Daphne Du Maurier in Fowey

Fowey is synonymous with the writer Daphne Du Maurier, with many of Daphne Du Maurier's novels inspired by Fowey and the surrounding area, including Rebecca and Frenchman's Creek.

Daphne Du Maurier Festival 8 - 17 May 2008 (late availability)

Every May, Fowey holds the Du Maurier festival, a week long celebration of local plays, walks and celebrity talks. Visit www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk for more information.

Ferryside: Daphne Du Maurier's house in Fowey

Du Maurier moved to Ferryside, a cottage at Bodinnick, just a short walk from the Mill in 1927. She loved to walk from Readymoney Beach in Fowey, around the stunning coast walk to the coves of Polridmouth and Polkerris. She became fascinated by a secret house near Menabilly, buried amongst the trees. This house became the fictional Manderley, the setting for her novel Rebecca. Although the house is still hidden and very private, you can still walk down to Polridmouth Beach.

Both Fowey's Tourist Information & Du Maurier Centre have lots of information and merchandise on the author, along all the local information you will need. Visit their web site at www.fowey.co.uk.

We have a collection of literature on and by Daphne Du Maurier available to borrow in the breakfast room.

There is a super public house, The Rashleigh Arms, right on the beach at Polkerris. It is open all day and serves excellent pub food. Polkerris is a brisk stroll along the coast path from Polridmouth.