This self-catering holiday cottage is situated 5 minutes walk from the picturesque harbour in Mevagissey, with its interesting shops and restaurants, in an area designated to be of outstanding beauty. Polstreath beach is a 10 to 15 minute walk, along the coastal path. Cliff Street becomes pedestrian access only soon after the cottage but it''s possible to drive down to unload a car before parking nearby, which means that there is no passing traffic and the only noise is that of the seagulls.

Mevagissey is very close to a number of Cornwall''s top attractions including the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project. Albatross Cottage makes an ideal seaside holiday destination.

The downstairs accommodation comprises a kitchen, dining room, sitting room and lavatory. There is a double sofa bed in the sitting room, should it be required. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a second lavatory.

The cottage is spacious, light and airy, yet parts of it date back to the 1700''s. It is painted off-white throughout and has sanded, varnished wooden floors with rugs. All the rooms measure about 10'' by 12'' and the kitchen and dining room are linked by a large archway. The kitchen is equipped with a washing machine, electric cooker, kettle and toaster, fridge/freezer and microwave.

There are open fires in the dining and sitting rooms and electric night storage heaters throughout, with a fan heater and oil-filled radiator provided as back up. There''s a television, DVD and video in the sitting room and a portable stereo/radio, which plays CD''s and cassettes. An iron and ironing board and hair dryer are provided.

One bedroom has a king-sized bed and the second has two single beds. Both have canvas wardrobes, bedside tables and lamps. The furnishings throughout are to a high standard, combining modern and antique furniture.

The cottage has a small shared courtyard, which gets the sun for most of the day and there is patio furniture. Linen and towels are not normally provided. Electricity and coal are included and logs are readily available to purchase locally.

Pets are welcome in the cottage by arrangement. The cottage is no smoking. Please note that bookings run from Saturday to Saturday.

There is a seperate studio, which sleeps two, with a kitchenette equipped with fridge with freezer cabinet, baby belling cooker, toaster and electric kettle. There is a shower room with washbasin, toilet and shower. 

This can be rented as additional space by those renting the cottage or seperately. It provides a convenient base for exploring Cornwall.

By Car: From St.Austell, take the B 3273, signposted to Mevagissey. After Pentewan the road climbs and at the top of the hill is a cross roads, with the Lost Gardens of Heligan to the right, Mevagissey signposted straight on, Polstreath signed to the left, take the left turn and follow the road round, keeping left. You'll pass a school, stay left at the small roundabout and as the road starts to go down, past the Trevalsa Court Hotel, turn left into Cliff Street. There's a sign saying it's a cul-de-sac and not suitable for vehicles. You can either park near the garages or early in the day there's usually free parking further down, just a few doors from the cottage. Albatross Cottage is just past the turning to Battery Terrace.

By Public Transport: Take the train or coach to St.Austell and catch a bus to Mevagissey. Get off the bus at the Trevalsa Court Hotel and walk down Cliff Street.

From Newquay Airport: By hire car or bus to St.Austell and then as above.