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Known for
Daphne du Maurier's home town (Rebecca and Jamaica Inn were written here), the beautiful harbour estuary, the ferry to Bodinnick, the literary connections, and a small Cornwall port of extraordinary beauty
A little history
Daphne du Maurier lived at Menabilly near Fowey for decades — Rebecca was set in the area. The town's harbour, with its tidal estuary and medieval quaysides, is one of Cornwall's most picturesque. Fowey has been an important port since medieval times, exporting Cornish tin and copper.
The Bodinnick ferry for the beautiful crossing and the Hall Walk above the estuary. The harbour walk at high tide. The du Maurier Literary Festival in May. Readymoney Cove for a secluded beach.
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Fowey has excellent independent restaurants and cafes for its size. The harbour area has outstanding food. Local Cornish seafood is exceptional throughout.
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Fowey is a place in Cornwall known for daphne du Maurier's home town (Rebecca and Jamaica Inn were written here), the beautiful harbour estuary, the ferry to Bodinnick, the literary connections, and a small Cornwall port of extraordinary beauty. Daphne du Maurier lived at Menabilly near Fowey for decades — Rebecca was set in the area. The population is around 2,500.
Fowey has excellent independent restaurants and cafes for its size. The harbour area has outstanding food. Local Cornish seafood is exceptional throughout.
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