Sweet Briar Cottage

4109

3.4 miles N of Fowey | Sleeps 6 + 2 cots*

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The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.

Nearby pub

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This pub is centrally located in the village and offers real ales alongside wines, spirits and vintage ports. Food is locally sourced and served in either the bar, restaurant or garden. Dogs are welcome.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2024

Great village pub

Pleasant setting, good food, helpful staff. Dog friendly.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2024

Good environment

The ship inn is conveniently located in the village and serves good food


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2023

Evening meal

We enjoyed a good meal of fish and chips which was nicely cooked and good value.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2023

Absolutely enchanting

We visited a couple of times and took drinks out to the green overlooking the river, a spot that inspired the characters of Ratty and Mole from “Wind in the Willows.” Really gorgeous in the afternoon in the sunshine!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2022

Loved The Ship Inn at Lerryn

Fabulous food and drink and lovely people. A really happy place!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Really Good pub. Staff and food excellent

Oldish pub. Refurbbed over the years. Having been coming to Lerry for several years now. The pub is an asset to the village.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

So friendly, lovely food

We stayed at Shepherds Rest and this pub was a 5-10 minute walk through the fields away. We found the landlords and their staff incredibly friendly and welcoming, the menu is extensive and their food and drink reasonably priced and tasty. We went there 4 times and loved it, highly recommended.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2022

Good Food.

We enjoyed an evening meal at The Ship Inn. The staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. It’s well worth visiting.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

November 2021

Fabulous food and hospitality

What an amazing pub - the selection of food was amazing and everything that we ordered was to a very high standard. The pub staff were truly beyond comparison being so incredibly welcoming and friendly (to both humans and their dogs). Would highly recommend their Sunday roasts.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2021

Delicious

An extensive menu and delicious food. Couldn’t have ordered food which was more different: Roast beef and Tom Yum soup but both were absolutely gorgeous. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Will definitely be returning!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2020

A friendly local country Pub

Local Beer and Food in a lovely Village and only a short walk from Little Gem .


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2020

Friendly pub

Very friendly pub. Good choice of menu. More pub grub than fine dining.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2019

Great pub but be aware

The pub is lovely, the staff are great and the Parrot is sweet.
The ales are reasonable quality and the food is very acceptable standard pub fare, sadly they are priced as if from an Artisan Micro brewery and a Gastrovenue.
We ate there for the first 2 nights but couldn’t bring ourselves to be fleeced for a 3rd night.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2017

Worth the Walk

We walked through the woods along the River to The Ship and enjoyed a few local brews as well as an excellent lunch. Very generous portions. Also visited early evening on a high tide so restaurant was very busy. As we had a dog we settled in the bar for fish and chips and local ice cream. Friendly service and good food and beer. Happy

Nearby beach

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great place to sit and watch the world go by, Fowey Harbour has some sandy patches, shingle and rock at low tide. Children will love crabbing off the rocks and all town amenities are close by.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2022

Par beach

If you have kids and dogs then this is a friendly beach for both of them with wide open Sands. We visited daily for the long dog walks and met so many others
The tide does bring in seaweed but that’s the fun of an estuary beach


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2021

Paddle boarding the Fowey

We had a fabulous day paddle boarding on the Fowey, it was great for our first venture.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2020

Always something going on

The best way to see the harbour is by a boat trip or go over on the car ferry and walk round the to the foot ferry in Polruan back over to Fowey. Should take about 2 hours.

Nearby walk

If you're feeling brave cross the stepping stones across the river to begin your walk otherwise there is an ancient bridge. Enjoy the beauty of Ethy woods with breath-taking views down the estuary to Fowey. An easy walk but remember to keep your dogs on leads when walking across farmland. The village shop in Lerryn offers refreshments. Limited free car parking in the village.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Magical!!!

If you are a walker or not bothered, make the effort!!! This is just a wonderful easy easy walk. The church at the end is so pretty and there is a dear little van sometimes open where you can a drink and a snack. Utterly charming!!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2021

Take snacks

Beautiful walk but nowhere for refreshments open


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2021

Beautiful walk.

Easy walk from Lerryn to the church. Buy a pastie from Lerryn village shop and after about 45 minutes sit on the bench with a view towards Golant, and eat the pastie, it will still be hot; ours was. Delicious.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2020

Village to Village walk

We did get lost on this walk so take the map provided in the cottage. Try and Find out ,from the local shop in Lerryn , if Angie’s food hut is open in St Winnow, Pork and stuffing rolls are a must.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2016

Stunning Riverside Walk

It would be difficult to imagine a more beautiful walk. Starting out from Lerryn this 5 mile walk is fairly gentle becoming moderate after leaving the Fowey Estuary. The stepping stones at Lerryn can only be negotiated around low tide but what a lovely way to start a walk feasting your eyes on the views up and down stream, alternatively the stone bridge can be used. The wooded walk is mostly on wide, well used footpaths and runs directly alongside Lerryn Creek and then upstream along the side of the Fowey estuary affording beautiful views whether the tide is high or low. There are a few benches scattered along the route at various vantage points.

Once you leave the wooded part of the walk the beautiful riverside church of St Winnow comes into view; a location used in the original Poldark television series. The path drops onto a small beach on the approach to the church; it should be noted that very occasionally in exceptionally high tides walking this part my be a challenge! The church is lovely inside and steeped in history and a must to include enroute.

Angie's Kiosk can be found outside the churchyard next to the footpath offering the most amazing home reared bacon butty, homemade cakes, tea and coffee (open from 12 noon). The walk continues inland uphill but do stop to catch your breath and turn around to feast your eyes on the view below.

Continuing over the rolling hills and dropping back into the woods at a disused mill the walk rises again to fields past a local manor house before eventually dropping back down to the village of Lerryn. There is a choice of returning along a high ridge in the woods above Lerryn Creek if you wish to avoid the cows or young bullocks occasionally found in the field surrounding the manor house.

The whole walk provided beautiful tantalising vistas throughout and is one I will return to again and again as the seasons change. It would be difficult to tire of it.

Nearby town

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pretty waterside village on the upper reaches of the River Fowey. Beautiful surroundings and lovely walks that will take you through the woods to St Winnow, a small hamlet with a truly delightful church that sits beside the water. The local farmer serves teas there in season! Walking back to Lerryn you can enjoy an ice cream or sample local produce from the pub.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

July 2022

Don't expect to get your shopping!

Lerryn is a lovely little village, we enjoyed crossing the river at low tide and had a couple of meals at the Ship inn, but the village shop is very poorly stocked. I suppose a sign of the times, but very basic.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Shangrilas

For me and my family personally, this village is paradise. If I could live here I would!!!!! its a little gem of a place. Love love love it!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2020

A friendly little village

When the tides in and the sun’s out this village comes to life with small boats. Find a seat on the village green ,buy an ice cream and watch the Greek come alive .


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

May 2011

Nice little village on the upper fowey river.Well worth a visit.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

May 2011

Nice little village on the upper Fowey river.Well worth a visit.

Also nearby

Explore the magnificent Lanhydrock House. Steeped in history and encompassed by flowing grounds, the castle allows visitors a sneak peek into the lives of both the aristocracy and the servants who lived there. Bikes can be hired to explore the ancient woodlands and peaceful riverside paths, too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2023

Lanhydrock

Very interesting Victorian house in lovely surroundings. The guides and volunteers were very knowledgeable and helpful. A very enjoyable visit.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2023

Amazing!

Beautiful preserved stately house and garden. Staff helpful and so well run by the National Trust. Well worth a visit.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2022

Excellent Dog Walks

The walk through the woods from The carpark at Respyn to Landhydrock house for a coffee is excellent. Our dog enjoyed the river and the shade of the woods.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Mrs French

Fantastic place to spend a day


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2022

Beautiful gardens

The guides in the house were very friendly and knowledgeable. The gardens in spring are beautiful with bluebells everywhere and the spring bushes in full bloom.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2021

Beautiful and interesting

Well worth a visit. The National Trust as usual have brought this lovely house and gardens to life making it an interesting place to visit


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2020

Very interesting visit

Excellent for walks and bike trails .
Close to Bodmin but unless you like the steam railway nothing there.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2019

Great place, nice house

Top!!!!!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2019

A good day out

Lanhydrock House and Gardens are well worth a visit. The house is interesting and well presented and the gardens were a mass of colour when we visited. There are also plenty of woodland walks for those who like to be energetic


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

April 2016

So good we went twice :-)

We're NT members so usually visit nearby sites when on holiday. Highlight of this property was the amazing mountain bike trails. We'd brought bikes with us, but did hire mountain bikes for some. Friendly and helpful staff and well marked trails made it the highlight of my 7yo's holiday! We also enjoyed gardens (including Easter egg trail) and house


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2015

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the historic Lanhydrock House. First we used the cycle paths which the children (aged 5 and 8) really enjoyed. We then visited the house and gardens and were taken back in time. The children loved following the trails and it kept them entertained. The staff were extremely helpful. A great place to visit.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

November 2014

Well worth a visit

Lanhydrock has something for everyone. The house is really interesting and the friendly guides are knowledgeable about its history. Although I didn't visit the formal gardens on this occasion, I did join an organised estate walk, which was led by rangers who were most informative and, again, very friendly. We had lunch in the restaurant, which was tasty and fairly priced. We would certainly recommend a visit.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

March 2013

Lanhydrock House and Estate is between Bodmin and Lostwithiel The National Trust House provides a wonderful insight into local history and you can also walk the estate, free of charge, by parking in the car park down by the river, close to Respryn. River side footpaths take you through wooded areas which are covered with wild flowers.
After a good walk you can drive towards Lostwithiel, on the back lanes, to the Duchy Nursery for lunch. Not only is it a pleasure to wander among the plants and trees but the shop and restaurant are designed to add ambience to the whole experience. 5 star


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

April 2012

The house and grounds are beautiful, quite a sight as you walk down the drive from the car park. The grounds themselves offer lots of different walks, but the one that goes down to the river then back through the woods is my favourite.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2008

Lanhydrock

Magnificent late Victorian country house with expensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate near Bodmin.
Visiting this house entails a drive, but it will provide you with a full day out. The house itself is fascinating, mostly because it has been wonderfully Victorianised in every detail - the kitchens, dairy and pantries are extensive - and the history of house, as well as that of the last generation of Robartes to live at Lanhydrock, gradually unfolds as you move around the house (with, of course, the help of National Trust volunteers). There are various options for lunch (picnic, cafe, restaurants) and the grounds are a joy to wander around afterwards. There are quizzes for children and the option of driving right up to the gate if a member of your party can't manage the walk down the drive.

- J Wallwork


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2008

Popular Lanhydrock

Well worth a visit for the grounds as well as the house. The kitchens are a real eye opener with all the old utensils. Walk down through the grounds to the River Fowey and the beautiful old Respryn Bridge. If you prefer you can drive down and park beside the bridge. Lovely walks beside the river.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

One of the oldest pubs in Cornwall, The Crown Inn offers fantastic locally sourced food. With meat from the local butchers at Kilhallon and from top Cornish meat wholesaler Robert Trevarthen, fish landed in Looe and shellfish from Fowey Fish, plus local game when in season, there is plenty to delight on this menu.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2024

Sunday Roast at The Crown Inn

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday Roast here. Very easy to book, good quality food and excellent service.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

October 2023

Excellent Local Pub and Restaurant

Enjoyed a fantastic 2 course meal here whilst staying nearby.
Food was excellent, staff were lovely and welcoming.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2023

Fabulous pub!

Fabulous dog friendly country pub with large garden and plenty of seating inside and out. Very helpful landlord who runs a tight ship with his efficient, friendly team. Food and beer excellent and very generous servings.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2023

The Crown Inn

Very good Sunday lunch, need to book


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2022

A Break Away

Lovely location and friendly staff.
Food a little disappointing. Both dishes burnt and dry. But for a drink or two it was welcoming.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2022

A Break Away

Lovely location and friendly staff.
Food a little disappointing. Both dishes burnt and dry. But for a drink or two it was welcoming.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2022

Local away from home

Lovely pub not too far away. Honestly felt like a local away from home and even though in a small village - seemed very welcoming to tourists.

We had food which was nice - although we did hear a few complaints about wait times the second time we went.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Mrs French

We had a lovely meal here, highly recommend.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Ok but pricey

Food was ok, not the best we had but very pricey and was the most expensive meal out we had all week for 2 adults. Overheard some locals saying it had changed hands recently and was not as good.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

February 2022

Lovely Country Pub

Beautiful country pub, staff were all welcoming, food was fantastic. A great relaxing pub


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

February 2022

Crown Inn

Lovely pub, friendly, chatty bar staff. Good cider and food was excellent


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2021

Great pub

Sat outside, really nice food and great service!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

June 2021

Sunday lunch

Lovely pub and very good food x


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

October 2020

Good food

Lovely pub with a good selection of food and drink. The fish and chips was excellent! Lovely staff, they have been handling the new COVID-19 rules very well, we felt really comfortable.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

October 2019

Excellent local pub

As per the title - we tried The Crown on the recommendation of our host and were not disappointed. Proper local atmosphere in a pub with a long history - food was excellent, quality and value well-matched; local ales to accompany. Definitely one not to miss.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

July 2012

Very welcoming to the 2 of us and our small dog, especially as we hadn`t booked.
Food was beautifully presented, very good but slightly overpriced, we thought.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

June 2012

Peaceful

Off the beaten track, we ate in the garden, Has some interesting looking holiday chalets. Only had a snack lunch which was very good.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

April 2012

Fantastic pub and fantastic food. Children and dogs made welcome. Service rather slow so be prepared for a long evening


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

January 2012

A great traditional pub.

A great traditional pub with a good old fashioned atmosphere. The friendly staff made my husband, myself and our little dog very welcome. We had a lovely meal - I recommend the fish pie and my husband said his roast beef was delicious! The portions are very generous making it good value for money too.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

July 2011

Very disappointed with our meals, which were overpriced and quite small.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

January 2009

The Crown Inn

Stunning historic country pub close to many attractions with a delightful garden.

- Richard Beaman

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Be transported to faraway lands at the wonderful Eden Project. An educational charity and social enterprise, the Eden Project teaches visitors all about global environments and the importance of sustainability. Get lost in the tropics before stopping in the Med, who knows where your day could take you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

July 2024

Wonderful visit

We loved visiting the Eden Project. Beautiful surroundings, the biodomes in particular are incredible, it is impressive to see what has been created from an old clay pit. I would strongly recommend pre-booking, particularly if it is raining.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

June 2024

Disappointed

very expensive, and sadly not good value for the money


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

October 2023

A brilliant day out

Spent the day here exploring and learning about the wonders of The Eden Project. This is a day out not to be missed.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2022

Interesting Day Out

Fascinating day out


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Mrs French

overpriced, overcrowded


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

October 2021

Eden Project

We enjoyed our visit but the standard of catering was dreadful and it somehow didn't quite live up to our expectations. Worth going out of season. Car parking quite a way from entrance.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2020

Lovely day out

For the quickest route to the Eden Project put the post code in to your sat nav from the cottage .if you follow the brown signs it is a lot further and slower due to traffic. Can be an expensive day out . Take a picnic.
Big queues for food and drinks.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2019

Eden project and amazing few hours visit

My daughter and myself visited here and we both were overwhelmed by the whole experience, very well laid out and something for everyone.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

October 2018

Worth a visit

Worth a visit but look out for discount codes or vouchers as can be expensive to get in but ticket valid for a year.
Visited a few years ago so wanted to revisit to see what had changed or improved. The plants in the domes have grown in to good sized plants. A few more sculptures & places to eat.
Vicki T


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

April 2016

Great for families

We've been several times and always had fun. You can get annual tickets when you gift aid your entry which is very worthwhile as it isn't cheap. Went twice over Easter week once going in as it opened and enjoying the biomes in the pouring rain! Core building also great for kids and not as busy as biomes. We went again later in the day another day and discovered that you can have an evening meal in the Mediterranean biome midweek from Easter to October which was a lovely treat and then they give you a lift back up the hill afterwards! Staying til it closes gives you a quieter time too!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2015

Amazing place, well worth a visit


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2014

A fun day at Eden

Myself and my two children (aged 4 and 7) visited Eden Project during the school holidays. We had a great day out which was enjoyed by all. The Biomes were busy at times but there was plenty of little hideaway places outside to get away from the crowd and recharge the batteries. We took our own picnic so don't know about pricing / food of the onsite eateries but I can say that the ice creams were lovely and in my opinion great value at £2 each.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

November 2012

Simply great !

Last year we bought an annual ticket and could visit The Eden Project 3 times. Every time we went it was a great day out !


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

October 2012

Eden Project

Excellent all round.including zip wire!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2012

We went on a rainy day in the summer hols and understandably everyone else had the same idea so it was packed. It was nice to see the iconic biomes and interesting to look round but we thought it was very expensive for what it was - £60 for 4 of us plus we ate there so an extra £40 for that. We also seemed to spend a lot of time queuing for food, to look round the biomes, for the park and ride etc . We would go back but perhaps out of season to have chance to explore fully. We'd also look round for cheaper tickets!!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2012

Have wanted to visit here for many years. It was quite interesting, the Biomes were amazing to look at from the outside. We bought tickets from the tourist information centre before we visited which they sell at discounted prices and also went after 3.30pm when entrance is less. The cakes in the cafe were all a bit stale, at nearly £40 for a piece of cake and a drink for 7 of us we thought they would be lovely and were not so good. Maybe it was a bad day for cake. Glad to have visited, would probably only go once.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

June 2012

good value with stores vouchers....

Visited for the first time 10 years ago, and of course in 10 years it HAS changed...more grown up, but we remarked to each other many times that it didn't feel as "magical" as the first time we wound our way down to the domes. The large 'flags' have gone that marked the way down the paths.....perhaps that was it? entrance was £23 each for adults & £9.50 each for kids....So to be honest we really wouldn't have visited had it not been for a certain store voucher scheme that meant we payed £5 each and the kids £2.50 each ...so we did treat ourselves to lunch..£5 for most mains with salad or new potatoes....YUMMY, filling & VERY good value, with free pitchers of water on the tables and help yourself mugs hang above - all very handy. Plenty to see and do although our kids sped around the place and ended up where they REALLY wanted to be..in the shop. A great day out though , as they slept like logs on the way home!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

April 2012

What a wonderful way to spend a day. The weather was perfect for us, but that didn't matter as it would be okay on a poor day at Eden. It was early in the year when we visited but still plenty to see and do.
Had lunch there and it was very good value for money.
We will be back!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2011

Definitely lived up to expectations and has grown considerably in content since our last visit 9 years ago.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

July 2011

Its excellent, go and have a great day.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

July 2011

Absolutely fabulous. The highspot of our holiday. So much to see and enjoy, will definitely return.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

June 2011

We felt that £20 per adult was a lot to pay, yes there was plenty to see; however, on a wet, cold, windy day walking the outside paths was not great.The two domes well worth seeing, but again not worth £40. We came away saying to each other that we felt the Eden Project to be a great Educational Centre for children, schools and colleges to visit, there were other gardens we visited in Cornwall we felt much better value.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

January 2011

Eden Sessions

There aren't may concert venues where there are no queues for the loo or the bar! A great venue with staff who actually smile - and if you don't like the band you can always wander around a biome (or two).


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

February 2009

Amazing

The Eden Project really is somewhere very special. Leave loads of time to look around and I would recommend staying for the evening as this is when the place really comes alive. The lighting and scenery in the evening has to been seen to be believed, it’s so beautiful.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

February 2009


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

December 2008

A great day out with loads to do for all ages. In winter, skating on the ice rink is great fun and the hot, tropical Biome is a great antedote for the winter blues. There's lots of delicious food to choose from in the cafes and restaurants too.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2008

Fabulous day out

The biomes are amazing, and the educational centre is interesting too. Watch the film on the making of Eden. It's a good couple of hours long but worth it. With ice skating and gigs playing at this exciting venue too it makes a good day out for all the family.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2008

Eden Sessions and Biomes

My trip to The Eden Project was amazing. I visited in the summer to see a band and included in the ticket was access to the rest of the grounds; we went early and took a trip around the Biomes before the gig started. The sound quality from the open-air gig was fantastic, I would definitely recommend going if you get the chance (but remember tickets sell out fast!).


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

July 2008

Plants and gigs!

A visit to the Eden Project is a must. The biomes which house the plants from all over the world are amazing! And if you get chance to see a gig then it will be an experience you will not forget - tickets are often sold out!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Situated at the mouth of the River Fowey, this ancient town formed around the natural harbour as a trading port with merchant houses along the waterfront, some of which are now holiday cottages in Fowey. Historically there was much smuggling and piracy in the area, but as trade diverted to Plymouth, Fowey became more of a fishing port, although china clay is still exported from here today.

The harbour is appealing to various seagoing vessels, with many yachts sheltering in the bay and often large cruise liners bringing visitors to the town. There are plenty of opportunities to get out on the water for sea fishing or pleasure boating with guided river trips, kayaking, canoeing and coasteering.

There is a good mix of shops and places to eat, with something for everyone. The Daphne du Maurier Festival (now called the Fowey Festival of Words and Music) is held here each May, when the town comes alive with literary inspiration and the Royal Regatta is worth a visit.

The main beach for Fowey holidaymakers is Readymoney Cove, but Whitehouse and Polridmouth Cove are also nearby. You can walk between them if you’re a keen walker - there are coast path stomps, estuary meanders, leisurely woodland strolls or town tours to wear you out before heading back to your Fowey cottage.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2022

Restaurant in Fowey

We had another lovely day at Readymoney beach. The works above here are stunning. We then walked into the quaint town of a Fowey and had booked a restaurant recommended by a local friend. Sunny Spice, the only Indian place there, not overly priced and very tasty.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2022

Beautiful Fowey

Lovely little Cornish town. Parked at the top car park


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Mrs French

Harborough and St Catherines castle


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2021

Fowey

We parked by the Bodinnick Ferry terminal which gives you a flat walk into town. Had a lovely ice cream at the Game of Cones shop. If you find hills difficult but want to see as much as possible of this fascinating town, take the Fowey Tour which you will find by the Aquarium. The best fivers value ever as you are taken all round the town with a very interesting commentary. We both learnt so much about Fowey.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2019

Self drive boat hire

Whilst in Fowey we hired a self drive boat it was really enjoyable we saw kingfishers and other animals. You can moor up and have lunch. We had the boat for 3 hours which I would say was plenty as the tide made where we could go restricted. We hired our boat from a lovely guy called Steve( he is located in the blue hut in the harbour)


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

March 2015

small but perfectly formed

We came over twice on the Bodinnick ferry which docks at the far end of the esplanade, and parked in the main car park at the top of the town. Only very brave people would attempt to drive through and park in the town, even out of season. The ferry runs all year.The town bus was essential to get back up the very steep hill. It was very helpful that the minivan bus took the dog on board as well as us. The tourist information office is next to the bus stop in town, and the staff were very friendly, with plenty of suggestions for our visits. We enjoyed lunch one day at a dog friendly café called, I think, Pinky Murphy's. The Fowey Hotel was also pleased to allow us to bring the dog in whilst we had lunch in the bar overlooking the beautiful estuary. I would visit Fowey again with pleasure.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2012

stunning

Fowey is a beautiful little town with stunning views. We parked in the main top car park and used the bus to get up and down ( I am slightly disabled) The bus driver was extremely helpful and friendly. The town is fascinating, full of history, good little shops, galleries and restaurants etc. We also took a 45 min boat trip round the estuary which was fun and good value.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2012

Lovely town

Great for shopping and eating. Park at the Boddinick end so you dont have to climb the steep hill!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2012

A Gem!

What a beautiful place! With gorgeous views!
Must visit Fowey Hotel Bar for a cream tea, with views over the bay from their balcony. Lovely! From there, wander down to Readymoney Cove.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2011

Very attractive.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2011

Enter via the delightful Boddinick Ferry which docks at Daphne du Maurier's childhood home. There are beaches, boat rides, and canoeing on offer, as well as many pubs, restaurants, and delicious local ice cream. My only tip is to leave your car in one of the car parks, explore on foot and enjoy the atmosphere.

A true secret garden nearly lost to the ravages of time, the Lost Gardens of Heligan open a door to a magical world. Stroll underneath towering green canopies, past pretty pools surrounded by flowers and view all manner of weird and wonderful plants and shrubs. There's no time for dithering; visit the gardens and see what beauty awaits.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2024

Great for family day out

Visited here for the first time in 15 years. If you want a family day out with kids adventure playground, farm animals petting area, restaurant, tea rooms and ice cream then it’s great. If you’re more interested in the plants then it’s disappointing. It’s much more expensive than other gardens which are much more interesting botanically. The plants aren’t as interesting as other gardens and almost nothing is labelled. It’s now more of an adventure/theme park, than it used to be.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2023

A land of giant mysteries

A true gem of Cornwall, so many beautiful and some gigantic plants/tress to admire in these acres of Cornish lands.
There's so much to see and enjoy walking through the Jungle and fields of beautiful idyllic nature.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2023

Early morning mindfulness ticket

Bought early tickets for 7 am walk (Thursdays from 6:30am summertime) around the grounds with a free coffee on arrival. Had the jungle to ourselves to explore and photograph. Great start to the day.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2023

Value for money

Weekly pass for price of day pass, bargain
Recommend cooked breakfast, had a job finishing ours before we travelled home


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

The Lost Garden of Heligan

A lovely day out, lot’s of walking.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Mrs French

Beautiful place to visit


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2021

Lost Gardens of Heligan

One of the highlights of our holiday. Well worth visiting and excellent signage. Refreshments were delicious.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2021

The best garden visit

Wonderfully well cared for and presented, with a great environmental ethos carried across all specs of your visit, this is one of the very best things to do in Cornwall (even without a sea view!!)


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2021

Gardens lost in a sea of people

Looked forward to exploring these gardens but there were so many people there that it was difficult to appreciate it. Expected long queues for rope walk and eventually gave up waiting as movement of queue so slow.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2020

Don't miss this.

This is a must for anyone who loves flora and fauna, plus a bit of the exotic and adventure! Have been here at least twice and intend to revisit when able to do so.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2020

Well worth a visit

A lovely morning out in the gardens. Nice for young children. Good Barbecue food in the gardens.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2019

Gardens

Lovely place spent a few hours here took some great snaps


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2016

Great day out

We had a super day here- wonderful for kids,which was a surprise,they had a marvellous time...rope bridge...building a tee-pee and picnicing in it,5 adults and 5 little ones 1,4,5,5, 8.,great open areas a loads of trees and climbing fun.We too liked the greenery and open areas...good, reasonable food on offer...was expecting National Trust like 'keep off grass time etc'...our day was dull and windy but warm and would recommend and return....and guess would be even better on a sunny day!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2015

Beautiful gardens and there is something for all the family to enjoy. Great day out!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2015

Beautiful place, good picnic area


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2015

This is a lovely place to explore, with lots of hidden bits to discover. We were there in early August and it didn't feel particularly busy, so there must be lots of room for everyone. Even our teenager enjoyed it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2014

Knight party

It seemed every corner we turned there was something wonderful to look at. There has been a lot of thought put into this and we felt it was excellent value for money, great day out.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

April 2014

Magical

A fabulous walk around the gardens, lovely cafe/restaurant and super farm shop, both of which you can visit without paying to go into the gardens. A great day out.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2011

A wonderful place to visit, even at the height of summer when there are many visitors. Magical gardens, wildlife and even chickens. Well managed, great cafe.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2011

A hit with all the family!

A great day out! The gardens, shop and tearooms had a really upmarket feel about it. Every aspect of the gardens has been put together with real love and devotion. My 3 year old daughter's favourite bit was the Jungle - she loved running down all the boardwalks. It really felt like something from Jurassic Park. A hard walk back up the hill though - especially carrying our 1 year old toddler! My husband's favourite part was the ice cream at the teashop, and mine was the impressive vegetable garden. (Forgot to mention that my daughter cried when she discovered there were no melons growing at this particular time of the year - So that for her was a real show-stopper!!) Would recommend although with caution to wheelchair users - Some of the terrain is quite tricky.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2011

Really Lovely Place

Spent all day here and even though it rained a little it really was a lovely day with lots of very special gardens to walk through.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

February 2009

Lovely, magical 'secret' garden. The local, homemade refreshments in the tea rooms are delicious too.

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