Fowey River Views 

A beautiful holiday home on the waters edge in Fowey, Cornwall

Location

Fowey, a picturesque ancient town and port, welcomes visitors and has lots to offer - riverside cafes and restaurants serving delicious food, characterful pubs, galleries displaying local art, delightful shops and sandy beaches are all within easy walking distance of River Views. Boat trips can be enjoyed on the river Fowey which is home to many birdlife, seals and even dolphins. Wonderful walks can be found right from the door along the glorious National Trust coastlines and close by are The Eden Project, fabulous National Trust houses such as Lanhydrock and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Fowey River Views is on the waters edge, just a 5 minute walk from the centre of Fowey, ideally placed away from the hustle and bustle of the town.

Fowey is located on the south coast of Cornwall,  please see the maps below.

Fowey offers some very special events throughout the year, including the Fowey Festival of Words and Music (formally know as the DuMaurier festival) in May, Fowey Royal Regatta Week in August and the Christmas Market in December.  The Eden Sessions are summer concerts in June and July.

Fowey has attracted many artistic types over the years from Daphne Du Maurier and Kenneth Grahame, who drew inspiration from the River Fowey for Wind in the Willows.

The largest beach in Fowey is Readymoney Cove, with a permanent swimming raft in the summer months, it's great fun for all the family. Whitehouse beach disappears completely at high tide, but is a little quieter than Readymoney, with a seawater filled children's paddling pool in the summer months. A little more of a walk away (or a short drive) is Polridmouth Cove, which is normally quiet with just a few locals knowing it's whereabouts (check out the guide in the apartment for 'hidden beaches').  Crabbing and rock pooling are always great fun too!

There is much to do in the area. River Views is only 6 miles from the world renowned Eden Project.  The magnificent Lanhydrock House (National Trust) is only 9 miles away and The Lost Gardens of Heligan are 15 miles away. Antony House where the 2010 film Alice in Wonderland was filmed is 24 miles away. Padstow, Falmouth and St. Ives are within easy reach for a day out, if you fancy exploring further afield.

There are some fine walks in the area that take in the fantastic views around the Cornish coast line. We like to cross the river on the ferry, then pick up "Hall Walk" along the cliff path to Polruan, returning to Fowey by passenger Ferry.  The Saints Way and South West Coast Path are also popular - pack a pasty and a good map and start exploring!

The Fowey to Mevagissey ferry runs from May through September and offers a really good day out, either to Mevagissey or via Mevagissey to Heligan Gardens, on the fast, fun and scenic 35 minute boat ride. The trip is across open sea - so can be weather dependent - and provides an opportunity, if you are lucky, to see dolphins, basking sharks and diving gannets.

Small motor boats and kayaks are available for hire in Fowey harbour in the summer months. This is a great way to see the town from the perspective of the river.

For any keen fishers, bass, mackerel, whiting and pollack can be found in the waters of the River Fowey (restrictions apply).

Cycle hire - there are some great cycle routes in Cornwall (a favourite of ours is to park in Wadebridge and cycle the Camel Trail into Padstow - much nicer than driving and parking there!).  Here are a couple of our favourite hire shops:

www.bridgebikehire.co.uk 

www.pentewanvalleycyclehire.co.uk

Fowey Restaurants

Sam's - this lively popular restaurant with an 'American diner meets Cornish sea food' feel is a great place to hang out (there used to be a waiting list to work here!). They don't take bookings, and at busy times you may be propping up the bar for a little while, but it's well worth the wait.

Appletons - Appletons, one of Fowey's newest additions, great for a special occasion.

Haveners - on the town quay with a outdoor seating area too. (Locals secret, Haveners has a pub licence, so you can just pop in for a drink)!

You won't find any 'Golden Arches' in Fowey (Sams do great burgers though)!

Trip Advisor Fowey Restaurant Reviews

Fowey Pubs

The Ship Inn - a traditional pub that serves food. It's quite small inside and can get a bit cramped in the summer months.

The King of Prussia - under new ownership and rebranded as The King.

The Lugger - a traditional pub, serving great value good food. 

Fowey Shops

Brocante - have some lovely furniture and decorative items for the home, along with jewellry, bags, pictures and much more (my favourite shop in Fowey!).

Sea salt great for holiday wear.

Pasties

There are many shops selling traditional (& variations of) pasties. The Cornish signature dish, originally thought to originate from the tin miners (when they contained meat & veg in one end and pudding in the other!) and as they say down here, these pasties are 'proper job' with real steak and vegetables, locally made and fresh. You'll find it tough not to eat them every day!

Fowey Coffee Shops

The Lifebuoy -  Fab food and friendly service in this small but delightful cafe.

Brown Sugar - serving great coffee and delicious cakes, right in the centre of town. The "Big One" for breakfast is highly recommended.

Fowey Hotel Tea Gardens - an amazing location,  watch the boats in the harbour whilst you indulge in a Cornish Cream Tea (we prefer jam first then the cream on top!).  Enjoy the beautiful new willow structures in the garden. 

Other Shops

Fowey has a butchers, a couple of bakers (the Quay Bakery is a favourite of ours), a small pharmacy, newsagents (with small post office services) and Tourist Information office.