Make Mevagissey your base for a few days on the Cornish coast. Harbour House is a characterful three-bedroom home for up to six guests in the heart of the village, close to Mevagissey’s working harbour. It’s a relaxed base for families and friends who want to spend their days walking, exploring and experiencing this part of Cornwall rather than simply staying indoors. Start the morning around the harbour, pick up the South West Coast Path, head inland towards the Lost Gardens of Heligan or spend the day discovering the beaches, coves and villages around St Austell Bay. Take your time over lunch, explore the coast and return to Mevagissey when the day is done. Inside, Harbour House has three double bedrooms. The main bathroom has a roll-top bath and walk-in shower, while the main bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite shower room. There’s a full kitchen, dining space for six, a comfortable sitting room, small courtyard and log burner — a warm, characterful place to come back to after a day outside. This is Cornwall for people who want to experience more than the accommodation itself. Walk, explore, eat locally, breathe in the sea air and experience the coast beyond the height of summer. In autumn and the quieter months, Mevagissey takes on a slower rhythm that makes it particularly well suited to a few days away. SwimNest Wellness Stays are selected for the experiences they help unlock, not simply as places to sleep. Harbour House gives you a comfortable base for discovering the coast, countryside and village at your own pace. Minimum stay: two nights.

What to expect during your stay

Days here are best shaped around Mevagissey and the coast. Wander down to the harbour in the morning, head out onto the South West Coast Path, discover nearby coves and villages or spend the day exploring around St Austell Bay. Return to Mevagissey for food and an evening at the house, with the log burner waiting when the weather turns. There’s no fixed itinerary — just plenty of opportunity to walk, explore, eat locally and experience a slower side of Cornwall.

Good to know before booking

Harbour House sleeps up to six guests across three double bedrooms. There are two bathrooms​/​shower rooms: the main bathroom has a roll-top bath and walk-in shower, while the main bedroom has its own en-suite shower room. A minimum two-night stay applies. Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. Please let the host know your expected arrival time in advance. Cancellation policy: Cancellations made more than 60 days before arrival are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made between 14 and 60 days before arrival are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 14 days of arrival are non-refundable. Mevagissey is a traditional harbour village with narrow streets. Parking is in the village rather than directly outside the property, so guests should be prepared for a short walk with luggage. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement with the host. The accommodation is non-smoking and is not intended for parties or events. Guests are asked to be considerate of neighbours, particularly during the quieter evening and overnight hours. The property has the coast nearby rather than direct water access. If you choose to swim independently, always check weather, tides, local guidance and current conditions before entering the water.