Steve & Floss’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A highly recommended visit and perfect for youngsters. Its two massive biome structures, one famous for being the largest indoor rain forest in the world, contain plants from all over the world.
1111 habitants recommandent
Projet Eden
A highly recommended visit and perfect for youngsters. Its two massive biome structures, one famous for being the largest indoor rain forest in the world, contain plants from all over the world.
Close to the mouth of the estuary, this sandy beach is safe and sheltered. A small shop sells beach toys, food and drink. With pristine waters and gentle surf, this beach is perfect! Slap on the sun cream and relax.
42 habitants recommandent
Readymoney Cove
Close to the mouth of the estuary, this sandy beach is safe and sheltered. A small shop sells beach toys, food and drink. With pristine waters and gentle surf, this beach is perfect! Slap on the sun cream and relax.
Lost to the wild since the outbreak of the Second World War, these gardens became Europe’s largest garden restoration project and have been restored lovingly and meticulously to their former glory. Step back in time and enjoy the romance of the gardens and estate.
594 habitants recommandent
Les Jardins Perdus de Heligan
B3273Lost to the wild since the outbreak of the Second World War, these gardens became Europe’s largest garden restoration project and have been restored lovingly and meticulously to their former glory. Step back in time and enjoy the romance of the gardens and estate.
A beautiful large bay facing directly onto the channel. Perfect for picnics and swims. Aproximately 1 hours walk from Polruan.
27 habitants recommandent
National Trust - Lantic Bay
A beautiful large bay facing directly onto the channel. Perfect for picnics and swims. Aproximately 1 hours walk from Polruan.
City/town information
An amazingly pristine and unspoiled example of a late Georgian working port. Due to its retained character, Charlestown was used as a filming location for BBC’s 'Poldark.'
228 habitants recommandent
Charlestown
An amazingly pristine and unspoiled example of a late Georgian working port. Due to its retained character, Charlestown was used as a filming location for BBC’s 'Poldark.'
A gem of a traditional Cornish town. The ferry from Fowey to Mevagissey makes for a fantastic day out.
196 habitants recommandent
Mevagissey
A gem of a traditional Cornish town. The ferry from Fowey to Mevagissey makes for a fantastic day out.
Food scene
Located in Polruan harbour with views over Fowey and the estuary, this is a more traditional, formal, but welcoming pub. Fish and chips also available for take-away.
21 habitants recommandent
Lugger Inn
The QuayLocated in Polruan harbour with views over Fowey and the estuary, this is a more traditional, formal, but welcoming pub. Fish and chips also available for take-away.
Just the place if you love freshly cooked food! Soak up the Cornish splendor from one of the best waterside locations in the region.
23 habitants recommandent
Havener's, Fowey
Just the place if you love freshly cooked food! Soak up the Cornish splendor from one of the best waterside locations in the region.
This unusual cafe/bakery will serve you up delicious inhouse made savouries, pasties, bread, cakes, preserves and of course, crumpets! One for the crumpet lover.
Crumpets Too
10 Fore StreetThis unusual cafe/bakery will serve you up delicious inhouse made savouries, pasties, bread, cakes, preserves and of course, crumpets! One for the crumpet lover.
This American themed restaurant and bar dish up award-winning homemade burgers and great sustainable Cornish seafood. With a well deserved reputation, you will be spoiled for choice by a large menu, which includes cocktails!
59 habitants recommandent
Sam's Fowey
20 Fore StThis American themed restaurant and bar dish up award-winning homemade burgers and great sustainable Cornish seafood. With a well deserved reputation, you will be spoiled for choice by a large menu, which includes cocktails!
Regardless of whether you think the jam or the cream should go first, if a cream tea is your thing, then check out Jam First. The small, family run tea room also offers breakfast, sandwiches, lunches, cakes, tea and coffee.
Jam First
2 West StreetRegardless of whether you think the jam or the cream should go first, if a cream tea is your thing, then check out Jam First. The small, family run tea room also offers breakfast, sandwiches, lunches, cakes, tea and coffee.
Conseils sur la ville
Réservez avant de partir
Eating out!
During busier times of the year, it is wise to book well in advance if you wish to eat out. The local restaurants get very busy and may not accept walk-ins.
Déplacements
Ferry
Ferries are the easiest and fastest way to Fowey and there is a twice daily ferry to Mevagissey from Fowey. There is also a car ferry to Fowey from Bodinnick.
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Polruan roads and paths.
Polruan starts at the top of a hill, which goes down to the river. Walking around Polruan will be challenging for some.
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Sat-Nav
Sat-Nav often takes drivers over the car ferry. Be aware of this if traveling at night or do not wish to use the ferry.