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Just up the hill, a pebbles throw from the River Fowey, in the 
picturesque waterside village of Golant, a sanctuary awaits you . . . 
The Sunday House, award winning in design, is a converted Grade II 
listed Victorian Methodist chapel, built in 1896. 

The Sunday House's elevated position affords enchanting river views 
from the upper levels and the secluded south-facing patio area. A 
small stream flows a steep course down the bank to the side of the 
property and supplies the calming and gentle sound of running water. 

The Sunday House, is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, 
ideally located on the west bank of the Fowey Estuary, an area of 
natural beauty and one of England’s loveliest estuaries. Truly an 
individual dwelling, spacious, detached, coupled with high 
specification to detail and attention, the Sunday House provides the 
perfect location to enjoy the idyllic views of the river, countryside 
and boats that drift by. 

An uncompromising pursuit of excellence encompasses every aspect of 
the Grade II listed Sunday House; from the sourcing of period 
hardware and reproduction balustrades, to the installation of an 
industrial specification hot water and heating system, to the hand 
chosen high thread-count imported linens. 

Combining an imaginative fusion of original period features, 
contemporary custom design and exceptionally clever use of space, 
coupled with high specifications and exquisite attention to luxurious 
detail. The Sunday House offers guests holiday accommodation of the 
highest quality and style. 

The Sunday House's elevated position affords enchanting views of the 
river Fowey from the upper levels and the secluded south-facing patio 
area. A small stream flows a steep course down the bank to the side 
of the property and supplies the calming and gentle sound of running 
water. 

The Sunday House is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, 
ideally located on the west bank of the Fowey Estuary, an area of 
natural beauty and one of England’s loveliest estuaries. Truly an 
individual dwelling, spacious, detached, coupled with high 
specification to detail and attention, the Sunday House provides the 
perfect location to enjoy the idyllic views of the river, countryside 
and boats that drift by. 

Compromising of four individually unique bedrooms.

The Dining Hall The original double entrance chapel doors take you 
through paneled vestibule and to the delights of the dining hall. 
Recently renovated and decorated to the highest standards. Beautiful 
decor, custom drapery, solid oak floor, marble fireplace and hearth 
with inset multifuel stove. Enjoy this haven at any time of year. 

The Drawing Room 
Stairs lead from the dining room up to the drawing room area with 
dramatic unsurpassed views of the River Fowey. A delightful room with 
tall ceilings and exposed beams.The original chapel organ can be 
found repositioned on the rear wall as a decorative feature. The 
drawing room features Sky TV, VHS video, and DVD player. From here 
there is access via French doors to the terraced garden with 
marvelous river views. From the drawing room a curved staircase leads 
to the galleried study at mezzanine level overlooking the drawing 
room below. This is a pleasant nook to retire with a great book. A HP 
printer and Wi-Fi are provided for guest use. 

The South Facing Terrace The delightful secluded south facing terrace 
provides ample seating for summer barbeques, sunny retreats, sunset 
cocktails, while watching the boats sail by. 

The Master Bedroom A second staircase at drawing room level leads to 
a galleried half landing. From there, through two arched doors, is 
the twinkle-light filled master bedroom. An exquisite 5' antique king 
size French bed awaits you in this romantic master suite closest to 
the moon. A stunning room with river views with ensuite bathroom, wc, 
bidet, wash basin, free standing period roll top bath for soaking 
after a stress-free day of sunbathing, walking, shopping, sight-
seeing. There is also a separate shower cubicle, modernized with 
heated towel rail and fan heater. 

The Guest Bedrooms Situated on the ground floor are two uniquely 
designed bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms. Enter each bedroom 
through Neo-Gothic style arched doors. Each bedroom is decorated with 
your comfort in mind. Imported high thread count linens (Court of 
Versailles) and White Company hypo allergenic plump pillows and 
duvets. Bathrooms are supplied with luxurious White Company Egyptian 
towels, cotton robes and complimentary Gilchrist & Soames amenities. 

All new Hypnos mattresses 
Luxurious Hypo Allergenic Pillows & Duvets
Imported high thread count Egyptian & Italian Bed Linen 
Soft Egyptian cotton towels & robes 

Tasteful in every detail and appointed with modern amenities, the 
guest suites are sensuously elegant and comfortably spacious. Bedroom 
one is a large double bedroom with a 5’ king size antique four poster 
bed with en suite bathroom. Bedroom two is a large double bedroom 
with 4’6” double wrought iron bed with en suite bathroom. The 

Children's Bedroom 
Bedroom four has been decorated throughout with a nautical theme and 
is suitable for up to three children with three 3 x 2’6” single beds 
and a separate half bathroom. Flat screen TV with built in DVD 
player. Games provided. 

The Kitchen and Breakfast Room 
The kitchen and breakfast room located conveniently next to the 
dining hall. Bespoke kitchen, with beach and granite work surfaces is 
located next to the dining hall. Rangemaster oven, microwave, 
convection oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. The kitchen is 
fully appointed with appliances and all possible amenities for easy 
meal preparation and dining. 

The Utility and Laundry Room 
Next to the kitchen there is a utility and laundry room. The room has 
a slate flagged floor, cupboards and tiled work surfaces. New LG 
washer and dryer and wall mounted Honeywell thermostat heating and 
hot water controls. 

Some of our amentities are:

Imported Court of Versailles Linens 
White Company Anti-Allergy Pure Cotton Percale Hollow fibre Duvets 
White Company Anti-Allergy Down-like Clusterfibre Pillows 
White Company Egyptian Towels 
Hypnos Mattresses 
Gilchrist and Soames Amenities 
White Company His & Her Luxurious Deep Pile Cotton Robes 
Porcelain Service Ware 
Italian Etched Glassware 
Calphon cookware 
Gas RangeMaster 
Convection & Microwave Oven 
Microwave 
Refrigerator / Freezer 
Dishwasher 
LG Washer 
LG Dryer 
Custom Silk Drapery 
Sunbrella Outdoor Cushions and Outdoor Umbrella 
White Company Large Beach Towels 
Charcoal Barbeque Grill & Utensils 
Patio Heater 
Hair Dryers 
Iron & Ironing Board 
Fire Blanket & Extinguishers 
DVD Player / VHS Player 
DVD Selection 
Books 
iPod Bose Speaker Base 
CD Player & Speakers 
Flat Screen TV 
Games 
Secluded Terrace 
Heated Towel Bars in eavery bathroom
Wi Fi

The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one 
of the most mysterious estates in England. At the end of the 
nineteenth century its thousand acres were at their zenith, but only 
a few years later bramble and ivy were already drawing a green veil 
over this "Sleeping Beauty". After decades of neglect, the 
devastating hurricane of 1990 should have consigned the Lost Gardens 
of Heligan to a footnote in history.

The Blue Reef Aquarium
The Blue Reef Aquarium is situated on Towan Beach in the centre of 
Newquay.Be amazed by the variety of local marine species from the 
Cornish coast and the hundreds of tropical species which swim freely 
in the gigantic ocean display, complete with an underwater tunnel to 
take you deep into the colourful world of the sea and its creatures.
Blue Reef is a great place for visitors of all ages to find out more 
about what lives within the deep seas.

The Eden Project
One of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK, the Eden 
Project is a dramatic global garden, housing three giant biospheres 
containing tropical and temperate plants.
Continually growing and expanding, each time you visit there is 
something fresh to see, something new to learn. A fantastic day for 
people of all ages.

Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Jail has a very dark and sinister past which has made it 
popular with tourists and ghost-hunters alike. 
This ominous and foreboding 18th Century stone building was built in 
1776 to house the county prison. It was the first jail to hold 
inmates in individual cells and famously carried out grisly public 
executions by hanging until 1862, 55 in total! 
This mid-Victorian prison was also home to the Crown Jewels, Doomsday 
book and other national treasures during the Great War. 
The prison's dramatic and ominous history has brought it to the 
attention of many paranormal investigations and was recently a 
location for the popular Living TV's Most Haunted. 
The prison finally closed in 1927 and since then has become a popular 
tourist attraction with fascinating exhibitions telling of the 150 
years of torture and punishment which took place in this dark and 
mysterious place.

National Seal Sanctuary
The National Seal Sanctuary, set in the picturesque Helford Estuary, 
by the beautiful village of Gweek, in Cornwall they have over 50 
years experience in Seal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release, The 
Sanctuary also provides a much needed haven for a variety of other 
animals, such as Otters, Ponies and Goats. Open every day of the Year 
except Christmas Day from 10am.

Ben's Play World 
Ben's Play World is a fabulous indoor adventure centre for children. 
The massive play area features mega slides, giant tubes, ball pools 
and much, much more. 
There are also a variety of outdoor activities available including 
token operated electric bikes and cars, 9-hole western themed mini 
golf course and family picnic areas. 
Ben's Play World also offers a variety of family orientated 
facilities such as free parking, baby changing, indoor pram park, a 
secure locker room and friendly staff. 
There is also the Sunset Boulevard restaurant which offers a variety 
of refreshments from a simple cuppa for parents who want to sit and 
relax while their little ones tire themselves out to family meals. 
Ben's Play World is a great value family day out, especially if it’s 
raining.

Charlestown and Shipwreck, Rescue and Heritage Museum 
See pewter plates, gold and silver coins recovered from wrecked ships 
and scenes of Cornish village life. A time honored tradition in 
Cornwall was to plunder shipwrecked ships, or better yet, help a ship 
come to grief on the rocks. Charlestown the harbour is the home port 
for a famous collection of old tall ships which are employed in film 
projects all over the world - they have brought work and life to the 
quays and harbour buildings and are a particular draw for visitors.

Bodmin & Wenford Railway
This railway is Cornwall's only standard gauge railway still operated 
by steam locomotives and the trains run through some delightful 
Cornish scenery.
The Railway is typical of a branch line in the 1950's.  Great Western 
steam tank engines are the main locomotives to be seen here but 
diesel traction is also used, particularly on Saturdays. The main 
station on the line is at Bodmin General. The engine sheds are here, 
as well as a Souvenir shop and refreshment room in the restored 
station buildings. Boscarne Junction provides a direct link with 
the "Camel Trail", the cycle and footpath running to Padstow along 
the route of the old Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway.  
Bodmin Parkway station is on the main rail line from London to 
Penzance and has a beautiful walk along the old carriage drive to the 
Lanhydrock House.  
Trains operate from March to December - daily from 26th May to 
30th September and there are lots of Special Events

The Minack Theatre
The stunning Minack Theatre at Penzance in Cornwall with its Roman 
amphitheatre architecture carved out of a cliff and the azure 
Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop! Surely, one of the truly breathtaking 
venues for a play!! The Minack is an outdoor theatre made entirely of 
stone/rock that has been carved into the cliffs overlooking 
Porthcurno beach. It was created by Rowena Cade, initially in the 
early 1930s. It has developed over the years since its inception into 
a world-famous venue and a summer season of plays and musical 
entertainment is held every year from the end of May until late 
September. The programme includes a wide variety of productions - 
straight plays, comedies & musicals - ranging from Shakespeare to 
Gilbert & Sullivan as well as modern productions. It is the perfect 
backdrop to see plays, and just to have a look round during a bright 
sunny day is a breathtaking experience. Along with the theatre, there 
is a colourful garden to gaze upon. Performances are still held here 
(please check website), and it is best to bring a cushion to make the 
event more comfortable!

The Tate St Ives
Artists have been coming to work in St Ives since the nineteenth 
century. From the 1880s onwards, Newlyn, St Ives and the west 
Cornwall hinterland were firmly on the map as destinations for 
artists seeking a quasi-communal way of living and working. Tate St 
Ives presents modern and contemporary art, often created in or 
associated with Cornwall. Its location in St Ives, with dramatic 
views across the town and harbour to the east and Porthmeor Beach to 
the north, provides a unique opportunity to view work in the 
surroundings in which, in many cases, it was actually created. The 
displays at Tate St Ives change regularly, allowing a different 
selection from Tate's extensive collection of St Ives art to be shown 
each year.

Falmouth Maritime Museum
This year Falmouth Maritime Museum will be exploring man’s voyage 
into the deep with a new major exhibition called Under the Sea. 
Diving deep into a world of shipwrecks, free diving, submarines, 
sport and commercial diving, physiology, underwater warfare and 
photography, this new exhibition promises you an experience under the 
water without getting wet.
One of the major exhibits is a replica of the very first submarine. 
Made of wood and designed in 1620 by Cornelius Drebbel, this four 
oared, underwater rowing machine has to be seen to be believed and is 
the beginning of a journey through time focusing on the advancement 
of technology in submarines and submersibles.
It is estimated that there are over 3,000 wrecks off the south 
Cornish coast. Wrecks are a major feature of this new display. 
Highlighting a few of the most famous wrecks with rare and unseen 
artifacts, this exhibit shows the truth behind shipwreck and the 
challenges of salvage.

China Clay Country Park & Museum
Set in 26 acres of woodland nestling in the historic Ruddle Valley on 
the outskirts of St Austell, the China Clay Country Park provides a 
fascinating day out for all the family. The Park, now part of the 
Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, is set in the grounds of two 
former working China Clay Pits and provides visitors with a 
fascinating insight into China Clay - how it was mined, what is was 
used for and what it meant for the families who lived in the area.



Lanhydrock House
Now National Trust property, Lanhydrock was the home of the Robartes 
family for over 300 years. It was largely rebuilt after a disastrous 
fire in 1881, but the long gallery, famous for its carved plaster 
ceiling, and the valuable library it contains, escaped and can still 
be seen in all its glory. The house perfectly reflects the life of 
the Victorian and Edwardian gentry. The gardens at Lanhydrock are 
cared for and developed continually, and are a source of delight to 
thousands of visitors. Although the house is closed from 31 October 
to 31 March, the park and gardens stay open throughout the year.

Crealy Adventure Park
With Six Realms to explore in over 100 acres of beautiful Parkland, 
excitement is around every corner and the friendliest Rangers are on 
hand to assist you in enjoying the best of family time together. 
Cornwall's Crealy is famous for Shire Horses - and now there are 
other Heavy Horses too with Percheron, Suffolk Punch and Clydesdale 
to compliment the award-winning Shires. You can also play and with 
lots of little animals which you can touch and feed. 

Castledore
Castledore is situated on the Lostwithiel to Fowey road, the B3269, 
just before the left turning in to Golant. Evidence from excavation 
suggests that the site was occupied from about 100BC. At first it is 
understood that there was an open village of rectangular huts but 
later defense walls about 3 metres high and two ditches more than 
three metres deep were created. The site is one of the highest in the 
area at 126 metres above sea level.
Castledore was known as a palace of Cornish Kings. The name has been 
said to refer to the golden colour of the gorse that still grows on 
the site today.
A decisive battle in the civil war was fought at Castledore on 31st 
August 1644. King Charles had been pushing the parliamentarians 
further west and loyalists in the extreme west were marching 
eastwards. The parliamentary forces made a stand but were routed and 
surrendered the following day.

St. Catherine’s Castle
One of a pair of small artillery forts built by Henry VIII in the 
1530s to defend Fowey Harbour, consisting of two storeys with gun 
ports at ground level.

Restormel Castle
The great 13th-century circular shell-keep of Restormel still 
encloses the principal rooms of the castle in remarkably good 
condition. It stands on an earlier Norman mound surrounded by a deep 
dry ditch, atop a high spur beside the River Fowey. Twice visited by 
the Black Prince, it finally saw action during the Civil War in 1644

Caerhays Castle
Caerhays Castle, which is owned by the Williams family is located in 
a sheltered valley overlooking Porthluney Cove on the South Cornish 
Coast equidistant from Truro and St Austell. Caerhays Castle is an 
English Heritage Grade 1 Listed Building which was built by the 
famous architect, John Nash, for the Trevanion family. Building work 
started in 1807 and was completed by 1810. The surrounding parkland 
and woodland gardens were created originally from the discoveries of 
the plant hunters in China shortly after the turn of the 20th 
century. Since then a great deal of hybridisation work and especially 
the creation of the first x williamsii camellias has taken place at 
Caerhays to create the extensive woodland gardens which visitors can 
admire and enjoy today.

Penndennis Castle
Discover the wartime secrets of Cornwall’s greatest fortress. 
Pendennis Castle was built by King Henry VIII to defend against 
possible attack by Spain and France. Throughout its 450-year history, 
Pendennis Castle has faced new enemies, right up to the Second World 
War

St Mawes Castle
The best preserved and most elaborately decorated of Henry VIII's 
coastal fortresses, St Mawes was built to counter invasion threats 
from France and Spain. Its counterpart is Pendennis, on the other 
side of the Fal estuary.

Readymoney Beach, Fowey
A small sheltered gently sloping sandy beach. It is situated in a 
cove sheltered by cliffs which open out on to the mouth of the River 
Fowey Estuary. To the North it is bounded by the medieval part of the 
Fowey. To the South West is St Catherine's Castle.
Facilities are fairly limited but include disabled access and toilets.

Polkerris Beach
The small sandy cove in the village of Polkerris is very popular 
during the summer. A curved breakwater protects the water and there’s 
a pub more or less on the beach for those in need of a bit of 
refreshment. Beach facilities include toilets and refreshments.

Lantic Bay
A quiet beautiful cove with white sands. Being hard to find and 
difficult beach access mean that there is very rarely a crowd. No 
facilities.

Pentewan Beach 
A large sandy beach, excellent for swimming and all water sports - 
swimming, surfing, windsurfing, sea canoeing, water skiing and 
sailing. Jet skis are banned but canoes and sailing dinghies can be 
hired from the Holiday Park. Bathing is safe except in strong 
easterly winds. Dogs are not allowed from 1st April to 1st November.

Par Sands
An amazing sandy beach in a tranquil setting. A large, sheltered 
sandy beach bordered by sand dune ideal for exploring for wildlife. 
An ideal setting for a lazy day. The beach benefits from disabled 
access, toilets and a café. It is also fairly close to local shops 
and a pub.

Porthluney Cove Beach
A sheltered sandy beach close to Caerhays Castle Estate. This is a 
quiet beach with fairly safe swimming and a ban on motorised craft to 
maintain to the peace and quiet. Its part of the Caerhays Castle 
Estate and the gardens may be visited in the early part of the year.
Beach facilities include toilets and refreshments.

Low Season
3rd January - 28th March 2009 

£1500 per week 

*Excluding Christmas & New Years Weeks


Mid Season
28th March - 5th July 2009
30th August - 1st November 2009

£1800 per week 


High Season
5th July - 30th August 2009 

£2200 per week 


Christmas 2009 & New Year 2010
£2200 per week 


£250 Security Deposit required. 


Rates subject to change January 1, 2010. All bookings made prior to 
January 1, 2010 will receive 2009 rates for 2010 bookings.