Keigwin Cottage - Mousehole

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  If you’ve ever dreamt about holidaying in that enchanting, pretty and quintessentially quirky Cornish cottage nestled in the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole – then dream no more as Keigwin Cottage is just that! Some parts of this beautifully appointed Grade 11 listed terraced property date back to the early 1500’s when it was owned by John Keigwin, one of the wealthiest maritime traders in the village and captain of the “Margaret” sailing vessel. He was unfortunately killed in 1595 when the Spanish attacked Mousehole raising the village to the ground with the Keigwin properties (one was a pub)  the only remaining houses left standing. Today, Keigwin Cottage has been completely renovated by the current owners who are very conscious of its important heritage and have tried to retain and capture as much charm and character as possible – they have certainly succeeded. The centre piece of the ground floor is the magnificent original granite fireplace which is big enough for a party and now houses the wood burning stove! Slate floors, a winding staircase, bespoke bunk beds, quality fixtures and fittings and brilliant little nooks and crannies complete this charming and extremely cosy holiday property. Located in the very heart of the village and yet only a stone’s throw to the enchanting harbour, Keigwin Cottage ticks all of the required boxes for today’s discerning traveller. Just yards from the cottage is the Cornish Range Restaurant, serving some of the finest fresh fish in the world which is landed daily at nearby Newlyn market. During the season, the chefs in the restaurant bake their own selection of bread which is on sale early every morning and just yards from the front door of Keigwin! The picture postcard village of Mousehole refuses to succumb to the advancement of the 21^st century and continues to attract visitors from all over the globe who delight in wandering the maze of donkey wide streets and alleyways.

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  • Sleeps: 4
  • Rural Property: No

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Town Property: No

  

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  Property Details: Entrance through stable door into spacious lounge area with sealed slate floor and rugs, huge granite inglenook with wood burning stove (wood supplied), original bressumer beam and exposed coins. Soft and comfortable leather sofas, flat screen TV/DVD player and i pod docking station. WiFi access available. Two steps up to bright and sunny kitchen with fully fitted Ivory units and solid wood worktops. Integral units including fridge and freezer, electric oven and grill, ceramic “touch” hob, canopy hood with lights and extractor fan. Washer/dryer and microwave. Dining table and chairs. Double doors to pretty rear courtyard. Stairs from lounge to first floor. Master Bedroom. Very pretty room with original polished floorboards, exposed beams, additional furniture, wall mounted flat screen television and ingenious little walk in wardrobe. Bedroom Two: Bespoke and funky bunk beds – a real pirates den! Family Shower room. Large glass shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, fully tiled, hand basin, W.C. wall mounted heated towel rail and additional Velux window for extra light. Modern night storage heating throughout. Outside: Pretty little courtyard area with suitable garden furniture for that early coffee or late sun downer!

   

  • 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.