About Mole Cottage

Whether you are looking to relax and unwind or celebrating a special occasion, Mole Cottage is the perfect retreat. Comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated, the cottage provides everything you will need for an enjoyable and relaxing break to remember.

Grade II listed Mole Cottage has panoramic sea views across Mount's Bay and is situated in a quiet, traffic-free lane, only a minute's walk from Mousehole's picturesque harbour. It is furnished in a contemporary style whilst retaining many original and traditional Cornish features such as beamed ceilings, timber panelling, sash windows and an original granite fireplace, giving you an authentic Cornish holiday experience. The cottage sleeps up to 3 people in one double and one single bedroom.

The cottage is fully equipped with everything you will need including digital television, DVD player and hi-fi system and has a well-appointed kitchen with ceramic hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washer-dryer.

Mole Cottage has achieved a VisitBritain Quality in Tourism rating of 4 Star and we are members of the Cornwall Tourist Board (VisitCornwall) and South West Tourism.

Additional Information

Mole Cottage is available for holiday bookings all year round. The changeover day is Saturday, with arrival from 3pm onwards and departure by 10am. Bed linen is provided and beds are made up for your arrival. For the comfort of our guests, we do not allow smoking or pets in the cottage.

Please visit our main website (see link below) for full details of availability and prices, along with our booking form and terms and conditions.

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Mousehole and surrounding area

Mousehole is a quaint coastal village with narrow streets, traditional granite cottages and a picturesque harbour. It is located just a short distance from Newlyn and Penzance and is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding towns, villages and countryside or to enjoy walking, watersports, cycling and so on. Mousehole has its own small beach in the harbour and there are many other beautiful beaches to be found only a short drive away, such as at Porthcurno and Marazion.

Within Mousehole village there are a number of excellent galleries and restaurants. For eating out, 2 Fore Street and The Cornish Range are two restaurants well worth a visit. Fans of real ale should visit the Ship Inn, a traditional Cornish pub, where food is also available.

Attractions local to Mousehole include gardens, country houses, industrial heritage and theme parks. Places to visit with journey times of between 10 minutes and one hour include St Michael's Mount, The Minack Theatre, The Tate Gallery St Ives, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project.

There are various festivals and celebrations throughout the year in Mousehole including the Mousehole Carnival, Sea Salts and Sail (biennial maritime festival), Tom Bawcock’s Eve and the famous Mousehole Christmas Lights (from mid-December until early January).