The Mackerel

We had a fabulous stay at The Mackeral .

..perfect location and an easy walk down to Charlestown harbour which has lots of eateries etc ( the best fish and chips aswell

Great communication from the owners leading up to and during the stay when there was a problem with the heating.

This was sorted out very quickly. The Mackerel is in a great spot - less than 10 minutes' walk to the picturesque Charlestown Harbour with its lovely restaurants and harbour-side bars- check-out Scuttlebutts on the Quay. The accommodation is also close to bus stops if you want to travel further afield without the car and Tesco is only 10-15 minutes' walk away also.

Love the position of this property.

It is close to the majority of the attractions but is peaceful and quiet. Shops are near, main roads easy to get to and the Charlestown dock is at the bottom of the main road. Easily walkable. Already booked for next year which tells you how much we love it.

The perfect holiday rental.

The owner had thought of everything. I particularly liked the ample supply of cleaning products that were locked away so that children could not access. We had travelled by train so we booked a provisions delivery from the local ASDA, but this and TESCO are very close. The property is very well maintained and spotlessly clean. Warm and cosy. Kitchen appliances good and well stocked with pots pans and china. I like that the full appliance manuals are available to consult. The owner is very friendly and easy to communicate with. We had a small problem with the TV that was sorted in minutes even though this was around 9:30pm. . It was also lovely to arrive to find a welcome basket and cream tea in the fridge. Altogether a great place to stay. Would thoroughly recommend.

The Mackeral is a warm and comfortable house.

It is well equiped, has very comfortable beds and it is spotlessly clean. It is in a great location in walking distance to the harbour and close to the main roads for exploring this wonderful part of Cornwall. An ideal holiday home.

Perfect for the 2 of us in a well thought out accommodation.

You can walk down the hill to Charlestown and the supermarket is a five minute walk. We used both garden areas. Thank you for the welcome cream tea!

We had another great stay at the property.

The property is very clean and well equipped. It is in a great location with parking. The owners communicate well and are very helpful.

On arrival at The Mackerel’s we felt immediately at ‘home’ the scones,jam and cream were a lovely surprise after a long travelling day.

Everything we needed was provided and a perfect location for visiting places of interest. We were very comfortable during our stay plus the use of two little gardens were a delight. This perfect holiday home scored highly for us and comes well recommended. Thank you .

A real cosy "home from home ".

Very well equipped and comfortable. Central to all amenities and easy access to all roads. The Mackrell was spotless on arrival and the Cream tea in the fridge was most welcome. We will certainly return!! Sue and Paul.

Fantastic property, perfect for a couple.

It was clean and cosy. Very handy for supermarkets and plenty to eat and drink 5min walk away. Very central position in Cornwall, minutes away from the A390 and 15 mins away from the A30.

Lovely Accomadation,

We were a bit disappointed with the cheap bedding in the main bedroom.

Nothing matched. There should really be a thermostatic valve fitted to shower. as hot water is very hot. Lastly we would have liked to have been in control Of our heating. A very odd idea for someone to control it remotely.

Really enjoyed our stay in a warm and comfortable cottage.

This is an amazing holiday let of a very high standard.

Situated in an easily accessible area for touring and in walkable distance of the historic Harbour of Charlestown

The Mackerel was a lovely property and had everything we required.

Excellent location, clean and tidy with everything we needed.

A lovely suprise of fruit and cream tea waiting in the fridge on arrival. The only thing that would be helpful would be some hooks on the back of doors to hang wet towels.

Really lovely little place.

Perfect location for touring the local area or walking into Charlestown. Exceptionally clean and fully equipped for a self catering stay. Hopefully we will return one day.

We would recommend the property for it's comfort, cleanliness and ideal location within walking distance to variety of pubs and restaurants.

We had a great stay at the Mackerel.

The property was very clean and well equipped. Great communication from the owners and brilliant location. Looking forward to coming back.

Already been in touch with owners so nothing more to add.

The property was extremely clean and well maintained.

There was a great house manual containing everything. The owner was great with her communications. There was extensive quantities of kitchen equipment, far exceeding anywhere, where we have stayed before. We did find one major drawback and we are both 70 years of age , was getting in and out if the bath without a handle. Due to health conditions we both struggled without a rail. We had our bath removed at home and now have a walk in shower. The holiday confirmed where we are with our health conditions. We did not use outside due to poor weather conditions for most if the week. We had the heating turned down as it was too hot for what we are used to. The owner set it at the same times and temperature we had it at home which was excellent

Guests should have more input over heating controls which were operated remotely.

Also a grabrail in the shower area would have been helpful, otherwise a lovely property.

Lovely cosy property that is a perfect base for sightseeing around Cornwall.

Throughly recommended!

We were exceptionally happy with our stay at the Mackerel.

The Mackerel is on a small housing complex and very quiet. We had a fabulous fruit basket and cream tea awaiting us which we very much appreciated.We were very happy with our stay in Charlestown, such a lovely area of Cornwall and within a short radius of so many things to see and do. Host was very attentive and went out of her way to make sure we felt welcome. Would definitely recommend the Mackerel and Charlestown as a place to stay.

The house was was great.

Although we didn't cook much the kitchen was well kitted out. The garden space was lovely. The location was excellent being only a short walk to the harbour and all the lovely restaurants. The local area had lots to do and the local beaches were all great. Would very much recommend this property!!

Our holiday was beautiful and the property enhanced our stay.

Everything was available to us, little home comforts, the welcome pack was a lovely touch...scones, jam and cream, the fruit basket was extremely fruitful. The host was amazing. Would definitely recommend this property x

All fine could do with hand bar in shower for the not so young!

We found The Mackerel was a lovely well kept home and had everything we needed.

Great location. Good value and would recommend.

excellent property,very clean and tidy with everything you need,an excellent location for exploring Charlestown and the local area ,the owners are extremely helpful aswell 5*

Lovely little modern two bedroom house that provides everything a family of four (with young children) needs.

The house is nicely decorated, well maintained and equipped with many thoughtful touches to help make your stay a wonderful one. Jackie the owner kept in touch just enough and provided a generous welcome basket of fruit, scones and Cornish clotted cream. Charlestown is a lovely village, very picturesque but with great places to eat and convenient for local attractions. I’d highly recommend the mackerel as a base for your Cornish holiday.

Pleasant stay in convenient location.

All is as described and very clean and comfortable. Bed very comfortable, and rooms warm and well decorated. Good internet and TV connections. Recommended!

This is a beautiful, sparkling clean, well equipped and provided cottage in an excellent location.

The welcome treats were very kind and gladly received. Would definitely recommend.

really clean and very well equipped property, decent size and an excellent location for Charlestown and surrounding areas ,a few supermarkets close by aswell which makes things very easy , Charlestown itself was a big surprise lots of places to eat and very pretty and clean , will definitely be returning

Property is located on a residential estate and wouldn’t say it’s a rental house really.

Located next to a train line as well which honks on its way past so be prepared for that as your alarm call. Property was clean enough with a fruit basket left and some scones from tesco. No washing up liquid or dish washer tablets left. These were in a locked tub with scourers. The rear is very small and the terrace claustrophobic as no sun on it. And makes the house very dark. The garden at the top is ok but didn’t really use and up some steep steel steps to get to. For what this place i I thought it was very over priced.

Lovely property, nice touch with the welcome fruit and cream tea.

With in easy walk to Charlestown Quay. Perfectly positioned for touring Cornwall. Would definitely stop again.

Having stayed in many similar properties we would say that this is WITHOUT DOUBT the BEST we have ever experienced -- Mrs Schofield's care & thought for her guests is evident everywhere!

!! -- THANK YOU AS ALWAYS Mrs S !!!!

Everything was first class.

From the time we moved in until the time we moved out. We would have liked to stay another two months but it was already booked. The cleaning service did an outstanding job. The house was immaculate! The landlord checked several times to make sure that the heating was to our liking. I cannot think of anything to complain about. Charlestown is a charming place to live. The locals are extremely friendly. There is no shortage of places to go.

It was good to find a full size fridge/freezer.

There was everything you need in the property and is ideal for 2 people - adults might a bit more a squeeze in the lounge. The owner responded to queries very promptly and was very helpful.

The house was in a perfect location for us, clean, comfortable with full amenities.

Car parking a bit tight for a large car as opposite street parked on the road. Welcome package of cream scones and fruit greatly appreciated.

The property shouldn’t be described as a cottage - it is a very small modern terraced house on a housing estate, much smaller than photos lead you to believe.

The parking space is tiny; our car only just fit on it and was practically touching the window of the house! The tiny seating area at the back got no direct sunlight and really wasn’t pleasant to sit in. We felt the property was very expensive for what it was. That said, it was beautifully clean, well equipped and nicely decorated.

A wonderful welcome pack from the owner was a lovely gift to have waiting for us when we arrived.

How thoughtful! The cottage was very well placed for the village and for further afield. Would thoroughly recommend The Lost Gardens of Heligan, for a fabulous garden and Mevagissey, for a beautiful, working harbour. The facilities were excellent with everything you could possibly need. I only wish we lived closer for a repeat visit.

The Mackeral is a lovely small house in a great location.

The house was clean, tidy and comfortable. The garden is up a flight of metal steps and is level with the first floor, there is a small yard outside the back door. The kitchen has everything that you would need. The heating cannot be turned on when required, it is set to come on twice per day. I messaged the property owner who happily set a third heating period. This isn’t great for a wet cold week in Cornwall, thankfully there is a gas fire in the lounge that we used to warm the house. The shower over the bath doesn’t have a thermostatic mixer so if somebody else uses a cold tap or flushes a toilet the shower temperature increases to very hot. Apart from these minor issues the house is great and has everything you would require for a comfortable stay. The cream tea was a very nice welcoming treat.

This is a lovely little place with everything you could possibly need.

It’s beautifully clean and looks newly refurbished. I had with me my partner and two (taller than me) teenage daughters who also enjoyed the cottage. We were welcomed with a package of scones, Jam and clotted Cornish cream, which was a lovely added extra. The pubs down then end of the main road were fab and had plenty to offer. Very picturesque place to stay. We ventured to all sorts from The Mackerel and it was a great base to go from. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Jackie the owner was also quick to respond to any message I sent her to, which is great communication.

A stunning village and an equally beautiful house.

The owner has thought of everything and we felt very safe with our 2 children (7&2years) Safety gate, little steps up the the beds, plug in night lights & locks on cleaning products-brilliant! The house is a small walk from the stunning harbour, which is breathtaking. The sea is crystal clear and the beach is lovely. Will be back!

Wonderful home from home .

. the hosts had thought of everything. Very good location for exploring Cornwall

Very comfortable and nicely decorated holiday cottage.

Well managed and can’t find any fault really. WiFi did fall out a couple of times but a very minor issue. Many thanks!

The mackerel is a lovely cottage comfortable and well equipped.

What made it extra special was the lovely decoration and splendid location. Near many attractions. Charlestown it’s self is lovely and historic. Lovely pubs. Arty shops. Ice creams and two beaches and a museum. Three supermarkets within 10 minuets drive. Marvellous would love to go again!u

It was lovely right from beginning to end the cottage was peaceful and relaxing 5 mins walk from cottage to Charletown the children loved the facilities and wanted to stay longer definitely 5 stars from us

The cottage was fantastic, clean, modern and had everything we needed.

It was a home from home and we thoroughly enjoyed our week there. We will definitely return and recommend to family and friends.

Fantastic little house which was perfect for our stay in Cornwall.

Great location and the house was immaculate and very comfortable. Thank you so much.

Great location, lovely property, made my holiday easy and stres free.

High quality cottage with excellent facilities.

Well situated but pleased that my daughter was with me to park the car! Close to harbour and coffee shops and not far from supermarket.

The Mackerel is a lovely property and ideally situated for the Harbour, which has a great selection of places to eat.

Also the fish and chip shop, butchers and bakers in Holmbush are excellent. We'll be back!

Lovely cottage.

great location,

Very nice house, extremely clean and homely.

Had a slight issue with the heating but the owners were very quick to offer a solution. We were not on holiday but had we been so this property is well located for a base and with the port practically on the doorstep you have a great first place to visit. Cant thank Jackie and her Husband enough for making our stay comfortable and for the advice given to us as new residents comers in Cornwall.

We weren't sure what to expect of this property, but it certainly looked okay on the internet.

However, when we arrived we were very pleasantly surprised. The property was very clean, had every appliance you might possibly have in your own home and more. Did we have any regrets about this booking? Absolutely not, and we not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone else. A short walk away down toward the Harbour are several restaurants that offered a wide range of choice, although we ended up in The Rashleigh Arms on more than one occasion. They have a wide range of food choices and a particularly nice Cornish Lager. In brief, if asked to provide feedback in three words it would be :- Excellent, Excellent, Excellent

Everything needed for a self-catering holiday was available at the cottage and the premises were very clean, spacious and warm.

Extremely comfortable and clean property - excellent location, would book again

Very Helpful owners.

Excellent local advice folder, offered additional help,. Fully equipped kitchen. Liked the welcoming scones!

Location very good.

. Excellent bus services. We loved Charlestown.