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Fowey, pronounced "Foy" is a delightful old Cornish port town, beloved by resident novelist Daphne du Maurier, and countless others before and since. From the picturesque harbour the town stretches uphill with narrow streets, characterful pubs and charming shops. There are endless places to eat and drink and Treleaven's luxury ice cream is hard to pass by. Suppliers to Rick Stein's and Jamie Oliver's restaurants, their tricycle is frequently seen at local events doing a roaring trade!
Look out for the mediaeval Old House of Foye on Fore Street, built in 1430; the Town Hall with its museum and aquarium, the Daphne du Maurier Literary Centre and the Quiller Couch Memorial on Hall Way. The oldest relic in Fowey is the Tristan Stone, a 6th century monolith believed to mark the burial spot of Tristan, son of King Mark of Cornwall. Visitors staying in cottages around Fowey can walk the Saints Way which starts at St Fimbarrus Church, take a river trip or go canoeing and sailing along the coast.
The area has many good beaches at Crinnis, Par Sands and Polkerris. Take the Bodinnick Ferry to Polperro or walk to St Catherine's Castle which is accessible from the delightfully named Readymoney Cove. The castle was built by Henry VIII to defend the harbour and has stunning views. Across the Fowey River, Polruan is the site of the matching defensive blockhouse.
Here is our selection of the very best holiday homes in and around Fowey...
Jackdaws, Fowey is a bright two-bedroom apartment on the popular esplanade in the heart of this historic estuary town, featuring pretty river views across the rooftops, modern interiors, and immediate access to waterfront dining and coastal walks.
Experience waterfront living in the heart of Fowey's historic harbour and esplanade
Gartree Cottage, Polruan is a charming seaside cottage with captivating harbour views, stylish coastal interiors, and front and rear gardens, positioned just yards from the water's edge in this peaceful former fishing village across from Fowey.
Savour harbour views and coastal charm in peaceful Polruan across from Fowey
8 Ocean View, Polruan is a spacious four-bedroom house at the top of this picturesque fishing village, featuring a balcony with stunning coastal views to Lantic Bay, generous entertaining spaces, and easy access to harbourside pubs and beaches.
Experience coastal living with spectacular Lantic Bay views from a spacious village retreat
Yardarm Cottage, Fowey is a striking contemporary holiday home in the heart of this historic harbour town, featuring magnificent river and harbour views, spacious vaulted living areas, and a rare lawned garden perfect for alfresco dining.
Experience contemporary harbour living with spectacular water views in historic Fowey
Slipway, Fowey is a stylish, contemporaray two-bedroom riverside apartment with lift access and estuary views, positioned moments from the Bodinnick Ferry crossing and Fowey's charming harbour, independent shops, and waterside dining.
Experience riverside living with estuary views in the heart of historic Fowey
45 North Street, Fowey is a charming two-bedroom cottage in the heart of this historic harbour town, boasting a peaceful rear courtyard, traditional Cornish character, and stunning coastal walks right on your doorstep just metres from the water.
Experience authentic harbour life in a traditional Cornish cottage retreat
River Watch, Fowey is a charming cottage in the heart of this historic harbour town, offering scenic river views from its elevated living room and private terrace, contemporary interiors, and the rare advantage of off-street parking.
Experience Fowey's harbour charm from a stylish cottage with river views
1 Cobbs Well, Fowey is a charming stone cottage in the heart of this riverside town, featuring three elegant bedrooms, a sunny south-facing garden with gazebo, and characterful interiors just moments from Readymoney Cove and waterfront dining.
Experience riverside charm and coastal adventures from an elegant Fowey cottage
Glanmor North, Polruan is a characterful three-bedroom stone cottage in the heart of this picturesque fishing village, featuring waterside views across Fowey Estuary, a generous sun terrace, and the South West Coast Path right from your doorstep.
Experience authentic Cornish fishing village life with waterside views and coastal walks
Anchor Watch, Fowey is a stylish three-bedroom house with beautiful river views, a large enclosed garden with terrace, and a prime position in this picturesque harbour town, perfect for families and friends exploring Cornwall's stunning south coast.
Experience harbour town charm with river views from a spacious family retreat
Amy Jane Cottage, Polruan is a characterful three-bedroom retreat in the heart of this picturesque harbour village, featuring exposed stone walls, stylish modern interiors, a cosy wood burner, and a sunny patio perfect for village watching.
Experience authentic harbour village life in a quirky cottage with coastal charm
An Selder, Fowey is a beautifully appointed one-bedroom apartment hidden down a private passageway in the heart of this historic harbour town, featuring a sunny courtyard garden, boutique interiors with exposed stone, and waterfront mere metres away.
Discover harbour town charm from a boutique apartment with courtyard sanctuary
Bessie Ellen's Cottage, Fowey is a characterful one-bedroom retreat on a quiet lane in the heart of this harbour town, with quirky split-level living, a mezzanine reading nook, and Fowey's picturesque quayside just moments from your door.
Experience Fowey's harbour charm from a quirky cottage with mezzanine retreat
Fowey Landing, Fowey is a charming one-bedroom apartment in the heart of this historic harbour town, featuring modern comforts, open-plan living, and the quayside, coastal path, and excellent restaurants just steps from your door.
Experience Fowey's harbour charm from a cosy retreat in the town's historic heart
The Old Library, Fowey is a magnificent double-fronted Georgian townhouse in the heart of this celebrated harbour town, featuring elegant period details, a Mediterranean-inspired garden sanctuary, and just moments from the bustling quayside.
Experience Georgian elegance and harbour town charm in the heart of historic Fowey
Pendeen, Fowey is an elegant three-bedroom cottage fully refurbished in 2024, perched above this historic harbour town with contemporary interiors, an enclosed garden perfect for dogs, and Readymoney Cove less than a kilometre downhill.
Experience contemporary elegance above Fowey's enchanting harbour and coastal paths
Amelia Cottage, Polruan is a delightful three-bedroom retreat in this charming fishing village, with captivating river views from every window, a private terrace perfect for al fresco dining, & the passenger ferry to Fowey less than 200 metres away.
Experience captivating river views from a charming cottage by the water
Linden at South Tofrey Farm, Golant is a characterful two-bedroom cottage in peaceful Golant village, featuring shared heated pool and sauna, a cosy wood burner, and easy access to the Eden Project and South Cornwall's stunning coastline.
Discover Fowey River charm with heated pool luxury and coastal adventures close by
Rowan at South Torfrey Farm, Golant is a characterful two-bedroom barn conversion in the Fowey valley, featuring exposed beams, wood burner warmth, a private hot tub, shared heated pool and sauna, plus the unique on-site Bar Silo for Friday evenings.
Experience barn conversion charm with hot tub luxury in the beautiful Fowey valley
River Cottage, Polruan is a beautifully refurbished one-bedroom retreat overlooking the River Fowey, featuring Danish-style interiors, a cosy wood-burner, and stunning estuary views, with beach, pubs, and the Fowey passenger ferry just steps away.
Experience riverside living with stunning Fowey views from a beautifully restored retreat
Chapel Retreat, Polruan is a characterful three-storey cottage in peaceful Polruan village, featuring a spectacular roof terrace with panoramic River Fowey views, contemporary interiors, and private parking, moments from the beach and ferry to Fowey.
Experience riverside village charm with panoramic Fowey views from your private terrace
Mole End, Fowey is a charming dog-friendly stone cottage nestled near the historic Town Quay, featuring a cosy wood burner, characterful fireplaces in both bedrooms, and a private terrace, perfectly placed for exploring this vibrant harbour town.
Experience harbour town charm from a characterful cottage with coastal walks at your door
4 Quayside, Fowey is a generous four-bedroom apartment positioned metres from the water's edge in this enchanting harbour town, featuring light-filled modern interiors, Smart TVs throughout, and immediate access to Fowey's galleries and waterfront.
Experience harbourside living in the heart of Fowey's enchanting waterfront
Seacroft, Polruan is a beautifully furnished four-bedroom waterside house with stunning estuary views, a generous outdoor terrace overlooking the harbour, and private boat mooring in the heart of this enchanting Cornish fishing village.
Experience waterfront living with spectacular estuary views in charming Polruan