Oh Buoy!

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

29 Customer Review(s)

Julie
May 2022

“We were so very pleasantly surprised as we drove down Charlestown Road that Oh Buoy had its own parking place on a private car park , right outside the property.”

A massive bonus ! ...

A massive bonus ! From the first moment that we saw the property we were thrilled. Immaculate throughout. The comfiest bed, with extremely high quality linen . Fabulous pristine white towels. Great shower and bathroom. The sofa is huge and extremely comfortable. Great for chilling on an evening gazing out at the beautiful trees and greenery and listening to the birds chirruping. Great kitchen , with a very efficient boiler , plenty of storage and fully equipped with a welcome card, fresh flowers , prosecco and basic essentials and scones, jam and cream were all provided as a welcome gift. Lots of storage for clothes and suitcases. Best of all a lovely garden with comfy seating and sat out with a glass of wine in the sunshine and we dried our washing out there on the airer each day . The position of Oh Buoy is brilliant, so close to restaurants and bars and of course the wonderful harbour. Charlestown is perfect for popping to Eden Project and Mevagissy , Fowey , each only 20 minutes away and the roads are great! We walked along to Carlyon Bay one day and what a surprise.. the sandy beach and stalls selling refreshments and pastries, despite it being midweek and early morning. Oh Buoy is such a home from home , perfect. A credit to the owner, Victoria who we met briefly upon our arrival who was. So friendly and helpful . I cannot praise the property enough.

- Julie, May 2022

Thank you soooo much for your lovely review it really is appreciated Property Owner
Nicola May 2022

“Excellent cottage in a great location with parking.”

Quiet and peaceful but short walk to the harbour. Very clean and well equipped. Ideal as a base to visit Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan etc.

- Nicola, May 2022
Sandra April 2022

“An exceptional property!”

Beautifully furnished with high quality items, comfortable and clean throughout. Thoughtfully laid out with delightful welcoming touches. I can't think of one thing the owner could improve on or change to better this cottage. it really is a gem and all credit to her she hasn't just decorated/furnished it as a 'rental' - she's gone for quality. Would move in tomorrow!

- Sandra, April 2022

What a lovely thing to say! Thank you so much I really appreciate it Property Owner
Emma April 2022

“Oh Bouy! was a great find for my family of 3 to stay in during the Easter Holidays 2022.”

The property was beautifully and comfortably furnished and had everything we could possibly need for our stay. Its proximity to Charlestown harbour, beach and high-quality restaurants was a huge bonus as it meant we could wander down early morning and late afternoon/early evening after trips out for the day. We had a brilliant holiday, thank you!

- Emma, April 2022
Nicola April 2022

“Super cottage.”

Very very clean and so well equipped with lovely decor and furnishings. Very close to all that lovely Charlestown has to offer with access to some good walks (albeit worth noting the coast path is closed in places due to land slippage).

- Nicola, April 2022
Jane February 2022

“A wonderful holiday home in the perfect location for our trip to the Eden Project.”

It was so clean and tidy with the lovely touch of scones and cream waiting for us on arrival made it feel very welcoming. Would definatly stay again.

- Jane, February 2022
Adrian November 2021

“Lovely property with a better equipped kitchen than some larger properties.”

Wonderful location less than 200 metres from the harbour. Off-street car parking was convenient to the property. Really suits a family of four, with plenty to do in the surrounding area including a Kids Parkrun on a Sunday morning at Par.

- Adrian, November 2021
Brain October 2021

“One of the best places we have stayed in Cornwall thank you”

- Brain, October 2021
Amanda October 2021

“The cottage had a lovely coastal feel about it, very nicely furnished with tasteful finishing touches.”

The beds were super comfy and the bedding and bed linen was suitable and good quality. Super location and great parking.

- Amanda, October 2021
Simon December 2020

“A lovely character modern cottage.”

Ideal base to explore the area from Fowey ,Mevagissey and Eden Project Please keep it a secret as I wish to return for my next visit. Victoria the owner very nice.

- Simon, December 2020
Steve October 2020

“It was nice to arrive to homemade scones, cream tea, Prosecco and tea/coffee/ ...”

It was nice to arrive to homemade scones, cream tea, Prosecco and tea/coffee/ milk Very well appointed cottage with everything catered for

- Steve, October 2020
Ian October 2020

“Oh Buoy was one of the loveliest cottages that we have ever stayed in.”

the owner has gone above and beyond in setting exceptional standards of comfort, decor, equipment and cleanliness

- Ian, October 2020
Elizabeth September 2020

“The accommodation was first class Charlestown was a great base for exploring and relaxing Amazing holiday”

- Elizabeth, September 2020
Katie August 2020

“Great holiday, the cottage was so clean, beautiful decor we couldn’t have asked for more, we will definitely return.”

- Katie, August 2020
Thomas July 2020

“2 minutes walk into Charlestown harbour, so easy access to restaurants, pubs, beach and harbour.”

Totally thoughtful host, available to help but otherwise unobtrusive .... clearly (and understandably) takes pride in a lovely property. Well equipped with all the usual appliances, but also with added extras to minimise any hassle. Fantastic.

- Thomas, July 2020
Alan September 2019

“The cottage was ideally placed to walk into the harbour and restaurants.”

Charlestown is a good location for touring around that part of Cornwall, with many attractions in the area.

- Alan, September 2019
Ismay September 2019

“The property was exceptionally high standard with all a holiday cottage needs accounted for.”

The cleanliness and decor were superb. With welcome touches on arrival, showing us we’d picked the right property. For us, a Saturday to Saturday booking would be more useful but we can overlook it for this fabulous place!

- Ismay, September 2019
Lesley August 2019

“The perfect place to stay!”

Everything you could have wanted was provided, thank you Victoria. Cleanliness is always high on my list of requirements and this was exceeded, no need to clean anything on arrival! Charlestown is always a pleasure to visit with many things to do in the surrounding area, will certainly be back!

- Lesley, August 2019
Joanne August 2019

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Oh Buoy.”

On arrival it was easy to get in using a combination lock to access the key and we were excited to find fresh scones and Prosecco in the kitchen - very welcome after a long journey. The cottage was spotlessly clean, furnished beautifully, a good size for a family of four, and had everything we needed including towels, washing machine, dishwasher, iron and clothes airer. There were other nice touches such as a Nespresso coffee machine, DVD player, small selection of DVDs, wifi, freeview, Netflix and information about the local area. Charlestown is a great base with its charming harbour, beach, gift shops, deli, museum and great restaurants/cafes all less than 5 minutes walk away. And by car we visited the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Fowey, Lostwithiel and took day trips to Newquay and St Ives. We would highly recommend this cottage. Thank you for a wonderful first holiday in Cornwall.

- Joanne, August 2019
Julie June 2019

“Lovely cottage, ultra clean, very well equipped, good quality bedding and fixtures/fittings.”

Owner goes above and beyond, even providing things like kitchen roll, wash up liquid, foil, tea, coffee, sugar amongst other things. We travelled by train and the fact that these items were provided made our stay so much easier and meant we avoided the additional cost of these necessary items. Absolutely recommend.

- Julie, June 2019
Jane June 2019

“Oh Buoy is a beautiful well equipped, tastefully decorated, immaculately clean cottage tucked away in a tranquil spot yet close to the Main Street in Charlestown .”

From the small harbour side town you can easily visit many nearby attractions. We found the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and St Austell Brewery tour to be three places definitely worth visiting. A lovely holiday! Thanks to Victoria

- Jane, June 2019
Robert June 2019

“Oh Buoy is in an excellent location in the centre of Charleston and within no more than a stroll of a selection of pubs, restaurants and the picturesque harbour.”

Despite being so close to the amenities the cottage is situated in a small private courtyard and could not have been more peaceful. In a busy village the off road private parking is an additional bonus. The cottage itself is immaculately decorated and furnished to the highest standard and could not have been more comfortable. The owner, Victoria, goes out of her way to make you welcome and provides some excellent unexpected touches in the form of a fresh cream tea and a bottle of Prosecco awaiting you on arrival.

- Robert, June 2019
Lee May 2019

“A very helpful owner”

- Lee, May 2019
Anne May 2019

“Oh Buoy was an immaculately presented holiday home: equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

It was ideal for two but would be a bit small for four adults. The car parking space was a bonus. Charlestown itself is a delightful coastal village ideally situated for visiting a large area of Cornwall. It has several restaurants so we never actually cooked anything at the cottage. All in all we could thoroughly recommend both Oh Buoy and Charlestown for perfect holiday

- Anne, May 2019
Julia May 2019

“We had a fabulous week in 'Oh Buoy', right from arriving at the cottage and being welcomed with a cream tea with Prosecco left for us.”

The cottage is very clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated in a subtle seaside manner. Not that we spent much time in...there is plenty to do in and around Charlestown including the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, lovely cliff top walks in either direction, the very different harbours of Mevagissey & Fowey. (We would have liked to go on the ferry between the two but it wasn't running until the day we left). We would certainly visit again. We had difficulty connecting to the wifi on arrival but Victoria gave us instructions to rectify it and was always at the end of the phone to answer any queries. Thanks for a great week!

- Julia, May 2019
Tony April 2019

“Not enough cutlery or crockery to use dishwasher.”

Bedroom storage poor. Big roasting tray did not fit oven.

- Tony, April 2019
S April 2019

“A wonderful cottage that is both clean, well equipped and comfortable.”

In the lovely location of Charlestown with many restaurants that are of all a high standard. Conveniently placed in Cornwall to be able to visit a variety of attractions and beaches. We had the best week. Victoria was available to help and answer any questions. She left some lovely treats for us which were hugely appreciated on arrival. We have stayed in many places but this was by far one of the nicest locations and accommodations - we would love to return! Thank you!

- S, April 2019
Rosa March 2019

“We had a lovely stay at Oh Buoy!”

We were greeted with such a nice welcome; a card, flowers and some treats in the kitchen. The cottage was sparkling clean and very cosy. It had everything we needed for a weeks stay. Oh Buoy! is a minute walk from the shops, restaurants and great ships of Charlestown, but tucked away so you can enjoy a quiet day in if you choose too. Overall, a fantastic stay in a fantastic cottage! Highly recommend.

- Rosa, March 2019
Neville September 2018

“Super cottage, dressed to the highest standard.”

Lovely touch's by the Lady owner, fresh flowers & Cornish cream tea for our arrival. The only draw back was the master bedroom's wardrobe was across the entrance hall (with two couple staying lead to one or two awkward moments) may I suggest supply two dressing gowns for this room. But otherwise all positive.

- Neville, September 2018
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The property

Nestled away in one of the most sought after seaside villages in Cornwall, this well furnished cottage is set in a small private mews just a short stroll from the harbour and historic port of Charlestown.

As soon as you enter into the cottage you will sense the homely character and feel of the property that puts you at ease.

The first floor plays host to the open plan living room dressed to a high standard with a comfortable L shaped sofa and the country style dining area and the well-stocked kitchen that expresses a nautical theme in its design.

The two bedrooms are located on the ground floor and are both tastefully decorated, while the family bathroom is also on this level.

Locate the patio area outside where you can enjoy a cold drink or even some alfresco dining if you please.

Walk into the village where there are a wealth of fabulous restaurants, pubs and cafes that cater for all tastes, while there are also some lovely independent shops and galleries to take interest upon.

The distinctive harbour is romantic spot if you simply fancy watching the boats bob with the tide while the occasional bird call interrupts the silence.

It is also the location to various film projects such as the BBC drama Poldark.

If it’s a day at the beach that you seek then St Austell is your best bet as with 7 glorious locations to choose from; it really is a haven for beach lovers.

Adding to your sightseeing itinerary, the world famous Eden Project is within a 10 minute drive while the popular Gardens of Heligan is also close by.

A fabulous setting for a holiday, any time of year.

Summary

Two bedrooms; 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor twin
Bathroom with walk-in shower , basin and WC
Open plan living room with kitchen, sitting and dining area.
Gas central heating
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, PURE Bluetooth speaker, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Garden with patio and furniture
Sorry, no pets or smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.

About the location

CHARLESTOWN

St. Austell 1.5 miles; Eden Project 2 miles; Truro 16 miles.

A delightful and much sought-after coastal village of stone cottages and Regency houses, on the south coast near St. Austell. Famous for its collection of tall ships riding at anchor in the harbour, the shipwreck museum, excellent pubs and restaurants and easy access to the coastal path, it’s the perfect holiday destination. It has even been used as a filming location, most well known for appearing in Poldark. The area is rich in golf courses with Carlyon Bay and Porthpean close by. The picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey is 20 minutes' drive away by car, while the Lost Gardens of Heligan, several stately homes and gardens and the fabulous Eden Project are all within 5 miles, with Newquay and North Cornwall coast only a 35 minute drive away by car.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We were so very pleasantly surprised as we drove down Charlestown Road that Oh Buoy had its own parking place on a private car park , right outside the property.”

“Excellent cottage in a great location with parking.”

“An exceptional property!”

“Oh Bouy! was a great find for my family of 3 to stay in during the Easter Holidays 2022.”

“Super cottage.”

“A wonderful holiday home in the perfect location for our trip to the Eden Project.”

“Lovely property with a better equipped kitchen than some larger properties.”

“One of the best places we have stayed in Cornwall thank you”

“The cottage had a lovely coastal feel about it, very nicely furnished with tasteful finishing touches.”

“A lovely character modern cottage.”

“It was nice to arrive to homemade scones, cream tea, Prosecco and tea/coffee/ ...”

“Oh Buoy was one of the loveliest cottages that we have ever stayed in.”

“The accommodation was first class Charlestown was a great base for exploring and relaxing Amazing holiday”

“Great holiday, the cottage was so clean, beautiful decor we couldn’t have asked for more, we will definitely return.”

“2 minutes walk into Charlestown harbour, so easy access to restaurants, pubs, beach and harbour.”

“The cottage was ideally placed to walk into the harbour and restaurants.”

“The property was exceptionally high standard with all a holiday cottage needs accounted for.”

“The perfect place to stay!”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Oh Buoy.”

“Lovely cottage, ultra clean, very well equipped, good quality bedding and fixtures/fittings.”

“Oh Buoy is a beautiful well equipped, tastefully decorated, immaculately clean cottage tucked away in a tranquil spot yet close to the Main Street in Charlestown .”

“Oh Buoy is in an excellent location in the centre of Charleston and within no more than a stroll of a selection of pubs, restaurants and the picturesque harbour.”

“A very helpful owner”

“Oh Buoy was an immaculately presented holiday home: equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

“We had a fabulous week in 'Oh Buoy', right from arriving at the cottage and being welcomed with a cream tea with Prosecco left for us.”

“Not enough cutlery or crockery to use dishwasher.”

“A wonderful cottage that is both clean, well equipped and comfortable.”

“We had a lovely stay at Oh Buoy!”

“Super cottage, dressed to the highest standard.”

The property

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About the location

CHARLESTOWN