Kits House was built around 1805 and is in a south facing position beside Mixtow Pill which is about half a mile upstream from Bodinnick village, on the eastern bank of Fowey harbour. The beautiful coves of Lantic and Lansallos Bays are around 2 miles away. Made famous by author Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, Kits House was the chosen home of Mr Fogo, the hero of his most famous romance "The Astonishing History of Troy Town” and there are connections with Kenneth Grahame, author of “The Wind in the WiIlows", who was a frequent visitor.

The Lofts were used for storing apples and drying tobacco until they were converted into living accommodation in Victorian days. Both have sloping beamed ceilings and dormer windows in the sitting rooms and double bedroom only, with lovely high views downriver and across Mixtow Pill. They provide comfortable and cosy accommodation and are an excellent base for walking, fishing and for boating as visitors can keep a small boat on the foreshore. Although the Lofts are at the top of the house, they open out onto a small sloping garden with seating areas, reached by a few steps from the hall. The Lofts are reached by outside stairs leading to the river, the lower part of the property and parking area.

Each Loft has a living room with river views, a combined television and DVD player and a good sized kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. There is one double and one single bedroom (the double room has river views) and a bathroom with shower over the bath in each loft.

Electric radiators provide heating.  All electricity is included in the price. A payphone for outgoing calls and a washing machine are available which are shared with Captain's Cottage. There is ample parking. All bed linen is supplied and a travel cot and highchair are available. Pets are not allowed in the Lofts.

A dinghy from a local boatyard can usually be hired and delivered to these properties.  Please ask for details when booking as availability in high season is limited.

Please also see the other properties at Kits House - Kits House (main part), and Captain's Cottage

Smokers - Please do not book the Lofts if any member of your party is a smoker.

For further information or help with your booking - please telephone 01579 344667

2008 Prices & Availability - Bosun's Loft updated 13/10/2008 11:52 Weeks shown in red are booked.  Bookings are from Friday to Friday.        Oct 3rd 255 Jan 4th 240 Apr 4th 335 Jul 4th 425 10th 255 11th 240 11th 335 11th 440 17th 255 18th 240 18th 250 18th 460 24th 290 25th 240 25th 250 25th 480 31st 255 Feb 1st 240 May 2nd 250 Aug 1st 480 Nov 7th 255 8th 240 9th 270 8th 480 14th 255 15th 240 16th 285 15th 480 21st 255 22nd 240 23rd 375 22nd 480 28th 255  29th 240 30th 285  29th 325 Dec 5th 255  Mar 7th 240 Jun 6th 285  Sep 5th 290 Christmas 22-29/12/08 375 14th 245 13th 325 12th 270 21st 335 20th 325 19th 255 New Year 29/12/08-5/1/09 375 28th 335 27th 375 26th 255 These prices are in £’s Sterling per property, per week, and include VAT at 17.5% where applicable, heating, electricity, bed linen and colour television unless otherwise stated in the description. A booking fee of £16 is also charged. SHORT BREAKS. Outside the main holiday periods, short break holidays can usually be arranged at the following percentages of the weekly rate. 3 nights 70%   4 nights 80%   5 nights 90%