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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Mackerel in St Austell offers a 4-star holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides a relaxing area, while free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Local Attractions: Porthpean Beach lies 2 km away, while Newquay Cornwall Airport is 24 km distant. Nearby attractions include Eden Project (6 km) and St Catherines Castle (12 km). Activities: Guests can engage in fishing and cycling, making the most of the surrounding scenery.

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Sykes Cottages
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was fine for a family of 4 with 2 children. Nice garden though steep steps. No complaints.
  • Johannes
    Germany Germany
    Everything was just great, the kitchen offered everything needed, the little backyard offered enough space, the nights were quiet and we could sleep very well. 10 mins walking to the Charlestown pubs and cafes, a lot of bus lines in just 100m...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    For us the location was perfect. Very quiet with it's own parking. Walking distance of family close by and a short stroll to the harbour.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We really enjoyed our stay and our host was really lovely and easy contactable. The house was beautiful and clean with some lovely extras like games for the kids, iron, hoover ect.... Also the host left us a bottle of wine and crackers this was...

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,274 reviews from 20935 properties
20935 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Mackerel is a cosy cottage in a quiet area of Charlestown just a short walk from the harbour, a mile from St Austell. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms which are a double and a twin room. There is also a bathroom, a sitting room with a gas fire and a kitchen with a dining area. Outside is roadside parking and a split-level garden with a courtyard and furniture. The Mackerel is in a fantastic location, within easy travelling distance of many attractions including the Eden Project. Please note: This property accepts stays with a minimum duration of 2 nights. Please note: This property only accepts Friday arrivals Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of 100Please note: This property only accepts Friday arrivals

Neighbourhood information

A delightful and much sought-after coastal village of stone cottages and Regency houses, on the south coast near St. Austell. Famous for its collection of tall ships riding at anchor in the harbour, the shipwreck museum, excellent pubs and restaurants and easy access to the coastal path, it's the perfect holiday destination. The area is rich in golf courses with Carlyon Bay and Porthpean close by.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Mackerel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Sykes Cottages will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.