Porthole Cottage dates back 300 years and provides a cosy "home from home" in the heart of Mevagissey. The cottage is arranged over three floors and has been tastefully modernised to provide a luxurious and comfortable base for your holiday in the heart of this beautiful Cornish fishing village.

Porthole Cottage is tucked away off Church Street and is accessed from a shared courtyard. The front door leads in to the fully fitted Kitchen with oven/hob, fridge/freezer, washer/drier, and microwave. A step leads down into the Lounge with TV, DVD Player, two leather sofas and coffee table. Stairs lead up from the kitchen to the first floor and Bedroom 1 with double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers and TV and the spacious Bathroom with bath with electric shower over, wash basin and WC. Another flight of stairs lead to the second floor and Bedroom 2 with 2 single beds, bedside cabinet, chest of drawers and wardrobe (travel cot available upon request).

Free WiFi.

Children are most welcome, but sorry we do not allow pets.

The cottage is conveniently located a mere 250 yard level walk from the historic harbour, around which the several pubs, restaurants and numerous ice cream/souvenir shops are located. "Sunny Corner" carpark is just 25 yards from the front door www.sunnycornerparking.co.uk and the long stay Willows car and coach park is only 4 minutes' walk away.

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. 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!).

The Eden Project - The Eden Project is only 7 miles from the cottage has got to be a must when visiting our Cottage; In a giant crater in Cornwall, England, it brings the stories of our world to life. In the huge covered conservatories, or Biomes as they are called, you can visit the majestic rainforests, the Mediterranean, South Africa and California and in the Outdoor Landscape discover more about the plants and places that share our Cornish climate.

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 plus Winter weekends.

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.

Sealife Aquarium - Many species of local sealife are featured. Proceeds from the aquarium are used to clean up the harbour. Open: April to September.

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. Open: Daily throughout the year.

Charlestown Historic Harbour - A Georgian harbour preserved much as it was in the Eighteenth Century. Tall ships regularly visit and one is moored there all the time. Charlestown featured in the recent 'Poldark' TV series.