Few authors are tangled with Daphne du Maurier and Cornwall. From hidden streams to wild Moors, this wind-wrecked county inspired her most famous novels and still carries her spirit. If you are a fan Rebecca,,,,, Jamaica Hotelor French creekHere are five unforgettable ways to experience Du Morrill’s Cornwall on your own.
1. cruise By page French creek
Take a risk and set sail French creeka story of pirates, passion and escape. You can cruise or row to inspire the story of Du Maurier Koru Kayaking Or cruise along the bank lazily Helford River Cruise.
Along French Creek, Helford River
Frenchman’s Creek is a secluded entrance to the Helford River, not only her fictional environment, but also part of her reality. Daphne and husband Tommy are here for their honeymoon and may be with Percy “pink” thurburnthe real-life hermit possesses the Iron Duke ship, and lives the same as the heroine Dona Lady.
Du Maurier often visits her best friend in the fields of the manor – referring to the novel as “Navron”, the home of Lady Dona.
Helford River cruises, they offer French Creek trips
Experience it: Slide past the dangling oak tree, hear the sound of birds echoing in the water, and feel the fascinating thing that makes this immortal novel.
2. For real pint Jamaica Hotel
high Bodmin Moorthe real Jamaican hotel still stands, immersed in the atmosphere of Du Maurier’s smuggling legend. Here, the stories of the storm of the wind, the mist of the Moors and the shipwrecks are still alive.
Du Maurier was inspired after being trapped here one night in bad weather, and the story is actually writing.
Experience it: Enjoy wine or hearty meals in the hotel, explore the surrounding moors, and imagine yourself in the dark world of Mary Yellan and the cruel Joss Merlyn.
3. Discover the real Mandelli Rebecca
Although Mandelli is fictional, the real life counterpartMenabilly– Behind the trees on the coast between Porthpean and Pentewan. This is Du Maurier’s beloved house, where she lives relatively secluded, drawing inspiration from its mysterious and grand home.
Nearby, you’ll also find Kilmas,feature House on the chain.
Although both houses are open to the public, they are amazing Coastal walking Nearby gives you a glimpse of her secret world.
Experience it: Walking on the cliff road, I feel Rebecca’s Eternal opening line:
“Last night I dreamed that I went to Mandelli again…”
4. Visit her hometown: Foy
This charming port town is Du Maurier’s writing sanctuary where she spent her whole life. Her former home, Ferrystill looking at the mouth of the river.
every day, Foy Arts and Literature Festival Celebrate her legacy with speeches, walks, exhibitions and performances.
You can see where she writes, walks and draws inspiration.
Experience it: join Foy Day (May 10-18) Learn more about her life and work, or enjoy a quiet walk, imagine her on the table, watching the tide rolling.
5. Read where she wrote – Use local coffee
There are some special things about reading Rebecca In the landscape that shapes it. Stop at the local bookstore in Fowey, St Ives or Truro, pick up a copy of her novel, and settle in a cafe.
Experience it: Buy books, order coffee, and let Cornwall breeze turn the pages for you. You are now on the sod in Du Maurier.
Daphne du Maurier not only wrote Cornwall, but was alive. Her stories were born from rivers, Moors and houses, and the good news is: you can still explore them today. Whether you row in a French stream or drink coffee in Foy, you will find yourself wrapped in her world.
