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Fowey (pronounced 'Foy') is a historic seafaring town, with a network of narrow streets climbing up the hills. Once home of the 'Fowey Gallants' the fierce Fowey seamen who raided the coast of France during the Hundred-Year War. The Haven a house on the waterside was the home of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944) author of some of the best stories about Cornwall. At one time Mayor of Fowey, the 'Troy Town' in his novels. Daphne du Maurier is the other author associated with the town; you can visit the Du Maurier Literary Centre, an exhibition of the writer's life and work. St. Catherine's Castle - A small gun fort built by Henry VIII. As part of the chain of south-west defences.
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Attractions near Fowey
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Eden Project
(4 Miles)*
This Living Theatre of Plants and People is a vibrant reminder of our place in nature and is a living demonstration of regeneration. |
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Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens.
(5 Miles)*
Growing the largest collection of plants in any garden in the south west. |
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Restormel Castle
(5 Miles)*
Restormel Castle was once the romantic stronghold of Edward, the Black Prince. Set high on a motted mound, this splendid castle ruin is one of the former strongholds of the Dukes of Cornwall. |
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Lanteglos Tourist Information
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Golant Tourist Information
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St. Veep Tourist Information
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Hotels near Fowey
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Self Catering near Fowey
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Cartole Cottages
(4 Miles)*
Along a quiet leafy country lane a select group of six holiday cottages are set in six acres of grounds, surrounded by a patchwork of fields. Situated between Looe and Polperro and with easy access to the coast. |
Poltor Cottage
(4 Miles)*
Poltor Cottage is always in popular demand as it is in a rural setting with sea views in South Cornwall. It is surrounded by a World Heritage Site. In a field beyond the cottage, there is an old Wheel House ruin from the mining days. |
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