Ferryman's Cottage

Cornwall Trip - Day 3

Spent most of the day sorting myself out in the cottage and getting provisions.

Took the bus into St Austell and got most of what I needed at the Co-op. Spent rather longer there than I realised, and so got the bus straight back to Mevagissey.

Ferryman's Cottage

The Ferryman's Cottage is a genuine 17th century fisherman's cottage built into the cliffside on the northern side of Mevagissey harbour. There are great views from all the windows of both harbours and out to sea. The steep narrow path up from the harbour is private enough to make it possible to sit outside. It is also far enough from the centre of the village to avoid any noise. At the back, the cliff path continues up until it is level with the roof.


Ferryman's cottage view of cliff path at rear

Being built into the cliffside the cottage is narrow and wedge-shaped, with windows on the front side only. It is south facing and gets whatever sunshine there is at this time of year, so is quite bright and cheery. Inside it is pretty small, but has everything I need (including a bath) and suits me just fine (apart from the low doorways). Downstais is a small living area (with wood-burning stove), and a dining area with bench seating next to the small kitchen. Upstairs (which are very narrow) there is a large landing with some chairs, a card table and bedroom furniture, small double bedroom and a bathroom. The layout is a bit quirky, but that all adds to the charm.



Ferryman's Cottage - living area

I really enjoyed staying here. It was great having harbour and sea views from all the windows, and being able to sit outside by the front door with a mug of coffee in the mornings watching the activity in the harbour. It is small, but cosy, and great for one or two people




View of inner harbour from Ferryman's Cottage

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