About Fowey,History

There is always activity on the water to watch from The Fowey Hotel, with yachts and tiny passenger ferries operating regularly across the Fowey estuary to Polruan, lots of working craft and of course, the tug boats. When a big boat comes a-calling in Fowey, all attention is drawn to the spectacle of its passing up the estuary, often because momentarily, it blots out the landscape and almost the sun! When the cruise ship Residensea was in port, it was reminiscent of a total eclipse!

Two particular annual events of note are held annually in Fowey. The Daphne DuMaurier Literary Festival, which takes place each May and features many authors and personalities of note and the Fowey Royal Regatta in August, one highlight of which is a performance by the Red Arrows. This performance is special because of the setting and the fact that it is one of the Red Arrows’ favourite shows - they always return after their show to enjoy the activities in the town. The best views of the aerobatics are to be had from The Fowey and more often than not, you can meet these flying marvels personally in the hotel afterwards! Just make sure you are in situ by early afternoon on Red Arrows day otherwise you may find it’s a long walk!

Breath-taking views abound in the local area and the Hotel holds information, visitor guides and maps that will take you on several beautiful walks. If you are more adventurous, you can opt to follow the SW Coastal Path round the whole of Cornwall! Click here to find out more about this beautiful coastal walkway.