MEVAGISSEY HARBOUR
WATERFRONT PUBS - RESTAURANTS & ART GALLERIES
The village center with its cobbled, narrow streets and alleyways said to be designed that way to hinder the police from catching the smugglers who operated in the old days from the famous pubs and harbour
Stunning views from the village and harbour
Local beaches and coves below the cliffs
Around the area and things to do........
The house is situated in an elevated position overlooking Mevagissey with outstanding views over the Village, Harbour and out to Sea. Access is off of a private no though road providing a relaxing, safe base for yor holiday. As the property is at the entrance to the village, driving through the very narrow streets is not necessary . (This can be a problem in the summer for if staying elsewhere ). You can walk to all of the local facilities easily.
* 300 mtrs to the Harbour
* 5 minutes walk to the village and its Famous Pubs, restaurants etc. around the Harbour (click eating out in menu for mevagissey restaurants)
* 5 minute drive to Pentewan Sands Beach www.goodbeachguide.co.uk/details.php?beach=pentewan%20sands
THE "EDEN PROJECT" ST AUSTELL
TAKE A TOUR ( now ALSO RE-LIVE THE TOP EDEN LIVE MUSIC SESSIONS 2007 )
www.edenproject.com follow the link for eden sessions
* 3 miles to the Lost Gardens of Heligan by car or 1-1/2 miles walk www.heligan.com
*Short ferry boat ride to Fowey from the harbour (see the dolphins) www.mevagissey-ferries.co.uk
*Scuba diving - waterskiing - canoeing & cycling www.ocean-sports.co.uk/diving-courses
*Luxury Power Cruise Yacht Charter www.cornwallpowercruises.co.uk
* Newquay Surfing beaches approx 30 minutes . www.lookaroundcornwall.com/panos/newquay_fistral.htm
*Flambards Historic Theme Park www.flambards.co.uk
*Paradise park Wildlife sanctuary www.paradisepark.co.uk
*Dairyland Farm World , Feed the animals up close www.dairylandfarmworld.com
Take a day trip to the Isles of Scilly one the most beautifull places in the UK
www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk
National Seal Sanctuary www.sealsanctuary.co.uk
Blue reef under sea aquarium adventure www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk
Space Station Satelite Earth station www.goonhilly.bt.com
Shipwreck Centre www.shipwreckcharlestown.com
Tait art gallery St.Ives www.tate.org.uk/stives
Lands end approx 1 hours drive www.landsend-landmark.co.uk
DR. WHO PERMANENT EXHIBITION AT LANDS END THIS SUMMER (click link above)
* Celebrity Chefs, Jamie Oliver and Rick Stein Restaurants approx 40 minutes drive
*Newquay airport approx 40 minutes drive.
*Great Walks around the stunning coastal paths and countryside (click GREAT WALKS in menu)
*Excellent Horse riding and Cycling
*HISTORY OF MEVAGISSEY & MUSEUM www.geocities.com/mevamus
*Truro city shops ( M & S ETC) and cathedral 20 minutes drive.
FOR MORE PICTURES OF MEVAGISSEY & REAL VISITOR COMMENTS click: www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/photos/mevagissey/20.shtml