Mevagissey
Things to do in Mevagissey, Cornwall
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Mevagissey draws visitors primarily as a place to stay while exploring the Cornish coast. The town has a solid cluster of hotels and guest houses, ranging from the Wheelhouse through to highly-rated options like Tregorran Guest House and Kerryanna Country House Bed and Breakfast, both of which have strong reviews. This is a base from which to venture out rather than a destination built around a single draw.
The beaches here are the obvious pull. Portmellon Beach, rated 4.5 from around 70 reviews, sits nearby, while Mevagissey Beach offers another stretch of sand. For something different, the Mevagissey Treasure Hunt Trail provides a structured activity around the town itself. The Shack At Portmellon, rated 4.6 from 61 reviews, is the listed eating option in the immediate area.
The concentration of accommodation and the relative sparseness of other facilities suggests Mevagissey works best for visitors planning their own days—those happy to use the town as a base for beach time, walking, or exploring the wider area. It is not the kind of place built around restaurants, attractions, or planned entertainment, but rather a seaside stopover with reliable places to sleep and direct access to the coast.
Where to stay in Mevagissey(15)
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Bacchus
Bacchus, Mevagissey
Honeycombe House
61 Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey
Kerryanna Country House Bed and Breakfast
Treleaven Farm, Mevagissey
Mevagissey Bay Hotel
Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey
Portmellon Cove Guest House
121 Portmellon Park, Mevagissey
Stones throw Cottage Mevagissey
5 Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey
The Old Parsonage B&B
58 Church Street, Mevagissey
Tregorran Guest House
Cliff Street, Mevagissey
Things to Do in Mevagissey(3)
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Where to Eat in Mevagissey(1)
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Attractions Near Mevagissey
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Pentewan Beach
Pentewan · ⭐ 4.6
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
St Austell · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Gorran Haven Beach
Gorran Haven · ⭐ 4.7
Charlestown Beach
Charlestown · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Ozzell Bowl
St Austell · ⭐ 3.8
5 mi
St Austell Leisure Centre
St Austell · ⭐ 4.1
6 mi
Cornwall FootballGolf Park
St Austell · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Hangloose Adventure Eden
Par · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Mevagissey
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Self-Catering Cottages in Mevagissey
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3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £841
Tranquility
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £433
Memory Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £427
Number One
2 bed · sleeps 4
Spa Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £397
Polhaun Holiday Apartments
4 cottages · from £293
Seashell Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £497
Little Harbour
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £633
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