Seaweed Cottage, Fowey · A period cottage 20 metres from the sand at Readymoney Cove, below St Catherine’s Castle

Readymoney Cove, Fowey, looking out to the mouth of the estuary

Seaweed Cottage – Holiday Cottage by the Beach at Readymoney Cove, Fowey

Seaweed Cottage is a delightful double-fronted period cottage in a fabulous position, only 20 metres from the beach at Readymoney Cove.

The cottage has a wealth of character, with beamed ceilings, an open fire in the lounge, designer furnishings and unrivalled views of the sea, the harbour mouth and the beach. It also has a larger than expected front garden of lawn, slate walls and seaside plants, and from the raised patio at the end of the garden there are lovely views over Readymoney Cove – a perfect spot for eating outside.

Set in one of the most attractive parts of Fowey, with the coast path and St Catherine’s Castle on the doorstep, Seaweed Cottage is the kind of place that proves a hit with all ages.

Seaweed Cottage no longer advertises with Cornwall Online, so we can’t take enquiries or bookings for it. Please browse the holiday accommodation nearby for places to stay in and around Fowey.

Inside Seaweed Cottage

Seaweed Cottage seen from the beach at Readymoney Cove

As it was described when it advertised with us, the cottage is entered through a porch into a slate-hung hall, with a doorway to a light, spacious breakfast room with a large oak dining table and views over the garden and out to sea. The kitchen is fully fitted and well equipped, with a gas cooker, dishwasher, washing machine and butler sink.

Across the hall is a charming beamed sitting room with a stone floor, open fireplace, TV and DVD, leather sofas and antique furniture, again with views across the garden to the sea.

Upstairs is the bathroom, with a shower over the bath and a washbasin set in a marble top. Bedrooms 1 and 2 each have a double bed, built-in wardrobes and super views of the sea, and bedroom 3, at the rear of the cottage, has two single beds and nautical-themed pine furniture – sleeping six in all. There was use of a parking space, and well-behaved dogs were welcome.

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Readymoney Cove & St Catherine’s Castle

Readymoney Cove is Fowey’s own beach – a small, sheltered crescent of golden sand below wooded slopes, looking straight out across the mouth of the estuary. Its calm, gently shelving water makes it one of the best places on this stretch of coast to paddle or swim with young children, though the beach narrows at high tide.

On the headland above stands St Catherine’s Castle, a Tudor artillery fort built around 1539 to guard the harbour, now looked after by English Heritage and free to visit. During the Second World War Daphne du Maurier lived for a time in a house overlooking the cove, before moving to Menabilly, the inspiration for Manderley in Rebecca.

View across the sand of Readymoney Cove to the harbour mouth

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Fowey & the Fowey Estuary

Fowey has much to offer visitors of all ages. Its medieval and Tudor cottages, narrow, steep, winding streets with glimpses of the shimmering river below, busy with yachts and boats, flower-filled cobbled walkways and bustling quays enchant holidaymakers, many of whom return year after year.

The Fowey Estuary is one of the most attractive and unspoilt parts of Britain’s south coast, surrounded by miles of open countryside, much of it owned by the National Trust. There are many walks around the estuary, with its quiet waters, green woodland and wildlife to enjoy all year round – take the little passenger ferry across to Polruan, follow the coast path west to Polridmouth Cove and the red-and-white daymark on Gribbin Head, or head up river to Lostwithiel.

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Location: Readymoney Cove, Fowey

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Holiday Accommodation Nearby

Looking for somewhere to stay near Readymoney Cove? These holiday cottages, B&Bs and holiday homes around Fowey, Polruan, Golant, Polkerris and Lostwithiel are listed on Cornwall Online – contact the owners directly to check availability.

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Sleeps: 6 max.
Location: St Austell
Nearest beach: 3-10 miles
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07598 791509
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Stay in St Austell, where the South West Coast Path, surf beaches and historic harbours make every day out different. Holidaymakers can choose Rescorla Farmhouse, offering bed & breakfast accommodation close to the coast and countryside. The farm setting gives plenty of space and countryside walks close by. It sleeps up to 6 guests. Bed & breakfast is a good way to discover Cornwall for the first time. Parking is available at the property. Check the online availability and book your Cornish break.

Rescorla Farm House is nestled in the peace of the countryside and commands stunning views- With ample on site parking Rescorla Farm is ideally located within walking distance of the Eden Project and short drives to local wineries; Fowey; The Lost Gardens of Heligan; Lanhydrock House and gardens; Bodmin Jail Museum and steam railway; Wheal Martyn China Clay Heritage Centre; Screech Owl Sanctuary; The Camel Trail (bike hire available); The Pine Lodge Gardens and Charlestown Shipwreck Heritage Centre.

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The Little Barn - Polperro - self-catering holiday accommodation in Polperro
Sleeps: 4 max.
Location: Polperro
Nearest beach: 1-3 miles
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01503 272083
Self Catering

Explore the North Cornwall coast from Polperro, where the South West Coast Path, surf beaches and historic harbours make every day out different. Holidaymakers can choose The Little Barn - Polperro, offering self-catering holiday accommodation close to the coast and countryside. The farm setting gives plenty of space and countryside walks close by. It sleeps up to 4 guests. Beaches are within one to three miles. Parking is available at the property. Pets are welcome, so the whole family can share the holiday.

A short walk takes you down to the charming village of Polperro.

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Pure Cornwall - Hand-Picked Holiday Cottages - self-catering holiday accommodation in Bude
Book a 2027 break in a Cornish Holiday Cottage.
Sleeps: 10+ max.
Suitable for large groups
Location: Bude
Nearest beach: 0-1 mile
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Short breaks available

Pure Cornwall - Hand-Picked Holiday Cottages
01288 362172
Self Catering

Explore the North Cornwall coast from Bude, where the South West Coast Path, surf beaches and historic harbours make every day out different. Holidaymakers can choose Pure Cornwall - Hand-Picked Holiday Cottages, offering self-catering holiday accommodation close to the coast and countryside. Riverside paths nearby are ideal for gentle walks. Sleeping up to 10+ guests, it also suits larger family groups. The nearest beach is within about a mile. Holidays here come with the benefit of sea views. There is also a swimming pool on site. Parking is available at the property. Short breaks are available. Check the online availability and book your Cornish break.

Pure Cornwall brings together over 700 holiday cottages in more than 60 Cornish towns and villages across West, North, South and South-East Cornwall.

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The Bay, Talland · Talland Bay

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The Bay, Talland - self-catering holiday accommodation in Talland Bay
Sleeps: 8 max.
Suitable for large groups
Location: Talland Bay
Nearest beach: 0-1 mile
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Short breaks available

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Self Catering

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Discover Talland Bay, where the South West Coast Path, surf beaches and historic harbours make every day out different. Holidaymakers can choose The Bay, Talland, offering self-catering holiday accommodation close to the coast and countryside. Sleeping up to 8 guests, it also suits larger family groups. The nearest beach is within about a mile. Holidays here come with the benefit of sea views. There is also a swimming pool on site. Parking is available at the property. Pet friendly accommodation, ideal for a holiday with your dog. Short breaks are available. Check the online availability and book your Cornish break.

It has three small beaches flanked by a rocky foreshore and a beautiful undeveloped coastline and is sheltered and safe for swimming.

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Cornwall Holidays - River View Holiday Bungalow · Looe

Prices from £650 to £1250
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Sleeps: 6 max.
Location: Looe
Nearest beach: 0-1 mile
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Take time out in Looe, where the South West Coast Path, surf beaches and historic harbours make every day out different. Holidaymakers can choose Cornwall Holidays - River View Holiday Bungalow, offering self-catering holiday accommodation close to the coast and countryside. It sleeps up to 6 guests. The nearest beach is within about a mile. Holidays here come with the benefit of sea views.

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Seaweed Cottage & Fowey – Frequently Asked Questions

Seaweed Cottage is no longer advertising on Cornwall Online, so we can’t take enquiries for it. Please browse the holiday accommodation listed nearby – there are cottages, B&Bs and holiday homes in and around Fowey, Polruan and Polkerris.

Seaweed Cottage stands about 20 metres from the beach at Readymoney Cove, on the south-western edge of Fowey (PL23), looking out over the sea and the mouth of the Fowey estuary. The town’s harbourside streets are roughly ten to fifteen minutes’ walk away.

When it advertised with us the cottage slept six, in two double bedrooms with sea views and a twin bedroom at the rear, with a bathroom (shower over the bath) upstairs.

Yes – Readymoney Cove is Fowey’s own small, sheltered sandy beach, with calm water that is good for paddling and swimming with young children. The beach narrows at high tide, so it is worth checking the tide times.

St Catherine’s Castle is a small Tudor artillery fort built around 1539 under Henry VIII to guard the harbour mouth. It stands on the headland above Readymoney Cove, is cared for by English Heritage and is free to visit, with fine views back over the cove and out to sea.

The novelist Daphne du Maurier lived in and around Fowey for much of her life – including a spell during the Second World War in a house overlooking Readymoney Cove – before moving to Menabilly, the house further along the coast that inspired Manderley in Rebecca. The town’s annual arts and literature festival is held in her honour.

Walk the coast path from Readymoney to Polridmouth Cove and Gribbin Head, take the passenger ferry across to Polruan, or explore the estuary by boat. The Eden Project, Lanhydrock and Restormel Castle are all a short drive away.

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