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About The Area

Fowey (pronounced Foy to rhyme with Joy) is a stunning harbourside town and an area of outstanding natural beauty on the south coast of Cornwall. 

Fowey is a small piece of Cornish heaven at the mouth of the River Fowey.  It has it's own beach - Readymoney Cove, a simply stunning sandy beach with a superb cafe & gift shop open every day of the year (except Christmas Day!).  Even better, this quiet private beach is only 15 minutes walk from Longshore!

Soak up the sea, walk along the coastline and eat wholesome Cornish food while you are in town. Fowey has it’s own unique sandy beach – Readymoney, and within 5 mins drive you’ll find spectacular wide expanses of uncrowded sandy beaches at Carlyon Bay, Par Beach, Polkerris and so many more.

From Michelin Guide restaurants to quirky pubs, Fowey has it all. And it seems that everything you eat here is either grown in the Cornish countryside or caught within just a few kilometers from the Cornish coastline.Longshore is just moments walk away from the picturesque harbourside centre of Fowey, in South East Cornwall. It's an easy 4-5 hour drive from virtually anywhere in England. Longshore is a detached house in a quiet road just up from Fowey centre & harbour itself, it's a no through road, so no noisy passing traffic, safe for the kids and the dogs. Longshore has driveway parking for 3 cars, a premium in Fowey and once there you don't have to use the car, as everything you need is walking distance (or cycling if you take your bike). Please let us know if you're taking your bicycles as we will let you have access to the garage.

Fowey really is a YEAR ROUND RESORT, with a temperate climate that is generally warmer than anywhere else in the UK.  This beautiful and ancient town, with it's sparkling river running alongside has a host of and shops, restaurants and cafes open all year. Christmas in Fowey (see below) is very special, with it's Christmas markets (known to be one of the best in Cornwall), festive lights and wonderful atmosphere.

In summer, it is busy, and that's when you'll really appreciate the peace and quiet of Longshore, away from the hustle and bustle of Fowey Harbourside, yet only minutes walk away! And with such limited parking in town, you'll really appreciate parking on your own drive!

Fowey is a big sailing town and if you love sailing, the Fowey Sailing Regatta is for you, it's known to be the finest Sailing Regatta in the whole South West UK. It is an atmosphere and experience unrivalled, wonderful to watch the Sailing Boats, Falmouth Working Boats and Yachts setting off to race each day for a week. Usually the middle of August, this week gets booked up year after year, it's so popular.

Situated on the south coast of Cornwall between Looe and Mevagissey, Fowey is not only an historic town but also a commercial seaport. Over the centuries Fowey has grown and now stretches for about a mile along the west bank of the River Fowey to the mouth of the river. Situated on the opposite bank, also at the mouth of the river, is the village of Polruan. A regular passenger ferry connects the two and further up river a car ferry runs from Fowey to Bodinnick on the other side of the river.

Designated as an Area of Outstanding natural Beauty, Fowey has much to offer with something for everyone. A natural harbour, it is a haven for yachtsmen and we have had as many as 7,000 visiting yachts in a season. Fowey is an exporting port for china clay and as such you may see the ships making their way in and out of the harbour. Over the last few years Fowey has been a popular destination for several cruise liners, whose passengers are able to enjoy the delights of the town. What a sight to see these enormous ships come through the narrow harbour entrance, turn in the middle of the river and be pulled upstream to their mooring, the commercial jetties are concealed by a natural bend in the river.

If you are interested in walking (walking), albeit a gentle stroll along the Esplanade on a warm summer's evening or a strenuous hike around the cliffs, then there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

The town boasts an excellent selection of quality shops & restaurants (quality), many exhibiting local works. If you are looking for refreshments, be it a pint of locally brewed cider, a cream tea, fish and chips, a family meal or a gourmet dinner for a special occasion, then there is something to suit all tastes.  Then there's locally produced award winning Gin, Rum and Vodka, all of which have been internationally recognised as Gold Standard.

Fowey is a very special place and has been home to many famous people over the years. We hope you will be able to come and visit the town itself because it really is an amazing, buzzing town all year, and with sparkling River Fowey running alongside, you'll find many pubs, restaurants and cafes with River Views.

TAKE A LOOK BELOW AT THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO TO SEE JUST SOME OF THE STUNNING BEACHES AND COASTAL AREAS AROUND FOWEY

Things To Do

Bodmin 

A must see and a great day out is a trip to Bodmin and Bodmin moor.  The Bodmin Railway is a fantastic journey, check out the link Home - Bodmin & Wenford Railway (bodminrailway.co.uk). Then there's Bodmin Jail Cornwall Historical Sites and Attractions | Bodmin Jail, not to be missed.   Bodmin Steam Railway Open Day was held on Sunday 1st June 1986 & Bodmin Railway was proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2016.

Services between Bodmin Parkway and Bodmin General were restored in 1990, and the line was extended back to Boscarne Junction six years later, in 1996. Since then the Bodmin & Wenford Railway has operated trains – principally steam, but with some heritage diesel services – over the 6½ miles between Bodmin Parkway and Boscarne Junction via Bodmin General. 

It really is a wonderful trip for the whole family!

THE BODMIN JAIL EXPERIENCE - THE PAST COMES TO LIFE!

The brand new £8.5million immersive visitor attraction sees the introduction of a brand new ‘Dark Walk’ experience and a completely new level of interest interwoven throughout these impressive buildings, included within standard jail entry tickets & the heritage guided tours.


Built in 1779 for King George III, Bodmin Jail has played an important role in Cornwall’s history and this bold redevelopment gives visitors the chance to delve into an intriguing hidden history. A massive investment in Cornwall’s tourism and visitor economy, this was the biggest attraction opening in 2020 with its state-of-the-art technology allowing for a more immersive experience.

Whether you like beaches, walking, cycling, history, or whatever, you'll find Fowey and the surrounding area has just about everything for a perfect holiday.  The South East Coast of Cornwall also has a very temperate climate, known to be one of the warmest places in the UK. Stunning sandy beaches with blue sea, wonderful walks, masses of history and fascinating places to visit, you are absolutely spoiled for choice here.  The rest of beautiful Cornwall is a short drive, so the sky's the limit!   Some links  for you to look at which will give more information:

The Eden Project:  Cornwall's best known attraction. The site consists of 2 vast landscaped space age greenhouses, or biomes, containing a variety of temperate and tropical plants.

The Eden Project is a collection of giant, multi-domed greenhouse, containing plants from various regions of the globe. It is located in a disused China clay quarry just outside St Austell with the 'biomes' built against the walls of the pit.

Perhaps the most impressive of the domes is the Humid Tropics Biome. It's a multi-domed greenhouse that recreates the natural environment of a tropical rainforest. Hundreds of trees and other plants from rainforests in South America, Africa, Asia and Australia are housed within the greenhouse. The biome is 787 feet (240 m) long, 180 ft (55 m) high and measures 360 ft (110 m) across.

As well as these giant biomes there is also a wealth of plant life from around the world in the 'roofless biome' or outside if you prefer! Owing to Cornwall's mild, temperate climate, certain plants from Chile, the Himalayas, Asia and Australia thrive here.

BODINNICK & POLRUAN FERRIES:  There are frequent ferries to Polruan, an interesting village with cottages clinging to the hillside. It is worth crossing to see the panoramic views from the top of the hill. In addition, a car ferry crosses the river to Bodinnick. The ferry house here was originally the du Maurier family holiday home and later the home of Angela du Maurier, Daphne’s sister and a lesser known novelist. The views from the top of Polruan Hill are stunning. Further down, just above the village is a monument to Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, the Cornish author known as “Q”. His Troy Town stories use Fowey as a model.

Direct Mainline Trains - London Paddington - Par on the great western railway

Did you know you can get to Par Station from London Paddington in 4 1/2 hours with no changes?!   Par is on the Great Western Railway mainline which runs to Penzance.  Trains run every 1/2 hr from Paddington.  Direct GWR Trains to Par also run from CARDIFF, BATH, BRISTOL & CHELTENHAM

Check out the Trainline website for more information:  https://www.thetrainline.com/ and Great Western Railway site:   www.gwr.com

THE BEAUTY OF CORNWALL:  Visit Cornwall | Holidays in Cornwall UK | Official Tourist Board

Cornwall is situated on the westernmost part of the South West Peninsula of Great Britain and is known for its spectacular landscape, unique history, and mild climate. It is one of the Celtic nations and is recognized as the homeland of the Cornish people. The windswept moorland interiors are commonly associated with Arthurian legend and the county's ancient Celtic roots. Cornwall's craggy coastline formed a vital part of the network of battlements which protected the British Coast. Ancient castles such as Saint Michael's Mount and St. Mawes Castle, Tintagel Castle, and seaside resorts dot the coastline. Cornwall is also known for its horticulture: from the 18th century Lost Gardens Heligan to the space-age Eden Project. Its windy sea makes it a popular destination for surfing and other watersports. Visitors may stay in authentic cottages preserved from ancient times, modern accommodations, and cozy inns available at every price point.