Port Isaac

Port Isaac is picturesque: brick and stone cottages line the clifftop leading down to the port, breakwaters dating from Henry VIII's time stand amidst clear green and blue waters, and the old town center with its boathouse buildings and fish cellars sit at the end of a deeply recessed inlet.  Once a medieval fishing village registered in the year 1340, in the present day it is a favoured backdrop in TV series and movies, and is home to 2 Michelin-starred restaurants, shops, galleries, and hotels accomodating for the visitors who come in droves. What it lacks in authenticity, however, is made up for by its postcard-perfect quality, contributed both by the closely packed quaint houses and its impressive natural setting.

Lostwithiel and Restormel

Located inland up the river Fowey, Lostwithiel on a rainy day is notable for two things. St. Bartholomew's Church from the 13th century features a spire and a richly decorated stained glass window both from the 14th century. The spire, and the church, are outstanding for a town of this size. 1.4 miles further inland is a 13th century circular Norman keep, Restormel Castle, the best preserved example of this type of fortification in England.