Rooftops
Mevagissey, Cornwall
Sleeps 6
CALL US 020 8893 8371
OR EMAIL US karen@holidayaccommodation4u.com
Three
bedroom Cornwall holiday cottage
A grade 2 listed, three storey stone built cottage built in to the cliff face on a steep winding hill leading up from the harbour (75yards). The cottage is located very centrally in the heart of the village within walking distance to a choice of 7 good restaurants and 4 pubs - it takes 53 seconds walk to the nearest pub and 4 hours to return!
SITUATION From St Austell, take the B3273 to Mevagissey, a distance of approximately 6 miles. An ideal touring base for all of Cornwall, including the Eden Project.
Mevagissey is very much a traditional Cornish fishing village, the largest in St. Austell Bay. The name originates in the old Cornish dialect for "Meva-ag-issey", which means "the towns of Meva and Issey". Meva and Issey were two 6th century Irish missionaries who came to convert the area to Christianity. The streets of this unspoilt town are a delightful twisting hodge-podge of whitewashed buildings lining narrow passageways.
THINGS
TO DO Mevagissey is situated on the southern riviera coast making it
an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful county. It is a small,
unspoilt fishing village with a colourful history of boat building and
smuggling. which still retains its traditional character and nowadays has
a selection of top quality pubs, restaurants and shops.
Mevagissey is a working fishing port, though visitors can hire boats for
trips around the bay. For a bit more active adventure, book a shark
fishing outing or deep sea fishing trip at the pier. If you prefer to stay
on dry land there is excellent walking on the clifftops above the town
(and the views of town and sea are superb!).
World of Model Railways Exhibition boasts over 2000 model trains and 50
working locomotives, children's favourites display, and train shop. Open:
Easter to 31st October, daily from 10am. Winter: weekends only.
Mevagissey Museum - Displays of traditional Cornish customs and heritage,
devoted mainly to the Victorian period in the town, with archival
photographs and maritime models. Open: Easter until end September, every
day. 11am - 6pm.
Sealife Aquarium - Many species of local sealife are featured. Proceeds
from the aquarium are used to clean up the harbour. Open: April to
September, every day, 10am - 5pm.
Lost Gardens of Heligan - Possibly the largest garden restoration project
undertaken in Europe. The Lost Gardens were overgrown for 70 years, but
now they are being meticulously rebuilt as they were in the Victorian
period. Daily throughout the year, 10am - 6pm
Eden Project - Two gigantic plant conservatories, the largest in the
world, made up of 800 pieces of interlocking hexagons without any internal
support.
The Tate Gallery in St.Ives
National Maritime Museum ready for you to explore.
Charlestown Historic Harbour.
Check out the links on this site for more information.
ACCOMMODATION The interior is cosy with beamed ceilings in every room, consisting of three bedrooms (two with wash basins), a lounge with feature fire place, a dining room, and a new fitted kitchen with all facilities you would expect to create a "home from home" holiday. Rooms on the first floor have views over the town and harbour, there are comfortable sofas, TV with video, and large dining table seating up to 8!
Pets: No
Prices
Weeks Commencing (Saturdays) |
Weekly Rate |
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2007 |
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May 19th |
£400 |
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June 9th, 16th, 23rd |
£450 |
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June 30th |
£500 |
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July 21st |
£700 |
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September 1st |
£500 |
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September 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th |
£400 |
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October 13th, 20th |
£320 |
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October 27th |
£375 |
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November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th |
£320 |
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December 1st, 8th, 15th |
£320 |
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December 22nd, 29th |
£600 |
Contact Details
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Contact: |
Karen Durant |
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Tel: |
020 8893 8371 |
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Fax: |
020 7681 3416 |
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karen@holidaycottages4u.com |
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Address: |
298 Nelson Road Whitton Twickenham, TW2 7BW |
26 January 2008