House in Mousehole
Reasons to book
About this house rental
Boatman's Cottage is full of Cornish charm and hidden away in the middle of magical, Mousehole. For daytime picnic excursions, the beach is all but a five-minute stroll away, grab your bucket and spade and don't forget a traditional Cornish pasty, from the Hole Deli on the harbour. If you have the sense of adventure, slip on your walking boots for a day walking along the Cornish coast paths and swimming in the secret coves you discover along the way.
The Space:
Finally head back to the cottage, where whether you are windswept or salty, the large shower is the perfect place to rinse off, then cosy down with a good book and a glass of your favourite wine around the crackling woodburner. When bedtime calls, Boatman's Cottage has a ground floor twin bedroom, or a first-floor superking size bedroom to choose from, in which to dream of tomorrows adventures
Whether it be sizzling summer days or dramatic winter storms, chilled out mornings and rainy days in this quirky cottage are a delight. Gather up your loved ones, two and four-legged alike, and discover the many secret hiding places in and around this enchanting village. Just a little further afield, head to the stunning turquoise waters of Sennen Cove and Porthcurno, complete your trip with a visit to one of the fabulous eateries in nearby Newlyn. With a simple, eclectic interior, punctuated with characterful furnishings Boatman's Cottage is a peaceful retreat from the real world that you will want to return to again and again.
Entrance
via shared courtyard, door into:
Kitchen
electric oven and hob, breakfast bar with stools, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, cafetière, coffee machine, air fryer, dishwasher
Ground floor
Bedroom 1-
Twin beds, no window.
Downstairs shower room
Shower, WC, basin.
First floor
Sitting/dining room
Two sofas, Smart TV, woodburner, dining table with four chairs, door to balcony, door into:
Bedroom 2
zip n link beds ( superking or twin beds ) TV.
Outside area
small balcony with bistro table and chairs, steps down to shared courtyard.
Additional information
electric heating, private garage parking 300m away from the cottage, WiFi, up to 2 dogs welcome on request.
Guest Access:
There is a key safe for access. Details are shared a few days prior to arrival
The Neighborhood:
Mousehole (pronounced Mowzel) is a small fishing village situated just over three miles south of Penzance. It was once a busy harbour, famous for landing huge catches of Pilchards. The village has kept much of its historic character and today is very popular with visitors during the summer.
The Mousehole Christmas Lights are famous throughout Cornwall and beyond and are put up (and taken down) each year by a dedicated team of volunteers. Tom Bawcock’s Eve (23 December) is always celebrated with great enthusiasm in the village; it celebrates the efforts of Tom Bawcock, the legendary Mousehole fisherman, who is said to have saved the villagers from starvation by going out in a severe storm to fish.
Mousehole is an idyllic village and fishing port with quaint cobbled streets full of bistros and art-galleries. Sit on the harbour and admire views of St Michael’s Mount or take a short drive to nearby Marazion to walk along the golden sands.
Mousehole is a great community with a fantastic atmosphere, and self catering in Mousehole is effortless. Enjoy harbour views and artisan foods at Mousehole Deli & kitchen, afternoon tea at the Tremayne Tea Room or sit down for an evening meal at 2 Fore Street, a French bistro-style restaurant on Mousehole harbour front. Finish off your evening with a pint of local ale at the Ship Inn, one of the famous St Austell Brewery establishments.
Getting Around:
The property full address is
3 Wellington Place
Mousehole
TR19 6TJ
The Cottage comes with parking a few hundred yards away up the hill from the cottage, the parking is inside a garage (not in front of).
There is very limited private parking in Mousehole, there are 2 pay and display carparks available.
Other Things to Note:
This is a old stone Cornish cottage can sometimes have a musty smell particularly in damper climates.
Interaction with Guests:
We live locally in Penzance should you need us.





