For lunch we called into the Dwelling House, a Grade II listed former merchant's house which serves wonderful light meals and afternoon tea. Libby had recently visited as had Katherine and they both raved about the food.
There are a few tables in a small courtyard 'out the back' and we were lucky enough to secure one of these tables. The Dwelling House works hard to use local produce and the menu is full of the best that Cornwall has to offer. I chose the Deli Farm air-dried ham, tomato and mozzarella ciabatta which was accompanied by interesting salad leaves and a wonderful chilli jam.
After lunch we continued through the town, there was a wonderful buzz and everyone was clearly enjoying the sunshine on and off the river. Whilst wandering I spotted Julie Walters which was very exciting.
Kenneth Grahame spent much
time in Fowey, indeed was married here, and his wonderful story "The Wind
in The Willows" was inspired by Fowey, and the riversides up to Lerryn
inspired the Wild Wood. He liked nothing more than just "messing about in
boats", just as Ratty did.
Below is 'Ferryside' which once belonged to the Du Maurier family and from where Daphne wrote her first novel "The Loving Spirit". Fowey has inspired many literary greats and has a wonderful festival each May and attracts many big names who come to celebrate the written and spoken word.
Regards,
Judith
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