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 Fowey
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| Fowey,
on the estuary of the River Fowey, harbour and quaint streets,
narrow and twisting through the village. Ferry to Bodinnick,
foot ferry to Polruan.
Home of the Cornish smuggler, John Carter, in the 18th
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Location
Map of Fowey |
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What
To See -
Fowey Tourist Attractions
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 St
Catherine's Castle, Fowey, built by Henry VIII to defend
the coast, restored in 1855 |
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| Gibbon
Head for coastal walks or try National Trust land upstream
from Station Wood. |
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village of Golant, north off the
B3268, is on the river bank and has a good church. |
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Headland
Gardens, on the
outskirts of Fowey,a cliff top garden perched high above the
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Where
To Stay in Fowey
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Lerryn near Fowey PL22 0QB
Situated 30 yards from the well-photographed picturesque bridge and the riverside green, where you can picnic, fish or enjoy a stroll along the riverbank. Sleeps 4
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Polruan near Fowey PL23 1PZ
Twixtu is a traditional Victorian Cornish cottage, with lovely views over Fowey Harbour from its first floor windows, in this unspoilt corner of Cornwall. Sleeps 7
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Fowey
This substantial house stands in a favoured central position close the water's edge. The accommodation, over three floors, does not include the basement flat. The principal rooms have balconies and spectacular harbour views. Steps lead ... Sleeps 8
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Around
The Fowey Area
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go across towards Polperro, pop in
at Lansallos and see the church
which has unusual carved bench ends, and for a quieter time
try Polkerris off the coast road
to St Austell, good views across
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Lanreath (4.75 miles) Lostwithiel (5.17 miles) Polperro (5.23 miles) St Austell (6.00 miles) Mevagissey (7.98 miles) Looe (8.14 miles) Dobwalls (9.97 miles) Bodmin (10.26 miles) Liskeard (11.30 miles) St Cleer (12.82 miles) Probus (14.21 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
01726
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Information
Centre
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Custom House Hill
Tel: 01726
833616
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Our
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0870 4786316
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