Advantages: Beautiful, interesting, welcoming, glorious! Disadvantages: Too far away! Bring Cornwall closer - NOW!
GENERAL:
I first found fabulous Fowey, pronounced Foy (like toy) rather than Fow-wee, back in December 2001. Our friends Alex and Claire had come to stay. Claire was pregnant with their first child and was feeling a little uncertain about going on holiday the following year with a small baby. I suggested a UK holiday together (we had been to Spain together previously) as you, generally, know what to expect from the accommodation, you know you can ... ...historical buildings and story of Fowey, you can not help but notice the wonderful countryside in which it sits. Someone official has also noticed this and has designated Fowey as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is probably due to a combination of this and the fact that Fowey's harbour is so deep that it is now a popular destination for several cruise liners! It is a very odd sight to see - these gigantic ships slowing floating up the river ...
FunkyFaulkner 30.08.2006 (05.09.2006)
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Advantages: Beautiful Views Disadvantages: Very steep walking
We visted Fowey a couple of times last year while on a family holiday. Staying in Looe we drove around to Fowey and found a car park at the top of the Village. Little did I know what a steep hill we had to walk down to get to the hub of the village. (Definitely recommend sensible footwear if you take the walking option) We walked all the way down, not realising that there is a car park mini bus which will take you there in more comfort. Idon't know ... ...on it, but judging by the River Taxi fares, i would expect it to be very reasonable.
There are few small shops in the Village and a museum and banks. By the waterside, there is a fish and chip restaurant, the usual ice-cream stand and some Public Houses.
Views are beautiful across the water and there are lots of boat trips on offer. The second time we visted Fowey during our stay, we crossed from Polruen on a river taxi. Again, we parked at the ...
barberanna72 26.11.2007
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