Title: Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey Cottage in St Austell with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey ![Beach - Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey (Polgooth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34830000/34821200/34821132/aaca4bca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey (Polgooth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34830000/34821200/34821132/c0b08c6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey (Polgooth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34830000/34821200/34821132/7a70b6f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey (Polgooth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34830000/34821200/34821132/7a83bba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey (Polgooth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34830000/34821200/34821132/9782a135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away in a beautiful rural valley, Tinners Forge offers a peaceful retreat for couples. This charming cottage features an attractive blue washed conservatory with kitchen and dining area, as well as an open plan living room with whitewashed stone walls and exposed beams. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey Experience - The Area...Just a 10 minute drive from the fishing village of Mevagissey and the historic harbour of Charlestown, home port of Poldark, Tinners Forge is set on the former site of the Great Polgooth Tin Mine.Tucked away in an elevated position within the owner's small business holding, this pretty cottage has been lovingly refurbished and provides a comfortable base for couples to enjoy rest and relaxation.Tinners Forge is just a short walk downhill to the 16th century, dog friendly Polgooth Inn which serves good food and the village of Polgooth itself has a general store/post office and quaint antiques shop. Set in a beautiful rural valley, the immediate area is abundant with local walks, bicycle hire is available at Pentewan 2.5 miles away where you can explore the Pentewan Valley and Clay Trails and golf is available nearby. Tinners Forge is also conveniently located for garden lovers with the Eden Project, Pinetum Gardens, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Trewithen all within a 7 mile radius and the nearest beaches are at Porthpean and Pentewan, 3 miles respectively.Stay - The Accommodation...From the private car parking space, half a dozen railed steps and a sloping pathway leads uphill past the owners' home to Tinners Forge which snuggles neatly into the surrounding countryside to the rear.A small, sunny cottage garden is to the front of the property with garden furniture, an abundance of birds and wildlife, and a gravel pathway leading up to the entrance.A covered front door leads into the attractive blue washed conservatory which is light and bright and accommodates the well equipped kitchen and dining area. Off the kitchen is a shower room WC with shower cubicle, hand basin and heated towel rail. An attractive, open plan living room has whitewashed stone walls and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams; full of charm and character. There is a comfortable leather sofa, warm rugs on the wooden floorboards, and a king size bed completes the accommodation layout.Don't forget...-There are three electric wall heaters.-This property welcomes a maximum of 2 small dogs.-Seven railed steps and a 100 yard sloping pathway leads uphill to the property from the car parking space below. Owners will be on hand to assist with the transportation of luggage. Pets information: £30 per pet per week taken after booking has been confirmed Pets - allowed Having booked your holiday the Agent Cornish Traditional Cottages will process and confirm your booking, the travel directions and arrival information will be sent to you. The travel directions will provide you with the details of the owner / housekeeper and instruction on who to contact a few days before your holiday to make the key arrangements. You will also be given the details of your point of contact should you have any questions or issues whilst on holiday. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) ### Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36430000/36423600/36423572/9b667e62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marine Point, Mevagissey - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Tinners Forge One Bedroom House Sleeps 2 Tinners Forge - One Bedroom House, Sleeps 2 St Austell 1281927 ## About the area Located in St Austell, this cottage is in a rural area. Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens and Roche Rock. Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan are also worth visiting. [Visit our St Austell travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Austell.dx182647) [View more Cottages in St Austell](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Austell-Cottages.d182647-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.32130%2C-4.81267&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Sb5QNXHeVi2hwLCZTW7k9V81tgU=) Polgooth, ENG ### What's nearby - ![National Trust - Lizard Point and Kynance Cove, Lizard, Storbritannien](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182574/34cc4ab9-a185-4b54-8ae2-4200d472df37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - ![Lost Gardens of Heligan featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094387/365a6721-c2fe-4dd5-ab5d-a6144df17f6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lost Gardens of Heligan 9 min drive \- 4.7 miles - ![Newquay showing rainforest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094383/ea62c3e3-c448-4b51-a019-222937fd5029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Eden Project 13 min drive \- 5.5 miles - ![Fistral Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094455/0f9fb290-a2f9-4abd-8635-9dff5b038095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fistral Beach 33 min drive \- 20.5 miles - Charlestown Harbour 8 min drive \- 3.9 miles ### Getting around - St Austell Station 9 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - St Austell Brewery 7 min drive - Salty Bay Pizza 6 min drive - KFC 5 min drive - The Rann Wartha (Wetherspoon) 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey? ### What time is check-in at Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey? ### What time is check-out at Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey? ### Where is Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tinners Forge, a pretty cottage near Mevagissey Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve & Linda R. 26 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb base Superb ##### Steve & Linda R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 9 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Tranquil, secluded, surrounded by nature, unique. ##### Paul Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda F. 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Tinners forge Very quiet and clean. Not suitable for people with arthritis or joint problems as the slope to the property was quite hard. No help with luggage as specified just offered a wheel barrow. ##### Amanda F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zara B. 17 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Lovely little cottage that contributed to a wonderful and relaxing holiday ! Loved our time at Tinners Forge ##### Zara B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin E. 25 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely small cottage Really friendly discreet hosts. Lovely cottage in beautiful area. ##### Martin E. 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