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| Fowey Harbour. Photo courtesy Martin Pettitt |
From 9th to 20th May, the annual du Maurier Festival (inspired
by author Daphne du Maurier, who was a Fowey resident for many years) is a mix
of star names, talks, walks and community events. Amongst some of the famous
names appearing in the packed programme are Sir Terry Wogan, Esther Rantzen,
Julian Clary, Richard and Judy and the BBC's Trevor McDonald. Plenty of musical
offerings are included, such as guitarist John Williams, 80s pop icons Nik
Kershaw and crooner Georgie Fame.
A new event for 2012, the Fowey Mussel Fest (23rd June)
will feature live cooking demonstrations by local chefs in a covered area of
the Town Quay in the centre of Fowey. Also on offer are Champagne tasting,
cream teas and live music to round off the event in style.
Fowey’s natural harbour is a haven for yachtsmen, and as a
result the Fowey Royal
Regatta (19th to 25th August) is regarded by many as one of the best local
regattas in the country. Daily events are held on the Town Quay, and there are
also carnival processions, the Red Arrows, gig racing, two firework displays and
– one not to miss - the hotly contested children's crab catching competition.
With lovely long views over the estuary and
village to the wooded hills beyond,
7
Park Road is an impressive semi-detached house on three levels,
hugely improved and extended in recent years to provide modern comfort and
style. Both back and front gardens have decking with table and chairs to take
advantage of the sun and the views. A
handy pathway means you’re just 800 yards away from all the action, so this is
a perfect base from which to explore all of Fowey’s events and charms. Sleeps
7.
Beam
Reach is nestled in the heart of Fowey, just yards from cafés, shops,
pub and quayside. This end-of-terrace fisherman’s cottage on three floors
has likely 17th century origins, a nautical blue and white theme, original
lumpy stone walls, half-spiral narrow stairs and oak floors, making it a really
characterful place to stay. Sleeps 6.
A little further out, in nearby St Veep, Wyvell
Cottage is a detached, 300-year-old cob/slate
cottage with lovely long rural views. Here you have plenty of space,
with a big, totally private, mostly lawned garden on three sides with table and
chairs and barbecue for those long summer afternoons. Beyond the garden is a
tidied barn with table tennis, and a footpath going prettily down to the
river Fowey and along to Lerryn (a 4 mile round trip). Sleeps 9.
Why not browse all our holiday
cottages in south Cornwall, or call us on 01647 433593 and we’ll help you
find the best cottage for you and yours.
