1 / 24The Pilot House - Polruan
Polruan, Cornwall
A five star, five bedroom house at Polruan overlooking Fowey Harbour, sleeping ten, with a secure lawn, a wood fired hot tub, a games room and three dogs welcome.
The Pilot House looks out across the harbour to Fowey from Polruan, a spacious home over three floors with the living room at the top and the views growing as you climb. With ten guests and three dogs, this dog friendly home suits big, multigenerational gatherings.
The landscaped garden has a secure lawn and a patio set up for BBQs and dining al fresco, an outdoor shower for sandy toes and a wood fired hot tub nearby. Inside, three dogs back from the coast path arrive in an entrance hall of herringbone limestone tiles, with a utility room and washroom off it, while the garage holds table tennis and darts.
On the first floor, kitchen, dining table and two comfy sofas share one open space, its large sliding glass doors opening to the terrace, where three dogs can share the views over to Fowey. Two super king bedrooms share that floor, the main one set up with accessibility in mind and a walk in wet room. At the top, vast sliding glass doors open to a balcony with elevated harbour views, the living room has an in-built bar for cocktails as the sun goes down, and a wood burner and a chaise longue wait for the cosier days. Three more super kings share the top floor.
Within a few minutes' walk are two pubs, a tearoom, a bakery and the harbour quay, and Polruan has two beaches of its own, with the South West Coast Path leading on to beautiful Lantic Bay. The famous Hall Walk follows the wooded estuary path to Fowey via Bodinnick, a fine one for three dogs, or the ten minute passenger ferry crosses from Polruan quay to Fowey's restaurants and galleries.
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from £1,678 for 7 nights
The Pilot House - Polruan takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside is a gorgeous, landscaped garden with secure lawn and patio seating area – perfectly set up for BBQs and dining alfresco
- Sleeps
- 10 guests
- Rooms
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,678 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:30, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Bbq, Ev charging, Games, Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Pilot House - Polruan from £1,678 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Pilot House - Polruan dog friendly?
Yes, The Pilot House welcomes up to three dogs. Outside, there's a secure landscaped lawn and patio where your dogs can roam without a lead, and the house is set within easy reach of some of Cornwall's best coastal walking — three routes rated eight or above by us, all within two miles.
Are dogs allowed at The Pilot House - Polruan year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, but nothing in the property details suggests otherwise. It's always worth confirming directly with the host when you book, particularly if you're planning a visit during peak summer months.
What should I know before visiting The Pilot House - Polruan with my dog?
A few things are genuinely worth knowing here. Polruan is steep in every direction, but the house has been laid out with mobility in mind, which is handy if you have an older dog that struggles with stairs. The secure garden means you're not constantly reaching for a lead indoors or out, and the boot hall with its limestone floor is well set up for dogs coming in wet from the coast path.
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The Pilot House - Polruan from £1,678 for 7 nights
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