Guests say
The Mackerel in St. Austell, Cornwall, receives high praise for its cleanliness, prime location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, which contribute to a delightful stay. While there are minor concerns about heating and proximity to a train line, the property's charm, cleanliness, and convenience for exploring local attractions like Charlestown Harbour are consistently highlighted.
Guests consistently commend the property for its exceptional cleanliness, describing it as 'sparkling clean', 'immaculate', and 'very clean and tidy'. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive experience of the guests.
The property's location is highly praised for its convenience to Charlestown and local attractions. Despite some remarks about its proximity to a train line, the overall sentiment is that the location is excellent for exploring Cornwall.
Comfort is well-regarded, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the property warm and cosy. Some guests mention issues with heating control and shower temperature fluctuations, but these are minor compared to the overall comfort experienced.
The property is celebrated for being well-equipped and maintained, with extensive kitchen equipment and good internet and TV connections. Some guests suggest improvements like heating controls and bathroom safety features, but the facilities generally meet guests' needs.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is frequently mentioned, with guests delighted by welcome gifts such as fruit baskets and cream teas. While these gifts are warmly received, it is noted that such gestures, though appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An ideal base from which to tour the south coast of Cornwall, this cosy contemporary house is set in a quiet residential area in the heart of the world-famous Georgian village and working port of Charlestown, a mile from St Austell and close to the Eden Project. Driving down to the village you turn off to this quiet location where the house is situated, hidden away yet only a few minutes walk to the harbour. Parking outside, you enter the house into the hallway leading through to the sitting room before going through to the well-equipped kitchen and dining area. From here you can access the decked courtyard and then take the stairway up the old foundry wall to the upper lawned garden where you can relax after a day touring the coast.
On the first floor are the two bedrooms, a double and a twin, along with the bathroom. To this day Charlestown remains unspoilt and retains much of its Georgian character and this unique combination has led to the village being much in demand as a film and television location. Fans of Poldark will instantly recognise the proud harbour where you regularly see magnificent square rigger ships transporting you into a bygone era. Well worth a visit is the Shipwreck, Rescue and Heritage Centre located in the village and containing many exhibits relating to Charlestown's past and of course some interesting shipwreck salvage.
For a small village there are three excellent pubs serving good food and local ales as well as restaurants and cafés. Less than a mile away is Cornwall's largest town, St Austell, with a cinema and a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs. St Austell Bay, with its many sandy beaches is a haven for water sports and walkers will have the choice of the stunning South West Coast Path or the many woodlands and trails. With so much to do whatever the weather, this really is an excellent holiday destination.
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. The area is rich in golf courses with Carlyon Bay and Porthpean close by.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Kitchen with dining area.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and stairgate.
Off road parking for 1 car with unlimited roadside parking opposite the property.
Split-level rear garden with lawned upper area and lower decked courtyard with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk..
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100.00.
Please note: This property only accepts Friday arrivals.
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Project
Reviews (42)
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Gordon
Nothing matched. There should really be a thermostatic valve fitted to shower. as hot water is very hot. Lastly we would have liked to have been in control Of our heating. A very odd idea for someone to control it remotely.
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Colin
Situated in an easily accessible area for touring and in walkable distance of the historic Harbour of Charlestown
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Norma
It would help if there was a sign pointing to it as we had difficulty on arrival finding it as the name Seascape is inside the main building. Also the outside steps from the road could be a bit tricky for some. However it is a really lovely clean and comfortable flat.