Summary:

CURATED PROPERTY PRESENTS: A grand 8-bedroom Victorian manor perched high above Mevagissey harbour, sleeping 16. Designed in 1892 by Cornish architect Silvanus Trevail and beautifully restored, Polpier sits in two acres of gardens with a heated outdoor pool, all-weather tennis court, gazebo with wood-fired pizza oven, and a proper disco room. A great fit for milestone birthdays, family reunions, hen parties (welcome), and corporate retreats. Celebrant weddings up to 50 guests by pre-arrangement. Dogs very welcome. Larger groups can add Penpol next door for 8 to 10 more guests.



The Space:

Polpier has 8 bedrooms across the main house and a separate Honeymoon Suite. The Green, Yellow, Red, Blue, Grey, and Honeymoon rooms each have super-king beds and their own bathroom (most with rolltop baths, a couple with walk-in showers). The Aqua Suite is two interconnecting bedrooms (super-king and super-king/twin) sharing a family bathroom. The Honeymoon Suite is a short walk from the main house with its own kitchenette, wood burner, and private terrace overlooking the apple orchard.



The main kitchen has a four-oven electric Aga plus a separate two-oven electric oven and hob, two large fridge-freezers, two dishwashers, a microwave, and a granite breakfast bar seating 10. The dining table comfortably seats 16. There's a snooker room with a bay window over the harbour, a drawing room with wood burner, a family room with two 50" TVs, Bose home cinema and Blu-Ray, and the central hall set up as a full disco (DJ booth, dual player/mixer, turntables, light show). The games room has a pool table and table tennis. There's also a library of books, board games, an iPod dock with Bose radio, and a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.



Outside, two acres of gardens hold flower beds, orchards, herb gardens, a goldfish pond, and a croquet and cricket lawn (croquet set provided). The fenced heated pool is open Easter Weekend to the end of September, with sun loungers and a terrace dining table. The covered gazebo with wood-fired pizza oven (wood provided) seats up to 20. There's an all-weather tennis court behind the house (please bring your own rackets and balls). Two BBQs are available April to end of September: a large gas BBQ (gas provided) and a small coal BBQ (charcoal provided). Step-free access into the property and throughout the ground floor, which is wheelchair accessible. All bedrooms are upstairs.



Guest Access:

Guests have exclusive use of the entire main house, the Honeymoon Suite, all gardens, the heated pool, tennis court, gazebo, disco, and games room. Included: linen, towels (please bring your own pool and beach towels), tea and coffee for arrival, hairdryers, Wi-Fi, logs and kindling for the wood burners, washing machine and tumble dryer. Two travel cots and two highchairs are available (please bring your own cot bedding). DVDs, books, board games, and toys for children.



The Neighborhood:

Polpier sits high above Mevagissey, 5 miles south of St Austell on Cornwall's south coast. Local pubs include The Fountain Inn (seafood), The Ship Inn (pub classics, navy-strength gin), and the dog-friendly Crown Inn. Salamander does small plates well, and tiny Portuguese spot Alvorada is worth booking ahead. Lobb's Farm Shop is excellent for fresh meat. Takeaways from The Fishermen's (fish and chips) and Mevagissey Spice (Indian).



For days out: The Lost Gardens of Heligan, The Eden Project, Carlyon Bay Spa, Knightor Winery and Restaurant, Twilight Escape Rooms, St Austell Golf Course, The Tide Climbing Centre, Cornwall Watersports, the Tate at St Ives, and Adrenalin Quarry. For families with children: Cornwall Surf Academy, the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Carnglaze Caverns, Screech Owl Sanctuary, and the World of Model Railways.



Getting Around:

Mevagissey is a working fishing harbour and best explored on foot. The pubs, harbour, shops, and restaurants are all a short walk down the hill. Walk to the beach via coastal paths from either end of the village. To explore wider Cornwall you'll want a car, with parking on site for 10+ vehicles. Taxis are available locally.



Nearest train station: St Austell, 15 minutes by car (6 miles), with direct services from London Paddington (around 4.5 hours).



Nearest airport: Newquay, 45 minutes by car.



EV charging is not available at the property; the nearest charge point is Willow Car Park, Valley Road, Mevagissey, PL26 6SB.



Other Things to Note:

The swimming pool runs Easter Weekend to end of September!



The fenced pool helps with younger guests, but please note an uncovered 30cm-deep pond in the Chapel Garden behind a closed gate, please keep the gate shut and supervise children there. Dogs welcome at £50 per dog (pet policy in place). Hen parties welcome. Sorry, no fireworks. Noise policy in place. Up to 20 extra day guests permitted with pre-approval. Celebrant weddings and receptions for up to 50 guests welcome with pre-approval (additional charges apply). Refundable cautionary deposit of £2,000 (additional £500 for events).



Guest Verification: We partner with TRUVI to carry out secure guest ID verification, ensuring a safe and trusted stay for all parties.



Curated Property does not own the Property but acts as an agent for the Owner by taking and arranging bookings for the Property. On booking confirmation, contract will be formed between You and the Owner.



Interaction with Guests:

We will be on hand during your stay to make your stay more enjoyable however we will also give you privacy. You will be given the number of the housekeeper when you book who will arrange check in and look after you during your stay.