Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to another level.
A coastal town with a pier, boats, and residential buildings.
A two-story building with a blue door, a stone facade, and a small garden area with plants.
A kitchen with a dining table set for four, a clock on the wall, and a blue door with a number.
A white cottage with a blue door, a small dining area with wooden chairs, and a potted plant outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mevagissey
  • Place, Cornwall National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mevagissey Model Railway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Gardens of Heligan
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cornwall National Landscape and Charlestown Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eden Project and Mevagissey Aquarium. Lost Gardens of Heligan and St Austell Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Mevagissey

What's nearby

  • Cornwall National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mevagissey Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mevagissey Model Railway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mevagissey Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 17 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pier House Hotel & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rashleigh Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Steward's House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views on 31 Oct 2026 start from £1,584, 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 Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thimble Cottage in Mevagissey Harbour , sea and harbour views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Cornwall National Landscape, Mevagissey Museum and South West Coast Path Section 31 Trailhead. Mevagissey Model Railway and Mevagissey Aquarium are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thimble Cottage

The cottage is a lovely, cosy home from home down by the harbour. The whole holiday was just perfect, couldn't have asked for more. The kitchen has everything you need to cater for yourself and there are great places to eat in the village. This was my wife's first time coming to England, Cornwall and Mevagissey, she totally fell in love with the area and we will be back soon. Fiona, the host, is easy to communicate with and left a very extensive welcome pack of information in the cottage. The walks, beaches and gardens all close by are a delight and we were able to watch dolphins and seals from the coastal paths. On the high tide, we loved watching the fishing boats coming home with fresh fish, all available in the village. We highly recommend Thimble cottage for your perfect Cornish vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful week

Thimble cottage is a warm and welcoming place to stay. Everything you need - a well equipped kitchen, brilliant shower, comfy beds and walking distance to shops, beaches, pubs, restaurants and the harbour. Definitely going to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage within walking distance of everything in Mevagissey

Had a great stay here. Cottage was clean and well maintained. You can walk everywhere from here, but as in most Cornish fishing villages the streets are steep. Anyone with mobility issues may struggle. Due to Covid issues it was not easy to get in some of the local pubs and restaurants. We had a great meal in the Salamander which I would recommend. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thimble Cottage

Delightful cottage with wonderful views from upstairs over Mevagissey harbour (a highlight for me) Very comfortable and it had everything you could need, felt straight at home. Fiona was a great host and from booking to leaving was always very helpful. Mevagissey is a beautiful place to stay but also a great base for exploring and there is plenty to see and do. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

We had a lovely stay in Mevagissey despite the weather! The cottage is in a good location overlooking the harbour, although this does mean there's no vehicle access which makes getting luggage in and out tricky. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to self cater. Although we enjoyed our stay I wouldn't recommend it for families with young children as it's not very toddler friendly. Good for couples or families with older children.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing find

Gorgeous fisherman’s cottage with everything you could need and within a stones throw of great cafes, bars and restaurants. Fantastic views of the harbour from your bed. Everything that you could want from a Cornish holiday. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbour views

The always changing view over the chimneys to the working harbour was a highlight of this very comfortable property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and cottage

Perfect location in the centre of Mevagissey with local amenities all close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gemütliche Wohnung in besucherfreundlichem, aber nicht zu touristischen Fischerdorf

Die – wenigen – negativen Punkte zuerst: das Cottage hat relativ niedrige Decken und nur ein Badezimmer/Toilette. Das Haus ist mit dem Auto nicht zu erreichen, je nach Gepäckwagen muss man einiges die steile Straße hochtragen. Beides ist natürlich der Bauart und Lage geschuldet, man sollte nur wissen, was einen erwartet. Davon abgesehen bekommt man ein gemütliches, geschmackvoll eingerichtetes, freundliches und sauberes Ferienhäuschen in hervorragender Lage. Das Fischerdorf ist zwar offensichtlich auf Touristen eingestellt, aber in angenehmer Weise. Es gibt viele Restaurants und Teestuben sowie Souvenirläden, aber auch noch richtige Fischer, die ihrem Handwerk nachgehen. Das Cottage bietet einen schönen Ausblick über Hafen und Meer, Bäckereien und Restaurants sind schnell zu erreichen. Das Haus verfügt über eine schön eingerichtete und gut ausgestattete Küche, die Selbstversorgung ist also auch kein Problem. Wer größere Mengen kocht, sollte sich vielleicht einen extragroßen Topf mitbringen. Das Haus verfügt über Internet, für Streaming ist es aber etwas zu langsam. Man darf sich aber auch fragen, warum man in ein romantisches Fischerdorf fährt, um dann Filme über das Internet zu schauen. Für die Suche nach geeigneten Ausflugszielen reicht es allemal. Das Wohnzimmer ist sehr gemütlich, die kleine Terrasse nach hinten ist sehr sonnig und ideal zum Grillen bei geeignetem Wetter. Alles in allem ein sehr schönes Feriendomizil, in das offensichtlich viel Liebe gesteckt wurde.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful harbour side cottage with stunning views.

Returning to Thimble cottage for a second year and we had a fantastic week yet again! A beautiful setting with stunning views of the harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

Lovely stylish cottage in a great location

Lovely quaint cottage with lots of cute decorative touches and shabby chic decor which really made it feel very homely. Mevagissey was great and had good community feeling even though obviously has lots of visitors at this time of year. Lots of recommendations of things to do, places to visit and suggested restaurants etc We did some great walks on the coastal path and visited Heligan, Fowey and Eden and enjoyed some great meals out (including the Portuguese restaurant as recommended!) All in all a brilliant holiday so thanks for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely, well-equipped cottage in a great location.

We stayed in July 2017, and Thimble Cottage had everything we needed: from a variety of tv options (for the almost inevitable rainy day!); to a lovely outdoor space; a comfy lounge for relaxing; and (a big plus for my partner) good quality toiletries! It was well-maintained, spotless (very important to us!) and with pretty much every convenience you could need. I'm not even marking it down for the low beams upstairs, which my head never really got used to! The location is perfect for a quiet Cornish break, and there are plenty of good places to eat. You can do some decent walks right from the door, including Heligan Gardens (about 40 mins gentle strolling). All in all, we wouldn't look at anywhere else in Mevagissey! Steve & Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

A charming comfortable cottage in a lively friendly community.

Lovley cottage on the picturesque working harbour, everything you need in the modern kitchen and shower room. Comfortable, living room log burner and garden with barbecue.Close to genuine community pubs ...we were treated to tales of fishing and an impromptu sea shanty concert... fantastic cafes and restauraunts for all budgets and traditional seaside fish and chips and ice cream.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
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8/10 Good

Home from home

Very quaint cottage with fabulous location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
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8/10 Good

Beautiful, quaint, cosy cottage. Beautiful setting. Has a the facilities you require and more.

Lovely cottage very quaint and cosy. Had all the facilities we required and more. Only small disadvantage was the toilet was on the ground floor. Had a lovely time there and would highly recommend Thimble Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Dream cottage in Mevagissey

Everything about this cottage, and what the visitor might need, has been carefully thought through and organised. The property description is accurate and the cottage is as well designed and decorated as it looks in the photographs: bright, cheerful and comfortable. Fiona was very helpful with queries prior to staying. Dropping off luggage and then taking the car to the main car park for the reserved parking space went without a hitch. When we arrived, the cottage was immaculately clean; everything worked and was exactly as described. We had stopped off at a supermarket in St Austell to stock up on our way down, but after that we were able to get everything we needed from the shops in Mevagissey; we ate in the cottage mostly but if you want to eat out there are pubs, cafes and restaurants in Mevagissey to suit every taste and budget. Fiona has put together a wealth of information in the 'house book' about places to visit: useful if you have kids (beaches) or are just visiting as a couple (heritage, gardens, etc.). There are also helpful recommendations and comments in the Visitors' Book. Highlights of our week in the cottage were several walks along nearby parts of the spectacular south west coastal path, Fowey (by ferry from Mevagissey), Lanhydrock house and gardens, Porthluny beach and walking to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The romantic story of the rediscovery of the gardens has led to Heligan becoming such a popular destination that, although the gardens are beautiful and interesting, the compromises needed to manage the sheer number of visitors mean there is little romance and nothing "lost" about them any more. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Thimble cottage - having it to come back to at the end of the day compensated for some poor weather - and would wholeheartedly recommend it to friends and relatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Holiday by the Harbour

We have just returned from a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Thimble Cottage. It is beautifully designed and perfectly appointed, just a few hop and skips down to the bustling Meva harbour and within a few minutes drive of some beautiful beaches and villages. My teenage Daughters were very well catered for. The cottage has all mod cons and we had everything we needed in great comfort. The little sun trap courtyard is perfect for a couple of "sharpeners" before heading out for dinner or preparing freshly bought fish in the cute kitchen with spanking new oven. We were blessed with glorious weather and spent many an hour watching the fishermen hauling their catch onto the quayside and spying the comings and goings from the picture windows in the bedrooms. Fiona is a super host, answering all our pre-stay questions swiftly and dealing with the booking process painlessly. Parking was a doddle..just drop luggage , shopping etc at the Fountains Inn, then round the one way system to the secure overnight car park..complete peace of mind and parking permit all included! We enjoyed living like a local. Very clean and cosy with super comfy beds and modern bathroom with fab shower, we highly recommend Thimble Cottage and look forward to visiting again soon. ps. Fiona has a file of local recommendations in her beautifully beamed sitting room..may we add Carlyon Beach. It has just been spruced up with a Sam's bar, fish cafe with daily invited pop up eateries, Calypso music, beach frisbee pitch, safe bathing and a vast sandy beach, We went every day and my girls loved it..and just a 12 mins drive from Thimble!
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10/10 Excellent

Thimble Cottage Mevagissey

We have just returned from a blissful week in the most gorgeous cottage in lovely Mevagissey. There was much 'wowing' as we entered the cottage and explored its various rooms, nooks and crannies. It is not only extremely tastefully decorated, but also maintained to a very high level. It was spotless and we found everything we wanted in the kitchen and all other rooms. Relaxation from Day 1! We particularly liked watching the boats come in from the window on the top floor - there are even binoculars supplied by the owner! The area is magnificent for walking and being outside. We travelled by train and didn't miss having a car at all. Local buses were reliable and we loved trekking along the coastal path and taking ferries. Highlights of our holiday - and there were many - was our trip to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and hiring mountain bikes from a local village. So many beautiful off-road paths to explore. It was a great week and a real treat to spend a holiday in this country. We have missed Thimble Cottage this week and have a fabulous collection of memories. We would recommend it to all our friends.
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10/10 Excellent

lovely cottage

go you will not be dispointed
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8/10 Good

A hidden gem

The cottage is a hidden gem that allows you to get away from it all. It has all the modern conveniences you would need including the dreaded Wi-Fi. It is not suitable for anyone who has difficulty climbing stairs and steps. The terrace out the back has the sun all day long and is a great place to chill with a good book and cold beer or glass of wine. The local hostelries are friendly and welcoming with a plentiful of selection of food, so driving is minimal. There is a local beach and leisure centre which is on the main road into Mevvy, 5 minute drive. This is particularly helpful if you have children, our granddaughter loved it. There are plenty of local craft shops in Mevvy to get those must have Cornish souvenirs. But if you feel the need for the traditional shopping St Austell is only15 minutes away and there are many of the other popular Cornish holiday venues no more than an hour's drive away, holiday traffic permitting. We wanted a quiet week away in comfortable and friendly surroundings and that is exactly what we got. Having lived in the South West for 30 years previously we did not wonder too far as Mevvy and Thimble Cottage had everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Stylish, ideally located.

Thimble cottage is a stylish gem in the heart of Mevagissey. Set one row back from the harbour side it was a tranquil haven in the heart of the village with excellent views. We had such a relaxing time there. The back garden was a sheltered sun trap, great for breakfast and BBQs. The immaculate inside had everything we could need and was so comfortable. Mevagissey has a lovely mix of locals and visitors, great little shops and a huge choice of places to eat, all easy walk from Thimble. The coast path is just around the corner, 5 minutes to the beach. Fiona the owner was so helpful, the car park guys welcoming and the short walk added to the escapism. Can't wait to stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Just lovely

Such a fantastic cottage in an amazing location and Fiona is just lovely. Would highly recommend it. Didn't want to leave and hope to make a return visit soon!
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8/10 Good

Thimble cottage mevigessey

Great location....lovely comfortable cottage. Would recommend. visit Helegan gardens...it's a must.
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful relaxing stay in a beautiful cottage

We have been to thimble cottage twice now, once in September 2015 and again in February 2016. It was a chance find on owners direct and we found to our delight an excellent find. The cottage is cosy, well maintained and in a lovely setting. Having stayed in summer and winter I can recommend both. The owners go out of their way to be helpful and welcoming that follows through the booking process, information giving and arrival at a very welcoming accommodation. Everything in the cottage is of an excellent standard, especially the beds and bedding with the cottage being equipped with everything that you require. This was a lovely find that we can see ourselves returning to time and time again. Thanks Fiona for a lovely stay enabling us in having a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Super cottage, perfectly located.

Thimble is a super little place. Immaculately presented, spotlessly clean and with everything you could wish for. We were there in February and the log burner kept us cosy all weekend with no need to use the radiators in the top floor bedrooms. Fiona is attentive and helpful beforehand and during and Mevagissey is a lovely little friendly village with everything on hand. We had a lovely few days and would highly recommend it.
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