About Fowey
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Pronounced Foy to rhyme with Joy! This historic coastal town is located on the south coast of Cornwall between Looe and Mevagissey and is also a commercial seaport where china clay is exported. Several cruise liners have also come through the narrow harbour entrance to allow passengers to enjoy the delights of the town.

Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Fowey has much to offer with something for everyone. It is a natural harbour and is a haven for yachtsmen - Regatta week in August is a must for sailing enthusiasts!

There are many beautiful walks from a gentle stroll along the Esplanade on a warm summer’s evening to hiking over the cliffs to seek out secluded beaches - or catch the popular passenger ferry to Polruan and follow the Hall Walk to Boddinick (where you can obtain refreshments at The Old Ferry Inn) and then get the car ferry back across the river.

Fowey is a very special place and has been home to many famous people -

      Daphne Du Maurier spent most of her life here and many of her stories and books were inspired and based on local life! There is a Daphne Du Maurier Festival in May of each year in celebration of her life and works.

      Kenneth Grahame wrote to his son with tales of the river bank from the Fowey Hotel (using their headed notepaper!) which later became ‘The Wind in the Willows’.

      Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch also lived in Fowey, writing many short stories and books under the pseudonym ‘Q’.