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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Mevagissey, ENG
Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
‪1 min walk‬
Mevagissey Aquarium
Place, Mevagissey Aquarium
‪2 min walk‬
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Place, Lost Gardens of Heligan
‪3 min drive‬
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
‪46 min drive‬
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Shower room 1
Toilet · Shower only
Shower room 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bayview Cottage - Breathtaking Harbour and Sea Views, with Complimentary Parking
Enjoy spectacular views from Bayview Cottage with unparalleled views of Mevagissey Harbour, St Austell Bay and the sea.
Bayview is located a stone’s throw from Mevagissey’s picturesque working harbour, where great pubs, restaurants and bars line the promenade.
A creatively terraced garden behind the house is a rare asset in this location. The garden is ideal for relaxing with a drink, having BBQ's, soaking up the sun and of course taking in the views!!
Bayview Cottage is the ideal retreat for a family holiday, a gathering with friends, or a peaceful escape to Cornwall. Children are warmly welcomed, and provisions such as a travel cot and high chair are available upon request.
Each room boasts spacious dimensions and thoughtful decor. Guests consistently rave about the breathtaking views from the living room, master bedroom, and loft bedroom.
The bathrooms are individually designed, generously sized, and feature modern, high-quality finishes.
The well-equipped kitchen includes a range with a 5-ring Ceran hob and ample open space. The open-plan layout of the kitchen and dining area encourages pre-dinner drinks and communal cooking experiences. For those preferring to dine out, Mevagissey offers a variety of excellent restaurants, many of which showcase local fish and Cornish produce.
Helpful Information:
Complimentary parking is provided for one car nearby. The road in front of the house is wide enough for two cars, allowing you to briefly drop off guests or load and unload without obstructing traffic. During the summer months, our changeover days are limited to Saturdays, however, we are happy to accommodate alternative days for the remainder of the year. For your convenience, a washing machine, dryer, ironing board, and iron are available at the property. Towels and bed linen are provided, so there's no need to bring your own.
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Property # 8139048
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
Note from host: No stag or hen do's
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
About the area
St Austell
Located in St Austell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eden Project and Mevagissey Aquarium. Travelling with kids? Consider Lost Gardens of Heligan and St Austell Leisure Centre. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mevagissey Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Mevagissey Model Railway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Lost Gardens of Heligan - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Pentewan Sands Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
St Austell Station - 15 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
‪Teacup Tearoom - ‬5 min walk
‪Salamander - ‬4 min walk
‪Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
‪Griggs Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Pier House Hotel & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bayview Cottage - Breathtaking Harbour and Sea Views, with Complimentary Parking pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bayview Cottage - Breathtaking Harbour and Sea Views, with Complimentary Parking?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayview Cottage - Breathtaking Harbour and Sea Views, with Complimentary Parking on 4 July 2026 start from AU$587, 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 Bayview Cottage - Breathtaking Harbour and Sea Views, with Complimentary Parking?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bayview Cottage - Breathtaking Harbour and Sea Views, with Complimentary Parking?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bayview Cottage - Breathtaking Harbour and Sea Views, with Complimentary Parking?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bayview Cottage - Breathtaking Harbour and Sea Views, with Complimentary Parking located?
This family-friendly St Austell cottage is located on the waterfront, steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, South West Coast Path Section 32 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 31 Trailhead. Mevagissey Aquarium and Mevagissey Model Railway are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
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Perfect location with amazing view of Mevagissey harbour
Beautiful house, perfectly located on the South West Coast Path. Easy to walk into the town. Fantastic to have parking included and Nevin was very helpful with advice about an additional car space
We had a wonderful time at Bayview Cottage, it felt like a real home from home. The house was spacious, absolutely comfy and spotlessly clean. Every day we enjoyed the stunning views from the windows and even spotted a seal swimming in the harbour. It's also the perfect place if you want to explore Cornwall, there are a lot of beautiful spots, villages and sights within easy reach. Communication with Nevin was easy and quick, thank you for making our stay so special! We can only recommend Bayview Cottage, it's a little piece of paradise!
We loved our stay in Mevagissey. The house was extremely spacious with gorgeous views from the front bedrooms and a very comfortable open plan kitchen/living space. The kitchen was really well equipped and everything was clean and tidy. The house is very close to the centre so you can explore the town easily and access all amenities within minutes. We would have liked to stay longer!
Large house, plenty of room downstairs with everything you need.
Master bedroom has fantastic views of harbour and Mevagissey.
Excellent communication and well recommended.
Our second visit to Bayview Cottage and another wonderful fortnight at this delightful home. It’s every bit as magical as we remembered - a lovely location with great views, well appointed and well equipped, and a great base for a Cornish holiday.
Peter R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
Many thanks, Peter. I am happy you enjoyed your stay with us. I hope to see you again.
The home is absolutely stunning. So clean and very well fitted. Cannot say enough about the location. The village is gorgeous and everyone is so friendly. So close to shops and restaurants. That view! We miss it already. You do get used to the hill :)
Amazing views and well equipped spacious property.
We had a wonderful time in Bayview and can fully recommend it.
We will be returning.
The property has a fantastic location with a short downhill walk to the village. As with many Cornish locations, parking is a premium, however the property does have an allocated space up the hill. The owners were very helpful in advising on areas to park our second vehicle..
There is so much to do in the area for all ages.
Overall an amazing holiday.
Michael S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2021
Hi Michael,
really happy to hear that you had a great holiday. I look forward to hosting you again sometime. :)
Nevin
Bayview cottage is perfectly situated overlooking Mevagissey harbour with stunning views no matter the weather!
The rooms are all large, comfy, bright & impeccably kept. The kitchen has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Again the bedrooms are all large and very comfortable with the main bedroom having the most amazing views to the harbour and out to sea as does the top bedroom. The bathrooms are all a very good size clean and very well presented.
The walk into Mevagissey…About 120 seconds 👍
All in all it’s the perfect holiday cottage in the perfect location it’s a 10/10 from us.
Booking into the house was amazing. It was such a beautiful place. I almost would never rent it if it belonged to me. The view of the bay was gorgeous. Every room was immaculate and comfortable. The beds. were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The underfloor heating in the kitchen and dining room was a dream. There was nothing we didn't love about the house. Except the parking, lol.The house was cool when we first got there but Nevin responded quickly and dealt with the thermostat.Wr would absolutely book it again if we came back to Mevagissey.this. rental accept the parking LO. L
Vanessa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dean W.
10 June 2017
Beautiful cottage in lovely little town - definitely will be going again.
Pictures don't do this cottage justice! It's beautiful! We stayed for 7 nights with 3 children, the boys loved having a bedroom of their own and the daughter claimed her own bathroom, so she was happy too. Lovely views which are better from the 1 st floor and the garden is great for eating in if the weather is good, although remember everything as it's 3 floors if you forget the cutlery. Kitchen is well equipped to cook or the pubs are a 2 minute walk to eat out, we particularly enjoyed the Harbour Tavern where the locals made the kids very welcome. Tea on the Quay was lovely for good coffee and a cream tea, the kids loved She Sells for ice creams while they were crabbing.
Plenty of shops to pick up bits and pieces in Mevagissey including bakers and a lovely very well stocked greengrocers. Bigger supermarkets in St Austell were easy to get to.
The children enjoyed playing on the beach when the tide was out, and crabbing (quite successfully) when the tide was in. We also travelled a fair bit and saw Lands End, St Michael's Mount and Padstowe, all were a fairly easy drive.
Parking is provided in a car park in the town, a good 5 minute walk from the property. You can pull up outside on the road to unload and load suitcases from the car, but the locals are used to the narrow roads so are quite patient.
We had an issue with the boiler while we stayed, a couple of phone calls to Liz who manages the property and the problem was resolved within an hour. The only minor negative was there wasn't a mirror in the master bedroom, so had to go up to the attic for a big mirror. We have been advised by the owner that there was one but it had broken just before our stay, and will be replaced as soon as possible.
Dean W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Dean, really happy you enjoyed your stay and made the most of your week in Cornwall! I hope to stay in touch and see you again soon.
PS: The mirror is on its way :)
Wir haben mit zwei Familien eine Woche in dem Haus verbracht und uns sehr wohlgefühlt.Das Haus hat eine tolle Lage mit einem wunderbaren Ausblick.Der Ortskern mit Geschäften ist fußläufig gut zu erreichen (auch mit Kindern) ebenso ein kleiner Strand.Das Haus war sauber und sehr gut gepflegt.Die Ausstattung war ebenfalls prima und es hat nichts gefehlt.Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder
A spacious and clean house in an excellent location close to the centre of Mevagissy. Communication with the owner beforehand was great and everything was as described. The house is very well equipped with everything needed for catering, including a bbq (bring your own charcoal) . Beds were super comfy and the 2 bedrooms at the front of the house had stunning views for boat, seal and people watching.
There are a number of lovely restaurants, cafes and bakeries in the town, plus ice cream shops of course. 2 beaches are within walking distance and many more short drives away. There are a couple of large supermarkets a short drive away.
The allocated car parking space was a walk up the very steep hill but close enough.
We hope to return!
The location of the house was great with easy access to the centre of Mevagissey as well as wonderful views across the estuary. Likewise the house itself offered a great deal with all the rooms splendid in size and with several overlooking the bay. The garden offered plenty of space to enjoy outside meals in the sunshine.
The whole house was beautifully presented both in terms of furniture and all facilities.
Heather P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Nevin Weston
We are a family of 4 and live and work in Switzerland. We have a great passion for property, with a keen eye on great locations. We enjoy cooking, spending time with friends and family, good restaurants and pubs. Having some outdoor space is very important to us and we try and create areas that allow us and our guests to eat outside, relax, sunbathe etc.
Why they chose this property
We came across Bayview Cottage in 2012 and decided to make an offer within 1 hour of viewing the cottage. We were won over by the fantastic location and the unparalleled views.
What makes this property unique
Our home from home is a comfortable, warm, light and modern cottage. The icing on the cake is our terraced garden which has spectacular views, space to eat, drink and watch the world go by.
Languages:
English, German
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests