Fortescue

Once a 19th-century barn in the traditional Cornish settlement of Triggabrowne, Fortescue is now a homely cottage with an unusual design. The living spaces are on the first floor for uninterrupted views across green fields through the day, while the bedrooms are downstairs to settle into at night.

It's only a 15-minute walk to a dramatic stretch of coastline with a rich fishing and smuggling heritage. A three-mile round trip across Lantivet Bay, Pencarrow Head and Lantic Bay takes in views of cliffs and small beaches; you might even see Dartmoor ponies. The remains of an old pilchard cellar - where fishermen would salt their catch - can be found at Palace Cove, and the Watch House was built for coastguard patrols after a brandy smuggling incident known as the ‘Lantic Hill Affair’. Following the steep path at Lantic Bay will take you down to the secluded sand beaches and clear blue waters of Little Lantic and Great Lantic. We care for most of the land near the cottage and the money you spend on your holiday contributes to its conservation.

Polruan village, with its pubs and cafés, is less than two miles away, and from there you can take a passenger ferry to the lively harbour town of Fowey.

There are six other cottages in the area, which can be booked together for groups of up to 25, including Hayrick (sleeps four) which is joined to Fortescue.

Layout

First floor: External ramp to the front door. Entrance hall with room to hang coats and stairs down to the bedrooms. Sitting room with three sofas, wood burner and television. Kitchen with table and chairs for six. Shower room.

Ground floor: Double bedroom with 5' bed. Double bedroom with 6' bed (which can also be a twin on request). Twin bedroom. Bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in shower.

Outdoor space

Gravelled area with picnic table and charcoal barbecue. Orchard to the front and grassed areas around Fortescue are shared with other cottages. 

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