St Veep

St Veep is a civil parish and hamlet in Cornwall, in the South West of England, situated above the east bank of the River Fowey. About three miles (5 km) south‑east of Lostwithiel, it occupies a quietly distinctive position where the river defines the western boundary. The parish is bordered by St Winnow to the north‑west, Boconnoc to the north, Lanreath to the east, Polperro to the south‑east and Lanteglos to the south, creating a patchwork of neighbouring communities and countryside. Named after Saint Veep, of whom little is known, the settlement carries a name that hints at history while leaving room for discovery. Its postcode district is PL22, and it sits comfortably within the county of Cornwall. St Veep’s setting—river to one side, a cluster of parishes around it—invites gentle exploration for anyone passing through the South West, offering a sense of place rooted in landscape and local boundaries rather than fanfare. It’s a subtle corner of Cornwall that rewards a slower, observant visit.