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ROOFTOPS COTTAGE

ROOFTOPS, 44 CLIFF STREET, MEVAGISSEY, Nr .ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6QL
Grade II listed cottage sleeping up to 6 and available to let all year. Contact Mrs Sandra Knott - Tel 44(0)117-9593-007 or 44(0)778 096 3431 or Mr Adrian Knott - 44(0)7968 699 515,
Email enquiries@coastguardcottages.co.uk or web site: www.coastguardcottages.co.uk

A grade 2 listed, three storey stone built cottage built in to the cliff face on a steep winding hill leading up from the harbour (75yards). The cottage is located very centrally in the heart of the village within walking distance to a choice of 7 good restaurants and 4 pubs - it takes 53 seconds walk to the nearest pub and 4 hours to return!

SITUATION From St Austell, take the B3273 to Mevagissey, a distance of approximately 6 miles. An ideal touring base for all of Cornwall, including the Eden Project.
Mevagissey is very much a traditional Cornish fishing village, the largest in St. Austell Bay. The name originates in the old Cornish dialect for "Meva-ag-issey", which means "the towns of Meva and Issey". Meva and Issey were two 6th century Irish missionaries who came to convert the area to Christianity. The streets of this unspoilt town are a delightful twisting hodge-podge of whitewashed buildings lining narrow passageways.

THINGS TO DO Mevagissey is situated on the southern riviera coast making it an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful county. It is a small, unspoilt fishing village with a colourful history of boat building and smuggling. which still retains its traditional character and nowadays has a selection of top quality pubs, restaurants and shops.

Mevagissey is a working fishing port, though visitors can hire boats for trips around the bay. For a bit more active adventure, book a shark fishing outing or deep sea fishing trip at the pier. If you prefer to stay on dry land there is excellent walking on the clifftops above the town (and the views of town and sea are superb!).

World of Model Railways Exhibition boasts over 2000 model trains and 50 working locomotives, children's favourites display, and train shop. Open: Easter to 31st October, daily from 10am. Winter: weekends only.

Mevagissey Museum - Displays of traditional Cornish customs and heritage, devoted mainly to the Victorian period in the town, with archival photographs and maritime models. Open: Easter until end September, every day. 11am - 6pm.
Sealife Aquarium - Many species of local sealife are featured. Proceeds from the aquarium are used to clean up the harbour. Open: April to September, every day, 10am - 5pm.

Lost Gardens of Heligan - Possibly the largest garden restoration project undertaken in Europe. The Lost Gardens were overgrown for 70 years, but now they are being meticulously rebuilt as they were in the Victorian period. Daily throughout the year, 10am - 6pm

Eden Project - Two gigantic plant conservatories, the largest in the world, made up of 800 pieces of interlocking hexagons without any internal support.

The Tate Gallery in St.Ives

National Maritime Museum ready for you to explore.

Charlestown Historic Harbour.

Check out the links on this site for more information.

ACCOMMODATION The interior is cosy with beamed ceilings in every room, consisting of three bedrooms (two with wash basins), a lounge with feature fire place, a dining room, and a new fitted kitchen with all facilities you would expect to create a "home from home" holiday. Rooms on the first floor have views over the town and harbour, there are comfortable sofas, TV with video, and large dining table seating up to 8!

PRICES Rental is £325 - £675 per week depending on the time of year, including bed linen.

BOOKING Telephone us on the numbers above or email us at enquiries@coastguardcottages.co.uk to check availability and book your chosen weeks. For more photos and information visit our web site: www.coastguardcottages.co.uk

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