The living space is light and bright with oodles of space.
Sociable living at its best.
Luxurious bedroom 2 has a super-king bed and a fabulous en suite.
The beautiful outside space at Octopus House.
The outside decking and garden is accessed either from a flight of stairs outside the property, or from the lower ground floor.
Octopus House is reverse level with the main entrance into the living space down steps from the parking area. This is the rear of the property, the bedrooms are downstairs.
Gorgeous furnishings throughout.
A nod to the creative talents of the owners of Octopus House, the open plan living space is enchanting.
Relax in the bay window of this beautiful holiday home.
Just the place to write holiday postcards!
Sit back and relax after a day on the beach.
The kitchen has a double size fridge/freezer, perfect for keeping holiday drinks cool.
Everything has been thought of to make your holiday special including the Nespresso machine for your morning coffee (please bring your own pods).
Gather everyone round the table for a holiday feast and with so much local produce on offer, from fresh fish at the harbour to Cornish vegetables and fruit from roadside stalls, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Space to relax in bedroom 2.
With access to the outside space, bedroom 2 is simply lovely.
The delightfully furnished bedroom 2 has a super-king bed, fabulous en suite and direct access to the outside deck where you can take in the fresh air with a morning cuppa.
The en suite to bedroom 2 has a super rainfall shower to wash salty toes.
Pretty as a picture!
Calming shades and lovely linens.
Four beautiful bedrooms await, all with luxury linens.
A quiet corner, perfect for a holiday read.
Plenty of storage space here.
The two twin bedrooms have 3ft beds, ideal for children or adults alike.
Gorgeous linens await.
Pretty things all around.
The family bathroom is shared between the two twin bedrooms.
Relax with a long soak after a day on the beach.
Pretty as a picture, the second twin bedroom.
All the bathrooms are elegantly designed.
The outside space is gorgeous.
The fabulous deck has masses of space for both eating al fresco and sitting in the sun. Below the deck you'll find a small lawn.
The climate here is so mild even palm trees thrive.
Al fresco dining, it's what holidays are all about.
Parking for two cars is a real bonus in St.Mawes.
The beaches at St Mawes are perfect for families, beach games, kayakers or for just sitting by the water.
Delightful St Mawes harbour is a 5 minute stroll away.
From fish and chips by the water, traditional pub grub to fine dining, you will be spoilt for choice here.
Visit the Hidden Hut for outside dining at its best.
Towan beach is not far away at Portscatho.
A little further afield, Fowey is a vibrant harbourside town.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a great place for a day out.
Caerhays Castle is beautiful in springtime.
Portscatho is a lovely fishing village a short car journey away.
Octopus House
4913St Mawes | Sleeps 8 + 2 cots*
7 Nights from £811
Miss Johnson September 2026
Great property, thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Very clean, well presented and equipped. Just a warning about the very steep hill walking back from the town.
Reply from Classic Cottages
Thanks so much for sharing your review - we're delighted to see you had a great stay. St Mawes does have some big hills, but we're sure you'll agree that the exertion is worth it! Tanya, Customer Support
Mrs Chambers May 2026
Great house, very much as described / expected. Loved it, is at the top of a big hill if walking is an issue but otherwise would highly recommend
Mrs Tattersall June 2026
This is a wonderful modern property over three levels, the downstairs rooms were nice and cool in the heatwave! The walk from town really is steep, we all have strong lungs and calves now. The crab nets were a boon, we caught lots of crabs off the harbour wall at high tide. Check out the wednesday night sea shanti singers at the plume of feathers in portasco. Take a ferry to Place and walk to the battery, it’s a lovely walk with a lovely beach, take kyacks along the coastline. Thursday night at St Mawes hotel is seafood BBQ with live music and was a great evening! Loved our trip to St Mawes would highly recommend....
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Mrs Hutton November 2025
Absolutely beautiful house in a quiet location, yet only 2 minutes walk from the shops and restaurants. The house is incredibly spacious, clean and modern and had everything we needed. The parking spaces are a huge benefit too. We loved every minute and will definitely be back!...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
We're delighted you enjoyed the high quality of Octopus Cottage as well as the peaceful location. We look forward to welcoming you back. Sarah, Customer Support
Mr Askew October 2025
The property exceeded our expectations. Great position, just a short walk down to the waterfront. Extremely clean and comfortable, and well equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen. Couldn't have asked for more.
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