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Wharfside, Mousehole

Wharfside, Mousehole, Mousehole, Cornwall, England

The views from this listed quayside cottage are worth staying in for: boats in the harbour before you, children scampering on the beach, St Michael's Mount rising from the bay beyond. You are ensconced in an old net loft, now the top floor of Emma and Iain's family harbour-front home. Walk past lobster pots up the 'ope', then up some stone steps to your own entrance - and step into a galley kitchen that holds all you need for two. Sash windows in the sitting room draw you in, while light beams down from a north-facing skylight - added when the loft was changed into a studio for the artists that flocked here at the end of the 19th century; read up on the Newlyn School in the books left out for you - original wood block and hand tinted prints by some artists you'll learn about enliven the white walls. Seagrass matting, Ercol oak table and chairs, bright, thick curtains, window seats, a small sofa and a wood-burner are all you need to feel happy here. A super comfy bed in the small bedroom, and excellent linen, will clinch a good's night sleep... until you wake to toast your toes on the heated slate floor in the shower room. Walk to Lamorna, a tiny seaside hamlet once frequented by smugglers, or to Newlyn with its art galleries and fish markets. You'll eat well in the evening - there are a couple of very good restaurants a stone's throw away - take time to wander the umpteen alleyways that lead you back home. Absolutely wonderful for two.

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Wharfside, Mousehole

Contact: Emma Mustill

  • Tel: 07887522788
  • Sleeps: 2 (3 with sofabed).
  • Rooms: 1 double with shower, sofabed.
  • Price: £100 – £785. Short breaks of 2/3 night weekend or 4 night midweek
  • Closed: Rarely.
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house. Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Exclusive Waters Edge Location on historic car free Wharf
  • Best views in Mousehole of harbour and St Michaels Mount
  • Great galleries and restaurants in walking distance
  • Complimentary WIFI
  • Complimentary Parking Permit
  • Located next to Beach

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Wharfside, Mousehole Wharfside

Wharfside

Wharfside, Mousehole Sitting room with sea and harbour views

Sitting room with sea and harbour views

Wharfside, Mousehole Bedroom with sea views

Bedroom with sea views

Wharfside, Mousehole Kitchen

Kitchen

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Wharfside, Mousehole and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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