Coastguard Cottage - Mousehole

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  Pretty, charming, elegant and full of character are the only words to adequately describe this former seafarer's cottage which has been recently refurbished to a very comfortable standard. Dating back over 160 years and steeped in local history, the aptly named Coastguard Cottage is one of five terraced properties located on the very edge of the village and yet only 60 metres walk from the bustling little harbour and child friendly beach. The major benefit of renting this property - and there are many - is the adjoining and well stocked little garden with lovely views over St. Clement's Isle and the Lizard Peninsula in the distance - perfect to while away the summer evenings as the BBQ sizzles! - Situated at the end of a donkey-wide pathway,Coastguard Cottage has been subtly decorated and furnished to provide light, airy and attractive accommodation. The result is an extremely well presented and cosy holiday home that is ideally suited to either a young family (due to the traffic free environment) or just for a couple that require sufficient space and the need to be alone!

  Mousehole continues to attract visitors from all over the globe as it shrugs off the onslaught of the 21^st century and battles to retain its infectious Cornish charm and traditional way of life as a working fishing village. Mousehole is ideally located to explore the stunning South West Peninsula and the many attractions that it has to offer including the world famous Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, the Artist’s enclave and popular resort of St. Ives, The Eden Project at St. Austell and the magical Isles of Scilly which are accessible from Penzance either via air or sea.

  PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROPERTY CAN BE BOOKED FOR SMALLER PARTIES AT A REDUCED RATE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PEAK WEEKS

  ^Where Pro rata applies, voucher values may differ. Please contact the office when making a booking to confirm voucher value

• Property Description

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  • Sleeps: 4
  • Rural Property: No

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Town Property: Yes

  

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  Entrance through front door: Open plan lounge and dining area with sofa seating, TV/DVD player and micro CD music system, dining table and chairs. Kitchen: Fully fitted units with electric hob and oven, larder fridge, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, secondary ground floor shower room with electric shower cubicle, hand basin and W.C. Stairs to first floor landing: Bedroom One: Double bed with integral wardrobe and lovely sea views, Bedroom Two: Twin beds. Shower room with electric shower and cubicle, hand basin and W.C. Outside: Small patio area with seating, additional garden along the pathway with suitable wooden furniture, BBQ and those fabulous sea views! Parking: In Harbour Car Parks, daily charge applies.

  Please note: Guests are kindly asked to refrain from smoking inside the property and unfortunately, pets are not accepted.

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  Out & About

  2 Fore Street - Mousehole (0.0 miles)

  Mousehole Bird Sanctuary (0.4 miles)

  Jubilee Pool (2.2 miles)

  Untitled by Robert Wright (2.3 miles)

  Harris's Restaurant, Penzance (2.4 miles)

  St Michael's Mount (3.5 miles)

  GB Surf School (4.0 miles)

  The Victoria Inn (4.7 miles)

  Porthcurno Telegraph Museum (5.8 miles)

  Sennen Surfing Centre (7.0 miles)

  With a profusion of narrow streets, donkey wide alleys and history at every turn, Mousehole is the epitome of a picturesque Cornish fishing village in a simply stunning setting. In fact Dylan Thomas who spent much of his honeymoon in the village described Mousehole as the prettiest village in all England.
  Located just three miles westward from Penzance on the curve of Mounts Bay, the village is centred around an almost completely circular harbour with a small and truly charming beach which always proves popular with families, particularly those with small children.
  Mousehole has largely resisted modern day trappings and remains unspoiled by 21st century developments. Working fishing boats still ply their trade from the harbour which is protected from the might of the Atlantic by two sturdy breakwaters, (Cornwall’s earliest and begun in 1393) and today are accompanied by visiting yachts and pleasure craft, making the panorama of the harbour truly peaceful and idyllic.
  The village itself is a veritable maze of granite and slate cottages, winding narrow streets and cobbled alleyways which have a magic and mystery all of their own amd just waiting to be explored. Virtually unchanged by time, its natural beauty and charm still attracts many artists, drawn by its unique atmosphere and beautiful light.
  The famous National Trust cliff walk round the Land’s End Peninsula starts at Mousehole. One of its most beautiful stretches is south from the village to Lamorna Cove and the Coastal Footpath continues towards Penberth and Porthcurno. The whole walk is full of breathtaking scenery and the immediate and surrounding coastline is officially designated an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ by the National Trust.

  Mousehole has a fine selection of craft and gift shops and small art galleries and in addition to some excellent pubs and restaurants (which serve the freshest fish you will ever enjoy, landed and delivered daily from nearby Newlyn).There is an enviable choice of tearooms serving quite delicious Cornish cream teas with mountains of golden clotted cream and superb fresh crab sandwiches.