The Boathouse, St Mawes, Cornwall

Location: St Mawes, Cornwall

Accommodates: 5

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Due to demand, bookings for the Boathouse are now being taken for 2010. You can book through the link above.

The Boathouse in St Mawes is one of the most delightful places to stay in Cornwall.  The Boathouse is a skillfully converted former sail loft fronting directly on to the Percuil River with exposed beams and wonderful views across to Place Manor and St Mawes Harbour. From your balcony or the lounge you can watch the boats passing slowly by or maybe lookout for some of the varied wildlife that inhabits the river.

St Mawes Harbour with its shops, pubs and hotels is a short walk away along the seafront.  From the harbour in St Mawes, you can take ferries to Falmouth, Truro, Place Manor and many other parts of the estuary.  The harbour itself is a great place to watch the world.  Take in a coffee, read the newspaper, watch the ferries come and go, take a stroll to St Mawes Castle, have a cream tea at the Tresanton!

The Boathouse is superbly located for those wanting to get out on the water.  You can bring a small dinghy and use the private slipway in front of the property.  The owners are able to organise dinghy and dayboat sailing or yacht cruises at an additional cost.  A small rowing dinghy is available to hire.  2 moorings are available on request at weekly rates, together with use of slipway and trailer parking.  Relax or do as much as you want, the Boathouse is just a lovely place to be!

The property is accessed via a paved patio area and consists of a bedroom with a double bed of ships bunk style, bathroom with overbath shower, WC, pedestal basin and wall heater, and a kitchen/breakfast bar/lounge with stunning views across the Percuil river to Place. One of the sofas converts to a bed and there is a further fold out bed available for extra guests or children. Full width patio doors give access to the railed balcony, which is provided with a table and chairs to enjoy the lovely river views.

Heating is in the form of convector heaters and oil filled radiators.  The tariff excludes electricity which is payable on departure.  All linen, duvets & towels are provided.  The kitchen has a fridge & microwave but please note than there are no clothes washing facilities at the Boathouse.  Private off road parking is provided and is sufficient for two cars. A mooring is available for a boat up to 20', subject to availability, at an additional cost of £40 per week.

Small well behaved dogs are welcome at a small additional charge.  There are shops, restaurants and pubs around St Mawes Harbour which is only a 5 minute walk away.  Regret no smoking is permitted.

Arrival / Departure is Friday