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Fowey is the heart of Daphne du Maurier country; she lived a short distance up the estuary next to the ferry landing at Bodinnick. Jamaica Inn, Frenchman’s Creek and Rebecca would all be an appropriate choice for a holiday read as they are so heavily influenced by the surrounding landscape. There’s also a Daphne du Maurier Literary Centre on South Street in Fowey.

Pencalenick House

Cornwall, United Kingdom[view map]

Best picnics

There are some wonderfully peaceful woodland spots close to the house. The headlands overlooking Lantic Bay are also ideal on a warm summer day.

Best beaches

The house has its own sheltered private beach, perfect for children. Lantic Bay is a wide sweep of sand enclosed by headlands; it can be a bit exposed in blustery weather. Polkerris beach is smaller but more sheltered, with the popular Rashleigh Inn on the waterside.

Best walks

There’s a circular walk around the estuary linked by the ferry between Fowey and Polruan. The coastal walks have spectacular scenery, either west to Polkerris beach via Gribben Head, or east from Polruan to Lantic Bay, Pencarrow Head and Lansallos cliffs to Polperro.

Shopping

Pencalenick House is fully catered, but if you want to track down some of the excellent local food then there are several places to visit in Fowey. There’s no supermarket (something the locals are rightly proud of). Fishmonger: Fowey Fish on Fore Street (www.foweyfish.com) Butcher: Mr Kittows (www.kittowsmeats.co.uk) Deli: Tiffins (www.tiffinsdeli.co.uk)

Activities

Sailing on Pencalenick House’s own yacht is a real highlight and is included in the price. Jasper the skipper and the first mate Pip can take you out to more remote parts of the coast and to secluded beaches and picnic spots. Pencalenick House can organise all kinds of activities including horse riding, tennis and canoeing. Adventure Cornwall offers activities from climbing on Bodmin Moor to coastal kayaking (www.adventurecornwall.co.uk). You can also sail traditional wooden dinghies on the estuary with Fowey River Sailing (www.foweyriversailing.co.uk).

Restaurants

Nathan Outlaw

+44 (0)1726 833 315

Nathan Outlaw brings his formidable reputation to the Marina Hotel; the setting is contemporary and the food innovative yet unpretentious.
The Marina Villa Hotel, Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1HY

Ben Bass

+44 (0)1726 833 302

Ben Bass's restaurant at the Old Quay House Hotel is another excellent fine-dining choice.
Ben Bass, Old Quay House Hotel, 28 Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1AQ

Sam’s Bistro

+44 (0)1726 832 273

For delicious food in casual surroundings try this excellent bistro.
Sam's Bistro, 20 Fore Street, Fowey PL23 1AQ

Red Herring

+44 (0)1726 833 693

This fashionable restaurant on the Esplanade which serves an Italian menu and has a great outside area.
The Red Herring, 38 The Esplanade, Fowey PL23 1HZ

Bars

The King of Prussia

+44 (0)1726 833 694

This pub on Town Quay overlooks the estuary and is a popular place for a pint.
The King of Prussia, 3 Town Quay, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1AT

For a full list of eating and drinking recommendations in Cornwall, check out our Cornwall restaurant guide

For a full list of recommended activities in Cornwall, check out our Cornwall destination guide


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