The Eden Project
30 min drive


Lost Gardens of Heligan
5 min drive

 


Accommodation in Cornwall  

Self Catering
(Sleeps 2)

 

 


Situated in the heart of Mevagissey

 


The fitted kitchen

 


The shower room


Nook Cottage

Higher Kestle Barn
Nr Mevagissey
Cornwall
PL26 6EP

Tel. +44 (0)1726 842110
 

The Situation
Welcome to 'Nook Cottage' Higher Kestle Barn.
Situated in a peaceful, rural area just outside the hamlet of Kestle, inland from Mevagissey, just 1 mile from The Lost Gardens of Heligan, and 8 miles from the Eden Project.
The house is surrounded by open countryside, with views towards Mevagissey and Heligan, making it an ideal base for couples who prefer a peaceful and quiet location, yet within easy reach of many beautiful beaches, coastal walks, shops and restaurants.
The Accommodation
Decorated and furnished to a very high standard.
Higher Kestle Barn was built around 1860 and converted in 1984. 'Nook cottage', recently converted, forms part of the main house, but is completely self-contained with its own separate entrance.
It is located on the ground floor and comprises:
Fitted kitchen well equipped with, electric cooker, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, automatic washing machine, ample cooking utensils/cutlery etc.
Sitting/dining room has a fireplace with an electric fire, television, video (with a selection of videos), two seater settee, two easy chairs, and a dining area with table and chairs.
Bedroom with two single beds.
Adjoining dressing room with wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Shower room with a large shower cubicle and power shower, W.C. and wash basin.
Iron and Ironing board provided
Use of a tumble dryer is available.

Small private garden with patio furniture and BBQ
Rotary washing line

Sorry, no smoking, no pets, no children under 12.

All bed linen, electricity and heating are included. Please bring your own towels

Changeover day is Saturday.
Parking: Ample Parking
Opening dates : Open all year
Booking :   Contact proprietor - Mike or Wendy Roberts.
Tel. +44 (0)1726 842110
 
Directions:
From the A30, take the A391 to St Austell. Turn right onto the A390 at roundabout. Turn left onto the B3273 to Mevagissey. After Pentwewan beach, turn right on the brow of the hill towards Gorran & Heligan Gardens. Pass Heligan Gardens and take the second left turn. Higher Kestle Barn is about half-a-mile further on the left.
The bedroom The living & dining room
Kestle Barn Mevagissey Harbour

Local attractions:

Excellent coastal walks just a few miles away
Selection of good beaches (see the link)
Lost Gardens of Heligan just within a few minutes
The picturesque fishing harbour of Mevagissey just minutes away. Boat trips/fishing/restaurants/pubs/shops/passenger ferry to Fowey taking in the local headlands and beaches.
Nearest town is St Austell, 10 minutes away, Asda/Tesco/cinema/swimming baths.
Good country pubs nearby at St Ewe/Pentewan/Gorran/Polgooth.
The Eden Project is about 25 minutes drive
Port of Charlestown with its tall ships, maritime museum - 20 minutes
These are just a few ideas, there is much, much more.
The whole Roseland peninsula with its many headlands and creeks are but a short drive away

Touring
Cornwall is a beautiful but small county most places can be reached within an hour.
 

 

 

View of Pentewan Beach

View of cliffs around Mevagissey harbour

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