Fowey Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Fowey

Pronounced ‘Foy’ like ‘Joy’, this unspoilt and ancient town with its medieval and Tudor cottages, narrow winding streets and picturesque estuary overflowing with yachts, dinghies and schooners nestles among the sandy coves of the gorgeous South Cornwall coastline.  Drake, Raleigh and Frobisher all sailed from Fowey and Queen Victoria paid the town a visit in 1846.  More recently, novelist Daphne du Maurier who loved, lived in and wrote about the area is celebrated in Fowey’s annual Daphne du Maurier Festival.

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this region is a delight for walkers and ramblers; its natural harbour a haven for yachtsmen and its many shops, galleries and eateries provide everything from Cornish cream teas to gourmet meals, all adding up to a truly enchanting holiday cottage destination.

Things to do in Fowey

With the great choice of beaches around Fowey, you’re sure to find the one to suit you where you can be as relaxed or as busy as you please. Kids will love exploring St Catherine’s Castle and favourite picnic spot Restormel Castle.  Try spotting sharks and dolphins on a boat cruise from Fowey harbour to Mevagissey or take a leisurely trip up the River Fowey by hiring a boat for the day or enjoy some great golf or horse riding.

Out of town there is the famous Eden Project to visit as well as the Lost Gardens of Heligan, both in nearby St Austell.  Also Truro, with its Cathedral and Royal Cornwall Museum is another great day out and kids will love pony trekking on Bodmin Moor.  There are regular festivals and events like the Daphne du Maurier Festival and Fowey Regatta with miles of beautiful walks around this stunning coastline.