Historic Cornish Retreat, Orchard Cottage Cornwall

Orchard Cottage is a carefully restored riverside house in the village of Golant, near Fowey. Set above the River Fowey and surrounded by woodland, estuary and coastline, it offers a quieter way to experience Cornwall. The restoration has been featured internationally by leading architecture and design publications. Three bedrooms, a south-facing terrace and a log fire provide a calm setting for gathering, exploring and slowing down. The space Orchard Cottage is a carefully restored Grade II listed house overlooking the River Fowey in the village of Golant. Originally a modest Cornish cottage, the house has been thoughtfully extended and reimagined to balance historic character with contemporary comfort. Original stone walls, timber detailing and generous proportions sit alongside modern interventions, creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Enter through the covered portico into a practical boot room and utility space before arriving in the heart of the house. A generous kitchen and dining room designed for long breakfasts, shared suppers and slow afternoons. Equipped with a double oven, underfloor heating and bespoke furnishings, the space opens directly onto a south-facing terrace overlooking the garden, village rooftops and the surrounding valley. A lawn bordered by fruit trees provides further space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The main sitting room centres around a log burner set within a traditional fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere during the cooler months. Alongside sits a more intimate snug, finished in soft earthy tones and ideal for reading, conversation or film nights. A spacious shower room with underfloor heating completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a super king bed, while a second double bedroom and twin room enjoy views across the garden and village. A quiet landing space with desk and armchair offers a place to read or work, while the family bathroom includes a bath with overhead shower. For larger groups, an adjoining annexe is available by prior arrangement. The annexe provides self-contained accommodation with its own entrance, kitchenette, living space with log burner, double bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Main House – Ground Floor Covered entrance portico Boot room and utility space Kitchen and dining room Sitting room with log burner Snug Hallway Shower and WC Main House – First Floor Landing with desk and reading chair Super king bedroom Double bedroom Twin bedroom Bathroom with bath, overhead shower and WC Annexe (available on request) Kitchenette Living space with log burner Double bedroom Bathroom with bath, overhead shower and WC Additional Information Air source heat pump Underfloor heating South-facing terrace and garden Log burner Wi-Fi throughout Guest access Main house (sleeps 6)