Holiday cottages in beautiful Fowey

The quintessentially Cornish port of Fowey is just over a mile from the Mill. A lovely stroll passing the foot ferry to Bodinnick and along Passage Street, past the lifeboat station to the harbour.

Fowey ( pronounced 'Foy" ) is now a bustling small town of pretty whitewashed cottages, with a fine range of independent shops, and bars and bistros with terraces out over the magnificent harbour.

Take a stroll along a track - an ancient route for carts collecting seaweed and lime from the beach for the farmers' fields - to Readymoney Cove. Further along is St Catherine's Castle, a perfect spot to have a picnic or take in the beautiful sea views. The castle dates back to 1540, when it was built as part of Henry VIII's chain of coastal defences by Thomas Treffry.

One of Britain's premier sailing events, The Fowey Royal Regatta, is held every August. There's plenty to do and see, including an amazing display from the Red Arrows.