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Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill

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A spacious living room with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams, furnished with a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A spacious living room with two striped sofas, a glass coffee table, and a staircase.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A stone house with a well-maintained lawn, a small pond, and a gazebo.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, modern appliances, and a view of the garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Barbecue

    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Cornwall National Landscape
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Fowey, England
  • Place, Cornwall National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fowey River Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fowey Tourist Information Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill

The Old Watermill is a beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill in the picturesque harbour town of Fowey in Cornwall. The Old Watermill is set in a peaceful location at the top of a pretty country lane right on the Saints Way, one mile from Fowey town and harbour making it a great spot for walkers and sailors.

The Old Watermill has undergone a complete renovation and offers guests the best of both worlds - 21st century creature comforts including hot powerful showers, free WiFi, fabulous farmhouse style kitchen/diner and high quality beds and bedding, all within the historic beauty of an 18th Century Cornish stone building. Luxury accommodation sleeps up to 10 guests in five double bedrooms - two of which can be configured as superking doubles or twin singles.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11205907
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fowey

Fowey is home to this holiday home. St. Catherine's Castle and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall National Landscape and Fowey Estuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Eden Project and Fowey Aquarium.
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Fowey, England

What's nearby

  • Cornwall National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gribben Head - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fowey River Gallery - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fowey Tourist Information Centre - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Eden Project - 16 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Par Station - 15 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havener's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Safe Harbour Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pintxo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lugger - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill?

As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$4,844, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully renovated 18th Century Watermill located?

This family-friendly Fowey holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cornwall National Landscape, Fowey Aquarium and Readymoney Cove. Gribben Head and Fowey Estuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic week with our lovely family.The children had a fabulous time in the garden which was so big.The house was perfect, lots of room, spotless and relaxing.Everything we needed was provided, home from home and then some.Communication with our hosts was very responsive. Lots of wonderful memories were made.Lovely location, beautiful Fowey. Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home from Home

Amazing house, great facilities, lovely location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property for our family gathering, three generations, with enough space for everyone. Good communication before our visit made it a hassle-free experience. The kitchen is well equipped and became the hub of the house. There's more than enough to keep everyone occupied indoors; games, dvd, books etc., if the weather is inclement. The gardens & pond were perfect for wee & big kids (like myself). All in all, a perfect place to spend a week. Thanks Sophie, William & Carole.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Stunning property and gardens, excellent facilities, clean and decorated to an extremely high standard. Everything you could need was provided. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would definitely love to return next year. The 5 star review really doesn't do the property justice. An absolutely beautiful find, if you book to stay here you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic break in an immaculate property

My family and I had an amazing week in the Old Watermill. The property is really special and kitted out beautifully. We had a full range of ages staying and everyone had a great time. We had no issues during the week, but Sophie was on hand when we had questions and needed help with anything. Every roomis beautifully appointed and we had a great time cooking in the kitchen, relaxing in the garden and the children loved the den where they could set up and play on their devices. Bedrooms were very comfortable and there a plenty of facilities, which is useful for a party of 9. We enjoyed visiting Fowey (highly recommend Sam's and the Ship) and Par beach. Overall - highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Top Quality accommodation.

A place fully suited to our extended family of 9. The magnificent gardens became part of our living quarters when we opened the patio doors. Unusually high temps were encountered for UK but the large opening patio doors allowed circulation of air and an al fresco feel to the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fowey Watermill

The Old Watermill is a beautiful property set in a quiet location but within walking distance to Fowey. The house is well equipped for a large family and everything is very high quality. There is a wide selection of DVDs which came in handy as the weather wasn’t the best during our stay and overall we had a great time. The only downside is the road leading to the property is very narrow which made it difficult sometimes and parking in Fowey is pretty much impossible during the summer months so you need to plan your day carefully. All in all it is a beautiful property and perfect for a large family stay,
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Lovely property with superb fixtures & fittings, amazing garden and plenty of relaxing space around the house. In a beautiful quiet location with good walks close by, and yet still close to Fowey town.Fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cornwall

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2021
We were pleased to host Frances and her family at the Old Watermill.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent hosts .

Our stay in The Old Watermill was everything we imagined and more! From the moment we booked, William & Carole’s communication was excellent! Although our original 2020 booking was postponed due to Coronavirus, the owners were extremely helpful and stayed in touch throughout the entire year. As soon as we pulled on the drive, we knew it was well worth the wait as the house and grounds are simply stunning. It was the perfect place to celebrate an 80th birthday as well as reunite with our family who live overseas in Gibraltar. From the welcome basket to the Jo Malone diffusers; the attention to detail in The Old Watermill is fabulous and you most definitely feel like you are on a luxury UK holiday! The master bedroom is absolutely huge and has beautiful views across the impressive gardens. Additionally, the kitchen is extremely well equipped and has every utensil imaginable! We thoroughly enjoyed having BBQs on the lovely patio and then heading up to the top deck to finish our drinks and catch the last of the evening sun. With only a 5min drive into Fowey, the location of the house is the perfect base to explore Cornwall. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a spacious, clean and high-quality
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

A wonderful retreat for a family get together. Spacious accommodation and large garden for the dogs to let off steam. The owners are very approachable and friendly. Would recommend the Mill to any family who want a quiet retreat with plenty to do in within a short driving distance.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getway

A lovely property that allowed us to spend quality time together as a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous in every way

We rented The Old Watermill to celebrate a couple of significant birthdays. From the point of booking communication from vrbo and the owner was excellent. Upon our arrival we were really impressed with the attention to detail throughout the whole house. The kitchen is very well equipped and the welcome cream tea was a nice surprise. A very pleasant and relaxing week was enjoyed by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

beautiful house, gorgeous sitting room with log burner and plenty of logs :) kitchen was fab with every utensil you could dream of making family meals a real pleasure :) would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and holiday

A perfect house for a family stay - everything we needed. Great to have downstairs bedroom for my elderly mother - and the master bedroom is huge. The kitchen was ideal for large family meals inside or out on the terrace. Great garden and ponds too. We loved our stay - a great house for exploring the south coast - and only 50 mins from the north coast.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb property

The Old Watermill in these covid times suited our family and dog well. The facilities were excellent and there was nothing we were short of.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post lockdown get away!!!

Had an amazing time at the water mill. Very well laid out, stunning house and garden and great location. We were two families with 4 young kids and 2 dogs. The place is well setup and would be suitable for families, just adults and all age ranges. Very clean and tidy property and the kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need. 10/10 and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

Fantastic house Spotlessly clean very well equipped. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxurious and very well-equipped property

The property was just as described - luxurious, large, clean and exceptionally well equipped. Beautifully furnished and so well thought through, we absolutely loved it here. The communication from the owners ever since we booked was excellent and the welcome afternoon tea was very much appreciated after our long journey. Beautiful property and it was great to be in the relatively quiet and peaceful town of Fowey versus some of the other much busier towns in Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

Both the old watermill and the small town of Fowey gave us a wonderful holiday week. The furnishings and environment of the old watermill are top and fowey is a bustling and pretty little town on the Cornwall coast that is not overcrowded. The communication with the owner of the old watermill was courteous, correct and always punctual.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a most beautiful old watermill,great holiday for our family holiday.

The photos give an impression of a luxury home and that’s exactly how it was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Home from Home

An amazing property. Ideally situated and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A much appreciated relaxing retreat. Every detail here has been well thought out and provided.

Beautiful home, beautiful surroundings and the most relaxing holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Super property in a lovely peaceful setting

We were a party of nine family members (all over 50 years old) and we all enjoyed our time at the Old Watermill. The kitchen was very well equipped (important as we cooked at home each evening) and the bedrooms and bathrooms very clean and confortable. The cottage annexe was cosy and parking was easy. We would certainly recommend the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding

The Old Watermill was an exceptional accommodation for our family of 8 adults and two children with plenty of space, although the kitchen was probably used most of the time, except for sleeping. An extremely well appointed house, including the attached cottage and a wonderful welcome pack of bread, eggs, butter, tea, coffee, scones with jam and cream and flowers that lasted for the whole stay. The area was very quite, and dark, and the living room provided a good view of the firework display from the Fowey Regatta. Thank you Bill and Carol for letting your lovely house to us
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

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Hosted by William & Carole James

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