While away time with friends and family
Homestays
Hidden away in a secluded bay, Polhawn Fort is an ideal place for a homestay. Mesmerising views, an untouched beach, walking trails and only the sound of waves as company, Polhawn is a nature lover’s paradise.
Inside the Fort, eight spacious suites and bedrooms have been designed to maximise privacy and peacefulness. Sleep soundly in beds with Vispring mattresses and luxurious Eygptian cotton and wake up to far-reaching sea views.
We offer homestays for all wedding guests and for select dates in the year we also open the doors to other guests too. Contact our team for further information.
While here, we invite you to do as much or as little as you like. Soak up the Cornish sun by day and star gaze by night. Go wild swimming in the ocean or enjoy a soothing soundbath by the bay. Take a leisurely hike along the South-West coastal path toward the ancient Rame Head, or meander through the Grade One gardens at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. There’s more than enough to fill a few days here and you’ll find the very best of Cornwall within easy reach.
Local activities
Available for stays midweek or over the weekend, Polhawn Fort comfortably sleeps 16 guests as a self-catered homestay. Need extra beds? Let us know as we can often accommodate an additional eight guests on request.
Stay Here
A family owned and managed property, Polhawn Fort’s approach is friendly and free-spirited. We invite guests to feel at home here and fully unwind. That’s why we try to keep rules and restrictions to a minimum, allowing you to use the space as you wish.
Our Approach
Built in 1867, originally as a deterrent to Napoleon III, Polhawn Fort was designed with strength, security and longevity in mind. The threat of a hostile landing on Whitsand Bay was over before the build was complete, so the Fort has never seen battle. Since then, the building has been reimagined as a private home, guest house, hotel and wedding venue.
The History
Why Polhawn
Homestays are accommodated on a self-catering basis. You are welcome to bring your own food to prepare in the kitchen or arrange for local suppliers to provide private catering. Alternatively, there are many fabulous local pubs and eateries nearby – ask the team for recommendations.
Dining at Polhawn
James
"A fantastic Christmas in the Fort! Spectacular views with access to the beach below and lovely walks behind the property. The space is huge and well equipped - really couldn’t have asked for more. James was really helpful and responsive when we needed a few bits and bobs. Thank you so much!"
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For further details on homestays at Polhawn Fort, call 01752 822864 and our team will be happy to help.
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Walk or hop in the car to the traditional twin fishing villages of Kingsand and Cawsand. Once a haven for smugglers and otherwise known as the ‘Forgotten Corner’, the villages are reminiscent of times gone by.
Local Fishing Villages
The south-west coastal path runs behind and above the Fort, heading west toward Looe and East around the Rame Peninsula toward the ancient land and sea-mark, Rame Head.
Ramble along Rame Head
A neighbour to Polhawn Fort, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park is a stately home with several hundred acres of Grade I listed gardens to explore. A short drive away lies Antony House, a 18th-century National Trust property with 60 acres of woodland and a tea room.
Historic Houses
Polhawn Fort is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by the sea and an unspoilt landscape. Take a wild swim in the ocean and watch the sunset from the west-facing lawn.
