Stones Throw

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

32 Customer Review(s)

James
June 2025

“The cottage was quite shabby.”

Kitchen and bedroom with bunk beds are very dark all of the time, making the flat feel claustrophobic. There is a flat directly above and you van hear people suing the toilet and having a shower. The view outside is of a very busy car park! The mattress on the bed was badly stained. There are so many places with wonderful views of the harbour as alternatives. Its a shame I cant post photos to show what is like. Would not recommend.

Kitchen and bedroom with bunk beds are very dark all of the time, making the flat feel claustrophobic. There is a flat directly above and you van hear people suing the toilet and having a shower. The view outside is of a very busy car park! The mattress on the bed was badly stained. There are so many places with wonderful views of the harbour as alternatives. Its a shame I cant post photos to show what is like. Would not recommend.

- James, June 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Stones Throw did not meet your expectations. We’d like to address a few of the points you raised: Natural Light: The trees at the back of the property, which are visible in our listing photos, are currently in full leaf and may reduce natural light during the summer months. Unfortunately, these trees are not on the owner's land, and while she has requested they be trimmed, this is outside of her control. Noise: There have been no previous reports of noise from the flat above, but we understand that every guest’s experience is unique and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Location: The listing clearly shows that the property is situated above a car park, and this is visible in the main photo on the website. Cleanliness: The owner personally removed all mattresses following your stay and has not found any stains. One single mattress does have some edge discolouration, but this is not a stain and does not affect cleanliness or comfort. Pictures were also provided and we are in agreement that there are no stains present. We always encourage guests to contact us during their stay if any issues arise—we’re more than happy to help resolve them promptly. The owner takes great pride in providing a welcoming and comfortable space for guests, as reflected in the many positive reviews Stones Throw has received. We’re sorry to hear you wouldn’t recommend the property, but we remain committed to delivering excellent holiday experiences. Property Owner
Graham June 2025

“Very convenient and quiet position.”

Parking outside the property. Plenty of eating places all within a few minutes walking distance. Close to the harbour and ferry to Falmouth. Bus to Truro opposite. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, ideal for walking.

- Graham, June 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the peaceful location and found everything so convenient—from the nearby restaurants to the easy access to the harbour, ferry, and public transport. It’s great to know you had the chance to explore the beautiful countryside too—it's one of our favourite things about the area! We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing stay. Property Owner
Caroline April 2025

“We had a lovely stay at Stones Throw.”

Great location and well equipped flat. Would definitely recommend a stay there.

- Caroline, April 2025

Thank you! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
Heather September 2024

“Fab location, clean and welcoming and perfect for my first solo holiday age 51!”

! only comments would be I couldn't locate the black bin so left the rubbish bag on doorstep when I left on Fri and salt and pepper in the kitchen would be useful!!! All in all 10/10 and will definitely be back :)

- Heather, September 2024

We are delighted you chose Stones Throw and very much look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner
William June 2024

“Stones Throw was very clean and well equipped.”

Fine for a couple or a family with two small children. Not much storage so we used the second bedroom to hang our clothes. The back of the flat gets no direct sunlight so the kitchen and second bedroom are dark. There is also a noticeable musty, damp smell when you enter. We used the allocated parking for our Honda Jazz without problem. There is a large, busy car park immediately in front of the flat so there is very little privacy. There is no area to sit outside. Stones Throw is very convenient for the shops, restaurants and pubs in St Mawes. Also great access to the bus and ferries. The owner, Paula is friendly and helpful. I managed to lock us out of the flat on our first Sunday and she rescued us in about 10 minutes!

- William, June 2024

Thank you very much for providing feedback following your stay at Stones Throw. We would like to to confirm that the bunk beds are full size single beds and would therefore be suitable for adults if required. We do not advertise Stones Throw as having any outdoor space, we are sorry if you missed this on the property description. You are correct to point out that there is a car park in front of the property, this can be seen clearly from the photos, however it is not possible to see in the windows from the parking area. We are delighted that you found the convenience of the property good, we are very lucky with everything that is available within the area for our visitors. Property Owner
Andrea May 2024

“Lovely apartment in a perfect location.”

Very close to main car park - £35 for 7 days and you can come and go as you wish. Apartment very clean and containing everything we could possibly need for a comfortable stay. We had a fantastic week. Thank you

- Andrea, May 2024

Delighted to hear you had a great time, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback it is very much appreciated. Property Owner
Ray May 2024

“Great property, great location, second visit here.”

Will no doubt be back again.

- Ray, May 2024

We agree the location is perfect! Hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
William March 2024

“The owners/property managers have gone to a great deal of trouble to have everything just so.”

Almost everything that anyone would need is there. The flat is comfortable, and very close to the sea, with the ferries to Falmouth, and also the shops. the Tourist Information Centre is opposite 'Stones Throw' on the other side of the car park which is nearby. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there. (My 4th)

- William, March 2024
Emma August 2023

“Our second stay at Stone's Throw was fantastic.”

A great cottage in a superb location. Very clean and well appointed. We hope to return for a third visit next year.

- Emma, August 2023

We hope so too! Property Owner
Jo May 2023

“Everything was perfect apart from the damp in the property - we were lucky we had good weather but had this not been the case it would have been very uncomfortable.”

None of our towels dried overnight which would normally be the case in the height of summer and you could feel the damp in the air, we were grateful we had a heater we could turn on in the evenings. Great location, cleanliness etc but damp not good,

- Jo, May 2023
Ray May 2023

“Outstanding location, not bettered in St Mawes.”

Fabulously appointed, super WiFi/TV reception.

- Ray, May 2023
William March 2023

“It's an excellent property, a ground floor apartment.”

Well set out, Clean, tidy, plenty of information for visitors, not only in respect of where things can be located within the apartment, but also facilities in the local area. It has bedrooms, and would be suitable for families.

- William, March 2023
Annie-jo February 2023

“We had the loveliest stay at Stones Throw in February.”

The house had everything we needed, was a minutes walk away from the seafront and pubs/shops. We will 100% be staying again when we come back next February.

- Annie-jo, February 2023
William January 2023

“The holiday property; a 2-Bed S/c flat was warm and inviting from the first moment I entered it.”

There was a 'Holiday Users Guide' on the table in the sitting room, and other information regarding facilities in the area were placed on a coffee table. I'd already booked for a further stay in 'Stones Throw' before I arrived for my recent holiday there. An act of fatih? Maybe, but I was very pleased that I had done so. Whilst there I actually booked a further week's stay at the end of June. This underscores how much I enjoyed staying there.

- William, January 2023
Annemarie June 2022

“Stones Throw had everything you need for a week away and many unexpected extras were provided, I would book again and recommend it to anyone.”

St Mawes is beautiful with a fantastic beach and great swimming, and the pubs and restaurants are fabulous.

- Annemarie, June 2022
Kelvin May 2022

“We took with us the usual assortment of 'just in case items' but we could have saved ourselves a lot of packing because the owner has thought of everything and some more besides: the Sweet Williams were a lovely touch as well.”

The flat is very well appointed, comfortable and in a great position to access the many amenities St Mawes has to offer on foot. Cornish fishing villages were not meant for motor vehicles so parking is always at a premium. Stones Throw does have parking so long as you have a smallish car. Actually parking is a test of skill, clutch and engine and no surprise that the route is not given in the description as it wouldn't be easy to do. For those with a bigger car or more faint hearted drivers there is a large public car park on the doorstep, currently £32 for a week. In conclusion we would highly recommend St Mawes and Stones Throw.

- Kelvin, May 2022
Fiona July 2021

“The small bedroom was damp.”

Other than that cottage was very nice

- Fiona, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We were surprised that you felt the small bedroom was damp, as this has not been mentioned in any previous feedback. The owner has confirmed that the small bedroom isn't damp, it is condensation, which occurs if the property isn't ventilated (windows opened or left on a catch) Apart from this we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. Property Owner
Chris June 2021

“Lovely and clean on arrival.”

Really comfortable to relax in and only seconds from the centre of st mawes. All essentials in place when we decided to eat in and cook for ourselves.

- Chris, June 2021
Katie May 2021

“The apartment had absolutely everything that you needed to ensure that your stay was relaxing and comforting.”

Having two children under three the lounge space was perfect for them both the play in the early mornings. The location is fairly peaceful, just hearing the odd bus, which we didnt mind as it was exceptionally close to the beach, village front and pubs, which meant little legs could walk it happily. Defintely a gem of a find and will be booking to go back.

- Katie, May 2021
Andrew May 2021

“Excellent holiday apartment, clean, bright and fully equipped, they have thought of everything.”

We struggled a bit with the night storage heaters (instructions would have been helpful) but supplementary heating was available. Private parking is at a premium in St Mawes so it was great that this apartment had a private space right outside, albeit small and awkward - a Chelsea tractor wouldn't stand a chance. Having said that the Council car park is adjacent and charges not unreasonable (think it was £30 per week). The apartment is very central, once parked there is no need for a car as everything is within strolling distance. The bus to Truro starts from the Council car park. We recommend taking the bus to St Just where there is a beautiful church and gardens (and tea shop) and walking the coastal path back. Perefct. Lamorran Gardens are well worth a visit too.

- Andrew, May 2021
Helen October 2020

“Lovely, well equipped apartment.”

Second bedroom is quite small. Parking space, although mentioned, isn’t easy to find. Better directions to that would be helpful. Our car was ok but may be too small for a larger car. Lovely position in the heart of St Mawes, easy access to shops, pubs and the beach. Would definitely look to rebook.

- Helen, October 2020
Jean September 2020

“Parking quite difficult so did cost £30 for the week in adjoining car park.”

- Jean, September 2020
Rosemary January 2020

“The apartment was extremely clean.”

The facilities excellent and the thoughtfulness I.e. tea, coffee, biscuits etc. Plus fresh flowers in each room was very much appreciated.

- Rosemary, January 2020
Paul September 2019

“Stones Throw was the perfect holiday home for our visit to the beautiful St.”

Mawes. I would recommend this home to a couple or young family without hesitation. The access for more elderly infirm people would be challenging and the parking is tricky when all the spaces are occupied, otherwise fab place

- Paul, September 2019
Jennifer September 2019

“Our second stay at Stones Throw.”

Ideal for a couple or small family. Very clean and well equipped for a self catering holiday. Location at St Mawes is great with a 2 minute walk to harbour for shops,bakery, pubs and restaurants. St Mawes is a beautiful place to stay and the Roseland area is great for walking with lovely beaches. Great service from Sykes Cottages with plenty of communication. A lovely holiday!

- Jennifer, September 2019
Samantha June 2019

“Great accomodation.”

Comfortable and clean. The only confusion is I thought I booked directly through Sykes cottages, but received confirmation of the booking via booking.com. They said if I had any enquiries then send an email to the link, which I did, but no response. I called Sykes in the end as didn't know how to access the property. The staff member was very helpful, however I just think it needs to be clearer on the website who you are booking with.

- Samantha, June 2019
Michael May 2019

“Apartment well equipped.”

Overlooks car park so can be noisy at times. Pedestrians can see into apartment windows. Generally good value for money. Very clean.

- Michael, May 2019
Piotr April 2019

“Amazing place.”

Fantastic location.

- Piotr, April 2019
Tony August 2018

“House could have had its street number listed.”

It was a bit hard to find tucked around the corner of the street. That said, a wonderful cottage.. Enjoyed St Mawes and the cottage immensely.

- Tony, August 2018
Nick August 2018

“A great little base for exploring the area.”

All mod cons. Reasonable-sized fridge, which helped with our on-line food order which we booked for the evening of our arrival (although delivery driver had to call to find us!). Very friendly and helpful owners. The twin (bunk bed) room was a bit small for 2 teenage boys, but they slept well enough. The only real concern we had was that we couldn't leave the window open in that room at nights because it seemed too easy for someone to lean in and open the door.

- Nick, August 2018
John July 2018

“The apartment was perfect!”

Clean and well equipped, there was even a new bottle of milk and some biscuits to make us feel at home! We really liked the location- fantastic for the south coast and its beaches, St Mawes is lovely and has everything you need for a holiday.

- John, July 2018
Lynne June 2018

“Lovely, well equipped apartment, had everything.”

Situated in gorgeous town. lack of storage think could of been bit of a problem if 4 was in apartment and it is a shame they have storage heaters. We were lucky having lovely weather. Would go to Cottage againbeing able to park outside apartment was great.

- Lynne, June 2018

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Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk room
Sitting room with dining area
Galley-style kitchen
Shower-room with shower, basin and WC.
Electric panel heaters with night storage heating
Fridge, freezer, washer-dryer, Smart TV with WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Sorry, no pets allowed and no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: Parking is in a designated space outside the property, width restriction suitable for a small car, or you can park in the public car park which is just 50 yards away
Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 4 people, including infants.

The property

In the heart of pretty St Mawes, just 50 yards from shops, restaurants and galleries and 100 yards from the harbour waterfront and access to the Coast Path, a ground-floor apartment.

Own front door into open-plan living/dining room with Smart TV.

Galley-style kitchen (washer-drier, microwave, small freezer, fridge, electric cooker).

Two bedrooms (limited clothes-hanging space) - a double, and a room with 3' bunks; shower-room (suite).

Public car park, 50 yards.

A brilliantly convenient base for exploring the beautiful Roseland peninsula with its quiet beaches and excellent watersports activities, and close to good pubs and restaurants and the bustling harbour from which the ferry sails to Falmouth. St Mawes: beautiful village (shops, pubs, restaurants, galleries) with harbour, two beaches and Henry VIII castle, at the end of the lovely Roseland Peninsula, looking across to St Anthony Head (summer pedestrian ferry), and to Falmouth and the Helford River.

Pedestrian ferry to Falmouth and cruises on Carrick Roads.

Sailing school; canoeing; fishing trips; regattas.

St Just in Roseland, 2 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

ST MAWES

Falmouth 16 miles via car ferry, 3 miles via passenger ferry; Truro 10.5 miles via car ferry, 18 miles by road.

St Mawes is a small fishing village situated on the Roseland Peninsula, part of Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by rocky coves, sandy beaches and lush countryside and has a notable historic castle guarding the entrance to the River Fal. The village is a haven for boating and yachting with many events and functions taking place and of course the local produce is outstanding, with local pubs and restaurants serving delicious seafood dishes throughout the year. Nearby there are plenty of activities to keep the whole family busy including walks, watersports and boat trips. Across from the harbour is the town of Falmouth, with its magnificent natural harbour (the third largest in the world), winding streets and beaches, the amenities will keep you occupied for hours. The town's old harbour-side pubs, excellent shopping, art gallery and stunning National Maritime Museum simply complete the picture. Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII, is Falmouth's most popular attraction, sited on its own peninsula with superb panoramic sea views.

Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 4 people, including infants.

Note: Pets are not permitted to stay at this property.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage was quite shabby.”

“Very convenient and quiet position.”

“We had a lovely stay at Stones Throw.”

“Fab location, clean and welcoming and perfect for my first solo holiday age 51!”

“Stones Throw was very clean and well equipped.”

“Lovely apartment in a perfect location.”

“Great property, great location, second visit here.”

“The owners/property managers have gone to a great deal of trouble to have everything just so.”

“Our second stay at Stone's Throw was fantastic.”

“Everything was perfect apart from the damp in the property - we were lucky we had good weather but had this not been the case it would have been very uncomfortable.”

“Outstanding location, not bettered in St Mawes.”

“It's an excellent property, a ground floor apartment.”

“We had the loveliest stay at Stones Throw in February.”

“The holiday property; a 2-Bed S/c flat was warm and inviting from the first moment I entered it.”

“Stones Throw had everything you need for a week away and many unexpected extras were provided, I would book again and recommend it to anyone.”

“We took with us the usual assortment of 'just in case items' but we could have saved ourselves a lot of packing because the owner has thought of everything and some more besides: the Sweet Williams were a lovely touch as well.”

“The small bedroom was damp.”

“Lovely and clean on arrival.”

“The apartment had absolutely everything that you needed to ensure that your stay was relaxing and comforting.”

“Excellent holiday apartment, clean, bright and fully equipped, they have thought of everything.”

“Lovely, well equipped apartment.”

“Parking quite difficult so did cost £30 for the week in adjoining car park.”

“The apartment was extremely clean.”

“Stones Throw was the perfect holiday home for our visit to the beautiful St.”

“Our second stay at Stones Throw.”

“Great accomodation.”

“Apartment well equipped.”

“Amazing place.”

“House could have had its street number listed.”

“A great little base for exploring the area.”

“The apartment was perfect!”

“Lovely, well equipped apartment, had everything.”

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The property

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About the location

ST MAWES