Sue’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious food and coffee enjoyed put on the terrace looking out to sea. Lovely on a sunny day with a Mediterranean feel.
61 residents recomanen
Fowey Harbour Hotel
EsplanadeDelicious food and coffee enjoyed put on the terrace looking out to sea. Lovely on a sunny day with a Mediterranean feel.
A gorgeous coffee shop serving local coffee, cakes, breakfast and delicious food throughout the day. Really friendly with a relaxing vibe and outdoor seating. Dogs welcome downstairs.
17 residents recomanen
Brown Sugar
2 South StA gorgeous coffee shop serving local coffee, cakes, breakfast and delicious food throughout the day. Really friendly with a relaxing vibe and outdoor seating. Dogs welcome downstairs.
A tranquil retreat out of the town with fantastic views. Drinks are served throughout the day and there are often biscuits/croissants available to enjoy in one of the various rooms or the terrace with river views. Children can enjoy the games room and dogs are welcome.
12 residents recomanen
Fowey Hall Hotel
Hanson DriveA tranquil retreat out of the town with fantastic views. Drinks are served throughout the day and there are often biscuits/croissants available to enjoy in one of the various rooms or the terrace with river views. Children can enjoy the games room and dogs are welcome.
A fantastic menu served here with something for everyone. This is a St Austell brewery pub which has a delightful conservatory area with bifold doors and a restaurant area. Dogs are allowed in the restaurant area/bar. There is a lovely outdoor seating area and is a relaxing place to sit. My favourites include the beer battered fish and chips delicious with a pint of Korev, or a serving of the the local mussels.
23 residents recomanen
Havener's, Fowey
A fantastic menu served here with something for everyone. This is a St Austell brewery pub which has a delightful conservatory area with bifold doors and a restaurant area. Dogs are allowed in the restaurant area/bar. There is a lovely outdoor seating area and is a relaxing place to sit. My favourites include the beer battered fish and chips delicious with a pint of Korev, or a serving of the the local mussels.
A special tapas restaurant which serves delicious food and wine. Tucked away on the esplanade and well worth a visit for some more relaxation time.
24 residents recomanen
Pintxo
38 EsplanadeA special tapas restaurant which serves delicious food and wine. Tucked away on the esplanade and well worth a visit for some more relaxation time.
Appleton's located along the main street in Fowey is Italian inspired and Michelin star. It is well worth a visit, although you may need to pre-book as it is very popular.
18 residents recomanen
Appleton's at the Vineyard
19 Fore StreetAppleton's located along the main street in Fowey is Italian inspired and Michelin star. It is well worth a visit, although you may need to pre-book as it is very popular.
A lovely pizzeria restaurant serving a huge variety of food and delicious dishes. It has a huge seating area, and a delightful terrace. Great for all of the family.
10 residents recomanen
Bufala Fowey
1 Lostwithiel StA lovely pizzeria restaurant serving a huge variety of food and delicious dishes. It has a huge seating area, and a delightful terrace. Great for all of the family.
Established in 1988 this locally owned restaurant serves delicious local seafood and amazing burgers. There is something for everyone and is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. Adults may be pleased to discover the extensive cocktail menu!
59 residents recomanen
Sam's Fowey
20 Fore StEstablished in 1988 this locally owned restaurant serves delicious local seafood and amazing burgers. There is something for everyone and is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. Adults may be pleased to discover the extensive cocktail menu!
Such a gorgeous location set on Polkerris beach only a short 2 minute drive from our location. Highly recommended after a busy day on the beach, for a restful lunch or dining out in the evening as a special occasion. There are such a variety of dishes to choose from here!
117 residents recomanen
Sams On The Beach, Restaurant
Such a gorgeous location set on Polkerris beach only a short 2 minute drive from our location. Highly recommended after a busy day on the beach, for a restful lunch or dining out in the evening as a special occasion. There are such a variety of dishes to choose from here!
Sightseeing
A short walk down from the annex along St Catherine's Parade through the woods which runs along the valley towards the sea. This walk will only take 20 minutes and is very relaxing. Readymoney beach has a lovely shop serving local coffee, ice cream and delicious cakes made locally. You can sit and relax or enjoy a swim in the sea. Dogs are restricted at Easter time and in the Summer (from 10am-6pm).
42 residents recomanen
Readymoney Cove
A short walk down from the annex along St Catherine's Parade through the woods which runs along the valley towards the sea. This walk will only take 20 minutes and is very relaxing. Readymoney beach has a lovely shop serving local coffee, ice cream and delicious cakes made locally. You can sit and relax or enjoy a swim in the sea. Dogs are restricted at Easter time and in the Summer (from 10am-6pm).
Well worth a walk through the woods from Readymoney Cove to enjoy the glorious views. This will take approximately 10 minutes from the cove and is steep, but worth it! Please watch the steep edge by the castle wall/steps with dogs and children. If you are feeling daring, you can climb the steps up to the castle. The view is spectacular up the river towards Fowey and out to sea.
16 residents recomanen
St Catherine's Castle
South West Coast PathWell worth a walk through the woods from Readymoney Cove to enjoy the glorious views. This will take approximately 10 minutes from the cove and is steep, but worth it! Please watch the steep edge by the castle wall/steps with dogs and children. If you are feeling daring, you can climb the steps up to the castle. The view is spectacular up the river towards Fowey and out to sea.
World renowned and well worth a visit for all ages. Suitable for all weather due to the biomes and educational areas. Lovely outdoor gardens and displays for sunny weather too. The ice skating in the Winter months is well worth participating in! The coffee here is delicious, as well as the food in the open cafe areas. The Rainforest biome would be my first choice to visit and a climb to the top of the rainforest (if you are feeling brave!), followed by the Mediterranean biome to cool down in the temperate climate. Lovely gifts to take home made from sustainable materials. A bit of a hill back up to the car, but well worth it!
1111 residents recomanen
Projecte Eden
World renowned and well worth a visit for all ages. Suitable for all weather due to the biomes and educational areas. Lovely outdoor gardens and displays for sunny weather too. The ice skating in the Winter months is well worth participating in! The coffee here is delicious, as well as the food in the open cafe areas. The Rainforest biome would be my first choice to visit and a climb to the top of the rainforest (if you are feeling brave!), followed by the Mediterranean biome to cool down in the temperate climate. Lovely gifts to take home made from sustainable materials. A bit of a hill back up to the car, but well worth it!
A glorious place to visit with so many types of plant in an accessible valley above the pretty fishing village of Meavagissey (can be accessed by the ferry from Fowey which alternates between the the Whitehouse quay and Town quay- time of year dependant). Heligan has a delightful coffee shop which serves delicious soup, meals, cake and drinks. There are gift shops and lots of activities for children. There are farm animals here, a bird hide, play areas, ponds and a rope ladder bridge. My favourite parts are the hidden bamboo area as well as the huge rhododendron trees.
594 residents recomanen
Els Jardins Perduts de Heligan
B3273A glorious place to visit with so many types of plant in an accessible valley above the pretty fishing village of Meavagissey (can be accessed by the ferry from Fowey which alternates between the the Whitehouse quay and Town quay- time of year dependant). Heligan has a delightful coffee shop which serves delicious soup, meals, cake and drinks. There are gift shops and lots of activities for children. There are farm animals here, a bird hide, play areas, ponds and a rope ladder bridge. My favourite parts are the hidden bamboo area as well as the huge rhododendron trees.
Brilliant fun for families, and well worth visiting to see the octopus!
6 residents recomanen
Fowey Aquarium
Brilliant fun for families, and well worth visiting to see the octopus!
Start the Hall walk by catching the ferry from Bodinnick by travelling as foot passengers on the car ferry from Caffa Mill. This is a 4 mile walk which ends in the village of Polruan. A refreshing end to the walk is to have a drink at The Lugger pub adjacent to the river before catching the foot ferry back to Fowey. The walk has quite a few steep sections which meander through the woods and around the river tributaries. However, there are lots of benches. It is a good area to take a picnic and stop around half way at Pont Pill or along the top of the path where the views are spectacular.
9 residents recomanen
Hall Walk
9 Hall TerraceStart the Hall walk by catching the ferry from Bodinnick by travelling as foot passengers on the car ferry from Caffa Mill. This is a 4 mile walk which ends in the village of Polruan. A refreshing end to the walk is to have a drink at The Lugger pub adjacent to the river before catching the foot ferry back to Fowey. The walk has quite a few steep sections which meander through the woods and around the river tributaries. However, there are lots of benches. It is a good area to take a picnic and stop around half way at Pont Pill or along the top of the path where the views are spectacular.
Definitely worth a visit to enjoy the National Trust grounds, coffee shop and historic house. There are woods to explore and large park areas.
45 residents recomanen
Lanhydrock
Definitely worth a visit to enjoy the National Trust grounds, coffee shop and historic house. There are woods to explore and large park areas.
Well worth a visit to see this historic harbour. Poldark was filmed here. There are various places worth visiting such as the Longstore and Deli.
46 residents recomanen
Port de Charlestown
Well worth a visit to see this historic harbour. Poldark was filmed here. There are various places worth visiting such as the Longstore and Deli.
A beautiful beach which has everything for a relaxing day at there beach. You can hire paddle boards and kayaks. There is a beach shop serving ice cream, snacks and drinks, as well as souvenirs. Sam's on the beach and the Rashleigh Inn are both great places to eat. Watching the sunset here across St Austell bay is highly recommended!
80 residents recomanen
Polkerris Beach
A beautiful beach which has everything for a relaxing day at there beach. You can hire paddle boards and kayaks. There is a beach shop serving ice cream, snacks and drinks, as well as souvenirs. Sam's on the beach and the Rashleigh Inn are both great places to eat. Watching the sunset here across St Austell bay is highly recommended!
Just up the road in the nearby village of Golant there are beautiful river tours. highly recommended for a tranquil time on the water too experience the local wildlife such as herons, cormorants and possibly the resident seal! Golant is only a few minutes away in the car along country lanes. When parking here check the tide times if you find a space on the 'pill'near the pub as the tide comes in quickly.. Otherwise, I would park in the main metered area near the rowing club. The Fisherman's Arms is highly recommended for lunch afterwards.
14 residents recomanen
Encounter Cornwall
Just up the road in the nearby village of Golant there are beautiful river tours. highly recommended for a tranquil time on the water too experience the local wildlife such as herons, cormorants and possibly the resident seal! Golant is only a few minutes away in the car along country lanes. When parking here check the tide times if you find a space on the 'pill'near the pub as the tide comes in quickly.. Otherwise, I would park in the main metered area near the rowing club. The Fisherman's Arms is highly recommended for lunch afterwards.