Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
1 min walk
Mevagissey Aquarium
Place, Mevagissey Aquarium
9 min walk
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Place, Lost Gardens of Heligan
5 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rock Pools by Interhome
Portmellon: Wonderful apartment, 5 mins from the beach. A short walk to Mevagissey harbour, filming location of Rosamund Pilcher series modern apartment house "Rock Pools". In a quiet, elevated position, 400 m from the edge of the forest, 400 m from the sea, from the beach, in a cul-de-sac. Parking. Shop 1 km, grocery 1 km, supermarket 10 km, shopping centre 7 km, restaurant 500 m, bar, bakery 1 km, café, bicycle rental 3 km, pub garden 500 m, bus stop "Portmellon", railway station "St Austell" 10 km, sandy beach "Portmellon" 500 m pebble beach "Chapel Point" 1 km (small). Golf course (18 hole) 16 km, tennis 1 km, walking paths from the house 500 m, children's playground 1 km, fishing possibilities 1 km. Nearby attractions: Lost Gardens of Heligan 5 km, Mevagissey Harbour 1 km, Eden Project 16 km, Charlestown Historic Harbour 10 m, St Mawes Castle 27 km, Lanhydrock House & Garden 30 km. Hiking paths: South West Coast Path 500 m, Saints Trail 11 km, Kingswood Pentewan 4 km. Please note: the owner lives on the same property. "Rock Pools", 2-room apartment on the ground floor. Modern and tasteful furnishings: open living/dining room with digital TV and gas heating. Exit to the terrace. 1 double bedroom with 1 double bed and shower/WC. Kitchen (oven, 4 ceramic glass hob hotplates, toaster, kettle, microwave). Terrace furniture. Facilities: washing machine. Internet (WiFi, free). Please note: smoke alarm, fire extinguisher. In the summer stroll down to beach and swim in crystal clear water. In winter watch the waves crashing over the harbour.
Included in price: ERV cancellation insurance Final cleaning (Basic cleaning is always carried out by the guest) Laundry (initial supply of bed linen and towels) Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees
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About the area
St Austell
Located in St Austell, this apartment is near the beach. Charlestown Harbour and St Austell Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eden Project and Mevagissey Aquarium. Lost Gardens of Heligan and St Austell Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Polkirt Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mevagissey Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Mevagissey Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Lost Gardens of Heligan - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Luxulyan Station - 22 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Teacup Tearoom - 16 min walk
Ship Inn - 18 min walk
KFC - 11 min drive
Pier House Hotel & Restaurant - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rock Pools by Interhome pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rock Pools by Interhome?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Pools by Interhome on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$175, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Rock Pools by Interhome?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rock Pools by Interhome?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rock Pools by Interhome?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rock Pools by Interhome located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Polkirt Beach, South West Coast Path Section 32 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 31 Trailhead. Mevagissey Aquarium and Mevagissey Model Railway are also within 15 minutes.
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