The Old Post Office

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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

robmoff
July 2019

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

We had a wonderful time in The Old Post Office ...

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.
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.
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.”
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Restaurant.

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
Three, well appointed double bedrooms on the first floor.
Oil fired Central Heating, Wood burner
Electric Oven with hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, wine cooler, washing machine, TV, DVD, WiFi
Electricity inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Cot and high chair available
Gas Barbecue
1 pet welcome
Sorry no smoking.

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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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Features

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

“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.”

“What a gorgeous cottage in the sweetest location.”

“Greta nearby pub.”

“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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ST MAWGAN