Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Nectan cottage for its comfort, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere. The location is appreciated for its proximity to local attractions, despite the steep hill. The property is well-equipped, and the owners are commended for their friendliness and helpfulness. The garden is secure for pets, and the welcome packs are a delightful touch.
Reviews frequently mention the property being clean and well-maintained, suggesting high standards of cleanliness that contribute positively to the guests' experience.
The property's location is generally praised for its proximity to Mevagissey and local attractions. However, some guests note the challenge of the steep hill and narrow roads, which slightly impacts the score.
Comfort is highlighted as a strong point, with guests finding the cottage warm and the beds comfortable. The garden adds to the comfort, especially for those with pets.
Facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a fully functional kitchen and secure parking. Some minor issues like a hard bed and high cupboards prevent a perfect score.
The owners' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with welcome packs adding a special touch to the guests' arrival. While these gifts are warmly received, it's noted that such gestures are at the owners' discretion and may not be a standard offering for all stays.
About this property
This light and airy cottage, attached to owners home, sits on the slopes above the quay in the Cornish village of Mevagissey, with stunning views across the valley and sea views across the harbour towards beautiful St Austell Bay. Offering cosy, yet spacious and modern accommodation, this Mevagissey cottage has two comfortable bedrooms, both boasting en-suite facilities, including a double on the ground floor with an en-suite bathroom and a super king-size double (can be twin on request) on the first floor with an en-suite shower room, making it perfect for two couples, a family or group of friends looking to get away together. The spacious, sunny, open plan living area provides a sociable space for everyone to relax in and discuss the day, and leads out to a south-facing sun terrace and private garden with sea views. A woodburner ensures that Nectan is a cosy destination all year round. The picturesque fishing quay is just a short walk downhill from this Mevagissey cottage; alive with a vibrant atmosphere year-round, theres plenty to see in this pretty port, including quaint cottages, fishermen landing their catch of the day on the harbour and an abundance of gift shops, cafes and pubs dotted along the narrow streets and the waterfront. For a complete contrast of scenery, a short drive from this Mevagissey cottage takes you to a number of fabulous attractions including the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and Caerhays Castle. Families will love to visit the many attractions in the area including the Shipwreck Centre at Charlestown, Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum and the World of Model Railways. Attractive, sandy beaches are also plentiful in this delightful area of Cornwall, ensuring that there is something for everyone to do from this wonderful Mevagissey cottage.
The perfect Cornish fishing village, with winding cobbled streets and a picturesque harbour full of boats. Stunning walks lead along the coast in both directions, with sandy beaches, high cliffs and hidden coves to explore. The village has an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants, whilst just up the road are the Lost Gardens of Heligan. A ferry from Mevagissey to Fowey also runs daily between Easter and September.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Laundry room.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Private, enclosed garden with south-facing terrace and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pubs 5 mins walk downhill.
Note: One step up to front door
Nearby points of interest
- St Austell Brewery
- Eden Project
- Wheal Martyn
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- St. Columb hurling
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
- St Mawes Castle
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
- Pendennis Castle
Reviews (76)
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Wendy
The owners are extremely thoughtful and are very friendly, when we saw them they asked if we were OK, and had everything we needed, which we did. The only negative, both of the beds we found uncomfortable so we didn't get a great night's sleep, (maybe the mattresses need renewing, or are new). It is extremely cosy of an evening, now that the nights are drawing in, we would have loved to have used the log burner, but (unfortunately) it was still too warm to use it. Lots of crockery and cutlery with plenty of choice of utensils and pans. There were cobwebs around the lights and windows, so maybe the cleaning team need to be more aware of this, when turning the property round for the next set of holiday makers. Otherwise, the property was clean and sufficient for our needs. I would certainly recommend Nectan.
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Diane
Really appreciated the welcome touches left for us on arrival especially the beautiful flowers and wine. Great place to base yourself to discover Cornwall.
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Barry
Lovely accommodation in an incredible location. Highly recommend!