rocky bays, picturesque villages, and is of course a boat lover's paradise.
Bodinnick village is extremely picturesque and calm. You can walk into the village from the Park, perhaps enjoy lunch at the Old Ferry Inn, part of which is built into the rock face. Daphne du Maurier's House "Ferryside" is across the road where she wrote "The Loving Spirit" set in nearby Polruan. The annual Daphne du Maurier Festival of Arts & Literature is held in Fowey each May.
There are many varied and interesting walks around, including the famous "Hall Walk", but plan carefully as some of the hills can be steep. From Bodinnick walk to Polruan crouched behind the head of the Estuary via the tiny hamlet of Pont where you can watch the hummingbirds, catch the passenger ferry to Fowey and return on the Bodinnick ferry which appears in records as far back as 1344 (though not the current ferryboat).
Fowey Town (a short ferry ride across the river) hosts the famous Fowey Regatta in August, a glorious celebration of racing, feasting and high spirits, when some 2,500 visiting yachts boost the substantial resident yacht population. Enjoy the action safe in the knowledge that you have a peaceful enclave at Penmarlam Park to return to.
The beautiful and ever popular Polperro and Looe are within easy reach to the east. The Eden Project is just a short drive away (beat the queues - advance tickets available from Reception), as are the many houses, gardens and attractions of Southern Cornwall.
For the more energetic a wide range of water sports are available on the Estuary, and for the children there are theme-parks, animal sanctuaries and many other attractions nearby.
Sea Fishing is available from Penmarlam Quay, or you can launch from Penmarlam Slipway.
Visit our information room for full details of what to do, out and about.
