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The King

3 Town Quay
Rated 9.1 in 90 reviews

Nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Fowey, United Kingdom, The King offers a charming retreat for those seeking an authentic English seaside experience. As a boutique hotel, The King expertly combines historic character with modern comforts, promising guests a unique and intimate stay. The hotel's architecture reflects the rich heritage of this charming town, with design elements that pay homage to its maritime past while integrating contemporary touches that promise a comfortable respite.

Guests at The King are welcomed into a warm and inviting atmosphere, where personalized service is a hallmark of the hotel experience. The elegantly designed rooms, each uniquely styled, provide a blend of cozy ambiance and refined luxury, ensuring a restful environment. Large windows and thoughtful furnishings enhance the experience of staying in a scenic locale, offering stunning views of the estuary or the rolling hills of Cornwall.

The hotel's intimate restaurant serves up a delectable array of dishes, showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients that highlight the culinary prowess of the region. Guests can unwind in the cozy lounge, enjoying a selection of fine wines and spirits or take in the fresh sea air from the outdoor terrace.

Strategically located, The King is an ideal base for exploring the quaint streets of Fowey, enjoying coastal walks, or embarking on sailing adventures. Its proximity to local attractions, such as the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, makes it an attractive choice for travelers wanting a true taste of Cornwall's allure. The King's dedication to providing a tranquil and unique experience ensures its place as a cherished spot for visitors to this enchanting region.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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August
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September
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October
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Fowey and near The King

St Catherine's Castle
St Catherine's Castle
Castle in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
1km / 0.64mi
Church of St Fimbarrus Or St Nicholas
Church of St Fimbarrus Or St Nicholas
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
60m / 60yd
Readymoney Cove
Readymoney Cove
Beach and cove near Fowey, in Cornwall, England, UK
1km / 0.6mi
Fowey Museum
Fowey Museum
Museum building in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
20m / 20yd
Church of St Willow
Church of St Willow
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
St John
Church in Bodinnick, Cornwall
0.6km / 0.4mi
St Saviour's Chapel, Polruan
Chapel in Lanteglos, Cornwall, England, UK
0.9km / 0.55mi
St Saviour's Chapel, Polruan
Chapel in Lanteglos, Cornwall, England, UK
0.9km / 0.56mi
Polruan Blockhouse
Polruan Blockhouse
Tudor fort at entrance to Fowey River in Lanteglos, Cornwall, England, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
St Sampson's Church
St Sampson's Church
Church in Golant, Cornwall, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
St Cyricius and St Julietta's Church
St Cyricius and St Julietta's Church
Church in St Veep, Cornwall, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Tregaminion Church
Tregaminion Church
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
The Grotto, About 1/2 Mile South East Of Menabilly House At Polridmouth
Architectural structure in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Castle Dore
Castle Dore
Hillfort in Cornwall, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Menabilly House
House in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Gribbin Daymarker
Gribbin Daymarker
Tower in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of St Winnow
Church of St Winnow
Church in St Winnow, Cornwall, England, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Church of St Ildierna
Church of St Ildierna
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Tywardreath and Par, United Kingdom
4.9km / 3mi
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church in Par, Cornwall
5.2km / 3.2mi
Ethy House
Ethy House
Country house in St Winnow, Cornwall, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Par Coastal Gun Battery
Par Coastal Gun Battery
Disused artillery battery in Cornwall, United Kingdom
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of St Manarck and St Dunstan
Church of St Manarck and St Dunstan
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Blaize
Church of St Blaize
Church in St Blazey, Cornwall, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in St Blazey Gate, Cornwall, England, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Eden Project
Eden Project
Visitor attraction in Cornwall in the United Kingdom
8.1km / 5mi
Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle
Castle, now ruinous, north of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel
St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel
Church in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Historical museum relating to the local port of Charlestown, Cornwall, England
8.7km / 5.4mi
Boconnoc Church
Boconnoc Church
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
St Paul's Church, Charlestown
St Paul's Church, Charlestown
Church building in St. Austell Bay, Cornwall, England, UK
9km / 5.6mi
St Brevita’s Church, Lanlivery
St Brevita’s Church, Lanlivery
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Polperro Heritage Museum Of Smuggling & Fishing
Polperro Heritage Museum Of Smuggling & Fishing
Museum in Polperro, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Polperro Model Village & Land of Legend
Model village and museum of local legends in Polperro, Cornwall, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Lostwithiel Museum
Museum in Lostwithiel, England, United Kingdom
8.4km / 5.2mi
Church of St Nonna
Church of St Nonna
Church in Pelynt, Cornwall, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Boconnoc House
Boconnoc House
Country house in Boconnoc, Cornwall, England, UK
9.1km / 5.6mi
Chapel of St Nectans
Chapel of St Nectans
Chapel in St Winnow, Cornwall, England, UK
8.3km / 5.2mi
Lostwithiel Stannary Palace
Lostwithiel Stannary Palace
Building complex in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK
8.3km / 5.2mi
Church of St Ciricius and St Julitta
Church of St Ciricius and St Julitta
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
St Levan’s Church, Porthpean
St Levan’s Church, Porthpean
Church building in St. Austell Bay, Cornwall, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Holy Trinity Church, St Austell
Holy Trinity Church, St Austell
Church in St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK
11.2km / 7mi
Talland Church
Talland Church
13th Century church dedicated to St Tallan, in Cornwall, England, UK
10.2km / 6.4mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
11km / 6.9mi
Battle of Braddock Down
Battle of Braddock Down
1564 battle of the First English Civil War
10.2km / 6.4mi

What to do in Fowey and near The King

St Catherine's Castle
St Catherine's Castle
Castle in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
1km / 0.64mi
Church of St Fimbarrus Or St Nicholas
Church of St Fimbarrus Or St Nicholas
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
60m / 60yd
Readymoney Cove
Readymoney Cove
Beach and cove near Fowey, in Cornwall, England, UK
1km / 0.6mi
Fowey Museum
Fowey Museum
Museum building in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
20m / 20yd
Church of St Willow
Church of St Willow
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
St John
Church in Bodinnick, Cornwall
0.6km / 0.4mi
St Saviour's Chapel, Polruan
Chapel in Lanteglos, Cornwall, England, UK
0.9km / 0.55mi
St Saviour's Chapel, Polruan
Chapel in Lanteglos, Cornwall, England, UK
0.9km / 0.56mi
Polruan Blockhouse
Polruan Blockhouse
Tudor fort at entrance to Fowey River in Lanteglos, Cornwall, England, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
St Sampson's Church
St Sampson's Church
Church in Golant, Cornwall, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
St Cyricius and St Julietta's Church
St Cyricius and St Julietta's Church
Church in St Veep, Cornwall, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Tregaminion Church
Tregaminion Church
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
The Grotto, About 1/2 Mile South East Of Menabilly House At Polridmouth
Architectural structure in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Castle Dore
Castle Dore
Hillfort in Cornwall, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Menabilly House
House in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Gribbin Daymarker
Gribbin Daymarker
Tower in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of St Winnow
Church of St Winnow
Church in St Winnow, Cornwall, England, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Church of St Ildierna
Church of St Ildierna
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Tywardreath and Par, United Kingdom
4.9km / 3mi
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church in Par, Cornwall
5.2km / 3.2mi
Ethy House
Ethy House
Country house in St Winnow, Cornwall, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Par Coastal Gun Battery
Par Coastal Gun Battery
Disused artillery battery in Cornwall, United Kingdom
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of St Manarck and St Dunstan
Church of St Manarck and St Dunstan
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Blaize
Church of St Blaize
Church in St Blazey, Cornwall, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in St Blazey Gate, Cornwall, England, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Eden Project
Eden Project
Visitor attraction in Cornwall in the United Kingdom
8.1km / 5mi
Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle
Castle, now ruinous, north of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel
St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel
Church in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Historical museum relating to the local port of Charlestown, Cornwall, England
8.7km / 5.4mi
Boconnoc Church
Boconnoc Church
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi

About Fowey

Fowey, located on the south coast of Cornwall, offers a blend of natural beauty, history, and local culture. One of the key attractions is the picturesque harbor, where visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the waterfront and observe the sailing activity that characterizes this part of Cornwall. The historic town center features charming narrow streets lined with independent shops, galleries, and cafes, providing a perfect opportunity to explore local crafts and cuisine.

For those interested in history, a visit to Fowey Castle is worthwhile. Built in the 16th century, it provides insight into the region's past and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The Fowey River is also a focal point for outdoor activities, such as kayaking and paddleboarding, allowing visitors to experience the natural beauty of the estuary up close.

The South West Coast Path runs nearby, offering excellent hiking opportunities along dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery. This path is ideal for those who enjoy walking and want to take in the breathtaking landscape. Additionally, the local art scene is vibrant, with various galleries showcasing works by local artists, often inspired by the stunning environment.

Culinary experiences in Fowey are notable, particularly the fresh seafood available in local restaurants and pubs. Sampling traditional Cornish fare is a must for food enthusiasts. Lastly, exploring nearby beaches, such as Readymoney Cove, provides a more relaxed setting for sunbathing and swimming, making it a suitable spot for families and those looking to unwind. Overall, Fowey offers a tranquil yet engaging experience for visitors interested in both nature and culture.




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