Lat 50.4670° N, lon 4.4230° W●Cornish village

MerrymeetMenheniot

Tucked away like a perfectly polished sea glass, Merrymeet is quintessential rural Cornwall, yet close enough to catch the tang of the Atlantic. It's a village where time slows, and the air

Where to stay

Merrymeet at a glance

A clear starting point for Merrymeet

Tucked away like a perfectly polished sea glass, Merrymeet is quintessential rural Cornwall, yet close enough to catch the tang of the Atlantic. It's a village where time slows, and the air hums with peace. Think winding lanes, honey coloured cottages, and the murmur of friendly chatter from behind ancient stone walls. A truly spirited

Merrymeet's roots delve deep into Cornish soil, whispered to have been a Saxon 'mærge metung' , a merry meeting place for ancient travellers and traders. By the 18th century, the discovery of rich tin lodes transformed it into a bustling hub of mining activity. Engine houses once punctuated the landscape, their chimneys puffing life into

Know this place well? Suggest a local tip or photo, and community notes appear here after moderation.

⌖

Interactive map

Help other visitors

Live here? Tell us something about Merrymeet

A sentence or two is plenty: the best walk, where to park, which pub does food in winter, what the guidebooks get wrong. We read every one before it goes on the Merrymeet page.

No web addresses, please. We never show email or exact addresses, and your tip appears only after someone has read it.

Looking for somewhere to stay in Merrymeet?

See the stays on the map, add your dates and guests, then check availability on Booking.com.

Plan your stay in Merrymeet on the map