etc so close by! We really didn't want to come away.

We love visiting the Boat House.

The owners Stephanie and Frank are incredibly helpful and friendly. The area is lovely and we never get bored of looking at the view of the river. Thank you!

It’s a delightful cottage set in a spectacularly scenic position.

A restful and interesting location where one would never tire from gazing out at the ever changing views. Suitable for children and adults alike. Responsible awareness a must due to the tidal river flow beside this property. Loved it x

We would give the setting and location of the Boathouse 10 out of 10.

Owners friendly - hence we didn't leave any negative comments in the guest book. The house itself, however, was a huge disappointment. Downstairs being just one long room doesn't work - it needs separating doors for the lounge. Other problems were the absence of a toilet upstairs. There is room for one on the landing. Second major fault with the property is the bathroom downstairs. Far, far too small and grubby. Needs extending if possible but, in any event, needs ripping out and a new one installed. There's no point in having a bath if there's insufficient room to lie in it. Better to have a giant walk-in shower. Otherwise, the downstairs bedroom should be made into a bathroom. Bathroom spoiled our stay as no one wanted to go in it! Insufficient seating. The house appears set up to accommodate 6 persons, yet the lounge/dining room/outside table only cater for 4. Small tv in bedrooms would have been nice, & a 2nd tv in the kitchen diner too - though not essential.

A truly delightful location and our host, Stephanie, was very kind and thoughtful.

We will be back!

We love St winnow and staying in the Boat House made it even better.

A comfortable cottage in an beautiful location.

The boathouse itself has everything you’ll need for a relaxing break but the views are what makes it perfect. Sitting in the enclosed garden watching the river flow and listening to the birds and distant sheep, idyllic. Our dogs loved the garden, which is completely enclosed, as there is plenty of grass. The owners are friendly and welcome you with flowers and yummy cake. This is our second visit and hopefully we’ll be back next year.

It is a wonderful cottage to stay in if you enjoy the water: the birds, the ebb & flow of the tides, the proximity of the river for launching any size boat (there is a full launching facility should you choose it).

It is also extremely quiet & peaceful. There is the occasional walker with dog alongside the river when the tide is low; otherwise, you are all to yourselves. Strong recommendation!

The boat house was perfect.

.a totally relaxing place to stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning soon.

Fabulous location, lovely accommodation, warm welcome snd bonus welcome treats for both humans and pets!

Peaceful and tranquil but not too far away from nearby towns. We will be back!

It is difficult to express in words the amazing peace and tranquility of the boat house and it’s constantly changing location .

...The river is so beautiful,it is surrounded by trees and full of birds ....The tide turns over and over again making a constantly changing vista....you are nowhere near any roads and the peace is wonderful .....We had a great time ....walks galore ....and lots of coffees outside listening to the receding water....Lovely cosy cottage with several window seats and pretty private garden ....We will be back .....in fact I think I may book now with my voucher ....Thank you Sykes

The owners of the cottage are extremely welcoming and friendly.

This is our second time at this delightful venue at St Winnow.

For us it is a piece of paradise as the cottage is set in the most beautiful setting and is extremely well appointed. The owners are always helpful and caring of their tenants. Nothing is too much trouble. It is wonderful, after having undergone a long journey to get there, to be met with flowers and a cake. It is a very tranquil and private place. Sitting in the window watching the tide go in and out and seeing the visiting birds, listening to the geese is a very lovely experience. Sitting in the garden in the sunshine is also beautiful in the outlook. The house was impeccably clean and welcoming. the beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped. We hope to return to this very special place.

Timeless and tranquil.

Wonderful views of the estuary and lots of walks to enjoy. Very comfortable and quirky cottage with helpful owners . Never tired of sitting in the window seat watching the changing scene.

Our holiday at The Boat House was idyllic and peaceful.

It is a beautiful setting and whilst feeling away from it all is close enough to amenities. Lovely hosts too. Plan to return.

The Boat House is in an incredibly special place.

It takes a couple of days to realise how peaceful and beautiful the Hamlet of St Winnow is. The owners were perfect hosts and I really don’t have anything negative to say.