Skysail is an amazing home with an excellent location, spectacular views, spotlessly clean and wonderfully equipped. Mevagissey is a lovely beautiful little fishing Port – enjoyed the quaint little shops, excellent fish an chips on the harbour. Would recommend She Sells for Bagels and Crepes with Sharksfin restaurant being ideal for special occasions. Our highlights on our travels was Perranporth beach where we did a bit of bod boarding then had a BBQ whilst watching the glorious sunset. If you like a bit of history and a good hike then you will like the trip to see the Castle Ruins at Tintagel. The welcome pack was a great touch and very much appreciated. Both families enjoyed our stay immensely and would strongly recommend Skysail as a brilliant holiday home to stay. Thank you so uch for a wonderful holiday!! xx
A verbatim copy of review by family staying 11-18 August 2023
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Another amazing stay at Skysail – fantastic 3rd visit here.. Spotted the seals and dolphins and enjoyed the walks, pasties, views, cream teas, ice creams and this wonderful house – cant wait to come back.
Mevagissey Harbour – home to the second largest fishing fleet in Cornwall, pretty cobbled streets, bustling with lovely restaurants, wonderful little shops to browse, museum, aquarium, fishing trips, short and long coastal cruises, great place to stay with Heligan 10 minutes away and Eden Project 15 minutes away, sandy beaches, fishing, day tripping, ferry to Fowey for the day…. find out all about it at the tourist office or from our Skysail website info and information at the house.
Mevagissey Harbour – home to the second largest fishing fleet in Cornwall, bustling with lovely restaurants, wonderful little shops to browse, museum, aquarium, fishing trips, short and long coastal cruises, great place to stay with Heligan 10 minutes away and Eden Project 15 minutes away
The first episode of a six part series on BB2 -“This Fishing Life” was focused on Mevagissey – one of the few remaining working fishing villages in Cornwall. Some of the programme which was filmed in 2018 during devastating storms nicknamed the Beast from the East, viewers were introduced to Jack West, 26, whose family had spent thousands on refitting a boat.
A synopsis for the hour-long show stated: “Whilst other fishing communities are feeling the pinch, Mevagissey on Cornwall’s south coast bucks the trend, with 74 working boats in the harbour. Protected from the prevailing winds, with fish stocks that are beginning to return, and with boats being handed down from father to son, Meva is blessed.
“Fishing is in the blood here – for more than 250 years the men of Meva have followed their fathers to sea, eager to honour the family traditions. Now the next generation of ambitious young skippers are ready to make a go of it.
“Jack West fished with his dad growing up, and the family have decided the time is right to invest in Jack. Having spent thousands on the Anne Louise, the pressure is on to get out to sea and start earning some money.
“The Galwady Mor is owned by one of Mevagissey’s most successful fishing families, the Blameys. 27-year-old Chris is the fourth generation to go to sea. This year he takes over the responsibility of skippering the Galwady from his father Peter. The passing down of a lifetime’s knowledge is priceless, but Chris knows he will face different challenges to his dad. Whilst fish stocks are returning to Meva, there is not the abundance there once was.
“Mevagissey is a village built on fish – pilchards in particular.
The Fishermen’s Mission. Skysail supports the Fishermen’s Mission. Skysail is keen to give something back to the Fishing Community. If anyone would like a painting commission I give all the proceeds (framing not included) to The Fishermen’s Mission. Please contact me for a quote. I prefer abstract, but will tackle watercolour, oils and mixed media, any size. I am happy to show you examples of my work. Please visit me on instagram. Laura Wood Art
Skysail is a very special holiday rental house in Mevagissey aspiring to give our customers the best holiday experience and enhance your holiday in Cornwall.
This is our first year, please read our first review below!
Did you enjoy your holiday and stay at Skysail? “Yes very much so!”
Cocktails again!
Would you return? “Yes definitely. The property is superb, it has been presented to such a high standard and we appreciated the extra touches e.g. the Illy coffee machine and capsules and the scones on arrival. You have made it very special and the view is stunning”
Skysail. 1st for Comfort and Self Catering Accommodation in Cornwall & No.1 for views in Mevagissey!
Skysail is a brand new house finished in June, 2014. Our Picture Galley is accurate new and continually updatedLocation Location, Skysail does have the best view in Mevagissey with more than 180° vista reaching to Mevagissey Harbour, directly out to sea and accross to Fowey and Par, Chapel Point and also Portmellon!
Our front patio takes it all in! Here you can enjoy al-fresco dining and take in the views at the same time.
The reverse patio gives a second dining option just off the kitchen with BBQ and dining area.
The third patio area is a sun patio equipped with sun beds for a quiet relax and sun appreciation.
The detached, spacious, private house with marble floored rooms, has a lawned area at the front and a large rear lawned garden.
Secondly Comfort, all bedrooms, dining room, lounge and kitchen have a sea view – of course!
All rooms are newly equipped and have all the comfort of white linen bedding and fresh furnishings confinually updated.
There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, further cloakroom and separate utility room (tumble drier, washing machine, additional fridge).
It is perfect for a large family or 2 families.
Skysail is not ideal for small children, there are no stair gates, there are lots of steps and elevated patio areas. Skysail boasts a new and modern kitchen, dining and living area all with fabulous views.
The house is furnished in a contemporary style with marble and natural flooring.
The house has underfloor heating and a log burner to make you cosy on cooler days.
There is a garage for one car and parking for 2 further cars right outside the house.
If you are looking for a special holiday house to stay in Cornwall, Skysail offers private lovely spacious new and open-plan accommodation with the most spectacular sea views. The house is about quality and comfort to ensure you enjoy and make the most of your vacation in Cornwall. If you are fussy about having a fabulous location and unspoiled seaview you wont be disappointed with this one. Soak up the sun an gaze out at the ocean.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any point, we are happy to guide you through booking, any pre-holiday queries and of course during your stay, we have one aim. and thats to make sure your stay at Skysail adds to the amazing experiance that visiting Cornwall gives to her visitors…
