Polruan has a variety of shops for general supplies, while Fowey town on the opposite side of the harbour has a supermarket, post office, tourist information, great fishmongers, bakers, deli, healthfood shop, well stocked second hand bookshop, artist’s suppliers and gift shops, as well as some good restaurants. You get to Fowey either by they passenger ferry from Polruan jetty or car ferry further down the river at Bodinnick.

Walks around Polruan are beautiful and being National Trust, well kept and clearly marked. There are several lovely unspoilt coves within walking distance of Moville that are reached by going through fields and down cliff paths. However, for the less energetic there are other sandy beaches nearby that you can drive to and are on the flat. There are masses of leaflets, maps, walks and suggestions for things to do in the house.