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Chorister's Cottage, quiet location in Mevagissey, sleeps 6, garden & parking,

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Chorister’s Cottage in Autumn is a great place to find peace and inspiration.
Sunny south west facing garden perfect for alfresco dining at any time of day
Dining is light and airy in the summer, warm and cosy in the winter.
The kitchen is well equipped with all you need to cater for yourselves.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mevagissey, ENG
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Pentewan Sands Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Eden Project
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Chorister's Cottage, quiet location in Mevagissey, sleeps 6, garden & parking,

Mevagissey is one of the few remaining active Cornish fishing harbours. In the small town you can enjoy local shops, boutiques, and art galleries. There are cafes, pubs and restaurants, as well as places to stop for a cream tea, fish and chips or an ice-cream. There is also a handmade fudge shop.

A visit to the museum and aquarium on the harbour is recommended as is a trip on board the Seascan. Freshly caught fish are often available to buy from the quayside. There are many walks that can be enjoyed from the cottage, but most popular are those along the coastal path leading from the harbour.

Mevagissey is fortunate to have a cycle path that meanders to St. Austell and beyond. There is a ferry to take you to Fowey and a great variety of activities to suit all interests. Fishing trips and scenic boat trips are available from the harbour. If you enjoy watersports or a day out at the seaside, sandy beaches are close by. For garden enthusiasts many popular attractions are within easy reach, including;The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Caerhays Castle and The Eden Project. There are several National Trust properties. Walking and nature enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with the South West Coast path running practically past the door and many other short walks to explore that reveal an abundance of plant life and wildlife. Trips out to sea are readily available where visitors frequently encounter playful dolphins who love to swim close to the boughs of boats as they traverse the bay.

If you are interested in popular culture you will enjoy a visit to the nearby 18th century harbour village of Charlestown. One of Britain's most popular film locations, it was used in The Eagle Has Landed, The Pirates of The Caribbean, The Onedine Line - to name just a few and most recently the new Poldark series. Mevagissey’s very own tour boat Seascan, moored in Mevagissey harbour also features in the popular German television adaptation of Rosamund Pilcher’s novels’. Please visit Chorister’s Cottage own website for more details to this and links to local businesses.

Property manager

Jacqueline Wedlake Hatton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are to be considerate and polite towards cleaning staff at all times. Do not demand early entry or late check out from staff for any reason.
Guests must maintain the house to a high standard of orderliness and sanitation. Rubbish must be disposed of into the appropriate receptacles.
On the day of your arrival if you or any of your party arrive in Mevagissey before 4.30pm park in the town car park until your check in time of 4.30pm

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this cottage is by the sea. Mevagissey Museum and Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eden Project and Mevagissey Aquarium. Lost Gardens of Heligan and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mevagissey, ENG

What's nearby

  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pentewan Sands Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Porthpean Beach - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Charlestown Harbour - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Eden Project - 22 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) - 11 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salamander - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Into the Woods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chorister's Cottage, quiet location in Mevagissey, sleeps 6, garden & parking, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chorister's Cottage, quiet location in Mevagissey, sleeps 6, garden & parking, ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Chorister's Cottage, quiet location in Mevagissey, sleeps 6, garden & parking, ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chorister's Cottage, quiet location in Mevagissey, sleeps 6, garden & parking, located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Polstreath Beach and South West Coast Path Section 31 Trailhead. South West Coast Path Section 32 Trailhead and Mevagissey Model Railway are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location and a great time had by all

….and the sun shone too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Fantastic Cornish Holiday

My husband and I with our greyhound Sophie stayed at Chorister's Cottage for 10 days and had a thoroughly enjoyable time! The weather was hot and gloriously sunny which meant regular walks to the harbour in Mevagissey were a treat! Jacqui could not organise the weather, but everything else to do with the cottage was fantastic too: clean, comfortable and airy with all the conveniences of home (washing machine and dishwasher greatly appreciated and used!) and a welcoming tea tray on arrival. It was just as described on the site, but also had such a nice feel to it, due to the care and attention the owner has invested in it. We felt like we were living as locals for the time! Recommend the fish stall on the harbour, museum, aquarium,various pubs (the Ship,the Fountain, the Kings Arms which had live music Sunday afternoon and the Sharksfin which were all dog friendly. Also Lobbs farm shop at the Lost Garden of Heligan for farm produce and beautiful wood turning with items for sale. The Lost Gardens were spectacular too and plants for sale were purchased and brought back home for our own lost garden! A bootsale at Par market was also fun, if you like that sort of thing, and a visit to Charlestown kept us busy all day as the museum is dog friendly as well as the attached Bosun's restaurant. We would definitely recommend a stay at Chorister's Cottage and would love to visit again in the future!

6/10 Okay

Martin H.

Hill & cooksey holiday 20-08-2022

Garden needed some attention before any persons used it, family got bit several times. Didn't use it again. Out side toilet area needed a clean with neighbours weeds growing through the fence. Needs a light on the landing due to poor or no light at all when going to the toilet at night. My wife fell over the concrete upstand adjacent to the parking area. She was very shaken Location quiet, but you would expect that being next to a graveyard. Smell of soot in main living room No wardrobe space in second bedroom, only in main bedroom & children's room
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab holibobs

Lovely cottage, second visit, always such a fab place ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Mevagissey

Tolle Zeit in einem schönen Haus. Kommunikation mit Vermieterin war sehr gut. Vielen Dank…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking distance to harbour (and a hidden beach)

Clean cottage within walking distance of harbour, shops and restaurants. Lovely patio area for alfresco dining. Found a hidden beach within easy walking distance of the cottage. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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Holiday

Beautiful cottage and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in Mevagissey.

A well equipped cottage, centrally located and lovely. (Just needs some airers and places for wet towels - picky but honest). We loved every minute and Jacqui was so helpful. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn get away

Long delayed rental because of Covid but finally made it this October. Lovely house and position in beautiful Mevagissey.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith P., Matlock, Derbyshire, UK

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Another idyllic stay at Choristers Cottage

Our second stay at Choristers, the cottage just as lovely as we remembered. Superbly equipped with every implement you can think of. Very comfy and cosy with a lovely garden where we had a couple of meals from the (excellent) Chinese and Indian takeaways in the village only a 5 min walk away. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a lovely stay at the cottage

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fab cottage in a great location!

Had a great time - wish we were there longer as cottage is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well equipped cottage in a lovely location.

Everything went without a hitch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith P., Matlock, Derbyshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in great location

What a lovely cottage, great location only 5 mins walk from the harbour. Lovely garden to sit out and have a meal or drink. Very well equipped with everything you could ever need even down to a roll of sellotape which came in handy. Such a cosy place to stay with very comfy beds. The outside loo a great bonus when having a meal/drinks in the garden. The best property we have stayed in so far in Cornwall, so glad we have already booked for September!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage in a Fantastic Location

A super space for a break. A thoughtfully equipped kitchen and a super outside space made our stay perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday base

Well-equipped and well presented cottage, clean and pleasant, lovely garden seating area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a peaceful, central location

We had a very relaxing break in this wonderful cottage. Everything was clean and well maintained, nice sunny garden overlooking the village, which is a short walk away, we would love to return, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great holiday

Jacqui’s cottage is peaceful, comfortable, very well equipped and only a few minutes walk from Mevaggisey harbour. It has a lovely little garden in front of the property. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

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Clean and comfortable cottage in ideal location!

We had a wonderful stay in Choristers Cottage. It’s ideally located in a quiet spot only short stroll in to Mevagissey. The beds were extremely comfortable with nice heavy duvets and crisp cotton bedding. The wood burner was a lovely addition at this time of year. We lit it when we returned rather damp from the beach on a couple of occasions. So much to see and do in this gorgeous part of Cornwall. A week really wasn’t long enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Thank you for a lovely holiday cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvellous Mevagissey

After a crazy summer we were all really pleased to finally get a break away for the week, and Mevagissey didn’t disappoint. The property was the perfect base for exploring the Cornish coast line, and had everything you would need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Excellent week had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., FORMBY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time

A great cottage in a great location with everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and Comfortable

We'd stay again, which says everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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September Sun

We looked forward to a long awaited get away after working all through the Covid lockdown and Choristers Cottage did not disappoint. There was everything we could need, it was so well equipped. The cottage felt like an oasis of calm and it was the perfect getaway to relax and unwind. Our daily walk down to the harbour was delightful, the village had such a great vibe and we were lucky with near perfect weather. Without a doubt we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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Sept 2020

The cottage was lovely and very well-positioned in a quite location within a short walk to the village and the beach (via quite a few steps). Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jacqueline Wedlake Hatton

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I was born about 10 miles from Mevagissey and have fond childhood memories of visiting my friend's Grandmother there, skipping through the streets, eating ice-cream whilst sitting on the rocks near the harbour; pretty much doing the sorts of things that our visitors to Mevagissey still love to do today. As an adult I studied art at Falmouth and remain inspired by the familiar landscapes of the south west. These days I eat less ice cream and walk through the hilly streets and coast paths which is a great way to stay fit and enjoy some amazing scenery. I love how Cornwall, with her tides and unpredictable weather reveals herself serendipitously to those who take the time to explore. For example, during a recent walk I stumbled upon the wreck of the 'Romanie', believed to be the inspiration for Daphne Du Maurier's 'Rebecca'. I hope that if you come to stay at Chorister's Cottage you and your party will take away with you equally fond and inspiring memories.

Why they chose this property

Having grown up in the St.Austell area, I later moved to Truro and from there began living part time in London. It made sense for me during this time to downsize from my home in Truro to a cottage in my best loved corner of Cornwall. I am delighted to now have my own home here once again. Mevagissey, in my opinion, is one of the few Cornish fishing towns to still retain its integrity as such, it seems little changed since my childhood. I still live partially in London, but knowing that I will always spend some of the year in my home county, my criteria for a second home was to be close to my family and within walking distance of the sea and a pub or restaurant. It is a bonus to be in this part of Cornwall - an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Also I wanted easy access to the South West Coast Path. Parking was important as having the convenience of my own car to explore Cornwall and visit friends and family when here is essential. Finally I wanted a comfortable and cosy home with a real fire and a traditional feel; Chorister's Cottage ticks all of those boxes. I look forward to sharing this beautiful part of Cornwall with you. Whenever I return to my cottage it feels like coming home and I aspire to create an ambiance that is comfortable and homely in the hope that my guests will also feel at home whilst there.

What makes this property unique

In addition to the accommodation inside the cottage there is a delightful garden area at the front which gets the sun for most of the day. Being tucked away behind the old Church of St.Peter, this is a quiet and peaceful setting. The tranquillity of this hidden corner of Mevagissey contrasts with the activity and bustle of the beautiful harbour, yet it is less than a five minute, relatively level walk away. I am a romantic at heart and so the subtle details like the cries of the seagulls and, the birdsong of numerous other wild bird species during my stays here is a joy. In addition, at night time there is usually an owl hooting, bats flitting about the street lamps and when the sky is clear the stars never fail to delight me.

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