Fowey

Fowey is Cornish 'Fowydh, meaning 'Beech Trees is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall. The town has been in existence since well before the Norman invasion; the estuary of the River Fowey forms a natural harbour which enabled the town to become an important trading centre. Fowey has acted as inspiration for countless artists, historians and novelists including the world famous Daphne Du Maurier. With a deep harbour and surrounding areas of outstanding beauty, Fowey is a popular place for sailors and anyone wishing to spend time on the water.