The Old Post Office

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

“We very much enjoyed staying at The old post office.”

The cottage is in a great location, convenient for the village and for exploring the local area. ...

The cottage is in a great location, convenient for the village and for exploring the local area. We found the property in a very cleanly state when we arrived. However during our stay we were without hot water for one night which was a bit inconvenient. The issue was resolved the following day, but not being able to have a hot shower after a day on the beach wasn’t great. Also the BBQ grill hadn’t been cleaned when we arrived and the sheets on the bed in the main bedroom could do with being a bit bigger, they keep coming off and lying on the mattress is not very nice!

- Mrs Price, July 2021
Mrs Victor June 2021

“Cleanliness was a massive let down.”

We were told we couldn't get into the property until 2 hours later than normal due to a deep Covid clean. However, towels left from previous guest. Toiletries left in bathroom which was not clean at all. Half used soap and toothpaste stains all over basin and splashback, shower stained, toilet brushes disgustingly filthy. I had to don gloves and clean it thoroughly myself. Property not aired or windows open. Window catches broken. Such a shame, this cottage needs TLC and has not received it or even a satisfactory clean. Pillow cases and duvet cover stained. Blankets/throws smelly and stained. Scatter cushions on bed stained and smelt. Damp smell in lounge. Coffee machine not emptied or cleaned. Pans left completely dirty with old food. Bed linen not fitting, and no mattress protector which due to Covid it was not pleasant to think of sleeping directly on a matress that others had used due to the sheet not fitting. BBQ had food reminants from previous guest so unable to use as I was sick of cleaning at that point. Alarms going off in property. No instructions regarding this so contacted yourselves. It was out of normal hours so referred to an emergency number, which was given so quickly I had to call back to get the number again. Automated message stated that someone would call me back. I called again with an alternative number as I get very little phone reception. To date no return call was received. Luckily, after finding the some numbers on the alarm panel they were able to disable the noise. It took a lot of investigation to find this and someone willing to help due to confidentilaity. No information at the property either. This was not acceptable. I should not have to spend 2 hours trying to shut an alarm off or be unable to contact ANYONE to assist. Due to the lack of contact from yourselves in a genuine emergency will not be likely to use yourselves again. It pains me to be so critical as we love this cottage and this is our third stay and have recommened friend to try this cottage via yourselves. Due to such difficult times experienced by many trust me I would not usually even complain but the dirt and lack of care affected our holiday, no one wants to clean whilst away or feel unsafe.

- Mrs Victor, June 2021
Mrs Armstrong May 2021

“Very poor cottage description No phone, television or radio signal at the cottage Poor maintenance standards - many broken items in the cottage including the bed and dining table!”

Not clean on arrival - old dog poo in the garden etc. Cottage could be amazing but just not well looked after unfortunately Would not stay again and would not recommend

- Mrs Armstrong, May 2021
Mrs Adkins October 2020

“Lovely cottage, fab log burner, very warm and cosy.”

We contacted St Mawgan Village Stores who delivered us a welcome hamper with homemade bread, homemade jam, local butter, honey etc. Just email them via their website and they will help.

- Mrs Adkins, October 2020
Jo M September 2019

“A brilliant location”

The house has a lovely feel and has been tastefully appointed. Lots of space and period features. The village is welcoming, pretty and has a nice shop, village shop, play area etc. The wooded walk to the beach at Mawgan Porth is around 45 minutes and is lovely. So many fabulous places to visit and walk. We loved our week and would come back. The only (small) criticism is that the owners seem to have ignored the many comments in the Guest Book asking for a hairdryer and to get the window latches/locks fixed. Both these things could be rectified easily but are irritating to a guest (especially one with teenagers who want to dry their hair!) For reference, the road outside is not busy and feels safe. Parking is easy. At 7-8am the noise of sporadic cars going past can be heard very clearly in the front bedrooms so I recommend you shut the windows. The loos are downstairs so this might not suit elderly family members.

- Jo M, September 2019
Mr Sedgwick September 2019

“A very comfortable and well presented property.”

It is situated in a very nice village, with a welcoming and relaxing pub. Well situated for base to tour Cornwall. Beautiful dog friendly beach at Mawgan Porth. Don't expect a mobile phone signal.

- Mr Sedgwick, September 2019
Mr Bradbury July 2019

“We had no hot water for the first three days”

- Mr Bradbury, July 2019
robmoff July 2019

“Beautiful cottage in lovely village, great location to explore Cornwall”

We had a wonderful time in The Old Post Office. The cottage is beautifully presented with character, good size rooms, an entire annex for the third bedroom (our eldest loved it) and a private enclosed garden. 1 minute walk away from the beautiful village of St Mawgan with a great friendly pub, village shop, playground etc. Pretty and quiet walk to Mawgan Porth. Very convenient for Newquay airport. We were there late March - early April so weather was mixed. So we spent some time on the lovely beaches nearby and some exploring Cornwall. Everything within an hour's drive.

- robmoff, July 2019
Mrs Victor June 2019

“Booking process was very easy and very easy to make amendments.”

The house was lovely, perfectly placed in the village near the pub! Shops nearby and we love the walk to the beach which is around 2 miles with a coffee shack stop middway. Shower lovely, bed massive and comfortable. Love the 'snug' and bedroom above, my daughter stayed there and it was very private.

- Mrs Victor, June 2019
KayMacG January 2019

“Beautifully decorated house full of character and warmth”

We loved our stay at the Old Post Office. The beds are fantastic and the sheets and bedding were on a par with a luxury hotel. The place is full of character and easily house 6 of us in three large double rooms. The size of the rooms gave us all our own space. The third bedroom has its own staircase and felt very private. The woodburner in the central lounge was lovely to sit around on a cooler day. We also managed to use the BBQ in the garden on a warmer evening. We really enjoyed visiting the pub down the road and popping to the local shop for breakfast supplied the next morning. As it only 5 minutes from Newquay airport it was super easy to get to. We hired a car and parked opposite the house which meant we had the choice to drive to Watergate Bay for lunch or could walk 40 minutes to Mawgan Porth to the beach. The owner had left lots of details of things to do and the kitchen was fully kitted out with coffee machine, lots of glassware and crockery. It definitely felt like a home from home and I would visit again.

- KayMacG, January 2019
Mr Machin October 2018

“Lovely cottage in a wonderful village location with stunning walks lovely local pub and all you would need from a village store.”

- Mr Machin, October 2018
Mrs Burley June 2018

“When we arrived there was a musty smell coming from the lounge, which we believe is coming from the mould patches in both corners of the outside wall, so the window in the lounge needed to left open.”

There was rubbish left from previous occupiers in black plastic bags piled up by the side of the house (not removed by housekeeping) as well as in the bathroom empty toilet rolls were left. We could not use the BBQ as it was disgusting as it had not been cleaned so we purchased a portable one to use. The bottom sheet on one of the beds was fitted with a flat sheet and not a fitted sheet and barely covered the mattress so every morning we found we had been sleeping on the mattress (sheet crumbled up in the middle). However the icing on the cake was we were left a cream tea ie jam, scones and cream which is a nice touch but when we looked at the cream it had been used (large scoop taken out), so we ended up buying our own. Its a shame because all in all the cottage is in a nice location for the local beaches and towns, although it can be noisy due to traffic. The outside courtyard is a lovely sun trap but the property could do with some maintenance especially in the lounge.

- Mrs Burley, June 2018
Mr Evans May 2018

“Greta nearby pub.”

Close enough to local beaches to forget about getting closer. Lovely private sun trap at the back. Pretty great really.

- Mr Evans, May 2018
Mrs Hargreaves May 2018

“What a gorgeous cottage in the sweetest location.”

Perfect for exploring and so close to two of our favourite beaches - Watergate Bay & St Mawgan Porth. We were blown away by the accommodation and highly recommend. It doesn’t state on the website that there is a washing machine which was a great addition. We also arrived to scones, cream & jam and a pint of milk which was great. Only one main bath towel per person provided so I would recommend taking additional unless you’re happy to wash. We all had a great stay and would re visit if we were holidaying in this area.

- Mrs Hargreaves, May 2018
Mrs Turnell April 2018

“Amazing cottage with everything we needed, the welcome pack was much appreciated.”

The only really small criticism was that it is very dark inside, due to the nature of the building - so we made sure we were out every day, luckily enough it was very sunny all week. The location of the cottage is just perfect for exploring the whole of Cornwall and Mawgan is such a lovely village.

- Mrs Turnell, April 2018
Mr Everett March 2018

“Perfect location for all the local attractions and a great pub only 30 seconds away.”

The Falcon pub has a great selection of gins and real ales and the food is good too. A number of excellent walks including a walk to Mawgan Porth anfd from there the Costal Path. Our dog and family adored the cottage and its great accommodation. The owners have thought of most things needed for your holiday including a lovely welcome pack. It is also perfectly located to explore all of Cornwall. We will be back.

- Mr Everett, March 2018
Les F October 2017

“Excellent accommodation in a beautiful village”

We were both really impressed with The Old Post Office. First off, there was all the ingredients for a cream tea left for us on arrival - nice touch after a long journey. The house has been finished to a really high standard and we found loads of nice little touches here and there that made our overall stay pleasurable. Some things that stood out: The three double bedrooms all had lovely crisp cotton sheets and excellent pillows, I’ve never slept so well in rented accommodation!! One of the bedrooms is accessed by its own staircase, which is via a snug. This is ideal if you are sharing with friends or older family members (like we were) who may want some quiet time away from the rest of the house. The kitchen is really well appointed, everything you need is there, including a wine cooler. The bathroom has a double shower as well as a bath, and there is also a separate toilet. The accommodation is literally 100 yards from The Falcon Inn, a lovely 16th century pub that does great food. I would highly recommend The Old Post Office for families or groups of friends who don’t mind sharing one bathroom.

- Les F, October 2017
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The property

Dating back to the 1860's and formerly the Post Office and Stores for the village, this wonderfully atmospheric cottage now offers beautifully presented, characterful accommodation with exposed beamed ceilings and wooden latched doors.

The cottage is situated on a very quiet lane, yet the village centre is only 100 metres away.

St Mawgan boasts the well-known Falcon Inn with restaurant and beer garden.

There is a village shop which offers popular cream teas and a tearoom offering gorgeous freshly made treats.

The picturesque Japanese garden and Bonsai tree nursery in the village is well worth a visit.

Perfectly placed to explore, being just a five minute drive from three stunning beaches - Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth and Bedruthan Steps.

Mawgan Porth is a family friendly beach complete with rock pools to explore.

Nearby Watergate Bay boasts some of the best watersports in the region, as well as Wax Watergate Bay's Restaurant with fabulous sea views.

There are many great places for dining out nearby including Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant, Nathan Outlaw's in Rock and The Lewinnick Lodge in nearby Newquay.

Cornwall's famous gardens such as the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are within easy reach, as are the pretty fishing towns of Padstow and St Ives with many fine shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants.

Family attractions nearby include Dairyland, Crealy and Old Macdonald's Farm. Relax in the sitting room or socialise around the dining table by the cosy wood burning stove.

There is an enticing snug to steal yourself away and read a good book with stairs to a super comfy double bedroom with ornate fireplace and far reaching country views.

The modern kitchen is well equipped with quality items for your self catering holiday.

Enjoy an invigorating shower in the double rain shower in the contemporary bathroom or a soak in the Japanese style bath.

There are two further sumptuous bedrooms with ample fitted storage and fabulous leafy views.

Outside is an attractive sunny courtyard garden with gas barbecue, fire pit and plenty of comfortable seating for those balmy summer evenings.

With everything this area has to offer this really does make The Old Post Office the perfect holiday home for friends, families and couples.

Summary

Period property with kitchen, living room, snug and family bathroom on the ground floor
One king size double bedroom and two additional double bedrooms on the first floor accessed via two separate staircases.
Oil fired Central Heating, Wood burner
Electric Oven with hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, wine cooler, washer/dryer, TV, DVD, WiFi
Electricity inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Cot and high chair available
Gas Barbecue
Off street parking for 2 cars
1 pet welcome
Sorry no smoking.

About the location

ST MAWGAN

Newquay 6 miles ; Padstow 9 miles ; St Columb Major 3.5 miles

The picturesque little village of St Mawgan lies just north of Newquay, nestled in the Lanherne Valley. The village is home to a thirteenth century church, which is dedicated to St Maganus and St Nicholas. Notably in the graveyard, there is a rowing boat stern - a memorial to sailors who froze to death in local waters in 1846. The River Menalhyl runs through St Mawgan, and the village also has two welcoming inns as well as a friendly village stores with Post Office and tea rooms. The beach at Mawgan Porth is just two miles outside of St Mawgan, and there is also a beautiful Japanese garden just outside the village where you can buy indoor Bonsai trees, succulents, Buddha statues and wind chimes. With Newquay Cornwall airport based just outside St Mawgan, the village enjoys a most convenient location.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We very much enjoyed staying at The old post office.”

“Cleanliness was a massive let down.”

“Very poor cottage description No phone, television or radio signal at the cottage Poor maintenance standards - many broken items in the cottage including the bed and dining table!”

“Lovely cottage, fab log burner, very warm and cosy.”

“A brilliant location”

“A very comfortable and well presented property.”

“We had no hot water for the first three days”

“Beautiful cottage in lovely village, great location to explore Cornwall”

“Booking process was very easy and very easy to make amendments.”

“Beautifully decorated house full of character and warmth”

“Lovely cottage in a wonderful village location with stunning walks lovely local pub and all you would need from a village store.”

“When we arrived there was a musty smell coming from the lounge, which we believe is coming from the mould patches in both corners of the outside wall, so the window in the lounge needed to left open.”

“Greta nearby pub.”

“What a gorgeous cottage in the sweetest location.”

“Amazing cottage with everything we needed, the welcome pack was much appreciated.”

“Perfect location for all the local attractions and a great pub only 30 seconds away.”

“Excellent accommodation in a beautiful village”

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About the location

ST MAWGAN