The Customs House, immaculately refurnished to the very highest standard by its fastidious owner, nestles by the inner harbour in the peaceful little seaside village of Pentewan. With the sandy beach right on the doorstep and the bustling fishing village of Mevagissey 5 minutes away, this comfortable, relaxed cottage is the ideal base for both family summer holidays and romantic winter breaks for two. A discount is available all year for just a couple staying in one room only.
With the hustle and bustle of Mevagissey just 5 minutes away, the stunning Lost Gardens of Heligan 8 minutes away, The Customs House is the perfect location. The Eden Project is 20 minutes away near St Austell, well worth a visit. The sandy beach at Pentewan is only a few minutes walk away, which also has a wonderful beach restaurant. There is a great local pub with garden a few minutes in land.
Immaculately refurbished, beautifully decorated and equipped with all the comforts of home, The Customs House just feels perfect and is one of our very favourite cottages! The cottage looks over the main square and out onto the harbour and sea beyond.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Small Porch, kitchen, dining room, bathroom with large shower.
First Floor: Reached via open staircase to a living room, bunk bed room and separate bathroom with roll top bath.
Second Floor: Master double bedroom also reached via an open staircase.
Exterior: Small front garden with seating. Summer house & secluded sun deck with exterior furniture and gas BBQ facilities.
Facilities & Services
Heating is via central heating throughout. The kitchen has a range of modern equipment. There is a gas hob with an electric oven, a microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge / freezer, dishwasher & washing machine. In the living room area there is a flatscreen digital Freeview TV & DVD player, CD & Radio. WiFi is available at the property. There is an iron & ironing board.
Miscellaneous Electricity, heating, bed linen & towels are all included but you will need to provide your own beach towels. Regrettably no smoking or dogs are allowed. There are parking facilities for up to 2 vehicles.
General Booking Information Arrival / Departure is a Saturday. Shortbreaks are available during quieter periods.
£200 pre-authorised to your credit or debit card as a security deposit is required.
A discount is available all year for just a couple staying in one room only!
Pentewan (just north of Mevagissey) has an industrial past that is still evident in the village today. It was once a busy harbour built by a local mine owner for shipping china clay. Inland is the Pentewan Valley Trail which is 4km of woodland and riverside walking following an old gauge railway to the village of London Apprentice.
The village also has a small, friendly pub with tables on the old harbourside.
There is a wonderful sandy, beach which is ideal for families.
The town of Mevagissey is just a 5 minute drive in a southerly direction. Mevagissey is a wonderful little Cornish fishing village in South East Cornwall. Ideally located within easy reach of both The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project. The tiny seaside village is packed with old Cornish cottages complete with narrow alleyways leading to converted fish cellars offering gift shops, galleries, pubs and cafes. Once a major Pilchard port, now the harbour boasts a smaller fleet, many of which provide sea tours, or boat trips to Fowey situated further up the South coast. The Harbour provides an ideal back drop for a fish and chip supper, followed by a stroll through the town at dusk.
With a 8 minute drive to The Lost Gardens of Heligan and 30 minutes to the Eden Project, Mevagissey provides a excellent location for the keen gardener. Gorran Haven nearby offers an alternative day out as well as Pentewan with its fresh water dock basin. You can continue south along the coast down to Caerhays Castle and Porthluney Cove. Cliff walks in all directions along the coast offer spectacular views out across the St Austell Bay.
We had a lovely break in a beautiful cottage. Pentewan is a quaint village and we loved it! Despite torrential downpours!! Don't want to go home!
Kev, Gill and Holly Mills, Doncaster, Oct 2011
Interesting house, pretty venue, relaxing week.
Lesley & Martyn, Brighton, Sep 2011
Nice cottage, nice place, nice beach. Plenty to do. A pleasant discovery.
David & Jules, Cambridge , Sep 2011
We have had a very enjoyable time here. The cottage is lovely, very comfortable and homely. Pentewan is a delightful village, and the people are so friendly. Plenty to do around the area. Would have liked to have stayed another week. Will definitely recommend it to my friends.
