Mayview Cottage is a
delightful example of a tiny Cornish cottage built on the coast road right
next to the church and the pub in the original centre of the village of St
Merryn, although nowadays the centre is considered to be 600 hundred yards
up the road at the “Shop” crossroads. Overlooking fields to the rear
Mayview Cottages, which apparently dates back to the 14th Century, was
originally a two-up-two-down, built in stone and slate and having beamed
ceilings. Much of this original character can still be seen in spite of
the addition of a small kitchen and bathroom. This means, of course, you
need to watch out for narrow door openings, low headroom and steep
stairs. Mayview Cottage is a 20 minute walk to Harlyn Bay – one of a
number of glorious sandy beaches nearby - and only just over a 5 minute
walk to the restaurants of St Merryn (one of which has a Michelin star)
and the local shops. However, if you are feeling tired after your
exertions all day on the beach the Cornish Arms is right on your
doorstep! The picturesque town of
Padstow is
only three miles. Please note that Bed.2 is unsuitable for toddlers since
it is open to the stairs with an extremely small landing and large gaps
between the balustrading.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR:
The front entrance
door opens into a
Sittingroom
feature stone
wall, beamed ceiling, two seater sofa and matching pouffe, window seat,
small t.v./video combi, digibox, door to Dining room table,
4 chairs, chest of drawers, window seat, old cloam oven, stairs to first
floor, door to Rear Porch/Utility refrigerator and freezer and back
door to rear of property and also from dining room archway to small galley
Kitchen range of units, electric cooker, microwave, door to
Bathroom bath (electric shower over, door to W.C. w.c., basin FIRST
FLOOR: galleried
Bed.2 open to stairwell. Single bed (3'),
chest of drawers, built in cupboard with hanging, low window sill (take
care with young children), door to Bed.1 double bed (4'6"),
bedside units, built in cupboard with hanging, low window sill (take care
with young children)
GARDEN & PARKING:
There is
parking for one car and a small garden to the side of the property with
flower borders and rockery. Small concrete terrace and 2 garden chairs.
NB access is on bend in road and is a little awkward, particularly for a
large car, but owner advises can also park to rear of church hall.
INFORMATION AND FACILITIES
Changeover:
Saturday in at 3 pm
out at 10 am restrictions: no smoking
pet welcome:
£12 per week -
maximum 1
power and heat:
electricity included
in rent; night storage radiators kitchen & dining room, convector heater
Bed.1, electric fire lounge, heated towel rail bathroom, tubular heater
w.c.; hot water - electric immersion
bedding and linen:
pillows &
duvets included; bed linen provided; towels not provided but can be hired
- visit hire
service
baby equipment:
not
provided but can be hired
- visit hire
service
telephone:
call box pub 50
yds otherwise 0.3 ml
nearest shop:
0.3 ml
nearest
public transport: 0.3 ml
os map
reference:
SW 887 741
