Rock Cottage
Holiday Cottage in Mevagissey
Sleeps 4 - Bedrooms 2 - From £575
Property Details
Portmellon is a quiet unspoilt cove with a sandy beach and slipway. It is only a 10 minute walk to the historic fishing port of Mevagissey, a tiny seaside village of small alleyways and traditional buildings, with a selection of restaurants and pubs and shops. Once a busy pilchard port, Mevagissey still has a small fishing fleet but also offers scenic and fishing trips, boat hire and the ferry to Fowey.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Enter into large, open plan living / kitchen / dining area. Sea views from all windows, fitted kitchen units and appliances, dining table and seats and comfortable sofas around an open fire and Freeview TV. Staircase leads to;
First Floor: Opens into landing area with door that leads directly onto the road outside. Further doors to; twin bedroom with sea views and storage, master bedroom with sea views and storage, family bathroom with shower over, WC and hand basin.
Exterior: South facing sun terrace with seating and magnificent sea views.
Facilities & Services
Heating is via electric night storage heaters and the open fire. The kitchen has a range of equipment. There is an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge / freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. The sitting room area has a flatscreen, Freeview TV & DVD player. There is an iron & ironing board. Free WiFi is available at the property.
Miscellaneous
Electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and beach towels are all included. Up to two dogs are welcome at the small additional fee of £30 per dog per week, but please note dogs may not be left unattended in the property at any time. Although dogs are accepted at Rock Cottage, they are not allowed on the beach during July, August or September. No smoking is allowed at the property. There is no parking at the property but you can park in the Rising Sun Car park opposite for a small fee or there is on street parking nearby.
General Booking Information
Arrival / Departure is a Saturday only.
£250 pre-authorised to your credit or debit card as a security deposit is required.
Property Location
Meander along narrow lanes past tiny beaches through the beautiful Roseland to St. Mawes. From here take the passenger ferry to Falmouth sailing through the third deepest harbour in the world to visit quayside pubs and restaurants and see The Maritime Museum.
From Rock Cottage you are only a drive away from King Arthur's seat at Tintagel, or Doc Martin's seat at Port Isaac, or an artist's seat at The Tate in St Ives. But, perhaps the nicest part of our location is that without moving you can just sit within touching distance of the sea, and enjoy the view!
Property Reviews
4.7 out of 5
Relaxing stay
Reviewed on 19/11/2020Amazing location to watch the waves and local wildlife, we had a lovely relaxing stay in this unique cottage right by the sea.
5 out of 5
Best location for us
Reviewed on 08/08/2020We had a beautiful stay here, the location was for us the best we have found so far in 20 years of exploring Cornwall. The cottage is the sweetest, cosiest, fun little place perched on the rocks above Portmellon beach. It is truly the stuff of dreams and I only wish we could have stayed here when the kids were younger as the imagination runs wild as an adult! Romantic doesn't come close, we love it so much it is hard to recommend to others lol! We want to keep it secret but unfortunately we cannot rent Rock cottage all year round and we most definitely want Stuart and co. to make a success of their wholly admirable venture so we can keep coming back.
Stuart Douglas replied:
What a fabulous review! As a small family business - we do all the cleaning and decorating - we really appreciate your very kind comments. See you again soon.
5 out of 5
Perfect in every way
Reviewed on 06/08/2020Rock Cottage is a beautiful cottage in a fantastic location. The owner is a great host and does everything to ensure your stay is perfect. DonA?t hesitate to book, itA?s expensive but worth every penny.
Stuart Douglas replied:
I am delighted you enjoyed your holiday We feel that you deserve a clean and well equipped to stay, so we try and make Rock Cottage a place we would love to visit.
5 out of 5
Even better than we expected!
Reviewed on 30/01/20202 weeks over Christmas and New Year 2019: Starting with a text from the owner the day before we were due to arrive saying that the weather was expected to be not so good on the planned arrival date so we might consider setting off now instead (at no extra cost to us) which we did. Even though we didn't arrive until 8.30 pm he was there to greet us and show us around. A great welcome for us and our dog with treats for all of us. He was so friendly and told us a little of what we might want to visit but was not OTT. The cottage itself is stunning and so bright and well equipped, beautifully clean with great beds and seating. We had some great weather both sunny and bright and stormy. The pub across the road was dog friendly and very welcoming. You would do well to find a better holiday place.
Stuart Douglas replied:
A big log fire and a comfy sofa are needed on cold winter nights, but you also had some lovely days to walk and explore in the winter sun, which we often get in Cornwall at this time of year.
5 out of 5
Winter Break
Reviewed on 30/01/2020What a wonderful week we had in this stunning cottage with our friends and 2 dogs. The owners couldn't do enough for us and were lovely people. Just a short walk over the hill to Port Gaverne, and there is some picturesque walks around. The local pub (about 20 steps away from the front door) offer good value, delicious food and a quiz night on the Monday (which we won). The views from this cottage are stunning, wonderful sea views. The cottage offers all the home from home comforts you could wish for. We will definitely be back again.
Stuart Douglas replied:
Look forward to seeing you again, even the the local quiz teams might object!!
Winter is great for dog walks over the cliffs in the winter sun.
5 out of 5
Spotlessly clean cottage with peerless prospect of the sea
Reviewed on 25/10/2019This lovely cottage, literally built on a rock, offers the very essence of Cornwall: a beautiful south-facing view of the sea, easy access to the coastal paths, a sandy beach, atmospheric coves a fishing villages nearby, and the friendliest pub you could wish for. I doubt you could find a better cottage by the sea anywhere on the Roseland Peninsula, certainly not one nearer.
Stuart Douglas replied:
Many thanks for your very kind review. The whole family clean the cottage every week and so we are pleased you found it spotlessly clean, and we are very proud of our area and the cottage and are delighted when our guests feel the same way.
5 out of 5
A fantastic stay!
Reviewed on 03/10/2019A lovely Cornish cottage with beautiful views and you could not get closer to the sea! Everything you need,home from home. Fresh eggs and cake welcomed us and a visit from Stuart the owner telling us where to visit etc.a perfect stay in a beautiful cottage will be back for sure.
Stuart Douglas replied:
Many thanks for your very kind review, especially that you found the cottage a home from home. We try and equip the cottage so you can cook in or go out to visit with the 'beach bag'. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
5 out of 5
Fanstatic cottage in a fanstatic location
Reviewed on 26/09/2019The cottage boasts a little courtyard which can be like a sun trap in the sunshine. You can laze away the days watching the sea and the world go by. The cottage is very well equipped every little detail thought about. Enjoyed our stay. Stuart was welcoming and ensured we had everything we needed.
Stuart Douglas replied:
Thank you for your kind review. I often suggest lots to do in the area, but many of our guests just like to sit and watch the sea go by - I know I do! So pleased you had everything you needed. We try to think what we would like to find on holiday, but are happy to add anything we may have missed.
5 out of 5
Memorable Seaside break
Reviewed on 29/08/2019Rock Cottage is without doubt the best located cottage we've stayed in. As well as being very well equipped, comfortable and welcoming, it's proximity to the sea puts it in a class of its own, Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves was a really joy, the freedom of the kids playing on "their" beach and how well they slept was worth every penny. The cottage is also less than 15mins walk to mevagissy, which is lovely to potter about, crab and eat lunch in. We also had the opportunity to hear the choir which added to the experience. The cottage and it's location has made for a special holiday with memories we will treasure.
Stuart Douglas replied:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review! We like to think we have made Rock Cottage the place we would like to visit, and try to create a home from home where you can relax, cook, or even take the beach bag to the beach.
5 out of 5
Excellent
Reviewed on 25/07/2019We had a fantastic stay in Rock Cottage and fell in love with Cornwall. We will sure come back one day!
Stuart Douglas replied:
You travelled a very long way to visit, so we are pleased the whole family found the trip worthwhile. Look forward to your next visit!!
4.8 out of 5
July 2019
Reviewed on 18/07/2019Lovely relaxing place to stay Wont hesitate to stay again Very easy to walk to mevagissey Didnt really need to use to car
Stuart Douglas replied:
We never drive into Mevagissey in the summer and enjoy the short walk over the hill. Looking forward to seeing you again, that is the best recommendation we can have.
5 out of 5
Perfect week away in a stunning cottage
Reviewed on 04/07/2019We had a fantastic week in Rock Cottage. Stuart was a great host, we were welcomed with milk, fresh eggs, homemade cake and treats for the dog. The cottage itself is wonderful, perfect for us and the dog. Really cosy with stunning views from every window. The outside space was great to have, could have sat there all day watching the world go by. Location is perfect, we didnA?t have to use the car everyday as there were some beautiful walks close by. Stuart was really helpful in giving us advice about where to go as well. Highly recommend a walk to Vault Beach and Charlestown. Will definitely be coming back to Rock Cottage
Stuart Douglas replied:
Some of our guests love to travel about all week. Others just sit on the patio and catch the sun. It sounds as if you got the balance just right. So pleased you enjoyed your stay.
5 out of 5
Rock cottage portmellon
Reviewed on 05/06/2019Very enjoyable stay owner met us on arrival with cake fresh eggs and milk even made us a cuppa. loved it location perfect and such a clean cottage views were amazing
Stuart Douglas replied:
We try and make the cottage as we would like to find it if we were on holiday. As cleaner as well as tea maker I am delighted the cottage was clean as well as welcoming. Many thanks for your review.
4.8 out of 5
Perfect Place to Relax
Reviewed on 16/05/2019We stayed at Rock Cottage with another couple and our dog - all of us enjoyed our visit very much, the Cottage was clean and well equipped - had some very pleasant evenings sitting by the log burner on the comfy sofas. We really appreciated the cake, milk and eggs left by the owners. Stuart met us when we arrived, and gave us a great tip about the walk from Fowey to Polruan, which is well worth doing. It was amazing to go to sleep to the sound of the waves- like being on a boat without the seasickness! The little patio area is also lovely to use - its close to the road, but the wall keeps it secluded enough. No problem with noise from the pub opposite, and it's worth a visit for a quiet drink if you can't be bothered to walk to the popular pubs in Mevagissey. Meva is an easy walk anyway, with some great places to eat and drink. All in all a perfect holiday.
Stuart Douglas replied:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a fabulous review. I think your write up is better than ours!!
5 out of 5
Rock Cottage ,Portmellon Amazing Holiday Experience
Reviewed on 30/08/2018Rock Cottage a wonderful Cornish cottage filled with everything and we mean everything you could possibly need. The owners had left fresh eggs from their own chickens and homemade cake. Milk, coffee, tea and sugar also supplied so wonderful after a long journey to just sit and make a drink. Biscuits and blanket left for our little puppy. The cottage was beautifully clean, tidy and in the most fantastic location. A beach bag filled with towels and picnic equipment what a great idea was also left for us to use. The owner was so friendly and helpful, a pleasure to meet. If you are thinking of staying in Portmellon try and book Rock Cottage you won't be dissappointed. A big Thank You for letting us stay in such a wonderful holiday home.
Stuart Douglas replied:
WOW! Thank you so much for your lovely comments. A pleasure to meet you and hope to see you again soon.
5 out of 5
Perfection
Reviewed on 05/08/2018location, relaxing on terrace, local people, beach, host Stuart, welcome pack (especially homemade cake from Mel), facilities, local pub (great meals), everything you need inside property, waking up to sound of sea lapping around you. PERFECTION. Book this wonderful gem now. You wont be disappointed.
Stuart Douglas replied:
It is so great when our guests enjoy their stay. Thank you so much for such a brilliant review
5 out of 5
Beautiful Cottage with AMAZING Sea Views!
Reviewed on 28/06/2018If you want to be close to the sea, Rock cottage is for you! Portmellon is ideal for a quiet relaxing holiday but not too far from the local amenities. The perfect base to explore Cornwall. The cottage itself is beautiful, spotlessly clean and packed with everything you might need on holiday (from beach towels to books to picnic basket!) Would definitely stay again, we are missing the superb sea views out of every window.
Stuart Douglas replied:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind review. We try to make the cottage as we would like to find it, and equip it to make our guests stay easy and pleasurable. We love living in Portmellon and it is great when our guests enjoy visiting us.
4.3 out of 5
Review of Rock Cottage
Reviewed on 18/05/2018A beautiful cottage in a fabulous location, if you like your own personal sun terrace with a sea view this is the place for you! Lots to do locally, lovely walks along the clifftop & not far from Eden & Heligan. The cottage has all mod cons required to give you that home from home experience, very comfortable & highly recommended.
Stuart Douglas replied:
Many thanks for your fabulous review. We try and put into the cottage with the things we need when we go on holiday, like a beach bag and a properly equipped kitchen. Pleased you enjoyed the location and hope to see you again soon.
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