Backlet Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes

Reviews

elizabeth_parish
March 2019

“Lovely character cottage in the heart of Mevagissey”

Backlet cottage is in a superb position in the heart of Mevagissey, in a quiet street within minutes of the harbour, restaurants, pubs and excellent chippy! The cottage is very well equipped, the owners have thought of everything, the decor is very tastefully done in keeping with its character. We loved the bedrooms, both en-suite with very comfortable beds, the extra King size bed was a bonus too! We also felt our dog was welcome too, with a pile of dog blankets waiting, the sitting room was so ...

Backlet cottage is in a superb position in the heart of Mevagissey, in a quiet street within minutes of the harbour, restaurants, pubs and excellent chippy! The cottage is very well equipped, the owners have thought of everything, the decor is very tastefully done in keeping with its character. We loved the bedrooms, both en-suite with very comfortable beds, the extra King size bed was a bonus too! We also felt our dog was welcome too, with a pile of dog blankets waiting, the sitting room was so cosy with comfortable seating and a couple of evenings we lit the wood burner. Hoping to return next year and wouldn’t hesitate to book this cottage.
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Mr Vivian November 2018

“Enjoyed a 3 night mid-week break in this delightful gem of a cottage as a couple plus dog.”

Well equipped and tastefully decorated it has been thoughtfully renovated with attention to detail and quality fittings. Very close to the harbour, shops and pubs and our favourite was the Fountain Inn. A range of walks straight from the door step made for a great time for us all.
Mrs Foote November 2018

“Location of backlet cottage is brill.”

As soon as you walk in you feel relaxed it's got everything you need beautifuly furnished very comfortable. Fab weekend away thanks to backlet cottage.
Karen B August 2018

“Delightful”

We stayed here early July with our young son. The cottage is beautiful and immaculate. Beds are incredibly comfortable and bathrooms to die for. Great central location to the harbour. Will most certainly be heading back.
Chris W August 2018

“Outstanding”

I stayed here with my girlfriend and our pet a couple of months ago and I was just coming back on here to see if we could book again, when I saw a review below which I couldn't believe and I just have to set the story straight! "Death trap" is absolutely hilarious, the girlfriend nearly fell off her chair having read it, we're both gobsmacked. This is the most quaint, beautifully positioned cottage in the whole of mevagissey im sure :) a lovely fireplace (surrounded by stone might I add... so not a death trap...). The owners were lovely and nothing but accommodating, the cottage was clean and well furnished and we really cannot wait to go back. The cottage, the locals, the bars and restaurants, the harbour, one of the best UK holidays we've had in a while :) My advice on the 1 star reviews is take a look at every other review they've written. Out of interest I took a gander through their other reviews and amazed to see They've 1 starred everyone. People playing the system looking for something for free and there's nothing that boils my blood more than to see people do that at perfectly honest people's expense. I look forward to visiting again, we missed visiting salamander last time so we're due another visit ;)
Allan M May 2018

“Fabulous cottage in a perfect location”

Beautiful modern tastefully decorated clean homely cottage in a perfectly convenient location to the harbour and all amenities. Comfy bed, spotlessly clean living, kitchen and bathrooms. Would highly recommend and will most definitely be staying there again. 5 star accommodation.
Mr Burrows April 2018

“We had to phone the owners the evening before we were due to arrive to get the key box code, as no e mail had been received as promised by you.”

We requested that the second room be prepared for our daughters but for some reason this message didn't get through to the cleaner. We had to contact her to acquire extra towels. There were also three dirty towels from previous occupant in the linen basket. Overall the cottage is well appointed and in a good location. It lacked some little touches which would have made a difference. No welcome pack, no hand wash in the bathrooms. The kitchen tap drips which we reported to the cleaner. The new front door lock is very stiff and on several occasions we tried for several minutes to get in before it finally let us. We wondered where a spare key would be as the cleaner did not appear to have one, she had to use the single key we had, by getting it after we left it in the lockbox. XXXXX OWNER'S RESPONSE XXXX We are pleased to hear our cleaner was able to resolve the issues you experienced swiftly and we take on board your comments regarding some little touches that would have made a difference to your stay.
Mr Burchell April 2018

“Comfortable cottage in a great location.”

Lovely contemporary decor, compact kitchen and loads of mod cons. Two bathrooms a real bonus and lovely comfy beds.
Mrs Mccarthy March 2018

“The cottage is in a great spot for access to all local amenities.”

Only 2 minutes from the harbour and from some fine bars and restaurants. As the owner provides a parking permit also, there are no issues with finding a space. The cottage itself is very comfy. The super king (or twin beds) was super comfortable and lovely crisp linen was appreciated. A galley kitchen with everything you need, including washer/dryer and dishwasher. Cosy living room with log burner when needed but with additional individual heaters in every room too. 2 modern shower rooms also well presented. Small snag with getting the key-safe to work but phone numbers provided meant someone was there in minutes to help out. Hairdryer would have been useful but my fault for not looking at the inventory. With a wild weather week would not have been much of an advantage. The best pub/eating place was The Fountain which produced fish and chips that will leave you disappointed in any others. Great beers, friendly staff and locals. The Mevigissey Male Voice Choir reheard Moday evenings in the church at the end of the street and anyone is welcome. An absolute treat. A beautiful town, a fab cottage, a lovely holiday.
Mrs Janney March 2018

“The location of the cottage in relation to the harbour, pubs and shops is ideal.”

We went in March and despite the rainy weather had a lovely time. The cottage has been beautifully renovated. I’ve marked the facilities down a bit as, there’s limited space to sit outside in good weather. This would be a necessity for me on the summer.
Mrs Harvie February 2018

“The cottage was delightful, very well presented, warm and comfortable.”

We were staying there during the “beast from the east” period yet had no problem in terms of warmth. As it is in a central location, did not have more than 50 yards to walk for dinner.
O'keefe February 2018

“A lovely little cottage in the heart of Mevagissey, a great base for exploring Cornwall, and close to the Eden Project.”
Mrs Shipley November 2017

“A lovely newly renovated cottage in the centre of Mevagissey.”

There were pubs and restaurants within 1 min walk. The top floor bed was so comfortable and the vaulted ceiling room was fantastic. Apart from food and a few bags of kindling and wood for my husband to practice his 'me man, me build fire skills' we had everything we needed for a great weeks stay. Would definitely return or recommend to friends.
Sunshine6164 September 2016

“Fabulous cottage”

Backlet cottage is absolutely beautiful, we stayed with friends for a week in August. It is situated within walking distance of the harbour which was great as two of our party went fishing everyday. We can't recommend this property highly enough, SUPERB, and we will be booking again for next year!!!!!
MrsSG September 2016

“Superb Cottage”

Lovely modern, super clean cottage where no expense has been spared on design, comfort and fixtures and fittings. Beautifully decorated, perfect location right in the heart of Mevagissey. Please note, no garden or courtyard so you will need to walk your pet quite a distance to find grass (our little dog will only wee on grass!) bless her Great having a bathroom on each floor, the beds were the most comfiest I've ever slept on! Quality throughout.
Jojo3533 May 2016

“Comfort in a quaint Cornish village”

Mavagissey is a charming Cornish village and Backlet Cottage is equally charming. It is right in the heart of the village which has some great pubs, delightful shopping and the Cornish Bakery with its friendly man behind the counter is one of many spots to check out. We really appreciated the fact that there was parking available just around the corner because finding parking could be a nightmare otherwise. You need to be able to cope with stairs at Backlet Cottage because the house is on three levels. It's ideal for two couples but probably not really suitable for children because it is quite small. Nevertheless the cottage is well equipped and we enjoyed our stay.

Features

Open fire
Smoke-free
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Located in the heart of the ever-popular fishing port and village of Mevagissey, this beautifully-restored terraced cottage is ideally located to experience all that makes the village so special, as well as being an ideal base for touring South Cornwall's wonderful coastline.

As soon as you enter the cottage, you are immediately taken by the homely, welcoming and luxurious feel that exudes throughout.

Set over three floors, the ground floor offers a sociable open plan layout with sitting and dining areas with slate floors, and a cosy woodburner adding comfort and character, extending onto the very well-equipped kitchen.

Stairs lead up to the first bedroom where a choice of a super king-size double or twin is offered.

The bathroom sits conveniently next to this bedroom and then it's up a few more stairs to the second floor where a king-size double bedroom has the added benefit of its own en-suite shower room.

Mevagissey is a thriving village with an old-fashioned, characterful atmosphere that still pervades the narrow streets and winding alleys, with countless legends and tales of smuggling tucked away along the secret passages.

The harbour provides safe refuge for boats, and is normally packed with fishing boats landing their daily catch, and there are plenty of seafood restaurants where you can taste the fresh local produce, before heading back to cottage along the harbour.

With all this quaint village has to offer set practically on the doorstep, along with the wonderful coast and plentiful beaches waiting to be explored, this really is the ideal base for a wonderful holiday, whatever time of year.

Accommodation

Over three floors. Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.

Amenities

Electric central heating with woodburner
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Parking permit for 1 car provided for Sunny Corner car park
Visitors are able to pull up outside of the property for a short period to unload and load their car, but should be aware the road is narrow and there is a tight corner to get back on to the main street, which is one-way
Stone bench at front of cottage
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk
Beach 5 mins walk.

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About the location

MEVAGISSEY

St. Austell 5.5 miles; Truro 16 miles.

The perfect Cornish fishing village, with winding cobbled streets and a picturesque harbour full of boats. Stunning walks lead along the coast in both directions, with sandy beaches, high cliffs and hidden coves to explore. The village has an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants, whilst just up the road are the Lost Gardens of Heligan. A ferry from Mevagissey to Fowey also runs daily between Easter and September. Spend some time at the Tall Ships harbour at Charlestown (7 miles) with its shipwreck museum, or among the tropical biomes of the world-famous Eden Project (11 miles). The stunning coastline, fabulous beaches and renowned gardens of the beautiful Roseland Peninsula are a short drive down the coast while Truro, with its shops, restaurants, theatre and cathedral can be reached by car in half an hour.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Christmas

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Reviews

“Lovely character cottage in the heart of Mevagissey”

“Enjoyed a 3 night mid-week break in this delightful gem of a cottage as a couple plus dog.”

“Location of backlet cottage is brill.”

“Delightful”

“Outstanding”

“Fabulous cottage in a perfect location”

“We had to phone the owners the evening before we were due to arrive to get the key box code, as no e mail had been received as promised by you.”

“Comfortable cottage in a great location.”

“The cottage is in a great spot for access to all local amenities.”

“The location of the cottage in relation to the harbour, pubs and shops is ideal.”

“The cottage was delightful, very well presented, warm and comfortable.”

“A lovely little cottage in the heart of Mevagissey, a great base for exploring Cornwall, and close to the Eden Project.”

“A lovely newly renovated cottage in the centre of Mevagissey.”

“Fabulous cottage”

“Superb Cottage”