This lovely old waterside house was built around 1805 and is in a south facing position beside Mixtow Pill which is about half a mile upstream from Bodinnick village, on the eastern bank of Fowey harbour. The beautiful coves of Lantic and Lansallos Bays are around 2 miles away. Made famous by author Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, Kits House was the chosen home of Mr Fogo, the hero of his most famous romance "The Astonishing History of Troy Town” and there are connections with Kenneth Grahame, author of “The Wind in the WiIlows", who was a frequent visitor.

The house is very spacious and has lovely views of the water and surrounding countryside from all the main rooms. It has recently been refurnished and provides very comfortable accommodation for eight people and a baby. There is access via steps from the terrace to a small landing stage which has running moorings. Visitors to Kits House often bring their own boats (or rent one), allowing easy and enjoyable access to Fowey without using a car.

There are four bedrooms, one with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom, one with a five foot double bed, cot and en-suite shower room, a third with a double bed and its own direct access to the main bathroom and a fourth which has two full sized bunk beds. The main and en-suite bathroom have showers over the bath. There is a large sitting room with television, open fire, a carved wooded bar (installed when Kits House was a hotel) with drinks fridge, bar stools and extra seating. French windows lead from the sitting room to the veranda and terrace overlooking the water. On the terrace there is a table for eight and room to barbecue.

There is a spacious open plan kitchen/dining room with a large table, television, video, Radio/CD and French windows to the terrace. The kitchen area is very well equipped with a double electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer and food and plate warmer. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided in the utility room. Adjoining the utility room is a ground floor lavatory with washbasin.

Kits House has oil fired central heating. Electricity, heating and logs are included in the rent. Bed linen is supplied and a cot and highchair are available. A telephone is provided for incoming calls only. There is ample parking.  

Pets are not allowed in Kits House.  A dinghy from a local boatyard can usually be hired and delivered to this property.  Please ask for details when booking as availability in high season is limited.

The other Kits properties are - Captain's Cottage, Bosun's Loft and Smuggler's Loft

We regret pets are not allowed at this property.

Please do not book this property if any member of your party is a smoker.