The Old Quay House Hotel

About The Old Quay House Hotel

The Old Quay House occupies a former seamen's mission directly on the water at Fore Street, in the heart of Fowey, and makes the most of that position with a run of rooms looking straight out over the estuary. It is a small, adults-only hotel of fourteen rooms across three floors, each individually decorated in a light, contemporary style rather than heavy Cornish traditionalism.

Several of the best rooms open onto private balconies suspended almost over the water, close enough to watch the passenger ferries and yachts go by. The hotel's restaurant, Samphire, has built a strong local reputation for seasonal Cornish cooking with an emphasis on fish and shellfish landed nearby, and its terrace is a sought-after spot for dinner on a summer evening. Wi-Fi, bathrobes and proper coffee are standard throughout, with the whole property geared towards a quiet, adult-focused stay.

Its position could not be more central, a few steps from the shops and galleries of Fore Street and the town quay itself, yet the adults-only policy and the sound of water beneath the windows give it a calmer feel than its footfall would suggest. It suits couples and anyone wanting a boutique stay without leaving the town centre.