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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.
Quality furnishings and high, pitched ceilings, coupled with white walls and carefully selected, mostly original, artwork combine to create a stylish, contemporary living space. The smart kitchen is extremely well equipped with all you could possibly need for your self catering break. The light and airy bedroom, with pristine white décor, is punctuated with bold splashes of colour, creating a bright and refreshing atmosphere.
Also provided:
free PARKING for one car - in the car park adjacent to the property, on a first come first served basis OR alternatively arranged and paid for in the car-park situated a level walk just 200 yards from the apartment;
free WIFI;
free HEATING for the cooler months;
welcome pack – tea, coffee, milk, cream tea, chilled wine, fresh flowers on arrival; bed linen, towels, tea towels & bathrobes; all household supplies you need to start your holiday;
secure outdoor storage for wetsuits, surfboard and walking gear.
Easy to reach, ‘Mackerel Sky’ is just over a mile from the A30 or 2 miles from Penzance station.
GUEST REVIEWS have described ‘Mackerel Sky’ as “faultless”, “stylish”, “comfortable”, “perfect in everyway”, “with everything we needed”, “tastefully decorated with lots of thoughtful details”.
Common questions
- What does Mackerel Sky offer?
- Mackerel Sky is a boutique-style first-floor self-catering apartment for two, with a well-equipped kitchen and a light, airy bedroom. Quality furnishings, high pitched ceilings and original artwork create a stylish contemporary space.
- Where is Mackerel Sky?
- It is in Marazion, with the golden sands of Mount's Bay and the iconic island of St Michael's Mount moments away and sea glimpses from two rooms. Penzance is a five-minute drive and St Ives around fifteen minutes.
- Is parking provided at Mackerel Sky?
- Yes. Free parking for one car is provided in the car park adjacent to the property on a first-come, first-served basis, or alternatively in a car park a level walk of about 200 yards away.
