Avalen at Orchard Cottage
Avalen is a peaceful detached property on the quiet and leafy Lankelly Lane. The house comfortably sleeps 4 guests and enjoys private parking to the front and an enclosed pretty garden to the rear with a patio and seating.
Situated at the top of Fowey, it is a scenic walk (just under 1 mile) along St Catherine's Parade to the beach or along the main road into the centre of Fowey.
Bedroom 1: Kingsize bedroom with shower en-suite.
Bedroom 2: Twin room with 2 single beds.
Avalen is a detached house next to Orchard Cottage on Lankelly Lane. There is a shared driveway onto the property and dedicated parking for large cars.
Enter Avalon through the private front door into the hallway.
To your right hand side is a spacious kingsize bedroom with a shower en-suite.
To the left hand side of the hall is the open plan living space. The modern kitchen has everything you need for cooking and there's ample room to entertain around the dining table or lounge area.
The french double doors provide lots of light and lead out to the patio and enclosed garden.
Upstairs in the property, there is the twin bedroom and a full family bathroom with both shower and bath.
Rear: Private and enclosed pretty garden.
Front: Private parking and shared driveway with Orchard Cottage.
Parking is directly outside the property. There is a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements.
Sleeps 4 +0 (Max) 2 Bedroom(s) 2 Bathroom(s) Wifi
Check-in begins at 15:00.
You will be asked to check-out before 10:00.
*Special offers are sometimes available if arriving in the next couple of weeks*
Please email abi@foweyhomesltd.co.uk for last minute promotions.
Private parking spaces. Driveway shared with Orchard Cottage.
OUR HANDY GUIDE TO FOWEY!
Food and Drink
You certainly won’t go hungry while you’re on holiday in Fowey – these are our favourite places to eat out!
- Evening Meals: Fitzroys, Appletons, Fowey Harbour Hotel and King of Prussia
- Relaxed and Family Friendly Dining: Sams, The Galleon and Havaeners
- Cafés, Lunch and Light Bites: Brown Sugar, Pinky Murphy, The Lifebouy Café and The Cornish Bakery
- Tea Rooms: The Dwelling House and The Well House
- International: Pintxo, Sunny Spice and Bufalla
-Take Home Treats: Haveners Fish & Chips, Kittows Deli and Game of Cones
Shopping
There are several well-loved brand stores in Fowey but the real charm of the town lies in the wide range of boutique, unique, and independent shops. You can spend hours browsing for clothes, homewares, crafts, glassware, art, antiques, books, seaside knick-knacks, traditional children’s toys and don't forget the old-fashioned sweet shop!
There are also top-quality bakeries where you can find bread, rolls, pasties, cakes and treats. There may be no large supermarket, but with two local convenience stores and a Boots, you'll still find everything you need. There is a Co-op around 5 miles away, Asda and Tesco are around 7 miles, and all the major supermarkets will deliver online shopping as well.
Things To See & Do
Fowey is an estuary river town, so the obvious thing to do is spend a day messing about on the water! There are many kayak, canoe, and boat hire centres that go from both Quays. If you don’t have the strongest sea legs, then why not just take the passenger ferry over to Polruan for an afternoon. If you fancy going a little further, you can take the ferry round to Mevagissey.
In the centre of Fowey there is a sweet little aquarium, a local history museum, and a MAD museum – all are worth a peek! Fowey has a 14th century church in the centre of the town and a 15th century fort, St. Catherine’s Castle, on the edge of the estuary overlooking Readymoney Cove.
The closest beach to town is Readymoney Cove, which has clean sands and is perfect for swimming. A swimming platform is moored off the beach during the summer months. There is also a fabulous little shop for all your seaside needs. However, no dogs are allowed between Easter and October.
Within a 5/10-minute drive, you can be at Polridmouth, Polkerris or Par Sands, and within a half hour drive you’ll find Carlyon Bay, Charlestown, Porthpean, Pentewan or Mevagissey.
An hour’s drive and you are on the north coast of Cornwall – this is where you will find the more dramatic coastline and good surfing on some of the beaches.
Bit of a thrill seeker? Then Cornwall has some fantastic opportunities to get your adrenaline buzz! Hang Loose at Eden, Adrenaline Quarry near Liskeard and Via Ferrata near Penryn are perfect for a day full of crazy activities, and Retallack Watersports near Newquay is the place to head for total-wipeout style aqua adventures.
There are hundreds of miles of fantastic walks in Cornwall. The South West Coastal Path alone winds 330 miles around the county. The Saints Way is 27 miles from Fowey on the south coast, right across to Padstow on the north coast. The Fowey Hall Walk is much more manageable at 4 miles and is the best way to see Fowey from all angles! We also particularly enjoy the Gribbin Head walk, especially when the Daymark is open on Sundays in the summer. Whether you enjoy the sea, woods, rivers, moors or fields, you will not be disappointed with the walks in Cornwall.
The closest major attractions are The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. They really do offer something for everyone and make an enjoyable day-trip. For green-fingered travellers, there are also many other great gardens; in fact, there are officially 12 Great Gardens of Cornwall!
Cornwall is famous for its mining heritage, and you will see many old engine houses dotted across the landscape. The countryside directly surrounding Fowey and St Austell is locally known as Clay Country due to its abundance of China Clay. Wheal Martyn is an interesting museum that gives a good insight into the history and culture of the clay works, and if you take the walk to the top of the grounds it overlooks a modern working pit. Further afield on the North Coast, head to Wheal Coates from the iconic Poldark-style tin mines.
There are lots of National Trust and English Heritage sites across Cornwall, as well as independent stately homes and gardens. Some of our local favourites are Lanhydrock House, Pencarrow House, Tintagel Castle, Restormel Castle and Caerhays Estate.
If you’re looking for somewhere just for the kids, check out Kidzworld, Camel Creek, Springfields, Dairyland, Indoor Active, Newquay Zoo or Porfell Wildlife Centre. This is just small selection of the many dozens of places for families to visit!
Don’t forget to follow Fowey Homes Holidays on social media for inspiration on days out. When booking your trip with us, please feel free to ask for some personal recommendations - we’d love to help you discover the real hidden gems of Cornwall and get the most of out of your time in beautiful Fowey.
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Elaine (AirBnB) "Avalen was such a welcoming homely place to stay. Very clean, warm and comfortable and just a lovely place to return to after a long day. we would definitely love to stay there again"
- 08 Oct 2023
Hazel (AirBnB) "Avalen is a little slice of heaven - incredibly well equipped, much bigger than the pictures suggest, in walking distance of some of the most wonderful scenery, beaches and pubs and yet totally silent and dark at night. Bring your walking shoes, swimming gear and a few groceries and prepare for ultimate relaxation!"
- 11 Sep 2023
Daniel (AirBnB) "Thanks for helping us with the keycode. Lovely stay, great comms, nice neighbours and perfect for what we needed."
- 04 Sep 2023
Ra (AirBnB) "The cottage interior was exactly as in the photos. All very homely, comfortable and welcoming. Having a dedicated parking spot outside the property was very much appreciated."
- 22 Aug 2023
Fred (AirBnB) "Great secluded place quite close to the sea and the village, nonetheless very quiet as it is away from traffic and main road. Great accomodation, including a terrace, all very well furnished, practical, modern and nicely decorated. Would go back!. Strongly recommend."
- 05 Aug 2023
Lynette (AirBnB) "We had 7 wonderful days in Fowey with so much on offer, we really enjoyed the river cruise and value for money. Although steep downhill from the car park there was always the option of the local bus for a small fee. Nearby attractions were easy to locate and were highly recommended. The space in the unit was excellent as was the quietness of the location. We had a wow of a time in this lovely little seaside village. Lynette and Stephen."
- 20 Jul 2023
Francesco (AirBnB) "Perfect holidays house."
- 12 Jul 2023
Roz (AirBnB) "Great place to stay if you’re visiting Fowey. Having somewhere to park the car was invaluable! The house was spotless, comfy beds and we really appreciated the early check in. Highly recommend."
- 03 Jul 2023
Sharon (TripAdvisor) "Lovely cottage, very quite and not too far into the centre of Fowey, although quite a drag back up the hill (we caught the bus). Good location for visiting the likes of the Eden Project and Hidden Gardens of Helegan."
- 26 Jun 2023
Audrey (AirBnB) "Avalen looked exactly like the pictures - comfortable & homely. Great facilities - kitchen had everything you need. Great sized fridge & freezer. One bedroom on ground level was helpful for those less mobile ( or who like one level). Two en-suite bathrooms are great for friends or family. Outside secured area was a lovely sun trap with good seating. Own parking area."
- 10 Jun 2023
Sarah (TripAdvisor) "We stayed for a week in May half term. House was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Nice little garden which gets the sun until early evening. Bit of a walk to town and up a big hill but didn’t bother us. Nice and peaceful and easy access to local areas."
- 27 May 2023
Rebecca (TripAdvisor) "What a wonderful week we had in Fowey. Avalen is a super house, beautifully decorated and furnished. Fully equipped with everything we needed and the most comfortable beds...bliss! lovely walks to beaches along the Saints way and we enjoyed the amble into the town of an evening for a meal or a lazy day shopping and lunch. We made the most of the activities on offer in the area, paddle boarding and kayaking just a couple to mention. A perfect location to explore attractions such as Eden project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. We'll be back next year!"
- 22 Apr 2023
Gonzalo (AirBnB) "Thanks for everything. House was lovely and the location was ideal!"
- 10 Apr 2023
