Guests say
Wisteria is a well-equipped and beautifully furnished cottage in St. Austell, Cornwall, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and stunning views. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including welcome gifts, and the property's proximity to local attractions. Some minor issues with maintenance and facilities were noted, but overall, guests had enjoyable stays and would recommend the property.
Guests consistently reported that Wisteria is very clean, with several reviews highlighting its tidiness and well-maintained state. The high level of cleanliness contributed positively to their overall experience.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its easy access to Mevagissey, local beaches, and attractions like the Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project. The views and proximity to coastal paths added to the appeal, although parking was challenging for some.
Most guests found the beds and furnishings very comfortable, contributing to a restful stay. However, there were a few remarks about an uncomfortable king-size bed and a rigid mattress, which slightly affected the overall comfort score.
The property is well-equipped with a new kitchen/diner and games room, but some guests mentioned the lack of a dishwasher and issues with plumbing and a new oven. Maintenance responsiveness was good, but the presence of a few teething problems slightly lowered the score.
Guests frequently mentioned and appreciated the thoughtful welcome gifts. It is important to note that such gestures, while common, are not guaranteed and may vary with each stay.
About this property
Located on the south-west coast of Cornwall on the edge of the working fishing village of Mevagissey, is this 1920’s house, Wisteria.
Wisteria provides comfortable, spacious and well-appointed accommodation for a traditional British seaside holiday.
The south facing lounge has comfortable sofas, TV with Chromecast and DVD player, views through the sash windows are out over the valley towards the harbour.
The dining room, also has sash windows to see the valley views and an electric coal-effect fire. The extendable dining table easily seats six and there is a cupboard of toys and games for a bit of family fun !
The large kitchen is towards the back of the house with wooden units, electric range cooker, fridge freezer and a breakfast table. A door leads to the utility area with the washing machine and tumble drier.
The first of two bathrooms in the property is on the ground-floor with a shower, basin and WC, while the upstairs bathroom has a roll-top bath with basin and WC.
The house has three bedrooms, the master bedroom and the bunk room on the first floor, and a double bedroom is on the ground floor.
The master bedroom has a king-size bed and an attractive day bed which makes it a perfect family room if needed or a place to relax for a couple.
The bunk room has full size single bunkbeds, suitable for children of any age. The room also has wardrobe and a velux window.
The ground floor bedroom has a double bed and a wardrobe with drawers.
The garden has four separate levels, all south facing.
The top level is a terrace with valley views, perfect for relaxing on the garden furniture with a coffee or a glass of wine. There is also a small lawn and an additional pub picnic table perfect for outside dining.
A five minute walk downhill will get you to Mevagissey Harbour, the centre of the village, full of pubs, restaurants and gift shops.
Eat chips on the harbour whilst watching out for the pesky seagulls.
A short drive or a 45 minutes walk will bring you to The Lost Gardens of Heligan:
“Lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1, this Sleeping Beauty was re-awakened in 1990 to become Europe’s largest garden restoration project. Today Heligan’s 200 acres are a paradise for the explorer, wildlife, plant lover and garden romantic.”
Further afield, it’s only 20 minutes to the Eden Project or 45 minutes to the Newquay’s Fistral Beach.
A walk along the South West Coast Path of around 2-miles north will bring you to the lovely Pentewan Beach for a day by the sea in sunny weather.
Wisteria’s secluded location means that access is via a narrow, unadopted road which is well maintained, but gravel rather than tarmac.
Wisteria is a fantastic property to bring your loved ones to for a fabulous Cornish adventure.
An old Cornish town on the coast, Mevagissey was once the centre of Cornwall's pilchard fishery. Still home to a picturesque harbour which holds small fishing boats, a tradition of boat-building dates back to the 18th century. Wander through the quaint narrow streets and discover cafes, gift shops, craft workshops, galleries and pubs, a lovely collection of independent businesses and shops. For dining, enjoy locally caught fish in the restaurants or head to one of the many fish and chip shops!
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x family room with king and day bed, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x bunk bedroom.
Bathroom with free-standing bath, free-standing shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen, range cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, TV.
Utility, washing machine, tumble drier.
Dining room with electric fire, extendable table for six/eight, games/toy cupboard.
Lounge with electric fire, sofas, TV, DVD, books
Oil central heating plus two electric coal-effect fires.
Wifi.
Fuel / power / wifi included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for two medium cars.
Multi-level terrace front garden with patios and seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub within 0.3 miles.
Please note: The property is accessed via three flights of steps, making it unsuitable for those with mobility issues
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Project
Reviews (21)
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Susan
A warning to anyone with mobility problems, there are lots of steep steps, but it is worth it. Very quiet.
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Perdy
The welcome gifts were appreciated. Comfortable accommodation. Well equipped kitchen and excellent main bathroom. The steps up to Wisteria kept us fit! Short walk to picturesque Megavissey. We walked to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and had a lovely day at the Eden Project as well as visits to local beaches and some SW coastal path walks.
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Kimberley
The property is really spacious and it was great to have a second living room for the kids. Beds were comfy and showers were great too. Short walk into Mevagissey, which is a really lovely village. I enjoyed reading the books about Meva and its people that were in the lounge. We loved the crabbing in the harbour and popping into all the quaint, independent shops. It's the perfect base if you plan to visit Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Carlyon Beach, etc. We did the walk to Lost Gardens from the house with the kids on their scooters and it was a great day! We didn't have the best weather over the week but there's always plenty to do in Cornwall. I'd recommend Wisteria and would return if we want to visit the area again. The only thing I'd flag is that the parking was a bit difficult for us sometimes with two large cars. The well in the kitchen is also really cool but sadly we couldn't get the remote to work to turn the lights on down there.