Gulls Nest - Mousehole

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  Stylish and Chic are the only words to adequately describe this beautifully appointed and enchanting little cottage that is located in the very heart of this ancient Cornish fishing village and yet is only a stone’s throw from the harbour. Dating back to the middle 1800’s, Gulls Nest was originally the home of a Master Mariner and externally, very little has changed to this end terrace property. However, after a careful and thoughtful renovation programme by the present owners, the interior of the cottage has been completely transformed to create a fabulous holiday home that combines 21^st century living with numerous little reminders of its elegant past.

  The use of a white decorative palette and neutral soft furnishings throughout ensures that all of the rooms have a wonderful feeling of space and light. Black Granite worktops in the kitchen, slate floors on the ground floor (with under floor heating), original polished floorboards in the bedrooms, white painted beams,  a wood burning stove in the lounge and an exquisite roll top bath in the bathroom complete the final look. To the rear of the cottage is a pretty little courtyard which catches the afternoon sun and is therefore perfect for that Cornish cream tea with lashings of clotted cream!

  Mousehole is one of the finest examples of an archetypal and picturesque Cornish fishing village. The labyrinth of tiny alleyways and little lanes hide a plethora of galleries and craft shops just waiting to be discovered. In recent years, Mousehole has gained an enviable reputation as a gastronomic destination with three exceptionally good restaurants serving some of the finest fresh fish and seafood in the world. Gulls Nest is an all year round destination whether you are lazing on the golden beach in the harbour during the summer or watching the mighty Atlantic waves as they crash over the breakwater in the winter!

• Property Description

  Property Description

  • Changeover Fri
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Rural Property: No

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Town Property: Yes

  

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  Entrance through stable door to open plan lounge and dining area. Slate floor with under floor heating, sofa and armchair seating, exposed Granite fireplace with recessed multi fuel stove. Flat screen television, DVD player. Dining table and chairs. Kitchen: Fully fitted, powder blue painted units with solid pine worktops, pretty “Belfast” ceramic sink with black granite work top recessed into the window overlooking the courtyard, “Everhot” electric Aga style cooker with two double hot plates and two ovens. Slate floor tiles with under floor heating. Slim line dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer. Washing machine. Stable door to charming bathroom with free standing roll top bath with shower attachment. Hand basin on “Victorian” style chrome frame and WC. Slate floor with under floor heating. Door to rear courtyard. Stairs to first floor. Bedroom One: King size bed with additional furniture and original polished floor boards. Bedroom Two: Twin beds and integral storage area. Steep staircase to additional “Pirates Den” sleeping area with flat Futon style bed.

  Outside: Pretty courtyard with ceramic sink and tap, log store, potted herbs and plants. Suitable garden furniture and small BBQ.

  Please note: This property operates a Friday to Friday changeover

  • The Pirates Den sleeping area is not suitable for children under the ages of 12 and is to be used at the parent’s discretion only.             
  • One small controlled dog is accepted and guests are asked to refrain from smoking in the cottage.

   

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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.