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Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views

Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views

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Thimble Cottage in the harbour
Mevagissey the sunny side of the harbour, where Thimble Cottage is situated!
Views from Thimble Cottage
Thimble Cottage,  former period fisherman’s Cottage
Longe with stable door to courtyard

Overview of Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Sea viewSea viewSea view

Check out the area

Mevagissey
  • Popular LocationPentewan Sands Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLost Gardens of Heligan9 min drive
  • Popular LocationEden Project22 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views

Thimble Cottage is a truly charming south facing light and airy 1850s semi detached fisherman's cottage set in the heart of the harbour and on the coastal path.

Check out reviews and prices on

Simply Owners . net . With 2023 prices and reviews .


it can only be reached by foot, bliss no cars! bag drop and 2 minutes walk to Thimble.

Then drive round to Willow car park, 5 mins walk.

Reserved parking space at cost £45 per week payable direct to Willows Car Park.

Wheelie luggage recommended.

Chilli Penquin log burner

WIFI and Samsung smart TV

For your comfort Thimble Cottage is a non smoking and none pet property.
For up to date reviews Simplyowners net

Sea and harbour views from the top floor with village views from the middle floor
. Newly renovated and decorated with an eclectic look of new and antique furniture over 3 floors, whitewashed walls and stairs to compliment the period features. wood burner, beamed ceilings. Courtyard garden
Front door, stone bench outside kitchen window

Kitchen. Victorian pine table with 4 chapel chairs, decorated with a vintage via newly fitted storage heater. washing machine, induction hob double oven cooker, Fridge/freezer. stairs to lounge
Bathroom. double shower, shaver point. toilet and sink.
Shower powered by megaflow hot water system, lots of pressure and plenty of hot water!
wall mounted dimplex heater.

Lounge. Large antique leather chesterfield sofa, 2 armchairs. Pine desk and chair, for writing those postcards! Chilli log burner. Stable door to courtyard.
2 box sash windows which lets the light flood in. Smart TV .Dimplex wall mounted electric heater. stairs to bedrooms

Double bedroom: double bed .
Some low beams.
Tallboy wardrobe.
Digital tv with Dvd player, small library of dvds. Dimplex wall mounted heater
.French window opening out onto harbour with sea views.

Twin room; two single beds
Chest of drawers and built in small wardrobe.
Dimplex wall mounted heater.
window onto courtyard garden and french window overlooking the harbour.

Outside:
Private courtyard garden, which is a sun trap, with Cornish slate slabs with many Cornish palms and delightful array of Cornish plants
table and seating for 4. Great for that morning coffee
bbq. side gate opening onto coastal path
stone bench by the front door, another little suntrap!

whats included!
super fast broadband wifi
towels, bed linen (beds made up for arrival) included
full housekeepers clean for your arrival
initial scuttle of logs/kindling wood for wood burner (seasonal) 1 October to 1 May

logs plenty available from Mevagissey newsagents.

Cleaning / Towels / Linen / :
Freshly laundered towels, linen and full housekeepers clean is included before and after your stay.
Towels & linen changed in between a 2 week stay.
kitchen tea towels, new dish cloth, fairy liquid hand soap tea, coffee, Cornish milk, to get you started.:

Breath taking views from the walks on the coastal path. Walk 1.5 miles from Thimble's doorstep to The Gardens of Heligan all off road, drive to The Eden project 8 miles away. Mevagissey is a working harbour,where you can watch the fishermen land their catch, mend their nets, which they have been since 1430 or just watch the boats bobbing up and down. Mevagissey has a history of smuggling and piracy, keeps to its roots and is far from commercialised and is still picture postcard quaint, a quintessential Cornish harbour.
Coast/Beach:
Mevagissey boasts its own tiny beach in the harbour
polstreath beach 10 minute walk and only accessible by foot, no cars! Magical.
porthluney/caerhays castle and beach, 5 miles drive
gorran haven beach, family beach 3 miles drive.
Pentewan, one mile away from Mevagissey.
Portmellon, small cove, 20 minutes walk. , passing pub on the way!
Fishing trips from the harbour.
Crabbing & mackerel catching from the Harbour wall, nets, lines, bait available from the local shops.
Diving, snorkeling, water skis, canoes, kayaks available from Pentewan, 2 miles away.
Paddle boarding from Wesup based in Mevagissey Harbour
restaurants include Cornish, Portuguese, French, and Indian, with a few traditional Cornish pubs, bakery, corner shop (cash machine), Lloyds bank, Boots the chemist which featured in the Christmas adverts with Mevagissey as the back drop!,
Doctors surgery,greengrocers with small butchery section, Cornish fish & chips, pastie shop, all within a 2 minutes walk, no need for the car!
please read additional information for whats included.
Travel:
Newquay airport 7 km
ST Austell railway station 4 km.
possible to stay in Mevagissey with no car if wanting to stay locally via bus service or taxi.

Distances:
North coast, Port Issac, Padstow, Watergate Bay, Tintagel castle by car 45 minute
West coast, Mousehole, ST Ives 1 hour 20 minutes,
Minack theatre 1 hour 30 minutes
Truro, retail therapy, farmers markets. 20 mins drive
I have many oversea visitors, so can advise on B&Bs if arriving a couple of days early, car hire, taxis from the train station, or Newquay Airport. I can also put together an itinerary for your week in Mevagissey.

Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Sea view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
This is a non pet property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is an non smoking property
If the holidaymakers wishes to use bleach in the property, then bathroom towels can not be provided.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mevagissey Aquarium and Lost Gardens of Heligan. Travelling with kids? Consider Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens and Kidzworld. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Pentewan Sands Beach - 8 min drive
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 9 min drive
  • Charlestown Harbour - 11 min drive
  • Eden Project - 22 min drive
  • Porthpean Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 17 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salamander - 2 min walk
  • Ship Inn - 4 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • KFC - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views located?

This family-friendly St Austell cottage is located on the waterfront, steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Mevagissey Museum and Mevagissey Aquarium. South West Coast Path Section 31 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 32 Trailhead are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful week
Thimble cottage is a warm and welcoming place to stay. Everything you need - a well equipped kitchen, brilliant shower, comfy beds and walking distance to shops, beaches, pubs, restaurants and the harbour. Definitely going to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage within walking distance of everything in Mevagissey
Had a great stay here. Cottage was clean and well maintained. You can walk everywhere from here, but as in most Cornish fishing villages the streets are steep. Anyone with mobility issues may struggle. Due to Covid issues it was not easy to get in some of the local pubs and restaurants. We had a great meal in the Salamander which I would recommend. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thimble Cottage
Delightful cottage with wonderful views from upstairs over Mevagissey harbour (a highlight for me) Very comfortable and it had everything you could need, felt straight at home. Fiona was a great host and from booking to leaving was always very helpful. Mevagissey is a beautiful place to stay but also a great base for exploring and there is plenty to see and do. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Gemma J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage
We had a lovely stay in Mevagissey despite the weather! The cottage is in a good location overlooking the harbour, although this does mean there's no vehicle access which makes getting luggage in and out tricky. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to self cater. Although we enjoyed our stay I wouldn't recommend it for families with young children as it's not very toddler friendly. Good for couples or families with older children.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing find
Gorgeous fisherman’s cottage with everything you could need and within a stones throw of great cafes, bars and restaurants. Fantastic views of the harbour from your bed. Everything that you could want from a Cornish holiday. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Drewett

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My husband Alan and myself Fiona bought this property in 2007 after falling in love with Cornwall. We feel that Mevagissey is a thriving fishing harbour with a great mix of locals, fishermen and second home owners, so something always going on even in Winter.
We completely renovated, but keeping it all in character, Thimble Cottage. 2 new staircases, re plastering, electrics, new bathroom, kitchen, courtyard garden and fully furnished it ourselves, which made walking EVERYTHING, up from The Fountain Inn! We have been renting it with a 4 * letting agent but have now decided to do it ourselves, so gives us a more personal touch with our guests. We spent as much time in Thimble Cottage as possible so hopefully home from home.

Why they chose this property

We love....Driving up from Pentwean, the views are amazing, something very special about coming into Mevagissey...The coastal walks to Chapel point, especially one morning at 6am to watch a couple of dolphins playing in the sea from the cliff top between Portmellon to Chapel point. We love having sea views and a sun trap garden,based in the heart of the harbour, We love being able to leave the car in the car park for a few days, walk to our favourite spots,have breakfast at Heligan, eat at the many restaurants, pick up groceries all from the village, take the Fowey ferry, and all without the car! or in Winter snuggle up in front of the log burner after a wild and magical walk along the coastal path.

What makes this property unique

Thimble Cottage is in an unique position affording sea views and a suntrap courtyard, not many harbourside properties have outside space.
This is a traditional fishermen's cottage that has been fully restored, it is not a modern house! It is in a conservation area and listed in areas of outstanding beauty( AONB)
Just a minutes walk into the Harbour, to the tea shop, restaurants, antique & curio shops.
Being I row back, it offers a good degree of privacy
Although fully renovated in 2007, it has been updated again in 2015 to keep it contemporary.
2015 new double glazed box sash & French windows.
its very quiet in a traffic free area, apart from the chattering seagulls.
As a working harbour there are seagulls!
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