Gleaming gem in a Cornish cove

Penpol is in the famous fishing village of Mevagissey. The view is a widescreen vista of the ever changing sea, bobbing boats and blue horizons. Inside it's a cosy haven, with the Aga, rolltop baths and woodburner.

Raise your glasses and expectations

Raise your glasses and your expectations as you sit atop the quaint fishing village of Mevagissey. Penpol’s sun terrace is a widescreen extravagance of bobbing boats and aquamarine seas. Relax and savour the peace.

Back through the French doors,  the house is a perfect coastal haven. The main house and cottage sleep ten in cosy and charming comfort with the Aga, rolltop baths, en-suite bathrooms and woodburner.

Outside, there’s room to escape. Follow the path from the sun terrace down to the secret chapel garden. Pop down to the harbour, full of bobbing fishing boats and friendly pubs.

But the sun terrace is the focus of life here. Unwind with a sundowner as you fire up the barbie and toast the Riviera views. Penpol is the cream of Cornwall.

Gardens and Grounds

Step out on to the terrace garden and enjoy the scents of the potted herbs. Help yourselves to our herbs to spice up your dinner.

The garden at Penpol has stunning views over the harbour, perfect for al fresco dining and soaking up the sun in the summer months.

Enjoy the peace of the secret chapel garden, blissfully quiet. The chapel garden is a great photo location for guests booking Polpier and Penpol for a wedding.

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Living Spaces

The main sitting room at Penpol is a welcoming room with french doors opening out onto the sun terrace. Warm up on winter nights and fire up the wood burning stove, while enjoying a quiet night in with family and friends.

Dogs adore Penpol, running around the gardens, snoozing in the sun or curling up by the woodburner.

 

Cooking and Dining

Penpol has a large kitchen diner, complete with a four oven Aga and a pantry for you to make use of. There is a bar seating four for those who want to keep the cook company.

For those sunny days there is a terrace just outside the kitchen dining room with a table and seating for 12 . Dine alfresco taking in the wonderful view of Mevagissey harbour.

Bedrooms

Penpol has five lovely bedrooms in total. Penpol main house has three ensuite bedrooms. On the first floor, there is a Master bedroom with super king size bed and ensuite with roll top bath and shower and a second bedroom with super king size bed or two singles and two chair beds. The Second floor bedroom has a super king size bed or two singles and an ensuite bathroom with roll top.

In the Garden House there are a further two ensuite bedrooms and a kitchenette. A king size bedroom with ensuite shower room and super king size bed or twin with an ensuite shower room.

Each spacious bedroom has masses of storage, a TV and sofa or chairs, so everyone is comfortable and well catered for in every way.

Children welcome, and dogs too

At Penpol there’s something for everyone and different spaces and places for all ages. Penpol will put a smile on the faces of your family.

Children of all ages will enjoy board games in the sitting room and letting off steam in the gardens. 

Dogs also adore Penpol, running around the gardens, snoozing on the sun terrace or curling up by the woodburners.

Autumn and Winter in Mevagissey

Mevagissey is still just as charming in winter. Boats bob in the harbour and the cottages are beacons of colour along the quiet, winding streets. The fish and chips are still to die for and the pubs and restaurants glow with a warm welcome.

Wrap up for a walk on a beautiful, deserted beach. Enjoy tennis, golf, shooting and sailing on crisp, clear days. Make the most of Cornwall’s many attractions, including the Eden Project and St Ives Tate, when the maddening crowds are far away.

Christmas at Penpol

Change the scene this Christmas to bobbing boats and twinkling harbour lights. Come together as a family, with wood on the fire, lights on the tree and festive films on the TV. The wind might howl outside, the waves might lash at the town’s defences, but Penpol is a cosy Cornish haven of warmth and winter wonder.

After popping open the champagne, feasting on turkey and pud and unwrapping the presents, stroll along Mevagissey’s twisty street and the harbour wall to admire the stunning sea view before returning to enjoy Christmas cake in front of the fire.

What people say

What people say

"As a family get-together celebrating some big birthdays it was the perfect venue to enjoy all catching up and exploring magical Mevagissey. From sitting in the sunshine on the fabulous terrace overlooking the harbour and exploring the beautifully kept garden to cooking in the well stocked kitchen and relaxing by the open fire and then sinking into the comfiest beds at night, Penpol House had everything we needed for a glorious week of relaxation." - Christa - September 2019
"Thank you for a glorious action packed week in glorious sunshine. The ‘Polpier Olympics’ consisted of tennis, pool, table tennis, novelty swimming, relay races and culminated in dancing in the Disco Hall! We continued the week with sea fishing, the Lost Gardens of Heligan were a delight and the Kneehigh Theatre production of Chagall divine. Many thanks to Graham for cuttings from the wonderful garden and Amanda and her team for making the entire stay so relaxed and pleasant." - Jill and Mike Simpson and their friends
"Nicky’s 50th Birthday Celebration. Amazing house – stunning location! Perfect for 25 party animals! Thank you Polpier for making it a weekend to remember for ever. Brilliant times!" - The Williams Party
"As well as being a wonderful house in the best location, you have appointed the house so thoughtfully with everything a family might need." - Julia
"Really loved this place! Perfect in every way! Ideal for a group of friends or family; the standard of facilities, equipment and accommodation are 5* and of great taste." - Charlotte
"Can´t explain how much we all loved our stay, so much so it brought tears to our eyes this morning when we checked out. A 5* experience and you can guarantee we´ll be back again soon. " - Thomas
"We also had the most wonderful week, the memory of which will remain with us forever." - Colin & Family
"We had the BEST time - will go down in the annals of history as one of the best hols ever. Thank you for reintroducing us to Cornwall too. Beautiful county." - Sheila

Enjoy a classic Cornish harbour

Explore Cornwall’s golden sands; crabbing, coasteering or sailing; pop out for a pub meal and meet real characters over real ale. Within a skimming stone are the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Take the ferry to Fowey for a fish supper and drink in the views.