Thimble Cottage

Customer rating

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

29 Customer Review(s)

Katie
August 2026

“We had a lovely 3-night stay at Thimble Cottage - a charming and characterful place, which is very close to the harbour.”

Great views across the working harbour and out to sea. The cottage is only a short walk from the public car park on the edge of the town (not much more than 5mins) and only a short distance ‘up’, which is more than manageable. You pass through the lanes/shops within Mevagissey to/from the cottage - plenty of places to get what you need for a short stay. Inside the cottage the facilities are great - everything you need. Note that the bathroom is on the entry floor and the bedrooms are two ...

Great views across the working harbour and out to sea. The cottage is only a short walk from the public car park on the edge of the town (not much more than 5mins) and only a short distance ‘up’, which is more than manageable. You pass through the lanes/shops within Mevagissey to/from the cottage - plenty of places to get what you need for a short stay. Inside the cottage the facilities are great - everything you need. Note that the bathroom is on the entry floor and the bedrooms are two storeys up, but we managed perfectly ok and torches were provided, which proved useful for nighttime. Overall a really great stay and would definitely stay again!

- Katie, August 2026
Sarah July 2026

“A full length mirror would be useful.”

No need for statue on the bed stand. Washing machine was useful. Other than that, cottage in great location, friendly neighbours & great views from top floor. Did hit our heads a few times & left our suitcases on the middle floor due to tightness of staircase.

- Sarah, July 2026
Lisa June 2026

“Quaint and quiet little cottage.”

Beds were comfy, shower was perfect. We didn't use the kitchen much, as ate out a lot, and used the lovely bakeries and cafes for breakfast, but could still appreciate how well it was kitted out. There is quite a hefty hill to walk up to get to the cottage, especially when carrying your luggage, we definitely needed a cold cider after our first trip from the car. We thought it came with a parking permit as in the details it says a permit will be issued on arrival, but as we found out it is only issued if you purchase it! We always use the Willow car park every year and have always had it included with past cottages. Not a massive issue, just needed to be clearer on the website. If you have mobility issues this may not be the cottage for you. We would book again, as its so quiet with a lovely courtyard to enjoy the Cornish sun.

- Lisa, June 2026
Matthew May 2026

“A cosy and characterful cottage in a delightful location.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. On arrival, we found there was no hot water and no tea towels provided, but these matters were swiftly resolved by the owner and their housekeeper. The Willows car park is just a short walk from the cottage and a weekly permit costs about £40.

- Matthew, May 2026
Laurence April 2026

“Absolutely perfect.”

I can't fault anything about this place. Perfect position. Cosy and very clean. Everything you need for a great holiday in Cornwall.

- Laurence, April 2026
Susan October 2025

“Thimble cottage is a well equipped, comfortable well situated cottage.”

We had a faultless stay and we will definately go back to Thimble Cottage

- Susan, October 2025

Thank you for choosing Thimble Cottage for your holiday and your 5 * review . Property Owner
John September 2025

“Thimble cottage is definitely worth booking.”

It was spotlessly clean and had everything you need for a perfect holiday. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

- John, September 2025

Thank you John , so glad you enjoyed Thimble Cottage & Mevagissey ! Property Owner
Isabel June 2025

“A beautiful cottage which has been very tastefully fitted out with many thoughtful touches throughout which we really appreciated and would like to say thank you for.”

Very comfy beds and a wonderful shower. A lovely courtyard where it was possible to find sun at any time of the day. You do need a certain level of fitness to access the cottage inside and outside as the approach is steep and the toilet is on the ground flop and the bedrooms on the second floor. This was fine for us. I would recommend getting your shopping delivered. All of this was clear in the cottage description.

- Isabel, June 2025

Thank you for choosing Thimble Cottage for your holiday and taking the time to leave a lovely review. Property Owner
Lynn March 2025

“Great holiday house!”

The stay was everything we expected and a bit more! Tucked away, up narrow streets, steep steps up to house and stairs throughout but we knew that from the listing. Excellent guidance to bag dropping and car parking for the week. Wonderful working village and harbour views/ big skies from upstairs French windows. Cute outside space….. and relaxxxxx! We wanted for nothing whilst there, so well appointed , log burner great in the evening too!

- Lynn, March 2025

We sincerely appreciate your business and your valuable 5 * feedback . Property Owner
Tony December 2024

“Wonderful, thank you so much!”

I am sure we’ll be back, everything was great. Lovely cottage, everything to a high standard.

- Tony, December 2024

Thank you for choosing to celebrate New Year in Thimble Cottage and your 5 * review ! Property Owner
Barry September 2024

“Overall a nice cottage.”

The bed was very comfotable, the bathroom and kitchen well equiped, the lounge comfortable. Access is a problem, particularly for older visitors with very uneven cobbled steps and no street lighting. We also couldn't get any heating ( it was the last week of September) from wall heaters or towel rail. Having been caught out in a heavy shower we had no real means of drying our wet clothes. With these caveats it was an enjoyable stay.

- Barry, September 2024

Glad you had an enjoyable stay . Property Owner
Tricia May 2024

“Thimble Cottage takes you back in time but with all mod-cons.”

It is tastefully and comprehensively equipped with everything you could possibly need. Situated in the heart of Mevagissey village with views of the harbour and great access to coastal path walks, restaurants, shops and pubs. The Lost Gardens of Heligon are within a 10 minute drive and was the most beautiful tourist attraction we visited.

- Tricia, May 2024

Thank you for your valuable 5* feedback , much appreciated ! Property Owner
Ian April 2024

“Fantastic cottage, would go again”

- Ian, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback. Glad that you enjoyed your stay . Property Owner
Jonathan September 2023

“Lovely character cottage.”

Bumped my head a few times, like I did in the pub down the hill. Back ached in the double bed but that's not unusual. Super shower. Lovely terrace with weather to match. Bottom of pan has to be really clean to work on the hob. Very sensible to have a torch both upstairs and downstairs. So used to recycling these days it was hard mixing all the rubbish together. Thoroughly enjoyed the week. Thank you.

- Jonathan, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback. Glad that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Debbie June 2023

“The cottage is lovely and charming with fab views of the harbour Mevagissey is a charming village and we found some great places to eat.”

Directions were not very clear we had trouble locating the memorial so drove around a couple of times. The stairs in the cottage are steep and the walk up to cottage is a challenge overall we had a lovely time

- Debbie, June 2023

Glad you enjoyed your stay . Property Owner
Caroline June 2023

“On the plus side we found the cottage comfortable and very well appointed with many extra items that made a huge difference, such as hairdryers and torches, plenty of hangers and kitchen items.”

A slight point for improvement would be to either state or show in the photos the steps leading to the front door. They were not a problem to us but I can imagine to some they may be.

- Caroline, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. The steps are mentioned in the write up apologies if you did not see them Please note: the cottage is approached up a cobbled path and steps and would therefore be unsuitable for those with limited mobility. Glad that you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Susan May 2023

“A beautiful, well furnished and clean cottage.”

Perfect stay for the perfect holiday! Will definitely return, thank you!

- Susan, May 2023

Thank you for the feedback So glad you enjoyed your stay . Property Owner
John May 2023

“Great location and beautiful place.”

The house was lovely and very well looked after. It was a bit more awkward for my elderly in laws in terms of the steep stairs in the house and the walk up the hill than maybe the photos suggested. I think the directions to the property in terms of the parking could have been a little clearer, we went around in circles a few times looking for the war memorial which was blocked by a van. Maybe say “ pull up in front of the Fountain Inn” instead? But these are minor points, overall it was excellent and we had a lovely stay.

- John, May 2023

I have tweaked the arrival details with the points you mentioned. So glad you enjoyed your stay . Property Owner
Lorna April 2023

“On tuesday we had been out for the day, returned 5 ish.”

my wife went into the Loo turned on the light and the fuse blew.No lights no sockets in short no electricity at all.We called next door but no response. We then phoned the owner, she was vert apologetic.An electrician arrived 15 minutes later.It didn't take him long to spot a problem with the main fuses,unfortunatly he needed parts that he could not get until the next day we had planned to eat in but that was out!!, we ate out and returned at about 9ish. No electric no coffee no telly.We did have lighting, thank goodness 9.30 a.m. our sparks arrived and had the job done in 30 minutes.( we had a cup of coffee )!!! We spoke to the owner to put her in the picture, she said it wasn't really her concern and we should have contacted you. We look forward to hearing from you.

- Lorna, April 2023

Thank you your 5* star feedback . Property Owner
Haydon November 2022

“A truly wonderful Cottage oozing with charm .”

Everything you could possibly want to enjoy a break away in the gorgeous drinking village with a fishing problem .

- Haydon, November 2022

Thank you for your feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Nigel October 2022

“The location of Thimble Cottage, cleanliness and facilities are all excellent.”

The only drawback was the bedrooms on the second floor but bathroom on ground floor also pebble steps up to door but these only because my wife has been unwell and I have arthritis making some movement irksome. So if your fit and able lovely. Not 5 minutes from shops, pub and harbour and in a quiet location too.

- Nigel, October 2022

Glad that you enjoyed your stay ! Property Owner
Jayne March 2022

“We had a lovely stay in Thimble Cottage.”

Beautifully furnished & so inviting & comfortable. Everything you need for a brilliant holiday . Thimble cottage was so relaxing to come back to after lots of walking. Great week away

- Jayne, March 2022

Thank you for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Zarina December 2021

“A charming cottage with a lovely homely feel.”

We had a great stay at Thimble Cottage and the one issue we did have was dealt with quickly and thoughtfully. The owner clearly puts a lot of care into the cottage and there were lots of nice touches (and Christmas decorations) which we really appreciated during our stay. Super comfy beds so we slept really well, just look out for the low beams upstairs!

- Zarina, December 2021
Claire October 2021

“Our stay at Thimble Cottage was just perfect, the fisherman's cottage was beautifully furnished, very cosy with the Woodburner on in November.”

The view of the harbour from the bedroom window seat was lovely. I'd sit with a cup of tea and watch the fishing boats coming in, in the morning. To be honest we didn't want to come home. Mevagissey was very welcoming and friendly with a wonderful pub called The Fountain just minutes away from the property, which we visited frequently! There are slots a number of restaurants and shops there as well. We will be returning, it was just do lovely, it really was. Definitely highly recommend.

- Claire, October 2021

Glad that you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
Paul October 2021

“A beautiful cottage with fantastic views of the harbour in a great location for exploring Mevagissy.”

Beautifully decorated with everything that you could possibly need for your stay, even milk in the fridge on arrival which was very much appreciated. Beds are very comfortable too and the kitchen is very well equipped. I have already recommended this cottage to a friend. We thoroughly enjoyed our week, thank you.

- Paul, October 2021

So glad you enjoyed your stay ! Property Owner
Clive June 2021

“A great holiday experience, cottage location is ideal overlooking the harbour, but far away enough not to be disturbed by any noise, can't day that for those seagulls though!”

Cottage caters for all your needs, bed was comfortable, kitchen meets all needs, milk in fridge was much appreciated. All in all a lovely stay, perfect base for travelling around Conrwalls attractions, plenty of places to eat and good selection of shops.

- Clive, June 2021

So glad you enjoyed your stay ! Property Owner
Steve December 2020

“The cottage was just perfect.”

It offered everything that was described. Hope to return soon.

- Steve, December 2020
Paul August 2019

“Had a lovely time in Mevagissey and surrounding area.”

So much to see and do and it's a great spot to be based.

- Paul, August 2019

So glad you enjoyed your stay ! Property Owner
Peter April 2019

“Great cottage, lovely comfortable relaxing environment to spend time exploring mevagissey”

- Peter, April 2019

So glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

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Summary

Property over three floors in the harbour area with top floor sea views and outside ground patio area
Two bedrooms: 1 x second floor double and 1 x second floor twin
Double shower room with shower, basin and WC on ground floor
Kitchen/diner, Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
First floor sitting room, wood-burning stove and wood starter pack
Smart TV with Netflix, DVD player, selection of books, games and DVD.
WiFi, Electric panel heaters, power, bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available
Courtyard garden with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub, restaurant and shops less than 2 minute walk, beach and harbour 2 minute
Please note: Low beams in the main bedroom
Please note: this property requires a minimum stay of 3 nights; during July and August only weekly bookings from a Saturday can be accommodated
Please note: The cottage is approached up a cobbled path and steps and would therefore be unsuitable for those with limited mobility

The property

Thimble Cottage is a delightful white stone cottage based in Mevagissey, Cornwall.

It has two bedrooms: one double and one twin, with a separate family shower room.

Downstairs has an open-plan kitchen and dining area, with a separate sitting room.

Outside has a private courtyard garden with furniture.

Permit parking is available for one car.

Thimble Cottage is a wonderful base for exploring all Cornwall has to offer.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £125.

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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.

Please note: this property requires a minimum stay of 3 nights; during July and August only weekly bookings from a Saturday can be accommodated.

Note: The log burner is available from 1st October - 1st May.

Parking is available in Willows carpark, approximately a 7 minute walk from the cottage. A permit is payable on arrival via car park attendant or parking meter.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a lovely 3-night stay at Thimble Cottage - a charming and characterful place, which is very close to the harbour.”

“A full length mirror would be useful.”

“Quaint and quiet little cottage.”

“A cosy and characterful cottage in a delightful location.”

“Absolutely perfect.”

“Thimble cottage is a well equipped, comfortable well situated cottage.”

“Thimble cottage is definitely worth booking.”

“A beautiful cottage which has been very tastefully fitted out with many thoughtful touches throughout which we really appreciated and would like to say thank you for.”

“Great holiday house!”

“Wonderful, thank you so much!”

“Overall a nice cottage.”

“Thimble Cottage takes you back in time but with all mod-cons.”

“Fantastic cottage, would go again”

“Lovely character cottage.”

“The cottage is lovely and charming with fab views of the harbour Mevagissey is a charming village and we found some great places to eat.”

“On the plus side we found the cottage comfortable and very well appointed with many extra items that made a huge difference, such as hairdryers and torches, plenty of hangers and kitchen items.”

“A beautiful, well furnished and clean cottage.”

“Great location and beautiful place.”

“On tuesday we had been out for the day, returned 5 ish.”

“A truly wonderful Cottage oozing with charm .”

“The location of Thimble Cottage, cleanliness and facilities are all excellent.”

“We had a lovely stay in Thimble Cottage.”

“A charming cottage with a lovely homely feel.”

“Our stay at Thimble Cottage was just perfect, the fisherman's cottage was beautifully furnished, very cosy with the Woodburner on in November.”

“A beautiful cottage with fantastic views of the harbour in a great location for exploring Mevagissy.”

“A great holiday experience, cottage location is ideal overlooking the harbour, but far away enough not to be disturbed by any noise, can't day that for those seagulls though!”

“The cottage was just perfect.”

“Had a lovely time in Mevagissey and surrounding area.”

“Great cottage, lovely comfortable relaxing environment to spend time exploring mevagissey”

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The property

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About the location

MEVAGISSEY