Mevagissey House is a splendid former rectory standing in 3 acres of peaceful woodland gardens and is approached via a long tree-lined drive. The house was built in 1846 for the new vicar of Mevagissey, the Rev. Edward Carlyon, 19th in direct descent from Edward I, King of England. Many original features are retained, including a fine staircase, sash windows, moulded cornices, architraves and skirting, and panelled doors. The property is situated on the edge of the village with views of Heligan in one direction and the coastline in the other.

Interesting fact - Two books from Susan Coopers 'The Dark is Rising' series are based in the village of Trewissick. Susan used to holiday in Mevagissey when she was a child, which is why she based Trewissick on Mevagissey. Mevagissey House is the vicarage from the first book 'Over Sea Under Stone' where Jane first meets the mysterious Mr. Hastings.

Cornish Holy Well at Mevagissey House - Hidden away in the corner of the garden, just below a natural spring, there is an ancient Holy Well. Was it built by St. Meva and St. Issey, the two Celtic saints who founded Mevagissey in the 14th Century, or is it from an even earlier time, thousands of years ago when people worshipped water and other elemental forces. Many Holy Wells in Cornwall existed before Christianity arrived and were used in healing rituals, forecasting the future and fertility rites.

Environmental Statement - We are an environmentally friendly establishment practicing recycling, composting, energy and water efficiency, we buy local produce and offer lockable garaging for cycles and motor cycles.