Ground floor apartment - ideal for people who prefer not to climb stairs - Mevagissey

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1 bedroomSleeps 2

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Air conditioning
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Parking available
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Free WiFi

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Mevagissey, ENG

Lost Gardens of Heligan
‪19 min walk‬
Pentewan Sands Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Eden Project
‪22 min drive‬
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Wetroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Ground floor apartment - ideal for people who prefer not to climb stairs

The Old Shop apartment is a ground floor apartment, ideal for couples or small families to explore the region with activities, beaches, cliff-top walks and the Lost Gardens of Heligan only minutes away. Perfectly located in the village close to the main car parks, the apartment is just a 200 metre level walk to the seafront and shops, but away from the pubs and restaurants to be quieter at night.

The apartment has double glazing throughout. In the lounge there is a 40 inch Freesat TV with DVD player (with lots of DVDs) plus an Xbox 360 (+ games).

The bedroom (at the back of the property) has a kingsize bed and a smart TV with Freesat satellite TV.

Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and washer / dryer.

Dining area with table and chairs and TV.

The wet-room has a shower and under-floor heating.

We carry out cleaning ourselves and supervise our cleaners every single changeover day. We often get the apartment clean before 3pm (15.00) and we will let you know when the apartment will be ready on the day you are due to arrive.

Over 70% of the guests who stay in the Old Shop apartment are repeat guests who come back year after year.

All linen & towels and electricity included. Superfast WiFi throughout the apartment.

Saturday is our normal changeover day and we operate on a weekly basis (i.e. Saturday to Saturday).

Sorry, no pets allowed.

There are 2 car parks close by: The Sunny Corner car park (about 20 metres away) and the Willow car park (about 100 metres away). A discounted price permit will be available for the Willow car park. Please contact us for more information about parking.

If you have any questions about the Old Shop apartment, please ask and we will be glad to help.

We look forward to welcoming you to stay - John and Kate

Things to do in Mevagissey:

Kayak hire
Rib rides and self-drive boats
Glass bottomed boat trips
Mackerel fishing trips
Sea fishing trips
Ferry to Fowey
Boat trips (wildlife spotting – you may see seals, dolphins and possibly even whales or basking sharks)
Beach for small children
Crabbing from the harbour wall
Fishing from the harbour wall
Mevagissey Aquarium
Mevagissey Model Railway
Mevagissey Museum
Cliff-top walks

Attractions within 10 miles of Mevagissey
Over 10 beaches
Lots more cliff top walks and a more gentle walk along the White River near Pentewan
The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Lobbs Farm Shop
The Eden Project
Charlestown Tall Ships Harbour and Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Wheal Martyn Clay Museum
Pentewan Cycle Hire
Scuba Diving
Caerhays Castle
Golf
Football Golf

Places to visit within an hour or so of Mevagissey
Newquay (for the zoo, surfing, beaches, amusement arcades and more)
Tintagel Castle
Boscastle
St Nectan's Waterfall
Port Isaac ( where Doc Martin is filmed)
Looe
Polperro
Padstow
Restormel Castle
Truro
Falmouth National Maritime museum and Pendennis Castle
Bodmin Jail
Jamaica Inn
Camel Creek Adventure Park
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
St Eval Karting
Carnglaze Caverns
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Flambards Amusement Park
Numerous castles and National Trust properties and gardens

Places to visit over an hour from Mevagissey
St Ives for The Tate St Ives gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum
St Michaels Mount
Mousehole
The Lizard Peninsula and Kynance Cove
The Minnack open air theatre
Land’s End

This list represents a selection of popular attractions in Cornwall. There is so much more to explore and all within 90 minutes’ drive of Mevagissey.

Property manager

John Bourne

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

5 years and above.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this apartment is near the beach. Caerhays Castle and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Beach. Eden Project and Mevagissey Aquarium are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Mevagissey, ENG

What's nearby

Mevagissey Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Lost Gardens of Heligan - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Pentewan Sands Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Charlestown Harbour - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
Eden Project - 22 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

St Austell Station - 15 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
‪Salamander - ‬3 min walk
‪Into the Woods - ‬3 min drive
‪Ship Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ground floor apartment - ideal for people who prefer not to climb stairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ground floor apartment - ideal for people who prefer not to climb stairs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ground floor apartment - ideal for people who prefer not to climb stairs?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Ground floor apartment - ideal for people who prefer not to climb stairs located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, South West Coast Path Section 31 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 32 Trailhead. Mevagissey Model Railway and Mevagissey Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John H.

22 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal apartment in Mevagissey

This apartment is ideal in every way. It is well furnished, it is very clean, it has every amenity that you would require for a holiday. It is within a three minute walk to the shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and the harbour. It is perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jetta C.

12 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flat in Mevagussey

A really modern well equipped flat, only a few minutes walk from the centre of Mevagissey and harbour.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

3 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny Mevagissey

Perfectly placed apartment, close to the harbour and handy for the local attractions and beaches. Had a fabulous time and sunny every day.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayde L.

24 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing modern apartment in the heart of Mevagissey.

When we arrived, the apartment was easy to find and not too far from the car park. You can arrange a car Park permit for the week when you arrive. We parked in the first car park you come to as you come into Mevagissey. It cost us £40 for the whole week. We always had a parking space when we needed one. The apartment was modern spacious and well decorated. The wet room had underfloor heating and was beautifully designed. There was a sofa bed in the the lounge which was very comfortable. There was an air conditioning unit the lounge which was really useful in the heat. The main bedroom was very comfortable and the bed was made very welcoming. The kitchen was lovely with literally everything you needed. There isn't a freezer but it does have a good sized fridge. There was clear and precise instructions for everything in a well presented folder. Overall the apartment was a brilliant find and we thoroughly enjoy staying there and would definitely return for another holiday. The only frustration we found was the traffic that goes past the frontage. There is a porch which we found useful. Thank you for a lovely stay. Dave, Jayde and Harry.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

2 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Great property, exactly as described. The owners had thought of everything to make our stay perfect.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Darren S., Corby

30 October 2021

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Family break cut short

The property itself is lovely, well appointed, clean, with everything you wanted. The downside with the apartment is that you can hear every step taken upstairs in the apartment above. At times it felt like we were staying under the stage at a riverdance performance or a heard of wildebeest running past on safari. Conveyed the noise issue to the owner but wasn't interested. My main criticism of the apartment is that it's not really big enough for 4 people to sleep in. The living room has 2 sofa beds, the instruction is to use the larger one, which when out leaves little or no room, as my partner found out to her expense. The furniture was arranged as instructed and as she got out of bed she tripped over the table banging her foot on the metal framework on the sofa bed. The result was a broken ankle in 2 places. So if you use the sofa bed be careful.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave E., Midlands

18 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Lovely warm welcome from John and Kate with cream teas on arrival and great communication from them throughout the process. The Old Shop is fantastic, has everything you need and is in a superb location, with Mevagissey harbour literally a 2 minute walk. Loved our stay here and we will definitely be back. Thanks again John and Kate 👍

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Katy T.

12 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice holiday but Still waiting for deposit!!

Accommodation was great. 11 days later waiting for deposit to come back

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

11 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Holiday

We really enjoyed our stay in the old shop, we were delighted to be greeted with a lovely cream tea on our arrival. The property is very comfortable and has everything you need for a comfortable home from home. It is a great location, close to the harbour and a great spot for exploring this beautiful part of the country. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John T.

26 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in everyway

Exactly as described, very well located for the centre of Mevagissey and surounding area, has everything you could need and hosts very helpful going that little bit extra. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

18 July 2020

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Fantastic stay! Thank you!

We have had a lovely stay at the Old Shop Apartment. It was our first stay in Mevagissey although not our first visit. We loved being just 200 yards from the harbour and being able to wander down with a coffee and sit admiring the view. The apartment was immaculate and had been decorated with flair in a lovely soft palette of duck egg greens and violet. The walls appeared freshly painted and the kitchen was very well equipped. Parking in the Willow Lane car park was 3 mins walk away and very easy to arrange a weekly pass. From our base in Mevagissey we enjoyed Pentewan Sands with our 13 year old son who tried Paddle Boarding, Heligan is a sub tropical paradise and St Mawes just 30 mins drive away on the lovely Roseland. The north coast is also easily accessible. Thank you for a lovely stay.

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

10 August 2019

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Fantastic !

This property is well maintained and very well presented, homely and welcoming, we will be staying again,,

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

5 June 2019

Perfect get away

My husband and I booked this lovely shop apartment to spend our honeymoon in. We love mevagissey and this was the perfect place to stay. It was minutes walk from the shops and harbour. The apartment was spotless and had everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The owners were fab and communication was excellent. Would definitely come back again.

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

15 April 2019

Quite trouble free getaway

The apartment was clean and fresh. Everything we needed was provided. A warm welcome was waiting for us as usual - flowers and cream tea. Both beds are comfortable. The bed settee is easy to operate - pulling out and putting away. Car parking is convenient with a sensible price, all arranged for us. The harbor is a short walking distance with plenty of shops and restaurants. We love sitting up on the hill and looking down on the village.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

4 October 2018

Beautifully presented apartment in an excellent location.

The Old Shop is a great place for a couple to stay. Being located a short walk from the centre of the village, harbour etc is most convenient. A bonus is being able to park literally a few seconds walk away from the car park, available at very reasonable cost. The apartment was perfectly clean, very well equipped and feels like it would also be a cosy bolt-hole out of main season. Overall, highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

9 September 2018

the old shop

what a super apartment.everything you need is here. John and Kate have thought of it all. A real home from home feel. Car park right on your doorstep, shops and harbour less than five minute walk and some of the most friendliest folk ever to meet. Mevagissey is a lovely working harbour with plenty of places to eat, drink and relax. Plenty of lovely walks to marvel at spectacular views, easy access to other places. Overall 10 out of 10.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

david john d.

7 August 2018

Excellent

Beautiful apartment very well designed and well decorated close to everything great holiday great weather

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

21 June 2018

Location Location Location

This is a lovely little apartment equipped with everything you will need for your holiday. Was spotlessly clean and modern throughout. The location of this apartment is key being a 5 minute stroll to the lovely harbour at Mevagissey and less to shops , pubs and restaurants...try Salamander and Roovray for great food...also great for days out to the wonderful beaches on the Roseland and other lovely coves and gardens Cornwall has to offer

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

colin c.

20 May 2018

Property is simply superb

Fantastic property in a terrific location, everything you could ever need has been thought of, well worth taking up Johns offer of sorting parking out

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

5 May 2018

Lovely Old Shop Apartment

A special place to stay in Mevagissey. Apartment was fitted out with care and with attention to detail. The owners Kate and John made us feel very welcome, leaving flowers, milk, tea and coffee. They arranged car parking for the week (car park was literally a stone's throw away). They also kept us informed with everything we needed to know before we arrived and were only too happy to help if we required any assistance. Only a few hundred yards from the harbour, museum of Mevagissey, shops, chemist, cafés and restaurants. We had a quiet relaxing week and we are going back in November as we loved it that much!

10/10 Excellent

Gerry G., Birmingham

1 January 2018

fantastic Apartment in a great location.

What a great Christmas stay, John and Kate are perfect hosts. The apparent is wonderful with everything you need during a stay. They made us feel very welcome and we were sad to leave. I would recommend this little gem without hesitation and will be back. thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

7 October 2017

Excellent had a brilliant week. Very cosy and comfotable and everything you need.

Location is brilliant and parking close by. Well maintained and well presented. Highly recommend this accommodation and location.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

17 September 2017

Lovely comfortable Apartment

The Old Shop apartment in Mevagissey is well furnished and equipped and tastefully decorated. Very spacious and light, clean and modern. The owner John is friendly and helpful and you are made to feel very welcome. A two minute walk takes you into the pretty harbour village of Mevagissey. We have stayed here twice now and would definitely stay again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David T.

3 September 2017

Outstanding Property

Could not fault the apartment in anyway and would highly recommend a stay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., England

20 August 2017

Idyllic apartment in prime spot

Thoroughly happy with our wonderful break away. The apartment had lovely character, with all the modern conveniences needed and was thoroughly clean. There were 4 of us and we had enough space not to be in each other's way. Although we didn't need them, as we were out every day, there were lots of DVDs and games in case the weather had taken a turn for the worst. It was so easy to get parked with week's pass and we were an incredibly short walk from all the wonderful shops, restaurants and from the harbour itself. I suppose the only thing we may have missed is a personal outside area to sit in the sun, but we answered that by either opening the front doors and sitting looking out, or we took a short walk to the top of the cliff/hill. One minor suggestion I may make is a small freezer of sorts so that you could have ice in your cider bought from Healey's, but then again, you could just pop to up the road to pub instead. We felt so very welcomed by John and Kate and would happily stay again. Thank you both so very much.

About the host

Hosted by John Bourne

Hi, we are John and Kate. I am a picture framer during the week and Kate is a supply teacher. We would love to welcome you to stay in one of our holiday letting properties in Mevagissey.

Why they chose this property

Quality accommodation in a great location.

What makes this property unique

As all of the rooms are on the ground floor, the Old Shop apartment is ideal for people who would rather not climb stairs. The harbour is a short level walk away and the apartment is very close to the main car parks.

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John H.

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing modern apartment in the heart of Mevagissey.

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Sue W.

Lovely stay

Sue W.

2/10 Terrible

Darren S., Corby

Family break cut short

Darren S.

10/10 Excellent

Dave E., Midlands

Fantastic Stay

Dave E.

8/10 Good

Katy T.

Nice holiday but Still waiting for deposit!!

Katy T.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Perfect Holiday

Sharon S.

10/10 Excellent

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