Exceptional property next to the beach, with wonderful views
Take in these views on your doorstep
Lounge, dining area with woodburner and unrivalled sea views
Thoughtfully designed living area
Breakfast with a view
Enjoy a morning coffee while taking in the beach activities
Woodburner, perfect for those cooler evenings
Cosy lounge area with access to sun room
Sit down to breakfast as a group
Well equipped kitchen with wine cooler
Range style cooker, perfect for the cooks amongst you
Breakfast room
Rustle up a family dinner
Sea views from the master king-size bedroom
Jack-and-Jill style en-suite shower room
Breakfast in bed....you are on holiday
Contemporary styled king-size bedroom with sea views
Twin bedroom
Wake up to these views
Twin bedroom
Bathroom accessed via a few steps down from the bedrooms
Sun room with access to enclosed garden
Outside wet room, perfect for sandy toes after a day at the beach
Enclosed garden with seating and BBQ
View towards the property over the bay
With the tide out the bay becomes a sandy beach, perfect for a day out
View towards the property across the bay
1 / 27  Exceptional property next to the beach, with wonderful views
2 / 27  Take in these views on your doorstep
3 / 27  Lounge, dining area with woodburner and unrivalled sea views
4 / 27  Thoughtfully designed living area
5 / 27  Breakfast with a view
6 / 27  Enjoy a morning coffee while taking in the beach activities
7 / 27  Woodburner, perfect for those cooler evenings
8 / 27  Cosy lounge area with access to sun room
9 / 27  Sit down to breakfast as a group
10 / 27  Well equipped kitchen with wine cooler
11 / 27  Range style cooker, perfect for the cooks amongst you
12 / 27  Breakfast room
13 / 27  Rustle up a family dinner
14 / 27  Sea views from the master king-size bedroom
15 / 27  Jack-and-Jill style en-suite shower room
16 / 27  Breakfast in bed....you are on holiday
17 / 27  Contemporary styled king-size bedroom with sea views
18 / 27  Twin bedroom
19 / 27  Wake up to these views
20 / 27  Twin bedroom
21 / 27  Bathroom accessed via a few steps down from the bedrooms
22 / 27  Sun room with access to enclosed garden
23 / 27  Outside wet room, perfect for sandy toes after a day at the beach
24 / 27  Enclosed garden with seating and BBQ
25 / 27  View towards the property over the bay
26 / 27  With the tide out the bay becomes a sandy beach, perfect for a day out
27 / 27  View towards the property across the bay

Sandy Cove

Portmellon, Cornwall
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • A beautiful house in a quiet location, situated just 10 feet from a sandy beach
  • Uninterrupted views over the beach from the property
  • Featuring a wood burner to create a cosy retreat in all seasons
  • Enjoy an evening stroll along the beautiful harbour of Mevagissey
  • Ideally situated to explore the whole of South Cornwall
  • Family friendly with a range of nearby attractions
Property code: 48109

From this property, the sandy beach is right in front of you and there is a traditional family-friendly pub serving food and real ale just a few steps away. Mevagissey is one of the most popular fishing villages in Cornwall with a range of shops, pubs, restaurants and galleries and can be reached by foot in 15 minutes. The regional town of Truro is a 20-minute drive and has a range of leisure activities alongside both high street and independent shops. You will also be perfectly positioned for touring Cornwall with a host of attractions to suit all tastes which include the Lost Gardens of Heligan, The Eden Project, the tall ships at Charlestown, Lands' End and The Tate Gallery in St Ives to name but a few.

Upon arriving at the cottage, the views across the bay provide a fabulous welcome. Enter the cottage at the rear via the sun room and pass along the corridor to the stunning lounge and dining area, the latter of which has a nautical theme and provides a wonderful backdrop with views across the bay, making every mealtime spectacular. After the meal, guests can make their way to the lounge which is finished with comfortable seating, Smart TV and roaring wood burner, perfect for those lazy evenings. There is a handy cloakroom/WC on this floor. The bright and airy sunroom is perfect for kicking back with that book you’ve been meaning to read and why not open up the patio doors to extend the area outside on a warm day? An additional breakfast room is a great place to plan your day with your favourite beverage. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric range oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, coffee machine and wine cooler. Heading upstairs, guests can find the bedrooms, which all come with TVs. The first is king-size bedroom with Jack and Jill en-suite shower room with WC. The next is a king-size with stunning views. There are also two twin bedrooms. There is a family bathroom which has a bath, separate shower and WC.

Outside guests can enjoy the private suntrap enclosed rear garden with seating, or take a few steps to the beach. There is also an external wet room, ideal for a quick wash off after a day at the beach.

  • 4 bedrooms: 2 king-size and 2 twins
  • 2 bathrooms: 1 family bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC and 1 en-suite shower room
  • Ground floor cloakroom with WC
  • External wet room - hot and cold - perfect for washing off after a day at the beach
  • Wood burner
  • Electric range oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, coffee machine and wine cooler
  • Smart TV in lounge and TV in all bedrooms
  • On-site parking for four cars (in stormy weather parking is at the pub, 50m from property)
  • Shop 1 mile, beach and pub walking distance
  • Property upgraded January 2022
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Joanne Barraclough

This property joined our collection in 2016 and is managed by Joanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan, 20th July 2024

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The best holiday house in Cornwall!! Unbeatable sea views. Clean ,comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by Joanne, 1st June 2024

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We had the best time. Beautiful house very well equipped and comfortable with amazing views out to sea. Lovely to have the log burner when the temperature dropped we managed to cook some lovely meals with the facilities we had

Reviewed by Gillian, 4th May 2024

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Property and location far exceeds the brochure description. Unusually there is comfortable lounge seating for ALL guests. Beds are fab even for those with back problems. Lighting great. Equipment also. View and sounds of the sea we miss so much. So relaxing. Spacious parking.

Reviewed by Tracy, 27th April 2024

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Wow!SELECTED!!!!! !ENDOFSELECTED!What a house, we didn't want to leave. We had the most fantastic, sun kissed, chilled holiday, just fantastic. Its Location, Dog friendliness, Interior, Views - all 5 stars! An outstanding holiday home and highly recommended. The views across the bay are breathtaking, oh those sunrises! The walks here are superb, 15Read more mins to Mevagissey with superb Atlantic views. Dogs welcome everywhere, Cornish people are lovely, what a truly special place. Can't wait to return. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Louise, 13th April 2024

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Reviewed by Pippa, 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by Teresa, 30th March 2024

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Beautiful place with everything we needed, in a fabulous location. We would recommend The Shack, just a stones throw away from the cottage, offering delicious coffee. cake and pasties. We loved the coastal walk to Gorran Haven, where we found another lovely place selling coffee and cakes. A 15-20 minute walk into Mevagissey, nearby village with narRead morerow streets offering food, drink, galleries and gift shops. We personally enjoyed sitting listening to the sounds of the sea. Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan, 22nd December 2023

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Amazing cottage that we have returned to every year before Christmas since 2019 - it feels like a home away from home. This year we spent Christmas at Sandy Cove with family from South Africa and had a wonderful time.

Reviewed by Lesley, 28th October 2023

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Great location for walks along coastal path and Mevagissey. End of the season so local pubs weren't always open. Very comfy and well equipped for all needs.

Reviewed by Jill, 14th October 2023

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Amazing time thank you

Reviewed by Richard, 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by David, 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by Michelle, 23rd September 2023

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Stunning!!! I just loved everything about this holiday home! It was beautifully clean and nice and warm and comfortable. It had an excellent stock of crockery, cutlery and glasses. The kitchen is definitely well equipped. We loved sitting at the big dining table looking out to sea! The views from the front of the house are just mesmerising!! We lovRead moreed the outdoor shower for the dogs. Also appreciated the EV charger. The walk in to Mevagissey is 0.7 miles.. Lots of walks from the doorstep. Fab! Hide

Reviewed by Paul, 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Judith, 9th September 2023

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We had a fabulous holiday at Sandy Cove, we were very lucky with the weather, which made a huge difference. 4 couples ranging in age from 29 to 71. The house itself is lovely. We found some lovely walks on the doorstep, enjoyed swimming in the sea right opposite the house. Enjoyed Indian, Chinese and fish and chip takeaways from local places (Fish Read moreand Chips from Gorran Haven were amazing). Had a bbq in the garden one night and also had a lovely evening meal at 'The Sharksfin' in Mevagissey. Hide

Reviewed by Surinder, 2nd September 2023

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Just had a fabulous week staying in the cottage.superb weather and the location right on the seafront is fantastic. Never tired from looking out to sea each day. A lot of thought has gone into the fittings and furnishings making our stay really comfortable. Easy walk into Mevagissey. Highlights of the week - daily swims right in front of the house.Read more Delicious pasties from the Shack close by. Will definitely book again. Hide

Reviewed by Susan, 26th August 2023

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Best holiday property in the world!! Sleeps 8 comfortably. Very well equipped kitchen. Location is just perfect.

Reviewed by Sylvia, 8th July 2023

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Sandy Cove is a comfortable, well appointed and welcoming house, and its location, so close to the beach makes it so easy with children as well as being safe for all. We took our paddle boards and kayaks with us and paddled out to chaple point and saw 6 seals.

Reviewed by Tracy, 1st July 2023

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Absolutely lovely house!! Beds extremely comfortable as were the sofas. Well equipped, roomy and in a perfect location. Lots of lovely walks from the house and little cove was perfect! Was wonderful to fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the sea! Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Ben, 24th June 2023

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Great facilities, accurately described. The bay is great for swimming in.

Reviewed by Paula, 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by Martin, 6th May 2023

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The location of the cottage is amazing, just across the narrow road from the beach. The views of the bay were beautiful, and the sunrise over the sea was amazing. Plenty of space, comfy furniture, well equipped and very relaxing.

Reviewed by Laurence, 29th April 2023

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Lovely accommodation. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 2 dogs. Lovely pub just over the road, which we frequented on a couple of occasions Just a short walk into Mevagissey which also has a number of shops and hostelries which offer all types of food. A number of lovely local walks. We particularly enjoyed our walk upto Chapel Point and a couple of Read morehours on the beach there. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 25th March 2023

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This is a fabulous cottage. Perfect for families and dogs. Views to die for. Located with good access to all of Cornwall. Lovely to see our dogs on the beach and the odd friendly seal. Sad to leave such a special place thankfully the memories remain. Just close your eyes, put wave sounds on Spotify and you can imagine being back at wonderful Sandy Read moreCove. Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne, 18th March 2023

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Reviewed by Louise, 11th March 2023

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This was our second time staying at Sandy Cove and we loved it. So much so that in a spontaneous moment we extended our stay for an extra week! We know the area well having visited multiple times and it is in the perfect spot. Relax and watch the waves or explore the beautiful local spots or further afield. Property is extremely clean and comfortabRead morele, it felt like home. It's stocked with everything you could possibly need. We did not want to leave!!!! Hide

Reviewed by Carmen, 23rd December 2022

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Home from home with a stunning outlook!!

Reviewed by Jonathan, 10th December 2022

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Amazing comfortable house in the perfect location. Home away from home.

Reviewed by Simeon, 3rd December 2022

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Just beautiful. You couldn't find a more perfect stay. And the fact it was dressed for Christmas was a lovely touch.

Reviewed by Rhiannon, 5th November 2022

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Wow what an amazing place to stay! The sea crashing over the road towards the house was very dramatic and exciting to watch. Loved sitting by the windows watching the people wild swimming in the sea! Everyone was so friendly. Plenty of lovely dog walks. We loved the chapel point walk as it was pretty quiet for the dog. Amazing time relaxing and recRead moreharging our batteries. Thank you for the great memories made. Would love to come back some day. Hide

Reviewed by Georgina, 29th October 2022

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Reviewed by Gyles, 22nd October 2022

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Reviewed by Hannah, 15th October 2022

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Absolutely fabulous stay in Sandy Cove this half term. The house is well equipped & spacious for 2 families. The beds were comfortable & the sea views are stunning. Being on the beach was just great & when the tide came in we could watch the waves come in to the road. Pub opposite is always a bonus, as is the wine fridge! Plenty to do locally lots Read moreof walks, places to visit without going to far. Will definitely return. Book it you won't regret it! Hide

Reviewed by Nick, 8th October 2022

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Amazing location, well kitted out and clean and tidy. Very happy with our stay

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Exceptional property next to the beach, with wonderful views
Take in these views on your doorstep
Lounge, dining area with woodburner and unrivalled sea views
Thoughtfully designed living area
Breakfast with a view
Enjoy a morning coffee while taking in the beach activities
Woodburner, perfect for those cooler evenings
Cosy lounge area with access to sun room
Sit down to breakfast as a group
Well equipped kitchen with wine cooler
Range style cooker, perfect for the cooks amongst you
Show 15 moreBreakfast room

Location

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1/3 Deposit

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