Dolly's Plaice

Dolly's Plaice is a two-bedroom ground-floor apartment on the Esplanade in Fowey, with sea views from the front rooms. It sleeps four across two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Priced from £549 per night, it sits at the coastal end of the Esplanade where the estuary opens to sea, with the tidal mouth of the River Fowey visible from the living room windows.

The apartment has a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, and a washing machine is included. Wi-Fi and off-road parking are provided. Both bedrooms have en-suite facilities, which is uncommon for a two-bedroom Fowey property at this price. Rated 5/5 from 2 reviews via Luxury Coastal.

Readymoney Cove is 200m from the front door - a compact, sheltered beach at the foot of the coastal path that leads south to Lantic Bay, 2.5km along the cliffs. Fowey's town quay, with its water taxi to Polruan and the cluster of independent restaurants on Fore Street, is roughly a 10-minute walk north along the river. The Hall Walk, a 6-mile circular route across the ferry to Polruan and back through Bodinnick, starts from the same quay.

Best for couples or small families who want a waterside base with genuine sea views and direct beach access. Less good for groups needing more than 4 beds or anyone on a tight budget - at £549 per night, this sits at the higher end of the Fowey apartment market.