Mevagissey
Mevagissey is a traditional Cornish fishing village and was once the centre of Cornwall’s pilchard fishery. With earliest records dating it back to at least 1313, it was named after two Irish saints, St Meva and St Issey.
This unspoilt fishing village has a colourful history of smuggling and boat building and is set amongst the steep hill sides that surround the twin harbours where fishing boats come and go with their catch. You can learn more about its history at the local museum.
Oystercatcher enjoys an elevated cliff top position just 5 minutes walk from the harbour. A brief walk in the other direction is Portmellon cove with its public slipway, beach and inn.
Mevagissey’s maze of narrow streets and alleyways are filled with local art galleries and craft shops and the harbour is surrounded by many good restaurants, pubs and cafes where you can relax and enjoy the local produce, which in the case of fish is generally straight off the boat.
The last week in June each year is Feast Week, when there are celebrations in the streets and a whole range of family entertainment to join in.
The Local Area
Positioned on the South West Coastal path and overlooking St Austell Bay, the whole area offers amazing views stretching right up the coast to Rame Head near Plymouth.
A short drive north of Mevagissey is the hamlet of Pentewan with it’s sandy beach, sailing club and off-road cycle trail. A little further on, you’ll find the historic town of Charlestown with its Shipwreck & Heritage Centre.
The popular town of Fowey is a 35 minute ferry trip across St Austell Bay, with the chance of glimpsing dolphins and other sea life. Also within easy reach is the north Cornish coast, with the bustling harbour of Padstow and the surfing hotspot of Newquay.
The mild climate encourages the growth of many sub tropical species and gives the area an almost Mediterranean feel for much of the year. A must for any visitor is the world-renowned Eden Project, with its amazing tropical biomes and unusual plants & flowers.
This area of outstanding natural beauty offers something for everyone including many beautiful walks and gardens, such as the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Trelissick and Lanhydrock, cycling, horse riding and some excellent golf courses at Carlyon Bay and Porthpean.
Oystercatcher – Mevagissey
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Commanding breathtaking views across St Austell Bay and the south Cornish coastline, a brand new detached 4 bedroomed property offering bright and very spacious reverse level accommodation of the highest quality with off-road parking for 3-4 vehicles.
