| Is availability
shown on the website? |
Yes, we show
vacancies in two ways: 1) on a rolling 10 weeks ahead basis on our
Last Minute Vacancies page which saves time if you want to book in
at short notice. 2) For other dates please see the Availability
Guide on each property page. Our availability is not strictly
"live time" but is updated regularly. |
| How do I make a
booking online? |
Please go to the
Further Information & Booking page. |
| When do the new
brochures come out? |
Our brochures are
available just after Christmas each year for the following year.
If you have stayed with us in the last 5 years we will send you one
automatically. |
|
Bookings for
2009 |
You can make a
preliminary reservation for 2009 at any time. We will then write
to you in late October 2008 to confirm the rent and ask for a deposit.
You are not obliged to take up your reservation at that stage if your
circumstances have changed. The
website will be updated for 2009 during November. |
| How close are
the properties to the Eden Project? |
We have some
properties within 2 or 3 miles, most are within 5 or 6 miles. Please see
the Map. |
| What are the
beaches like around the area? |
Please see our
Beach Guide for full details. |
| How often does
the Polruan Ferry run? |
The Polruan ferry
runs between Fowey and Polruan and is a passenger ferry. During the
summer (April to September) it runs from Polruan Quay to Whitehouse Slip
(and vice versa) about every fifteen minutes. Summer sailings run until
11 p.m. During the winter (October to April) it runs from Polruan
Quay to Fowey Town Quay but the last ferry is 7 p.m. (5 p.m. on a
Sunday). Please note ferry times
are subject to change. See the boards on the quays for details of
changes. |
| How often does
the Bodinnick Ferry run? |
The Bodinnick
Ferry is a Car and Passenger Ferry. This runs from Ferryside Slip
at Bodinnick to Caffa Mill slip in Fowey about every 15 minutes. Summer
sailings (April to October) are until 8.45 p.m. or dusk. Winter sailings
(November to March) are until 7 p.m.
Please note ferry times are subject to
change. See the boards on the quays for details of changes. |
| Where can I
find information about local attractions? |
Please see our
Links
page for further details. |
| Where can I
find information about renting a boat during my holiday? |
A boat can be used
at some of the cottages (please see the property details). Contact
Fowey River Boat Hire |
| Where can I get
sailing lessons or take a trip on a sailing boat while on holiday? |
Please see click
here for details
Fowey River
Sailing |
| Which Ordnance
Survey map is the best for Fowey & Polruan? |
Sheet 107 of the
Explorer 1:25,000 series because it covers the whole area in one map
whereas on the 1:50,000 series the town falls awkwardly on the join.
We supply maps. See the booking form for details. |
| Is bed linen
provided? |
Yes, all bed linen
is provided at all our properties. We do not provide personal
towels. |
| When is Fowey
Regatta week? |
17th to 23rd August 2008 |
| When is the du
Maurier Festival? |
8th to 17th May
2008 |
| When is the
Royal Cornwall Show? |
5th, 6th and 7th
June 2008 |
| How do you say
the name "Fowey"? |
It is pronounced
as if it was written "Foy". |
| What plastic
cards can I pay with? |
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| Are short break
holidays available? |
Outside the main holiday periods or at the last minute, short break
holidays can usually be arranged at the following percentages of the
weekly rate.
3 nights 70% 4 nights 80% 5 nights 90%. |
| Can I give you
feedback after my holiday? |
Please
complete our Feedback Form |