Cornwall & South West England — 4 days
From Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Best explored by car. Fowey and Bodinnick are connected by a short ferry ride; Bolventor is a 45-minute drive from Fowey.
Fowey
England · 2 days
The historic maritime town where Daphne du Maurier lived and worked. It provides the essential base for exploring the moody coastal atmosphere that inspired the setting of Manderley.
Daphne du Maurier Literary Centre
museum · morning
Offers an essential, budget-friendly deep dive into the author's life and her deep connection to the local landscape.
5 Custom House Hill, Fowey, Cornwall, England
The Rook with a Book
monument · afternoon
A public sculpture dedicated to the author, featuring a reference to her famous short story, standing on the Fowey quay.
Town Quay, Fowey, Cornwall, England
Menabilly Coastal Path
landmark · full_day
The paths offer iconic views of Menabilly House, the primary architectural inspiration for the fictional Manderley estate.
Menabilly, near Fowey, Cornwall, England
Polridmouth Cove
landmark · afternoon
This secluded cove and its old cottages provided the inspiration for the boathouse where Rebecca’s fate is uncovered in the novel.
Polridmouth, near Fowey, Cornwall, England
Bodinnick
England · 1 day
A quiet village across the river from Fowey, known for its deep connection to the du Maurier family history and home life.
Ferryside
landmark · morning
The original du Maurier family home where Daphne lived and wrote; the perfect place to feel the atmosphere of her daily life.
Bodinnick, Fowey, Cornwall, England
Bolventor
England · 1 day
Located on the rugged, windswept Bodmin Moor, this area provides the dark, gothic landscape that defined the tone of du Maurier’s writing.
Daphne du Maurier Museum (Jamaica Inn)
museum · full_day
The world's only museum dedicated to the author, featuring personal artifacts and documents vital for understanding her literary legacy.
Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall, England