Mona's Cottage - Private Parking, Sea Views, Garden & Close To Harbour & Beach

Saint Austell, Cornwall
$336 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

*Welcome To Mona’s Cottage*

As you step through the charming entrance, you’ll feel the warmth of a bygone era embrace you. This beautifully restored 1840s, Grade II listed gem, marries timeless character with modern comforts, ensuring you have a delightful retreat whether you're here for a long weekend getaway or an extended stay. The original slate front, a rare piece of history, is a testament to the cottage's rich heritage, providing a unique snapshot of village life long ago.

The stone-built cottage boasts features including a fully equipped, farmhouse style, kitchen with four ring gas hob, double oven/grill, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge. There are two spacious reception rooms enjoying a SMART TV, feature gas fire and access to complimentary 300MB ultrafast WIFI. Furthermore, there is a generous, vaulted ceiling, bathroom with a wealth of luxury features including a Victorian style pull chain loo whilst upstairs there is an additional W/C and three bedrooms (two doubles and a compact twin) of which two enjoy sea views and the other an inland garden aspect. The courtyard and garden can be accessed via the traditional stable kitchen door and are completely enclosed and private. This provides the perfect place to unwind, read a book or to enjoy the Cornish summer sun with alfresco dining. Private allocated parking for two vehicles is situated directly to the front of the cottage. Should you wish to leave the car at home then Charlestown itself is well connected by public transport.

When you are ready to venture out the harbour, eateries, beaches and coastal paths are just a stone’s throw away ready and waiting to be explored. Further afield and within a short drive are some must see Cornish attractions which include the world-famous Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan amongst many others. There are also many a National Trust property in Cornwall that are always worth a visit.

We are committed to making your stay with us truly unforgettable, that's why we offer a range of thoughtful touches including an in-person welcome, complimentary goodies on arrival and even transfers to and from the railway station. We'll even arrange, if needed, transfers to and from Newquay Airport at a nominal cost, so you can focus on what really matters – making the most of your Cornish getaway.

Before booking, you are welcome to get in touch for an informal chat, so we can answer any questions you may have to ensure this is the perfect fit for your needs. We want you to feel completely at ease, knowing that you've made the right choice for your holiday.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 1020 Sq Ft (95 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Mona's Cottage is absolutely lovely and located in the charming town of Charlestown.Carole, the host, met us and showed us around the property, and left some wonderful local treats which we greatly enjoyed.The entire cottage is well appointed, very coxy and comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need.There's proximity to many eating establishments and.places to visit.A top notch property and stay for six nights.

  • Carol G.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Cosy, everything you need, great location. Great additional outside space provide breakfast and teatime sun.

  • sean m.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Great stay in a great cottage, Charlestown was having lots of work done in the harbour and because of this the tall ships have left, but the pubs and restaurants are great

  • Andy E.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 12, 2025

    The cottage is very well maintained, very clean and well stocked with all we needed. The cottage has been well cared for, I’m quite picky but had nothing to complain about at all. The two levels of small patio and garden caught the sun morning and evening, and from the upper level we could see the sea. There are plenty of good restaurants within walking distance, so no need to drive.

  • gavin s.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    Carole's place is a lovely, cozy cottage, with plenty of light and lovely views of the harbour. While the rooms are not large, there are plenty of them with room for everything. Carole is a very accommodating host, leaving us all the makings of a cream tea and a bottle of wine. The restaurants and shops are only a few steps away. Highly recommend. Thanks, Carole, for sharing your lovely cottage with us.

  • Tim N.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    The cottage was exactly as described and we were met by the owner who was extremely helpful and friendly. It is in a great location which is very close to the harbour but also quiet. The cottage is full of original features and character but has all necessary modern facilities.

  • Liz T.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    The property is very comfortable. It is well kept and well equipped. It is lovely to have a sea view. We hope to return.

  • Andrew B.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    Had an amazing stay at Mona's cottage, excellent property above the harbour.. with plenty of restaurants to choose from! What a view to wake up to, from the front bedrooms! We were met at the front door by Carole who introduced us to the cottage and had advice of places to visit. Great cottage, well equipped, in a central location for visits to some amazing places in Cornwall

  • mperman2

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Lovely cottage, very homely in a beautiful setting. We were made to feel very welcome by a super host. Highly recommended.

  • Paul H.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Charlestown is such a lovely, picturesque place to visit, and even nicer to stay. And Mona's Cottage is an ideal home from which to do so. It has a nice lay out, is very well furnished and has all the nice touches you might want, including a hallway where you can take off your boots and hang up all your outdoor clobber. There are several excellent eating out options in the village and a nearby Tesco if you prefer to self cater most of the time, as we did. I can also recommend the 1.5 mile cliff walk from the village to Carlyon Bay where there are a number of cafe and drink options on the beach.

  • Antony H.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Lovely character property within a stone’s throw of Charlestown Harbour, lovely accomodating hosts

  • Alexander W.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    We had a wonderful time. Kitchen is well equipped and if you don’t enjoy cooking, there are various options in walking distance. We would love to come back another time!

  • rachel

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Mona's cottage was just as described. It was on a quiet street just back from the harbour and the parking right outside was a real bonus. The cottage was very well equipped and very comfortable. Fabulous shower..! Lovely outdoor space and very close to the harbour and the beaches. All correspondence and the welcome from the owner was great - thank you Carole.. I would highly recommend a stay here.

  • Andreas N.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    During last two weeks in July 2024 we had spent our family holidays at Mona‘s Cottage. We‘re from Germany and did spend several holidays in UK already, also in Cornwall. But this place is rather special. The Cottage itself is spacious for a family of 4 (including two Teenagers), is well equipped, great comfortable beds and a remarkable powerfull shower. For the Teenagers: yes, WiFi was also strong and stable… Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video if you bring your own Logins, Bluray Player with loads of DVDs etc There is a protected patio with morning sun, which was our preferred place to enjoy breakfeast, parking at site, kitchen well equipped, too. While Charlestown can be busy at times, this Cottage sits just on the edge, so you will always have a great great retreat with all that you need for an evening drink or dinner just steps away. The coastal path is just around the corner and we had Walks wit outstanding views e. g. from Looe to Gribbin Head - but also directly from Charlestown to Carlyon Beach (20-30 min). Many things to do are just around the corner. We did trips to Eden Project, Mevagissey, Looe, St Ives, Truro, Lizard Point, Fowey…. All within +/- 1h drive and much more would have been reachable within same time. While unfortunately St Austell itself isn‘t the nicest city in Cornwall, it offers almost all supermarkets like Tesco, a 24h ASDA, Lidl and Aldi, others… We can only recommend this place. Will definetely not forget our holidays here.

  • Samantha H.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    Lovely, comfortable cottage with sea view in very quiet area of Charlestown. Had everything that we may have needed and lovely care package of wine, yeast cakes, clotted cream and milk. Carole and her husband met us at the cottage and went through everything with us. Would definitely stay again if the chance arose.

  • Russell T.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    Such a lovely place to stay and relax with the family. Didn't need nor want anything else to make this the perfect getaway. Perfect and friendly host

  • Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Carole was wonderful and met us at the door to explain everything. House is lovely and everything is provided. We had a little welcome package too which was very much appreciated. Charlestown is close to lots of lovely places to visit including the Lost gardens of Heligan, the Eden project and St Austells brewery. There are also lots of coffee shops, bars and restaurants close by. Highly recommended.

  • Robert O.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 7, 2024

    My wife, infant daughter and mother in law stayed here for the majority of our vacation in the UK. It was the perfect place to take day trips by car throughout Cornwall. The hosts were amazing, very responsive and accommodating. They provided additional items such as a pack n play, baby gate and bathtub for our daughter. We were traveling from the states with a little one so the extra attention to making things easier with her was greatly appreciated. Charlestown was so beautiful that we spent several days just staying there, our stay was 8 nights but we easily could have stayed a month. Would absolutely rent again if we’re back in Cornwall, Charlestown was extremely easy to drive into by car and the parking is convenient and easy at the cottage, can’t recommend enough!

  • Susanna J.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    Stayed May 16, 2024

    Friendly hosts. Very clean. Thoughtful goodies supplied. Close to restaurants and beautiful harbour. All within walking distance.

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