Fowey Hall
Cornwall, United Kingdom [view map]
Local restaurants
For lunch in Fowey, Sam's (+44 (0)1726 832273) on Fore Street is lively diner-style bistro with great burgers and no-messin' seafood, or head to the King of Prussia (+44 (0)1726 833694) on Town Quay for delicious pub grub, Cornish cream teas and real ales. At the Old Quay House hotel, Q Restaurant (+44 (0)1726 833302) on Fowey's estuary waterfront serves award-winning Modern European food with a local spin, and has a solid wine list. Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw's restaurant at the Marina Villa hotel (+44 (0)1726 833315) on the Esplanade has a well-stocked wine cellar and fantastic fresh fish and seafood. If you're after something simpler, try Sam's more upmarket sister, The Other Place (+44 (0)1726 833636), overlooking the river.Local bars
The Ship Inn (+44 (0)1726 832230) on Trafalgar Square is an inviting Cornish pub built in 1570 by a cousin of Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake with exposed beams and cask ales.Local cafes
With freshly baked bread and West Country delicacies, Tiffins Delicatessen (+44 (0)1726 832322) on Fore Street can't be beaten for picnic fixings. Art deco-style Pinky Murphy's (+44 (0)1726 833302) on North Street is good bet for satiating savoury cravings; or go to Brown Sugar (+44 (0)1726 832175) on South Street for great coffee and snacks.Diary
Mid May The Daphne du Maurier Literary Festival, with a week of events including talks, theatre, exhibitions, concerts and guided walks. Visit www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk for more information and tickets. Mid August Fowey Royal Regatta week sees a hive of activity, not all on the water; aside from the sailing races, there are Red Arrow displays, a mid-week float procession through the town streets, live music, fireworks and raft races, which all add to the carnival atmosphere.Weddings
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- Number of people
- -100
- Licensed for weddings
- Yes
Wow factor
With spectacular views of the Fowey Estuary, a gorgeous walled garden and a setting with evocative literary associations, there can be few places better positioned to host an intimate wedding with your extended family and friends.
Need to know
Several spaces at Fowey Hall are licensed for civil ceremonies, up to a total of 50 attendees in the Drawing Room, for example, or just 15 in the John Hanson Suite, and the hotel has had plenty of experience of hosting hugely enjoyable, stress-free wedding parties. Fowey can at certain times of the year be booked on an exclusive-use basis, offering privacy and total flexibility on how you and your guests want to celebrate.
Inspiration
Have reception drinks on the terrace in summer to capitalise on those amazing views; Fowey can tailor-make a package for you to ensure you have a wonderful day.
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