Seagull Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

6 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Rowden
October 2020

“Cottage too cramped, outside area untidy, no nice view from windows and definitely no suitable for pets.”

- Mrs Rowden, October 2020

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. We were sorry Seagull Cottage was not suitable for you. The property is a spacious cottage suitable for 4 people with a dining room to seat 6, a lounge with seating for 5 and 2 bedrooms sleeping 4, this is the first ever comment received stating it is cramped. The website describes the property very specifically. The location is also great, only 50 metres from the harbour and less than 2 minutes from the local pubs and restaurants. Whilst do not describe the property as having direct views of the harbour it is based in a very quiet location. You are the first to suggest the property is not pet friendly, having had many 4 legged visitors who all enjoy the park for late night walks less than 2 minutes away and the long headland walks up the valley towards Helogan where they are able to be let off the lead. Had we been notified of any issues with the outside area during your stay we would have been most happy to have tried to rectify the issue for you however without knowing the full details we are unable to comment further. Owner relations
Mrs Pike October 2020

“The cottage is ideally situated in the centre of Mevagissey, but sadly, this cottage failed to meet our expectations especially given Sykes four tick rating.”

The facilities were very basic and tired.Basic supplies, such as a bin liner in the kitchen bin, had not been left and the cleanliness was poor (for example, finding previous tenants rubbish in the bask et by the fire). the fridge freezer was also broken upon arrival. Difficult to sleep due to the light outside the bedroom window (even with the black out blind) and the water tank in the main bedroom refilling throughout the night. This could be a lovely cottage but it feels neglected and in need of some care.

- Mrs Pike, October 2020

Thank you for taking the time to send us your comments. It is disappointing that there were some issues during your stay. Had you contacted us at the time, we would have done our upmost to rectify any issues as necessary. We will be visiting the property and will give any feedback to the owner. We do hope you will book with us again in the future. Owner relations
Mrs Townend July 2020

“The cottage was beautiful and quirky, in a fantastic central location close to the harbour.”

It is a cosy property and ideal for a small family. The children loved the attic room (although owners take note - it needs a fan; it gets very warm up there on hot days). The kitchen is well equipped, the beds comfortable and the bathroom is great (but shower is very low, no real issue for me but annoying for taller guests). Overall, we had a wonderful holiday.

- Mrs Townend, July 2020
traci b February 2020

“Let down”

On arrival, we could not park on the road to unload the car, due to scaffolding outside the entrance. We then had to make four trips from the car park, which should have been 400 yards away, this was not the case. The cottage was meant to be dog friendly? The dog had to remain downstairs in the kitchen area. There was no back garden or yard to let the dog out for a wee, only a front area shared by other cottages. Inside the property the downstairs floor area was grubby and could have done with a good scrub ! The cooker hob, was old and really needs updating. There was quite a bit off dust around. There was no hot water in the bathroom. The shower had little pressure. The stair gate at the top of the stairs leading to the lounge area, opened the wrong way making this dangerous. The television I felt was too small and would not always work. The sofa was uncomfortable and old. Although the cottage was cosy and warm. Close to the town centre. I felt the photos on the website are very out of date, not a true likeness. Not suitable anyone elderly or people with a dog. I love Mevagissey as a place to visit. I would not recommend this place.

- traci b, February 2020
Chris4u111 October 2018

“Disappointing accommodation - great holiday”

I decided to give feedback, good and bad, to Sykes Cottages who we booked through, as an email prompted me to do so on return from our holiday. It seems that won't be published so I felt a review should be seen by others who are thinking of booking Seagull Cottage. We have stayed in several old and quirky cottages and not surprised that loading and unloading is necessary with parking then a short walk away. That is the inconvenience you put up with to have a central and characterful cottage somewhere as lovely as Mevagissey. However, the only place to unload and load at Seagull Cottage is on a very narrow but 2-way street (lovely but not built for passing cars or stopping for any length of time as it causes a hold up) then a, hazardous when wet, walk up a rough courtyard to the front door. The car park is about a 10-minute walk away. The kitchen at Seagull Cottage is very well equipped with everything you could need but the kitchen and dining area are smelly and dark. If anyone in the neighbouring cottage is sitting in their tiny seating area, you have to close the curtains if you don’t want to be overlooked. The bathroom is downstairs by the front door and adequate. If you are tall you need to be careful when using the shower. The first-floor bedroom is nice and the bed a little lumpy but not too bad, the pillows are tired and need replacing and all the carpets are very dirty throughout the first floor. The lounge is nice and there is a wood fire, although no wood. There is a lot of feedback in the Visitor’s Book saying the same. The top floor is sweet if you have children, the stairs not being so hard to navigate. The stairs to the first floor are very steep, open and painted - not covered in anyway. Unfortunately, I had a very nasty fall one night whilst going downstairs to the bathroom. This is the part of the review that Sykes focused on. I had a lovely chat with someone who contacted me, but unfortunately once they had spoken to the owner the whole tone changed. At no point did I say my feedback was a complaint or that I was seeking compensation and yet that was the focus of the defensive and almost rude feedback I got. I sustained two very nasty large bruises on my back and arm and pulled my shoulder, but fortunately did not break anything. Just be warned, the stairs ARE slippery and always wear shoes with a good grip sole, there is not a rail all the way. The owners said there is and that the stairs have been painted with non-slip paint and no-one else has fallen in 4 years. Well, I did fall and it could have been much worse. The previous review here refers to the difficulties. I had merely suggested that the stairs needed to have carpet or grip pads (as many of the other local cottages do). It is a shame that the owners only comments were defensive and none of any apology or thanks for pointing it out and wishing to improve things. Sad. We had a lovely holiday in Mevagissey and the cottage is quite nice but it is tired in places and needs a thorough deep clean, especially of the carpets.

- Chris4u111, October 2018

Good Afternoon Chris4u111, Thank you for taking the time to let us know your thoughts on Seagull Cottage and I am sorry you feel your feedback has not been acknowledged the way it should have been. To confirm, we take our customer feedback very seriously, especially when it relates to a potential health and safety issue which is why this was the main focus of our conversation with you. I can assure you we have had a lengthy conversation with the owner regarding the stairs within this property to ensure they are safe for all customers moving forward. The other issues you raised have also been discussed and the owner has taken your comments on board and will aim to rectify anything necessary. Once again, thank you for letting us know your comments, it is always helpful for us to improve our service. Kind regards, Becki at Sykes Cottages Owner relations
jenefars78 June 2018

“Family break”

My wife and I, both in our sixties, stayed in Seagull Cottage from Friday 25 May 2018 to Thursday 31 May 2018. (We came home a day early). The cottage had been booked on our behalf in 2017 by our daughter. The significance of this is that there was no mention of the stairs being unsuitable for those with limited mobility at the time of booking. My wife is recovering from a knee replacement and was only able to access the bedrooms and living accommodations by using the flight on all fours. To say that they do not comply with current building regulations is a triumph of understatement. I am amazed that the cottage still says that the stairs are suitable for children of all ages. I could write pages on the inconveniences of this property that are in no way balanced by its age and character. It’s probably easier to provide bullet points - parking is a long distance away - whilst it’s theoretically possible to park outside Myrtle Court to unload and load luggage it’s a nightmare because of the narrow road and opposing traffic. It took me the best part of an hour on our day of departure to get in position and umpteen times of reversing backwards up the hill - the next obstacle is the ‘Courtyard’, an area of rough pebble and concrete paving leading steeply uphill to the cottage. It’s uneven and very slippery when wet. - there is no private outside space at all. A nightmare with a nervous small dog. We drew the kitchen curtains most of the time because our neighbour likes to sit less than a metre from the windows. There is no privacy. - there is no comfortable seating in the kitchen which is dark, low ceilinged and lacking cupboard space for food storage. So, day or night, the stairs have to be navigated to use the loo. - stairs to the second floor bedroom are much safer but beware the strange single beds (hand made?). For some reason the legs are located about a foot in from each edge. Stray near the edge of the bed and you are dumped on the floor in the middle of the night. I decided the sofa was a more comfortable option after the first time it happened. It’s not all bad. The first floor bedroom and lounge are comfortable once you have negotiated the ladder-like stairs. The location is good, close to the harbour and pubs and restaurants and if you’re a fan of olde worlde you might find the inconveniences are worth it. We didn’t and finished our holiday early to retreat to some home comforts. Our daughter stayed in another cottage in Mevagissey at the same time with her partner and child. The difference between the properties, for the same price, was hard to bear. Where we suffered dark, cramped, poorly planned accommodation, there’s was spacious light and comfortable.

- jenefars78, June 2018

Thank you for you taking the time to provide your comments. I am sorry to hear that your chosen property was not suitable for your needs. We try to be as transparent as possible when listing our properties, and I can see from the photographs on the website that the stairs are fairly steep and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. We have ensured that a note has been added to further show that the stairs within the property are steep. The photographs also depict the fairly low ceilings that the property offers due to the age and style of the building itself. The property is also noted to be tucked away in a little cobbled courtyard, and regrettably does not offer further outside space within the listing. We would love the opportunity to discuss your experience with you, and kindly ask that you contact us directly on 01244 345700 should wish to speak with us. Kind Regards, The Customer Service Team Owner relations
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The property

Cocooned almost harbourside on the Riviera coastline, this cute cottage delivers charisma in spades!

Tucked away in a little cobbled courtyard just 50 yards from the quay at Mevagissey, Seagull Cottage is a stones throw from centuries-old inns, tearooms and restaurants.

Discover the quaint streets lined with fishermen's cottages, smugglers' haunts and seaside shops.

A cream tea or pasty lunch is never far away after a browse around the galleries.

Fishing boats deliver their daily catch on the harbourside.

Befriend a fisherman and bag a fresh lunch of mackerel, crab and lobster, purchased straight from the boat.

Catch a ferry to the much favoured sailing resort of Fowey, famed for Regatta Week and Daphne du Maurier.

An array of eateries, galleries and traditional inns fringe characterful lanes down to the waterside.

Portmellon beach, with scenic coastal path, is a 10 minute stroll away and nearby Pentewan offers a mile of sand, perfect for surfside picnics and sandcastle escapades.

Exploring from this pretty cottage is easy, with Heligan Gardens, Charlestown with historical square-rigged tall ships and the Eden Project all nearby.

Tee off at the Carlyon Bay Golf Course and St Austell, five miles north, will cater for all your provisions.

Seagull Cottage is an enchanting bolthole, perfectly formed for a quintessential homestay by the sea.

The accommodation, with its rustically homely interior, offers a real flavour of Cornish cheer.

There is a cute kitchen and dining space with exposed stone walls and open-tread stairs leading up to the sitting room.

Relax with a book and a glass of Shiraz by the cosy wood burner and snugly sofa.

The double bedroom is a haven of coastal charm promising restful sleep and the second floor is home to the twin bedroom.

Positioned under the eaves (with some height restriction) it makes the ideal den for adults and children alike, with PS2 games console and welcoming twin beds for double the fun.

For families and couples seeking a relaxing break with attractions for all ages close by, this divine cottage is sure to make happy holiday memories.

Summary

Over three floors
Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor double, 1 x second floor twin
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over (restricted headroom), basin and WC
First floor sitting room with wood burner and TV with Freesat
Kitchen
Dining room.
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.DVD, iPod dock, PS2, WiFi
Cot and high chair available
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
A parking permit is provided for the village car park which is 400 metres from the property
Up to two pets welcome without charge
Sorry no smoking
Shop and pub 5 minute walk
Please note that the stairs are narrow and steep with an open tread

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.

Note: Check in time for this property is 4pm.
Note: The cottage dates back to the 1700's, the ceiling in the bathroom is lower than is usual and therefore the headroom in the shower over bath is restricted.
Note: Please note that the stairs are narrow and steep with an open tread.

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Seagull Cottage

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Reviews

“Cottage too cramped, outside area untidy, no nice view from windows and definitely no suitable for pets.”

“The cottage is ideally situated in the centre of Mevagissey, but sadly, this cottage failed to meet our expectations especially given Sykes four tick rating.”

“The cottage was beautiful and quirky, in a fantastic central location close to the harbour.”

“Let down”

“Disappointing accommodation - great holiday”

“Family break”

The property

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About the location

MEVAGISSEY