About Mousehole and Penwith

Mousehole ('Mouzel') is a picturesque fishing village clustered around a 'horseshoe' shaped harbour, with a network of granite and slate cottages, narrow streets and cobbled lanes.

The two small sandy beaches set within the harbour wall are a safe haven and perfect for families with young children. The village also has two larger pebble beaches with rocks and rock-pools, including a small natural ‘sea-water’ swimming poolMousehole has several small shops including a newsagent, post office, dairy and grocers where fresh produce can be purchased daily. Its well worth a visit to 'The Cornish Range', Mousehole's fish restaurant, which offers a mouth watering selection of fresh fish caught locally. But be warned, you need to book early as it is very popular. Alternatively the 'Ship Inn', which is child friendly, provides not only a pint but bar meals and a restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner, again bookings are recommended. The Brasserie at the local hotel also offers another place to eat whilst looking out to sea from their garden which leads down to the water front. Water colours and pottery are available from local artists, allowing you take home memories of a very special holiday.

Whether you want a sunbathing, rambling, golf, fishing or maybe a birdwatching holiday Mousehole and the surrounding countryside has it all.   Young families don’t need to leave the village…..everything is to hand.  The breathtaking walk across the coastal path to Lamorna Cove is well worth the trip………with a wonderful stop for lunch at your destination and the view from the golf course at Cape Cornwall is spectacular.

In recent months we have been delighted to see seals in the warm coastal waters off Mousehole harbour and dolphins swimming in Sennen Cove.
Mousehole is within easy reach of Penzance (4 miles), St Ives (it is worth a visit to The Tate St Ives), the Eden project, Sennan Cove (surfing), Praa Sands (golf), the stunning 'outdoor' Minack Theatre and many more breathtaking Cornish villages and landmarks.

Winter is also breathtaking with the spectacular 'Mousehole Lights' during December/January. This display of coastal and village decorations attract thousands of people each year!  We decorate our cottage for Christmas early in December, as do all the villagers, making sure our guests not only appreciate the Christmas spirit in the village but also inside Penzer. 

A welcome tray to include a Cornish cream tea and a bottle of wine greets all our guests on their arrival!