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Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon

St Austell accommodation with kitchen

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Dining
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Beach nearby
Interior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mevagissey, ENG
  • Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Polkirt Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mevagissey Aquarium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

St Austell

On waterfront.You'll find Polkirt Beach and Colona Beach within a 15-minute walk of this St Austell cottage. Also, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within half a mile (1 km) and South West Coast Path Section 32 Trailhead is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Polkirt Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mevagissey Aquarium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mevagissey Model Railway - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mevagissey Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 22 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teacup Tearoom - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pier House Hotel & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salamander - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Griggs Restaurant - ‬11 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.

Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon

GENERAL- Detached older style bungalow...- Superb sea views- Set in a cliffside garden looking across the cove of Portmellon - Parking available in a detached garage and space for an additional car in the lane GROUND FLOOR- Three steps down to a sun room - Sitting / dining room with superb sea views from the window- Adjacent kitchen "borrows" the views- Bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and shower over the bath- Twin bedded room with sea views and French Doors to the verandah- Double bedroom with a 5ft king size bed- Utility area with sink, a W.C. and a shower room with hand basin GARDEN- Covered verandah - Lawned areas of garden on several levels - There is a detached garage and space for an additional car at lane level LOCAL AREA- Portmellon has safe bathing and a seasonal pub- Shops, pubs, restaurants and harbour at Mevagissey are half a mile- Coastal village of Gorran Haven is 2 miles- Lost Gardens of Heligan are 4 miles- Eden Project is about 30 minute by car. PLEASE NOTE- Garden not suitable for unsupervised young children or dogs- This property welcomes a maximum of two dogs
Pets information:
£30 per pet per week taken after booking has been confirmed

Pets - allowed


Having booked your holiday the Agent Cornish Traditional Cottages will process and confirm your booking, the travel directions and arrival information will be sent to you. The travel directions will provide you with the details of the owner / housekeeper and instruction on who to contact a few days before your holiday to make the key arrangements. You will also be given the details of your point of contact should you have any questions or issues whilst on holiday.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Longships Two Bedroom House Sleeps 4
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon to the airport?

This cottage is 22.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon to the beach?

This cottage is a short 6-minute walk from Polkirt Beach and 15-minute walk from Colona Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon to downtown St Austell?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Portmellon.

Longships, looks across the cove of Portmellon Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Ideal location. Good that electricity inclusive - not abused, just appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025