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View to sea from lower terrace | Puffin Burrow, Portmellon, near Mevagissey
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Living room | Puffin Burrow, Portmellon, near Mevagissey
Living room | Puffin Burrow, Portmellon, near Mevagissey
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Portmellon, near Mevagissey
  • Popular LocationPentewan Sands Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLost Gardens of Heligan10 min drive
  • Popular LocationEden Project23 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Puffin Burrow, a beautiful historic couples retreat at the bays edge.

Puffin Burrow, a beautiful historic couples retreat at the bays edge. Fabulous views, the sea lapping against your terrace. Listen to the waves and watch the sunrise over the sea from your super king bed.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, Freesat, DVD Player, Amazon Echo, Electric Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Patio with garden furniture. Lower waterfront terrace (shared with cottage next door). On road parking, 50 yards away. High water mooring. No smoking. Please note: There are steep steps leading to the waterfront terrace which are unsuitable for the less mobile. . Puffin Burrow is a charming, historic, romantic couples retreat by the edge of the beautiful cove, in the traditional Cornish village of Portmellon.
There are wonderful sea views stretching out across pretty Chapel Point from the bedroom, living room, patio and lower terrace. Owned by an interior designer and an artist this 18th century traditional Fishermans cottage has been sensitively modernised whilst retaining its period character. With the glorious Cornish sea air and tranquil sounds of waves lapping just outside, Puffin Burrow offers a relaxing and calming escape to reinvigorate the soul.
The cottage is on the South West Coastal Path with great walks in both directions. Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity of the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Others will love relaxing on their choice of two terraces, watching the day go by.
Portmellon is a quiet attractive cove surrounding a sandy beach. 50 yards from Puffin Burrow there is a traditional old smugglers pub serving local ales. There are kayak and paddle board hire facilities and an outside café in the summer months. Portmellon is a short walk away from the pretty harbour of Mevagissey with its quaint cottages around the fishing harbour supporting a great variety of pubs, shops and restaurants.
Free WiFi

This property is considered unsuitable for the less mobile.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Only dogs allowed at the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Exterior
Right on the edge of the bay with lovely sea views, this 18th century holiday cottage is the perfect
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
9.6 out of 10, (9 reviews)
Right on the edge of the bay with lovely sea views, this 18th century holiday cottage is the perfect

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this cottage is on a river. Mevagissey Museum and Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Caerhays Castle and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens. Eden Project and Mevagissey Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Portmellon, near Mevagissey

What's nearby

  • Gorran Haven Beach - 7 min drive
  • Pentewan Sands Beach - 8 min drive
  • Caerhays Castle - 9 min drive
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 10 min drive
  • Eden Project - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 19 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salamander - 15 min walk
  • Ship Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Seahorse Club - 4 min drive
  • Teacup Tearoom - 17 min walk
  • The Barley Sheaf at Gorran - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Puffin Burrow, a beautiful historic couples retreat at the bays edge. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Puffin Burrow, a beautiful historic couples retreat at the bays edge.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puffin Burrow, a beautiful historic couples retreat at the bays edge.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puffin Burrow, a beautiful historic couples retreat at the bays edge. located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Polkirt Beach. South West Coast Path Section 31 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 32 Trailhead are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dee

Had a wonderful week in this lovely cottage , amazingly situated location, fantastic views overlooki
Had a wonderful week in this lovely cottage , amazingly situated location, fantastic views overlooking the sea.Cottage was very comfy, well equipped and spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated retaining all its charm. Was great to have access to a lower small patio area where you could sit n practically touch the sea. Just a short walk to Mevagissy which we did every day at some point.Definately recommend, and would re visit in a heartbeat. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Aileen

A great find, so we have booked again for next year.
A great find, so we have booked again for next year. I could not fault the cottage / location, my only recommendation going forward would be to provide a slip mat for the bath. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Nico

Overall the stay was very enjoyable.
Overall the stay was very enjoyable. The cottage was exactly what we expected. It was clean, well equipped, and charmingly decorated. It's position on the water's edge allowed for some spectacular views. There are plenty of places to eat in nearby Mevagissey, which is only a 10 minute walk away. Most of them were open. Due to lockdown regulations, the Rising Sun in Portmellon was only serving drinks outside, and the Snack Shack was selling hot drinks and some essentials like milk and eggs. The only (small) convenience store we could find was the Mevagissey News (in Mevagissey itself). There are, however, many larger supermarkets in St. Austell, which is not too far away if required. We would recommend not driving through Mevagissey, as the risk of a traffic jam on Polkirt Hill is just not worth it. We always drove the long way through Gorran Churchtown and then to Pentewan. By the way, the Lost Gardens at Heligan are worth a visit, even if it is just for the tea room. The Wet Fish in Mevagissey Harbour sells fresh food daily. We tried the mussels (almost 2kg), and they were absolutely beautiful and tasty. Definitely worth a visit. For those who enjoy a round of golf, must try Carlyon Bay Golf Club. The views, and facilities are exceptional. If you tee off after 15:00, green fees are only £25.00, instead of the normal £55.00. Porthpean Golf Club, although not quite the same standard of golf course as Carlyon Bay, has equally spectacular views, and the staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. I would definitely recommend a round at Porthpean. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

JIm

We had a great stay at Puffin Burrow.
We had a great stay at Puffin Burrow...the location just above the water is absolutely stunning and very relaxing. The cottage had everything we needed, the bedroom is a good size with wonderful sea views. Fairly easy to park and unload, we left the car just down near the beach, less than 5 minutes walk. We arrived at night so the cottage was a bit hard to find, we couldn't see anything from the road that indicated where it was, eventually found the small gate and access, probably would have been much easier by daylight. The mattresses were pretty thin / didn't give much support, these could do with replacing.
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8/10 Good

Jan

We love coming here.
We love coming here. The views are absolutely stunning. But the cleaners don't do a very good job. There were cobwebs everywhere and the windows were filthy. With views like that you really need clean windows

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