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This highly desirable boutique style, first floor apartment offers a romantic break with comfortable, light, spacious accommodation for two. Its coastal location is simply perfect with the beautiful golden sands of Mounts Bay and the iconic island of St Michael's Mount moments away, giving tempting sea glimpses from two rooms. Friendly pubs, great eateries (including the award-winning ‘Ben’s Cornish Kitchen’), fine galleries and curio shops are only a few minutes’ walk away.
‘Mackerel Sky’ provides a stunning base from which to explore the striking beauty and rich history of this part of Cornwall, being equidistant from the Lizard and Land’s End. Long sandy beaches, offering a range of watersports, and picturesque hidden coves are within walking distance or, further afield, easily reached by car. St Ives, is a fifteen minute drive; Penzance is a five minute drive. Newlyn and Mousehole are also within easy reach to the west with Perranuthnoe, Praa Sands and Porthleven nearby to the east.


