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 Cottage, thought to date 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 and the local shops. However, if you are feeling
tired after your exertions all day on the beach, the Cornish Arms, now
owned by Rick Stein, is right on your doorstep! The picturesque town of
Padstow is only 3 miles. NB Bed.2 is unsuitable for toddlers; it is open
to the stairs with an extremely small landing and large gaps in the
balustrading.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR:
Entrance door
into
Sitting room
feature stone wall
with fireplace, beamed ceiling, two seater sofa, 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,
freezer, back door. 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:
Parking
for one car. Small garden to the side with patio, picnic bench, flower
borders, rockery. NB Access on bend in road and 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 3 pm out 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, open fire lounge (also electric fire), 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
