Fowey Harbour Hotel

Nestled into the west bank of the River Fowey, with picture-perfect views over Fowey’s estuary, this 37-room boutique hotel offers a quintessential seaside getaway. A full renovation in 2019 has added vibrant and colourful contemporary interiors throughout, inspired by Fowey’s rich history of exotic world travel.

Most common rooms and bedrooms have estuary and harbour views. The newly restored hotel features a stunning wrap-around terrace, and two-tiered gardens, an upper garden next to the hotel and a lower garden situated down some steps right at the water’s edge.

For eating and drinking, the hotel’s Harbour Kitchen, Bar & Terrace offers casual, all-day dining – with those enviable views. Food is light, seasonal, and locally-sourced to showcase the region’s flavours.

The menu also features many of Harbour Hotel’s signature dishes, including the Harbour Fish Pie, sensational seafood burger, tempura prawns, home-cured smoked salmon and divine desserts.

There’s an extensive drinks menu, featuring eclectic wines from around the world, sweet wines, sherries, our own exclusive cocktails (including a selection of espresso martinis and negronis) and, last but not least, local craft beers by bottle and on draught.

In keeping with the Cornwall traditions, there’s also a selection of locally-made gins. Perfect for sipping on the terrace whilst drinking in the view.

For those who can drag themselves away from the hotel to go out exploring, it’s a 5-minute walk to the quaint, bustling fishing town of Fowey, with its pretty, crooked little streets, lined with independent boutiques that run down to the water.

History and character abound; the town has been in existence since well before the Norman invasion; the local church was established sometime in the 7th century.

In the other direction, it’s a short walk to the beach at Readymoney Cove and the famous South West Coastal Path walk. See our staff’s recommendations of the best activities, attractions & events in the Fowey and wider Cornwall area here. Much of the hotel is accessible, and help is always on hand for those who need assistance. Families are welcome.

ROOMS & SUITES
Each of the 37 individually styled rooms with all of the Harbour Hotels’ ‘Little Luxuries’ you would expect, including complimentary gin, flat-screen TVs, The White Company Toiletries and tea & coffee facilities. Many of our rooms also have enviable estuary views.

DELUXE SEAVIEW DOUBLE ROOM
Our extra spacious, Deluxe Seaview Double Rooms offer guests uninterrupted views over Fowey’s estuary. These rooms have a seating area positioned at the window so you can sit back and watch the world go by.

SUPERIOR INLAND DOUBLE ROOM
Our Superior Inland Double Rooms are beautifully appointed rooms, perfect for those who like to get their sea view fix by day, before returning to sleep in complete style and comfort.

DINING
A casual, all-day dining affair with views over postcard-perfect Fowey Harbour from the dining room and terrace. Food is light, seasonal and locally-sourced; drinks include eclectic wines, our own cocktails, local craft beers and locally-made gins.

The menu features many of our signature dishes, including locally sourced catch of the day, melt-in-the-mouth cod & crab, tempura prawns, simple but stunning fillet steaks and a selection of terrifyingly good desserts.

There’s an extensive drinks menu, featuring wines from around the world, sherries, our own exclusive cocktails (including a selection of espresso martinis and negronis) and last but not least local craft beers by the bottle and on draught.

In keeping with Cornish traditions, there’s also a selection of locally-made gins. Perfect for sipping on the terrace whilst drinking in the view.

AFTERNOON TEA
Afternoon Tea at Harbour is an indulgent and tasty treat. Featuring pretty pastries, homemade scones and delectable cakes, alongside fabulous finger sandwiches and savoury snacks. It’s the perfect accompaniment of a flute of fizz or a dangerously good cocktail or two! Served daily from 2.30pm until 5pm (must be booked at least 24 hours before arrival).

WEDDINGS
Our recently-renovated luxury hotel is nestled into the hillside, with stunning views over postcard-perfect Fowey estuary- and makes for an idyllic Cornwall wedding venue. A full renovation in 2019 has added vibrant, colourful and contemporary interiors throughout, inspired by Fowey’s rich history of exotic world travel.

Most bedrooms and public areas of the hotel enjoy stunning estuary and harbour views. The newly restored exterior features a stunning wrap-around terrace, two-tiered gardens, an upper garden situated next to the hotel and a lower garden right at the water’s edge.

The hotel’s beautiful main event room, The Spinnaker Suite, comes with period features, an abundance of natural light, and stunning harbour views. It’s suitable for wedding ceremonies, wedding breakfast or reception for up to 80 guests.

Receptions and photo shoots can be held outside on the terrace or in the upper garden – both with those spectacular, panoramic views – or in the cosy lounge and bar area inside. Photos shoots can also take place in the lower garden by the water.

For before and after your special event, we can offer your guests special room rates for those wishing to stay, an excellent in-house restaurant, and a selection of great, locally-themed activities and experiences.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
Our vibrantly-restored, Victorian boutique hotel, with picture-perfect views over Fowey’s estuary is just steps from the beach, and can host any style of event, large or small.

Meetings & private events work so much better in great venues, in great locations. Nestled into the west bank of the River Fowey, with picture-perfect views over Fowey’s estuary, this 37-room boutique is an exceptional venue for any meeting or event.

A full renovation in 2019 has added vibrant and colourful contemporary interiors throughout, inspired by Fowey’s rich history of exotic world travel. Most common rooms and bedrooms have estuary and harbour views.

The newly restored exterior features a stunning wrap-around terrace, and two-tiered gardens, an upper garden next to the hotel and a lower garden situated down some steps but right at the water’s edge.

The hotel’s beautiful private event room – with period features, an abundance of natural light, and harbour views – has a capacity of up to 70 guests and can be fully-equipped to meet your needs. A marquee is also possible in the upper garden.

For before and after your event, we can offer attendees discounted room rates for those wishing to stay, an excellent in-house restaurant, and a selection of great, locally-themed activities and experiences.

It’s a 5-minute walk to the quaint, bustling fishing town of Fowey, with its pretty, crooked little streets, lined with independent boutiques that run down to the water. In the other direction, it’s a short walk to the beach at Readymoney Cove.

FOWEY’S BEST WALKS
There’s nothing like a nice walk to get some fresh air, to see the local sights and scenery, to feel good about yourself afterwards, and to reduce your guilt when tucking into a Harbour Hotels afternoon cream tea.

Fowey is pronoun for its beautiful scenery and local walks. Ask our reception team for a printed map showing the locations and descriptions of our five favourite walks.

FOWEY’S BEST BEACHES
For those craving a day at the beach, Fowey has some nice sandy beaches close by. We’ve created a map with locations and descriptions of our favourite beaches in the local area. Ask our reception team to print one off for you.

We can lend you Harbour Hotels ‘Little luxuries’ for the beach: blankets, windbreaks, fold-up seats, kites to fly, and of course buckets and spades. On request, we’ll also pack you a luxury Harbour Hotels picnic, packed with home-made goodies, including a couple of local specialities.

LUXURY PICNIC
The Fowey Harbour Hotel is surrounded by stunning scenery, nature reserves, forests, and golden beaches. What better way to get out and appreciate it – and to relax – than a picnic?

Our chefs have created a special luxury picnic – one full-size in a picnic basket, for when you plan to camp down and go nowhere, and one half-picnic in a backpack that’s easier to carry if you’ll be moving around. Both picnics are packed with home-made goodies.

Aside from delicious food & drink, on request we’ll also equip you with some Harbour Hotels ‘little luxuries’ for picnics: a picnic blanket, fold-up seats, kites to fly, a boule set, and for the beach: buckets, spades, and a windbreak. If you’re going somewhere near swans and ducks, ask us for a bag of feed.

We’ve created a map showing our recommended picnic locations in the local area. Ask our reception tea to print one off for you. And remember – we have a number of bikes you may use if you want to cycle there and back.

CRUISING ON A LUXURY MOTORBOAT
Sometimes sea views are just not enough – you need to get out on the water. Which is why the Fowey Maritime Centre offers a selection of great cruises out to sea on their Fairline Targa Cruiser, ‘Water Lily’.

Cruises are available in the mornings, the afternoons, at sunset or for a full day. You can choose your destination to suit your requirements – or take the advice of your skipper on the day. Half-day charters head to Mevagissey or Polperro; full day charters to Mylor, Plymouth or Falmouth. All of them have great pubs, restaurants, and of course pasty shops.

Our recommendation: ask us to pack you a Harbour Hotels luxury picnic to take with you, then moor up off the coast of Lantic Bay to feast, enjoy the view and perhaps even swim/snorkel off the back of the boat. However you decide to do it, it comes with a guarantee of peace and relaxation, and a stress-reducing dose of fresh sea air with good scenery.

Website: www.harbourhotels.co.uk

Rooms: 37

Price: from 222 EUR per night