Mudgeon Cottage

About this property

Mawgan 2.6 miles.Helford 3.7 miles. Perched in St. Martin is the fantastic Grade ll listed stone and cob built Mudgeon Cottage.Set on a working dairy farm and surrounded by lush Cornish countryside, Mudgeon Cottage is a superb family-friendly base for six. The cottage is attached to a farmhouse and boasts an enclosed courtyard garden with outdoor lounging furniture, a second outdoor dining courtyard accessed from the kitchen, as well as a private lawned garden with picnic table. The cottage also has access to a children’s play area, and a separate games barn with table tennis and a pool table, with a viewing gallery over the milking parlour. Cows, calves and milking can be seen throughout the year: interested guests are welcome to help with feeding the calves. Once inside, you will find a traditional farmhouse style kitchen/diner, and an inviting sitting room with original bread ovens, Smart TV and a woodburning stove. Follow the open-tread stairs up to the first-floor, where you can wash away the day in the well-appointed bathroom, before retiring to one of three lovely bedrooms, a double with en-suite shower room, a twin and a child’s bunk, all with a idyllic countryside outlook. Near to Mudgeon Farm you’ll find the Gear Farm Pasty co and also the Gwella Dairy with it’s award winning luxury Cornish ice cream. For your local amenities, head to Mawgan where you can pick up essentials at the Mawgan Stores or treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal at the welcoming Ship Inn. From your private courtyard, there is a nature trail (for guests' exclusive use) leading to the stunning National Trust Tremayne Quay, on the Helford River. The popular village of Helford is 3 miles away where you will find the Shipwrights Arms, Holy Mackerel Café, and the Helford Ferry offering trips over to Helford Passage, where you can enjoy a day at the beach, visit the quaint Ferry Boat Inn, embark on a scenic hike along the renowned South West Coast Path or walk to the famous Trebah Gardens or the National Trust Glendurgan Gardens. From the property it is just a short drive to visit any of the beautiful beaches on the Lizard Peninsula: Gunwalloe, Cadgwith Cove, Poldhu Cove or the National Trust’s Kynance Cove, to name but a few. Continue onto Helston, where you can enjoy the delights of the Museum of Cornish Life and Flambards Theme Park, or Falmouth, home to Pendennis Castle, ferry offering trips to St Mawes, Swanvale Nature Reserve and the National Maritime Museum. All this and more awaits at Mudgeon Cottage.

This quiet little village sits in a beautifully rural location in Southern Cornwall. Mawgan offers a convenience store and a high-quality pub serving food. For a wider range of amenities, take the short trip to the town of Helston which offers a plethora of pubs, restaurants and shops. There are a number of Cornwall's most popular coastal resorts nearby, with Falmouth just 10 miles away and is a must-visit with its stunning harbour and the glorious Pendennis Castle. From Mawgan you can also easily reach mainland Britain's southernmost point at Lizard, a wonderful day out is ensured.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms:1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x child's bunk.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

External games room

The cottage is eco-friendly: with eco boiler central heating & hot water system.

Woodburning stove.

Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available.

Off-road parking for 4 cars.

Front courtyard with patio, furniture, further patio with furniture, garden with lawn and furniture, external games room with billiards, ping pong and toys.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome at a charge of £25 per pet per week.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 2.9 miles.You will find a warm welcome at the Prince of Wales pub just over a mile from the property.

Note: Mobile signal can be limited inside the property due to thick cob and stone walls.

Note: EV charging can be agreed with the Owner - Addition charges may apply