MEVAGISSEY, CORNWALL

Mevagissey is the largest fishing village in St Austell Bay. It's working harbour has an unbroken tradition of boat building since 1745. Fishermen still repair nets on the quayside, using ancient skills and modern materials. The fishermen are happy to take visitors out on angling or pleasure trips and small motor boats can be hired for self-drive. Once the centre of Cornwall's pilchard fishery, Mevagissey continues to support several dozen small fishing boats which provide colour and bustle to the attractive harbour.

Mevagissey is situated on the Channel coast six miles south of St Austell in Cornwall, UK. In recent years tourism has passed fishing as the dominant industry in the village.

The village nestles in a small valley near the centre of east-facing Mevagissey Bay. The inner and outer harbours are busy with a mixture of pleasure vessels and working fishing boats, the remains of a once major industry. The old village centre consists of very narrow, picturesque streets with a wide choice of places to eat and shops aimed at the tourist trade. The outer, newer parts are mostly residential and built on the steep slopes of the surrounding hillsides.

A small park in Mevagissey is popularly known as "Hitler's Walk". It was named for a district councillor in the 1930s who was nicknamed after the Nazi leader for his officious habit of walking up and down checking on the boats moored in the harbo

MEVAGISSEY HOTELS

Boscundle Manor

Boscundle, Tregrehan, Cornwall, PL25 3RL.
Just one mile from Cornwall's famous Eden Project and set in 5 acres of private grounds, Boscundle Manor is a wonderful oasis in which to relax and unwind. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a leisurely short break, Boscundle Manor is the ideal

Bugle Inn

Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL 26 8PB.
This village pub has en suite rooms and serves good home-cooked food all day. It is 3 miles (4.8 km) from the Eden Project. Bugle village is located on the A391 between Bodmin and St Austell. The pub is fully licensed and hosts live entertainment most Sun

Cliff Head Hotel

Sea Road, Carlyon Road, Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, PL25 3RB.
Located along a private road, a short distance from the A38, the Cliff Head hotel is close to gorgeous sandy beaches and coves. Offering the guest comfort, peace and tranquility, the hotel is still close to all the attractions of the Cornish Riviera.

Cornish Arms

Church Street St Blazey, Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, PL24 2NG.
On the A390, just a few miles east of St Austell and a mile south of the Eden Project, this charming, traditional former coaching inn today offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Originally built as a coaching inn, the Cornish Arms is now a cosy, traditional

Fowey Hall - A Luxury Family Hotel

Hanson Drive, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1ET.
Overlooking Fowey Port and the sea, this luxury family hotel with an indulgent spa retreat and fun kids' facilities is a 5-minute walk from the sandy Readymoney Cove. Fowey Hall is a luxury country-house hotel with rich architecture that was inspiration f

Hawkins Arms

Fore Street, Probus, Truro, Cornwall, TR24JL.
The Hawkins Arms is a village pub with en suite rooms. It serves good home-cooked food and a fine selection of Real Ales. The pub is located in the centre of Probus village, on the A390 between St Austell and Truro. The Hawkins Arms has a beer garden and

Lugger Hotel

Portloe, Portloe, Cornwall, TR2 5RD.
This unique 17th-century inn is an idyllic escape on the water's edge. Its restaurant with sunny terrace overlooks the harbour and serves fresh seafood. Each room has a luxurious en suite bathroom with deluge shower and Seboni Cornish Spa products. Seboni

Orchard Manor

Orchard Manor, Fore Street, Probus, Nr Truro., Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4LY.
This spacious, modern property is situated in the peaceful rural village of Probus, central for touring Cornwall, and ideal for short or long stays. Orchard Manor offers luxury apartment suites as well as 3 en suite bedrooms with access to the balconies.

Pendennis Apartment

27 Pochin House Pochin Drive, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RX.
Pendennis is a luxurious 2-bedroom penthouse with spectacular views over St Austell Bay. The historic port of Charlestown is close by, and St Austell is about 1 mile (1.6 km) away. This self-catering apartment is within walking distance of the Eden Projec

Pier House Hotel

Harbourside, Charlestown Road, Tregrehan, Cornwall, PL25 3NJ.
This charming 3-star hotel is situated in the picturesque harbour of Charlestown, with stunning views of the port and coastline of St Austell Bay. The Pier House Hotel has a selection of rooms several with beautiful views; an à la carte restaurant offerin

Porth Avallen Hotel

Sea Road, Tregrehan, Cornwall, PL25 3SG.
From our country house hotel by the sea, the only thing we overlook is the bay. Our spectacular clifftop location offers a 180 degree sea view over Carlyon Bay. Set in award-winning gardens, this privately owned hotel is family-run and has the cosy ambien

Premier Inn St. Austell

Treverbyn Road, Carclaze, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4EL.
Superbly located, Premier Inn St. Austell is a short drive from the Eden project, close to St. Austell Bay and town centre. Newquay Airport is 15 miles (24 km) away. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (und

Rashleigh Arms

Charlestown Road, Tregrehan, Cornwall, PL25 3NJ.
This delightful inn offers en suite accommodation, all recently refurbished to a high standard, some with sea views. This 2 bar inn and restaurant offers you the choice to dine in a relaxed atmosphere or with the locals. With an ever-changing specials boa

Sunnycroft Guest House

28 Penwinnick Rd, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5DS.
In the heart of the Cornish Riviera, this 4-star guest house offers a blend of charming period character and modern comfort and luxury, with free Wi-Fi available throughout. Surrounded by the unique beauty of the South Cornish coast, the Sunnycroft Guest

The Carlyon Bay Hotel

Sea Road, Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, PL25 3RD.
With a magnificent cliff-top location and stunning sea views, this refined 4-star hotel boasts AA Rosette-winning cuisine, an 18-hole championship golf course and an exclusive spa. During their stay, guests can unwind and recuperate in the comfortable sur

The Fowey Hotel

The Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HX.
Set in beautifully landscaped gardens, right by the water's edge, the award-winning Fowey Hotel has a magnificent, peaceful location. Privately owned, the Fowey Hotel is renowned for its friendly, relaxed atmosphere and high standards. Many of the individ

The Gables Guest House

1 Edgcumbe Rd, St Austell, Cornwall, PL255DU.
In beautiful, peaceful private gardens, just 5 minutes from the heart of St Austell's town centre, this small, charming family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Gables Guest House is less than 750 metres from the town centre and its

Trenython Manor Hotel & Spa

Castledore Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL24 2TS.
An idyllic rural retreat, this elegant country house and spa is set within a 24-acre private estate in Tywardreath, Cornwall, with magnificent views over St Austell Bay. Situated between the ancient ports of Fowey and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cha

Trevanion Lodge

Trevanion Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4SA.
Within easy walking distance of St. Austell town centre, this large, family-run bed-and-breakfast guest house offers excellent value accommodation, free Wi-Fi and free parking. On the outskirts of St. Austell, Trevanion Lodge is a few miles from the Eden

White Hart Hotel

St Austell, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4AT.
In the heart of St. Austell stands a grand Georgian hotel offering en suite rooms, all recently refurbished to a high standard. The White Hart Hotel takes every step to ensure that only local produce is used in preparing the fantastic food on offer. You h

MEVAGISSEY ATTRACTIONS

Caerhays castle Gardens - an informal 60 acre woodland garden overlooking the sea.
Holy Trinity Church - its tower is finely decorated with sculptured figures.
Mevagissey Folk Museum - East Quay, Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6QQ
Pine Lodge Gardens - A 30 acre garden with shrubs, herbaceous plants, many water features, pinetum, arboretum, lake with black swans and ducks, Japanese garden under construction and rare plants from plant hunting expeditions.
St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre - Cornwall's oldest independent family brewery.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell, Cornwall, includes two and half miles of footpaths, rockeries, summer houses, an Italian garden lakes, ponds, fruithouses and much more.
Wheal Martyn China Clay Heritage Centre - site with woodland walks and spectacular views.

MEVAGISSEY RESTAURANTS

The Haven Restaurant - 16 Fore St, Mevagissey, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6UQ
Mr Bistro Seafood Restaurant - East Quay, Mevagissey, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6QQ
The Wheelhouse - The West Quay, Mevagissey, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6UJ
The Old Bark House - 3-4, River St, Mevagissey, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6UE
Wreckers - Wheel House, West Wharf, Mevagissey, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6UJ
The Sundeck Restaurant - Little Mera, East Quay, Mevagissey, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6QQ
Roovrays Restaurant - 16 Fore St, Mevagissey, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6UQ

TOWNS NEAR MEVAGISSEY

Charlestown, Fowey, Lostwithiel, St Austell, Portloe

TRANSPORT LINKS

Mevagissey is served by St Austell Railway Station.

Mevagissey is approximately 16 miles from and Newquay Airport