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Old Fisherman's Cottage with Sun Deck Offering Sea Views of St Mawes Harbour

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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St Mawes, ENG
  • Place, Roseland Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mawes Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mawes Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Mawes

This cottage places you next to Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Roseland Visitor Centre. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Roseland Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Mawes Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Mawes Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cellars Beach - 18 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 29 Trailhead - 28 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 29 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The 'Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Chain Locker - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plume of Feathers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tatams Café - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old Fisherman's Cottage with Sun Deck Offering Sea Views of St Mawes Harbour

Fisherman's Cottage is a charming property just a stone's throw from the sea in the oldest part of St Mawes village. The perfect place to relax and enjoy all the stunning Roseland Peninsula and picturesque St Mawes has to offer.

What's great about Fisherman's Cottage is that its a really cosy, homely environment, tucked away on a quiet street; yet its practically bang in the middle of the lively seaside village of St Mawes, with beaches, pubs and restaurants just a couple of minutes walk away.

The cottage, along with the others in the same street, was built in the 1700s to accommodate local fishermen. We renovated the cottage in 2013, creating a warm, comfortable modern interior, whilst retaining its original character and features.

The front stable door opens on to a large bright sitting room area with loads of sofa space and a lovely log fire. There is a TV, Blu-ray player and Amazon Fire box tucked discretely away in the corner cupboard - just in case you're unlucky with the weather, or just fancy a bit of lounging!

Music lovers are also well catered for with a new 120W Panasonic Hi-Fi with Bluetooth, DAB and CD.

To the rear of the sitting room is a kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is new and well equipped. There is slimline dishwasher, fan oven, induction hobs, toaster, kettle, filter coffee machine and microwave.

Through the kitchen is a small utility area with the washer/dryer which opens to the sun deck at the rear of the cottage and a downstairs loo.

The sun deck is really the jewel of the cottage's crown. There's a great view of the harbour and sea beyond, a table for some al fresco dining and a BBQ for those lazy summer evenings.

Upstairs, the large double bedroom is a decent size, with plenty of storage space. There is also a more compact double room - the bed here is only accessible on one side - and a twin bunk room at the rear of the cottage.

The bathroom is bright and fresh and has a bath with a shower over.

WiFi is provided. We now have BT Infinity installed, so you can expect download speeds of 40Mb - more than enough for HD streaming and multiple users.

Cordless phone with caller display/answerphone for incoming calls.

The back of Fisherman's Cottage has a fantastic decked area, where you can relax with a glass of wine, watching (but not hearing) the hustle and bustle down on the harbour below, and boats further out to sea. The path out to the street at the rear of the cottage also presents excellent opportunities to sneak out to The Rising Sun pub or Idle Rocks Hotel, both just 50 meters from the back gate!
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Up to 2 well behaved dogs permitted.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: We have a high chair and travel cot available.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Old Fisherman's Cottage Sun Deck Offering Sea Views Harbour
Old Fisherman's Sun Deck Offering Sea Views St Mawes Harbour
Old Fisherman's Sun Deck Offering Sea Views Harbour
Old Fisherman's Cottage Sun Deck Offering Sea Views Harbour
Old Fisherman's Sun Deck Offering Sea Views St Mawes Harbour
Old Fisherman's Cottage Sun Deck Offering Sea Views Harbour
Old Fisherman's Sun Deck Offering Sea Views St Mawes Harbour

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Truro and just steps from St. Mawes Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. St. Mawes Castle is within a walking distance of 0.6 mi.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Old Fisherman's Cottage with Sun Deck Offering Sea Views of St Mawes Harbour a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as tennis.

Does Old Fisherman's Cottage with Sun Deck Offering Sea Views of St Mawes Harbour have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is 29.7 mi away (61 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Old Fisherman's Cottage with Sun Deck Offering Sea Views of St Mawes Harbour?

Yes, every accommodation at Old Fisherman's Cottage with Sun Deck Offering Sea Views of St Mawes Harbour comes with a deck.

Old Fisherman's Cottage with Sun Deck Offering Sea Views of St Mawes Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely June break

The cottage was wonderful - well equipped and comfortable. We loved being able to cook together and the sun deck was fabulous. Parking was a bit tricky but it did not spoil the holiday. Wonderful location and weather - brilliant holiday. Thank you Danny.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

Excellent stay. Position really good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness

holiday

very enjoyable stay , will certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic

Splendid little cottage in a terrific spot. Danny is a very accommodating and helpful owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Zoe C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay, the only complaint was the main bedroom bed was very small but this is personal taste rather than a failing on the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

frances k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect week in st mawes

Fantastic week here in this cottage... lots of space and equipment for 5 adults attending a wedding last weekend... iron and endless hot water !!! Very very comfy week then for us 2 left behind !!!!! Cottage is so quiet.... lots of great places to eat and things to do locally.... we will be back !!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Megan G.

Lovely cottage.

Right in the centre of the village. It was so lovely to be able to walk to the harbour and beach within minutes. The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfy with lots of space for a small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Phillip M.

Spacious cottage in a great location

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8/10 Good

John C.

Good position and comfortable.

All good except no complimentary bag of logs mentioned in information document, could not fined the tin opener and handle off bathroom door.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place to stay to trip around the Roseland Peninsula

Had a great time and enjoyed staying at the cottage hugely. Very comfortable and the wood burner was most welcome. Thanks I think we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ed V.

Lovely cottage in fabulous location

We had a fantastic week in fishermans's cottage. The property is well located just a short distance from the harbour (albeit up a quite steep hill) and within easy reach of some lovely beaches and coast walks. It is also very comfortable and well equipped. Danny was great to deal with, would definitely recommend and hope to return one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

John W., Vancouver, BC

Great location and lovely cottage

We really liked this place - spent week here late April - early May. We were just a couple so had lots of room. We arrived and the place was very clean and well equipped. It is a few hundred yards from the waterfront of St Mawes with ver nice views of the town from the kitchen and the outside deck. Very quiet street and parking at this time of the year was easy using the assigned space. It is a great base for exploring the peninsula and taking the passenger ferry across to Falmouth. Some very good restaurants in the area and of course pubs. Danny was easy and prompt in all his dealings with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Very comfortable cottage

We stayed at the cottage during a four night coast path stay. St Mawes is perfectly placed for doing this in winter when the Place seasonal ferry is not running and you can get across to Falmouth. The cottage itself is handily situated in St Mawes, a couple of minutes from the shops and banks. It is well equipped and we really appreciated the extras like linen provision, teabags, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets which were all provided. Parking was no problem in winter and we had three cars with us, we had one car outside and two on the street below. I would love to come and stay again but we are continuing along the coast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

A Fishy Tale!

This was our second visit to Fisherman's Cottage (the first being in June 2015) and after a pretty horrid journey, due to weather and road works, we were only too happy to stumble over the thresh-hold of this lovely property and settle down to a fish pie in the delightful kitchen! On both occasions the cottage has been clean and tidy, the bedrooms made up with clean, fresh linen and the bonus of hand and bath towels in the upstairs bathroom and downstairs loo are very welcome. The kitchen is really well kitted out, with dishes, plates and cutlery etc for every culinary need! There is a washing machine/dryer and dishwashing machine, which makes life very easy when you are on holiday. The deck is a suntrap, especially in the afternoons, and we were lucky enough to be able to sit out and make use of it. St Mawes is a pretty little harbour village with some lovely walks close by. We took the Place ferry over to Place and enjoyed a picnic at St Anthonys Head. One can also walk further to Port Scatho and find the Hidden Hut - on this occasion we drove as the weather was not particularly good on the day we chose to go. The Idle Rocks is very handy to walk down to and enjoy a G&T on the terrace looking out at the sea, as is the St Mawes Hotel. We also enjoyed a splendid meal at the Watch Tower - well worth a visit as it was absolutely delicious and service was first class. Scrummy bread and croissants can be bought daily at the bakery on the Quay - the croissants are particularly edible! We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at Fisherman's Cottage, am sure it will not be our last! Thank you to Danny for letting us stay in his lovely cottage, which is an absolute delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Noreen F., Hertford

Back again!!!!

Adore this cottage and had another fabulous week here. Compact, cute as a button with an excellent kitchen, lounge, sun kissed terrace - location perfect just metres away from our favourite restaurant at Idle Rocks and favourite pub , The Rising Sun! If you're a rugby fan the excellent Bohella club just 25metres away is a great place to watch the game and the locals are awesome. Location brilliant for a ferry hop to St Anthony Head on the peninsula - beautiful walks and stunning beaches. Friends mistook my Facebook pictures for the Med! Wifi in the cottage is excellent and the TV services are ace - Netflix always a bonus We will be back for sure x

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Fabulous

We had a fantastic time at the cottage. It's a very good size for a fisherman's cottage, clean, comfortable and the location is excellent - just two minutes walk from the centre of the village and the Idles Rocks restaurant (recommended for lunch). It's up quite a steep hill but it only take a minute and it's not a problem for anyone but the very infirm. Best of all is the cottage's wonderful sun-deck. We loved having our breakfasts here and sitting out with a book and a drink. The TV also has Netflix which was a nice surprise. We've stayed in lots of Cornish cottages but Danny's cottage is up there with the best of them. A great choice for anyone who wants to come to beautiful St Mawes.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

jenny h.

Wonderful cottage, and location

We love this cottage for it's location and views of the Harbour and beyond from the terrace. The cottage has a well equipped kitchen which looks over the terrace. The smaller bedroom had 2 bunkbeds squeezed in and the other 3 are well presented and light. The village is easily accessible, everything is walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Excellent holiday cottage

Fishermans Cottage in St Mawes, Cornwall is in an excellent position just off the centre of the village but from the decking at the rear you have an amazing view of the harbour. There is everything inside the cottage, from the kitchen to the lounge to the bedrooms that you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable. I feel it cannot be bettered in any way.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Eleri S.

Great property, good location

This is a small house in a terrace, up a short hill just off the sea front in St Mawes. It's suitable for 2 couples (possibly 3 if a pair doesn't mind bunks!) or a family. The bathroom is large and well ventilated (You can open 2 windows!) There is also a downstairs toilet and washbasin. The beds are comfortable, the linens good quality and there is plenty of hanging space. The living room has plenty of seating and in addition to the tv, wifi etc the owner has thoughtfully provided jigsaws games etc. The kitchen is very well appointed, with good quality appliances and kitchenware. There is a huge deck outside with table and chairs and a barbecue. It was great to sit in the evening with a spritz watching the sea and the comings and goings on the seafront. We accidentally left some silver bangles, these were returned by post to us immediately. Thank you Danny!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Gill K.

A Lovely cottage

We only stayed for a short break, but what a lovely maintained cottage in a delightful spot in St Mawes Spotlessly clean, tastefully renovated and with some original features.

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey B.

Clean and well equipped

We try to get away to Cornwall twice a year staying in self catering accommodation. And this cottage was the cleanest with probably the best equipped kitchen, we've stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Home from home

My husband and I booked 2 weeks at Fishermans cottage in March 2016 and would highly recommend it! The property was so clean it was sparkling when we arrived, with plenty of crockery and cutlery, fresh clean towels in every room and ample books! The location is fantastic, just minutes away from hotel bars and restaurants and 2 minutes walk from the harbour. We will definitely be returning!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Couldn't be better!

It's lovely to stay somewhere that really feels like 'home from home', but Fisherman's Cottage really does feel this way. It is clean, comfortable and with all the amenities you could possibly wish for. The location is fantastic, too - just a stone's throw from the beach, harbour, shops, and places to eat and drink. There are some beautiful places to explore in the area, and nothing is too far away on the Roseland peninsula. Falmouth is a lovely town, too, and easily accessed by road or on the passenger ferry from St Mawes. After a bracing winter's day outdoors (we stayed for a windy week in February), what better than to come back to make a cosy log fire and then sleep like a log in a comfortable bed? A perfect escape! Communication with Danny was clear, professional and friendly, too. Nothing is too much trouble for him. We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending the place, the property - and the owner!

10/10 Excellent

Gill M.

Warm, welcoming and well equipped.

One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. Very well equipped and beautifully furnished. In a good position close to the harbour, shops and pubs/ restaurants but tucked up a side street away from any noise. We stayed in January so didn't benefit from the deck however, could see the potential. The house was warm and cozy during winter weather so a good all year choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2016

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Superb cottage!

Loved it. Perfect cottage, very well equipped with lovely terrace where we had breakfast every morning and sat out with drinks into the evenings. Lovely views of the harbour at St Mawes. Loads to do in the area, could have stayed a month and still found things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015

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