A New Beginning for Bay Cottage 🏡
H Tiddy is proud to announce the completion of Bay Cottage, a stunning waterfront property in St Mawes. After many years as a cherished holiday retreat, it will now be enjoyed as a permanent residence—another successful sale in this thriving coastal market.
Bay Cottage: A New Chapter by the Sea
Overlooking the tranquil waters of St Mawes and just steps from Tavern Beach stands Bay Cottage—a Grade II listed gem that has long been cherished as a second home. Built with character, history, and charm, this beautiful residence has turned a new page. After many seasons of weekend visits, laughter, and memories, the new owners are making St Mawes their everyday home.
Bay Cottage, with its thatched features, spacious interiors, abundant natural light, and sweeping sea and harbour views, has always been more than just a holiday retreat. Set in its beautiful gardens, with a detached studio that has previously benefitted from planning permission to extend, it offers both permanence and space. Now, that sense of permanence is real.
A Beloved Retreat Becomes Forever Home
What made Bay Cottage special—to so many—was its mix of the historic and the homely: original period features, the gentle beauty of a thatched roof, walls that have heard decades of family chatter, and the glitter of harbour lights by night. And yet it’s always had modern touches—the light, the layout, the views—that made staying there feel refreshing and restorative.
For the new owners, the decision to transition from seasonal visits into full-time residents is a big one. It’s about enjoying every sunrise over the harbour, being part of a tight-knit community year-round, and embracing the rhythms of village life—not just the swell of summer.
The Market Context: Transition, but Strong in St Mawes & the Roseland
It’s no secret that the UK housing market is going through a period of transition. Interest rates, supply constraints, inflation, and shifting buyer priorities are influencing behaviours. Yet despite the wider uncertainties, St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula continue to stand out.
Here in this part of Cornwall, demand endures. Sea views, access to coastline, character homes—these remain highly prized. Bay Cottage is a perfect example: a Grade II listed, waterfront property with charm and provenance, sold free of any onward chain. These are the kind of homes people still aspire to own.
And the numbers back this up. H Tiddy has now completed on just over £28 million of property sales year to date. That’s a strong signal: even in shifting conditions, there is confidence, there’s investment, and there’s movement—especially here in St Mawes and around the Roseland.
What This Means Moving Forward
For homeowners and sellers: It’s a reminder that unique properties with character, especially in coastal or heritage-rich locations, still command strong interest. Presentation, provenance, and views matter perhaps more now than ever.
For buyers: The opportunity to secure something special is real. Those looking for long-term residence—instead of second homes—may find more willing sellers, more considerate pricing, and perhaps less competition out of season.
For H Tiddy and the local market: Achieving over £28 million in sales is not just a number—it underlines the trust the community has in us and the continued appeal of properties in St Mawes & the Roseland. We are proud to be part of this journey, to help people transition maybe from part-time escape to full-time home.
Bay Cottage is more than a house—it’s a story of change, of deciding that the salt air, the harbour light, the steep winding lanes are not just occasional escapes but everyday blessings. Congratulations to the new owners, we are so pleased to be part of your ongoing story.
