Introduction

Our guesthouse is a grade 2 listed building situated in an elevated position near the centre of the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey. Buckingham House is a lovely old Georgian building readily accessible to most people except those with very limited mobility. We are located towards the bottom of a hill where the gradient is still gentle. The guest rooms are all located on the first and second floors. There are steps both into the building and into the rooms which would make them unsuitable for wheelchair users.

Pre-Arrival

We are located about 100 meters up a narrow street which forms a T junction with the main street running through the village.

The nearest shops, pubs, restaurants and the sea front itself are all within a very short walking distance.

The nearest bus stop is just 100 meters away at the side of The Ship Inn with hourly bus services to both Heligan Gardens and the main St Austell railway Station.

St Austell is on the main line to London Paddington (4 hrs) and also has services to Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and the North West. Taxis are always available at the station.

We have a friendly rough collie dog who welcomes other dogs to the premises - as do the proprietors!

Our website at www.buckinghamhousemevagissey.co.uk shows many pictures of our accommodation and further information about the history of the premises and the facilities and services available.

You can contact us by telephone, text or email. (See contact information at the end of this document)

Arrival And Car Parking

Please advise us of your anticipated arrival time. We will then make sure that we are here to welcome you.

To ensure that your accommodation is ready, we ask that guests do not normally arrive before 2.30 p.m. Earlier arrival time is possible by prior arrangement.

Guests can park outside the guesthouse to unload luggage. The most suitable car park is generally at Sunny Corner, which is safe, manned and just 3 minutes walk away.

A parking pass for the duration of your stay (max. £ 5 pound per 24 hour day) can easily be obtained on arrival. We have a special “honesty arrangement” with Sunny Corner so that if the car park is not manned at the time, a Buckingham House card in the window will suffice until the next day. This avoids having to mess around with coins and machines.

The full cost of weekly parking will be reimbursed for all twin, double or family stays of a week or more.

We are very pleased to assist with luggage to make your arrival that much easier.

Main Entrance

There are 3 large steps up to the front door.

Please use the bell rather than the knocker as the building runs to 4 floors and the bell is audible throughout.

Guest Accommodation - Public Areas

The hallway and reception area is entered through 2 double doors and is 15 foot long by 5 foot wide from the front door.

A wide selection of leaflets with information about local attractions can be found on a display stand in the hallway.

Guests enter the dining room through the first door on the right.

Breakfast is usually served there between 8.30a.m and 9.30a.m. Other times are possible by prior arrangement.

Fresh water is available in the dining room from the Cascade Springs dispenser.

There are two tables in the dining room for 2 persons and one large table in the middle for 4.

We are not licensed for the sale of alcohol.

Both dining room and entrance hall have quality wooden flooring.

A wide two flight spiral staircase with mahogany banister leads to the guest rooms on the first and second floors. Steps are 10 inches long by 32 inches wide.

9 steps lead up to a guest toilet and wash basin on the half landing.

A further 7 steps take you to the landing on the first floor.

Bedrooms

There are 2 bedrooms on both the first and second floors. All are carpeted throughout save the tiled toilet areas in Rooms 3 and 4.

There are en suite facilities in all rooms consisting of a shower, W.C. and wash basin.

Biscuits, tea and coffee making facilities are provided.

All rooms have flat screen digital T.V, D.V.D. and hair dryer.

Our beds are made with 13 tog synthetic duvets and synthetic pillows.

Throws are available in the wardrobe of each room for additional warmth.

There are electric radiators in all rooms except Room 3 where there is a substantial electric powered oil heater. Further electric heaters are available in all the rooms during very cold weather. There are storage heaters in the dining room and hallway.

There is a folder in each bedroom containing further information about the guesthouse.

The procedure in the event of fire can be found on the back of each bedroom door. In the event of emergency during the night, the proprietor can be roused from Room 6.

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1 is to the left at the top of the stairs along a 15 foot corridor which narrows at the end.

There is a step of 9 inches down and the room is on the right.

The room has a double bed with access from both sides.

There is a door from the room onto a small balcony with a table and two chairs looking out to sea.

There is also a spare chair in the room itself.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 is directly opposite Bedroom 1 at the end of the corridor on the left.

It also has a double bed accessible from both sides.

There is one chair available in the room.

A further flight of 16 steps leads to the second floor landing.

Bedroom 3

This room is entered via the right hand door at the top of the stairs on the second floor.

It has a king size bed with access from both sides.

It also has a single bed accessible from both sides.

The room contains two wicker chairs for seating.

Bedroom 4

This can be accessed via the door directly opposite the stairs on the second floor. The room itself is right at the end of the 10 foot corridor.

A further 5 foot beyond the room door are 2 six inch steps down into the room.

As you enter the room, there is an archway to your left at the end of a dividing wall, which split’s the room into 2 sections.

There is a double bed on 1 side of the central wall and two single beds on the other. All beds are easily accessible.

The room contains two wicker chairs. Two of the three windows in this bright room provide excellent sea views.

Additional Information

There are fire extinguishers on all floors

There is a modern fire alarm system installed in the guesthouse in line with the latest fire regulations with smoke detectors in every room.

There are call points on the first floor opposite the stairs and by the front door.

Smoking is not permitted in the guesthouse except on the balcony in Room 1.

We are happy to refrigerate any medication, drinks or perishables.

Mobile phone reception is generally good in Mevagissey for most networks but in nearby Pentewan and other areas, there is no signal.

Emergency Numbers

In the event of illness, Mevagissey Surgery in River Street is used to treating tourists. Tel No is 01726-843701. That number will divert to an emergency number out of hours.

There is a minor injuries unit at Penrice Hospital, Porthpean Road, St Austell which is open daily until 10.00p.m. Their X-Ray service is only available until 5.00p.m. Tel No is 01726-291100

The nearest major hospital is Treliske on the main A390 Redruth side of Truro. Tel No is 01872-274242.

In an emergency during the night, the proprietor can be roused by knocking on the door of Room 6 which is the door to the left of the stairs on the second floor.

All this information can also be found on the notice board in the hallway.

Contact Information

Address: Buckingham House, 17 Tregoney Hill, Mevagissey, Cornwall, PL26 6RD.

Tel: 01726-843375. Mobile: 07792-547112

Email: andy@buckinghamhousemevagissey.co.uk

Website: www.buckinghamhousemevagissey.co.uk

We are open all the year round but do not provide cooked breakfast on Christmas Day or Boxing Day mornings.

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