Quay Cottage – Harbourside Holiday Cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall

Sleeps 4 · Grade II listed fisherman's cottage · Sea views across Mount's Bay

Quay Cottage is a Grade II listed granite fisherman's cottage on the south side of Mousehole harbour, with Atlantic sea views across Mount's Bay from St Michael's Mount to the Lizard Peninsula. Fully renovated to a high standard while keeping many original features, it is a comfortable, characterful holiday cottage in Mousehole for up to four people.

You are right on the harbourside: watch the boats from the front of the cottage, step down to the little harbour beach, and stroll into the village for tearooms, the pub and the gift shops – no car needed once you've arrived.

Ground floor

A cosy sitting room with a comfortable armchair and sofa, Everhot electric stove, TV, radio and CD player. The separate kitchen/dining room at the back is well equipped, with a table and 4 chairs, fridge with freezer compartment, electric cooker with oven, microwave, toaster, kettle and washing machine.

First floor

A narrow staircase leads to the two bedrooms.

• Front bedroom – lovely sea views over the harbour to St Clement's Isle and St Michael's Mount, across the bay to the Lizard Peninsula. Twin single beds, en-suite WC, washbasin and fitted wardrobe.
• Back bedroom – overlooks the pretty rear courtyard. Queen-size bed and chest of drawers, leading to an en-suite bathroom with seaward window, washbasin, enclosed shower, WC and wash stand.

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Exterior

At the front is a small area belonging solely to the cottage, with a low granite retaining wall; folding garden furniture is provided. At the back is a small courtyard shared with the neighbouring cottages.

Other things you need to know

• All weeks start and finish on a Sunday
• Beds made up ready for your arrival; towels and tea towels provided
• Iron, ironing board and hairdryer for your use
• Electricity is deducted from your deposit, and the balance is usually returned within 4 weeks of departure
• Non-smoking, and a no pets policy due to allergy issues
• Parking on the wharf between the beach and the cottage, or along the nearby sea wall. Harbour authority parking charges are currently £10 for 24 hours; reserved parking is not available
• Local buses run between Mousehole and Penzance throughout the day until late evening; from Penzance, buses and trains reach most parts of the UK

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Mousehole is a small fishing village whose terraces of cottages and narrow winding streets have a magic all of their own. The harbour forms a crescent, with a sandy beach and a harbour arm at either end – and Quay Cottage sits on South Quay, right on the water's edge.

The village has a grocer/deli, several tearooms, a pub, a restaurant, a hotel with restaurant, and craft and gift shops. Penzance, with its wider shopping, is about 3 miles away, Newlyn about 2 miles and Land's End about 7 miles. The surrounding coastline is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Stay in the heart of the village

From the cottage you can watch the fishing boats come and go, wander to the cafés and galleries, or relax on the harbour beach that appears as the tide goes out. Mousehole is one of the most unspoilt villages in West Cornwall, and a harbourside cottage here is the classic Cornish seaside holiday.

A base for exploring West Cornwall

Quay Cottage is well placed for the whole of the Land's End peninsula. The South West Coast Path runs through Mousehole, with spectacular cliff scenery and hidden coves in both directions, and Penzance gives easy access by bus and train. Whether you're planning a romantic break for two or a family holiday by the sea, Quay Cottage is a special place to stay in Cornwall.

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