Cottage, sleeps 4, STUNNING SEA VIEWS, Cornwall coast walks, beaches, restaurant
4.9
Outstanding(14 Reviews)Cottage in Mousehole
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
The Cottage, 3 min walk down to the charming and pretty village of Mousehole and next to Carn Du House has stunning magnificent panoramic views sweeping across the whole of Mounts Bay. The cottage which sleeps 4 can be rented with the main house or separately. It has a large open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen, with a wood-burning stove and free Wifi throughout. Upstairs there is a bathroom and two double (can be twin) bedrooms, one with a terrace with beautiful views whatever the weather. Boats pass by below, the moon rises and shines a path across the water and if you wake at dawn you will see the sun rising over the horizon. All rooms look over the sea. From the living room there are french windows to a small terrace with a table and chairs for 4. And next to the cottage is a terraced grassy area with parking and a bench to sit and gaze out to sea. Looking at the map the land you see in front falls away down to the sea so you really feel as though you are perched above the ocean - yet you have all that Mousehole brings with its clean sandy tidal harbour and little cottages, Pub, charming alleys, shops with curios, cafes and restaurants.
The Christmas lights are famed throughout the land.
History: Carn Du House has a colourful history. In its time it has played host to, among others, Charlie Chaplin, Dylan Thomas, Charles Laughton, the artists Gwen and Augustus John and the Guggenheims who all visited Mousehole. This is a cottage of rare charm in one of the most beautiful parts of old Cornwall, the Penwith peninsula. You can look out to St Michael’s Mount, where, in 1047, Edward the Confessor established a chapel, now a fortress like house, lived in by the St. Aubyn family, which perches high on an island in Mount’s Bay, reached at low tide by a stone causeway. The coastline is gentle here, but becomes more rugged as you move west towards Lamorna Cove and Land’s End. With its abundance of prehistoric stone monuments, this peninsula was the last part of Britain to be taken over by the Anglo Saxons from the Celts. DH Lawrence said of it: “This Cornwall is very primaeval: great, black, jutting cliffs and rocks, like the original darkness, with a pale sea breaking in, like dawn…”
Beaches and Walks: It is also full of beautiful beaches. The beaches at Porthcurno and Porthchapel are 15 minutes by car from Carn Du, and beyond that the stretch of sand at Sennen, just beyond Land’s End, is one of Cornwall’s best surfing beaches. Visit the sunny Scillies for the day by ferry from Penzance or go on a sea fishing trip or look out for basking sharks.
Only a 4 min walk down the hill, Mousehole harbour is picturesque, tidal and clean, with a sandy beach ideal for small children to potter, with Hole Foods delicatessen, ice-cream and cafés close by. The Rock Pool Cafe is a favourite, sit looking out to sea over St Enys Isle - and 2 Fore Street or The Old Coastguard for dinner or just to sit in the garden with a drink as the sun goes down. There are walks behind the house through old Cornish fields to Paul and to the village, and the endless variety of the coastal path which can be as long or short as you like. Walk to Lamorna and stop for s delicious lunch of fresh crab and more at the Café, stop for a pint at the Lamorna Wink, or another favourite haunt The Logan Rock at Treen, after a walk to the ancient site of Treryn Dinas with its magnificent rock formations and where the colour of the sea and the beach rival the Mediterranean.
Shorter stays are available during low season at owners discretion. pls contact owner.
The Christmas lights are famed throughout the land.
History: Carn Du House has a colourful history. In its time it has played host to, among others, Charlie Chaplin, Dylan Thomas, Charles Laughton, the artists Gwen and Augustus John and the Guggenheims who all visited Mousehole. This is a cottage of rare charm in one of the most beautiful parts of old Cornwall, the Penwith peninsula. You can look out to St Michael’s Mount, where, in 1047, Edward the Confessor established a chapel, now a fortress like house, lived in by the St. Aubyn family, which perches high on an island in Mount’s Bay, reached at low tide by a stone causeway. The coastline is gentle here, but becomes more rugged as you move west towards Lamorna Cove and Land’s End. With its abundance of prehistoric stone monuments, this peninsula was the last part of Britain to be taken over by the Anglo Saxons from the Celts. DH Lawrence said of it: “This Cornwall is very primaeval: great, black, jutting cliffs and rocks, like the original darkness, with a pale sea breaking in, like dawn…”
Beaches and Walks: It is also full of beautiful beaches. The beaches at Porthcurno and Porthchapel are 15 minutes by car from Carn Du, and beyond that the stretch of sand at Sennen, just beyond Land’s End, is one of Cornwall’s best surfing beaches. Visit the sunny Scillies for the day by ferry from Penzance or go on a sea fishing trip or look out for basking sharks.
Only a 4 min walk down the hill, Mousehole harbour is picturesque, tidal and clean, with a sandy beach ideal for small children to potter, with Hole Foods delicatessen, ice-cream and cafés close by. The Rock Pool Cafe is a favourite, sit looking out to sea over St Enys Isle - and 2 Fore Street or The Old Coastguard for dinner or just to sit in the garden with a drink as the sun goes down. There are walks behind the house through old Cornish fields to Paul and to the village, and the endless variety of the coastal path which can be as long or short as you like. Walk to Lamorna and stop for s delicious lunch of fresh crab and more at the Café, stop for a pint at the Lamorna Wink, or another favourite haunt The Logan Rock at Treen, after a walk to the ancient site of Treryn Dinas with its magnificent rock formations and where the colour of the sea and the beach rival the Mediterranean.
Shorter stays are available during low season at owners discretion. pls contact owner.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Mousehole
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(14 Reviews)4.9
The cottage was very comfortable with spectacular views from the main window and just 10 minutes from the lovely village of Mousehole.
Great accommodation in a super location.
4.9
We had everything we needed for a fantastic holiday. The cottage is very clean and spacious with well equipped kitchen, great shower and comfortable beds. The location is perfect; quiet with spectacular views and easy access to all the great things Mousehole has to offer.
4.9
Carn Du Cottage is an amazing self catering accommodation with expansive views across Mount Bay. The large picture window in the lounge is wonderful to sit and watch the ever changing scene in the bay throughout the holiday. The balcony from the Master Bedroom is a great place to enjoy the Cornish Air and the sunshine. The cottage is spacious and very comfortable. It really is a home from home. We would highly recommend anyone looking for something special and within walking distance of Mousehole to book early for Carn Du.
4.9
Lovely cottage, everything you would need your make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.
Perfect location to visit all of the sights around and then back to the cottage to relax after a busy day ☺
4.9
Perfect family staycation
Lovely cottage, everything you would need your make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.
Perfect location to visit all of the sights around and then back to the cottage to relax after a busy day ☺
4.9
beautiful home from home
We stayed here just after lockdown had finished. We were so glad we decided to go and not cancel. We were so worried how it would all be. The cottage was very clean and had plenty of cleaning stuff provided to help during our stay.
The view was stunning. We knew from the pictures there was a special view but it’s nothing compared to seeing it in person. The rooms are spacious which was great as we had a cot. We didn’t walk down to the harbour as my son struggles with walking so knew it was too difficult for him. But I can imagine was a short walk. We visited the rock pool cafe near by such a fun place to rock pool with kids. Everything is near by but further enough that your not put off by all the super markets. It’s very convenient. We didn’t visit too many shops though. We booked click and collect at the local Tesco’s to pick up the next morning for the week. We were lucky with weather. The one bad weather day we spent half the day at the holiday home and was very comfortable and relaxed. The place has all you need. The internet was good. We would return happily. Worth the money. Avoid driving through mouse hole like advised. I accidentally did it and I got some well deserved stares. The only negatives was the parking. We have a huge 7 seater car. Very wide. The drive wasn’t available to us but we had a grass parking area which was definitely needed. But we struggled a little reversing on. But to have parking around there is scarce so we were grateful. The property owner was very pleasant and helped reassure us. We treated the property as we would our own home with respect. We took our own dog crate as our dog has one at home which she prefers if we go out and for night time. You would not know dogs have ever been in the property.
Views from the family
Dad: I laughed at the size of the tv but with a view like that you don’t need a tv!
Mom: I loved the space to relax, the view, the huge bed, the balcony and the decor.
Daughter 8: I loved using the binoculars to look out the huge window at the sea, boats and any sea creatures.
Son 12: the internet was awesome
Baby 5 weeks: favourite thing was falling asleep looking at the sea.
4.9
We were ecstatic we were able to get away on this break just sneaking in after restrictions were lifted on the 4th July and it didn’t disappoint. A charming little cottage perched right on top of the sea easy walking distance from Mousehole. The place easily fit 4 adults plus our 10 month year old son and provided everything we needed including highchair and cot. Our management contact was so helpful in our various queries and the owners gave us lots of useful tips on local walks. All rooms provided panoramic views of the sea and peninsula and we really enjoyed the outdoor terraces at both upper and garden level. Some of Mousehole’s restaurants were offering outdoor dining and takeaway services and we took advantage of the latter and enjoyed delicious local seafood at the cottage! We also managed to visit the
Minack theatre, Lost Gardens of Heligan and lizard point and several beaches all within easy driving distance. As a long awaited and much needed holiday and first holiday with our son it was perfect :)
4.9
Post Lockdown Bliss
We were ecstatic we were able to get away on this break just sneaking in after restrictions were lifted on the 4th July and it didn’t disappoint. A charming little cottage perched right on top of the sea easy walking distance from Mousehole. The place easily fit 4 adults plus our 10 month year old son and provided everything we needed including highchair and cot. Our management contact was so helpful in our various queries and the owners gave us lots of useful tips on local walks. All rooms provided panoramic views of the sea and peninsula and we really enjoyed the outdoor terraces at both upper and garden level. Some of Mousehole’s restaurants were offering outdoor dining and takeaway services and we took advantage of the latter and enjoyed delicious local seafood at the cottage! We also managed to visit the
Minack theatre, Lost Gardens of Heligan and lizard point and several beaches all within easy driving distance. As a long awaited and much needed holiday and first holiday with our son it was perfect :)
4.9
Fabulous Mousehole location- a short exercise walk down to the harbour ( 6 minutes down and about 15 minutes up with a pushchair and rugrat) we have regularly visited this area normally staying in Sennen or inland. This property is well above average in our experience. Great service and exceptional professional communication from manager who helped us book this into a Sunday night- thank you
Great overall size for 2 bedrooms- fabulously comfortable beds (quiet rare for some reason in holiday rentals) and a very good bathroom. Fantastic views and great to hear the sea from your bedroom in the morning. Good workable kitchen and plenty of space downstairs to feel you are connected to chef ( me) but not on top of. Very small niggles for us to be balanced as we can after a fabulous week. Sharp selection of cooking knives and a simple fish steamer in the kitchen would have been extremely welcome but others may have not have noticed. The main sofa in the living area ok but a little low for us and the property perhaps deserved more luxurious seating after our local excursions! but was nothing that spoiled our stay. Constructive minor feedback on what was for one of the very best stays in Cornwall we have had in many years. Summary:
A fabulous individual property with amazing views and location ideal for a relaxing holiday very near and above Mousehole. Would definitely recommend this to friends and would love to stay again as soon as life allows- thank you.
Neil and Maggie Jobling travelling with daughter Emily and granddaughter Luna
4.9
Great week at short notice with extended family
Fabulous Mousehole location- a short exercise walk down to the harbour ( 6 minutes down and about 15 minutes up with a pushchair and rugrat) we have regularly visited this area normally staying in Sennen or inland. This property is well above average in our experience. Great service and exceptional professional communication from manager who helped us book this into a Sunday night- thank you
Great overall size for 2 bedrooms- fabulously comfortable beds (quiet rare for some reason in holiday rentals) and a very good bathroom. Fantastic views and great to hear the sea from your bedroom in the morning. Good workable kitchen and plenty of space downstairs to feel you are connected to chef ( me) but not on top of. Very small niggles for us to be balanced as we can after a fabulous week. Sharp selection of cooking knives and a simple fish steamer in the kitchen would have been extremely welcome but others may have not have noticed. The main sofa in the living area ok but a little low for us and the property perhaps deserved more luxurious seating after our local excursions! but was nothing that spoiled our stay. Constructive minor feedback on what was for one of the very best stays in Cornwall we have had in many years. Summary:
A fabulous individual property with amazing views and location ideal for a relaxing holiday very near and above Mousehole. Would definitely recommend this to friends and would love to stay again as soon as life allows- thank you.
Neil and Maggie Jobling travelling with daughter Emily and granddaughter Luna
4.9
Lovely property in great location with superb views from the lounge and bedroom areas. Everything we needed for our stay was provided. However we both agreed there were some items which required attention and a little TLC and updating would not go amiss.
4.9
Mousehole
Lovely property in great location with superb views from the lounge and bedroom areas. Everything we needed for our stay was provided. However we both agreed there were some items which required attention and a little TLC and updating would not go amiss.
4.9
Great property
Excellent location, lovely cottage with brilliant views. And dog friendly too. All in all a great place to stay
4.9
Perfect house and location
4.9
Lovely house with all the comforts, perfect pool, stunning scenery and we had a fantastic stay...thank you
4.9
Beautiful house beautiful holiday
Lovely house with all the comforts, perfect pool, stunning scenery and we had a fantastic stay...thank you
4.9
Charming house with wonderful views and very comfortable
Lovely location, beautiful friendly house and well looked after
4.9
Perfect in every way
Perfect house and location
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mousehole?
The average price for a rental in Mousehole is $162 per night. This rental is $159 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cottage, sleeps 4, STUNNING SEA VIEWS, Cornwall coast walks, beaches, restaurant. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cottage, sleeps 4, STUNNING SEA VIEWS, Cornwall coast walks, beaches, restaurant pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cottage, sleeps 4, STUNNING SEA VIEWS, Cornwall coast walks, beaches, restaurant?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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