A little piece of heaven in the heart of Mousehole. A chic retreat for a couple to get away from it all!
2 steps to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 38″ Freeview Smart TV, Stable Door Leading To Courtyard
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 38″ Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Electric central heating (underfloor on lower ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Small courtyard (shared with other properties on-site). Public car parks nearby. No smoking. Please note: No children except babes in arms.
Perfect for couples looking for a place to which they can escape to and unwind, 9 Chapel Street has been completely renovated and features a wood burner, original distressed solid wooden floors, high apex ceiling and beams. Its reverse level accommodation provides a cosy open plan living space comprising living and dining areas, as well as a stunning modern kitchen area on the ground floor. On the lower ground floor level you will find a tranquil bedroom and a large, sumptuous bathroom.
Mousehole is an idyllic year-round destination appealing to those looking for a traditional summer beach holiday, coastal walking or generally exploring this beautiful county. It appeals equally to guests who love to stroll along wild, windswept, quiet beaches or who just love to snuggle up in front of the wood burner at the end of the day.
The village has two small sandy beaches, as well as access to miles of stunning coastal paths. The owners of 9 Chapel Street run the popular trendy bistro on the harbour front at Fore Street, which serves great food ranging from breakfasts to evening meals. Guests can choose from the extensive menu, or even have their own delivery. The village also has a pub, cafés, tea rooms, small craft shops and art galleries.
This is a great base from which to explore west Cornwall, and within easy reach are the fishing port of Newlyn; Penzance with its long promenade and open air heated swimming pool; Lamorna Cove; the famous surfing beach at Sennen; Lands End; the beautiful beach at Porthcurno; the famous open air theatre at Minack, and much more. Mousehole itself is a very special village, whatever the season. Famous for its Christmas and New Year festivities (including the popular Christmas lights), it attracts visitors year after year. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
With its sweeping beaches, rugged moorlands, hidden woodlands, and rolling countryside estates, Cornwall is a superb destination if you want to spend some time bird watching on holiday.
One of the best spots is Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve, managed by the RSPB. This rich wetland habitat attracts a variety of birdlife, including teals, wigeons, and goosanders. While winter offers the highest numbers, spring and early summer also bring migrant waders such as oystercatchers, dunlins, and whimbrels to the tidal pools and marshes.
Marazion Marsh, also managed by the RSPB and overlooking the iconic St Michael’s Mount near Penzance, boasts Cornwall’s largest reedbed. It’s a haven for species like chiffchaffs, Cetti’s warblers, little egrets, and grey herons. Bitterns are regularly recorded here, and birds of prey, including sparrowhawks and buzzards, are often spotted too.
For a variety of songbirds and raptors, head to the Rame Peninsula near Cawsand. This beautiful area of tidal creeks, sandy beaches, and peaceful farmland attracts goldcrests, firecrests, warblers, and buntings. You may also glimpse birds of prey such as hobbies, merlins, peregrine falcons, and, if you’re lucky, the rare hen harrier.
At Stithians Lake, a large reservoir, breeding birds like little grebes, coots, and moorhens are common. Waders such as greenshanks, ruffs, and curlew sandpipers can also be seen foraging along the muddy banks.
Not far from St Ives, St Ives Island, actually a headland between Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beaches, is a top spot for seabird watching, especially in autumn. Huge flocks of skuas, terns, gannets, fulmars, and auks pass by, alongside waders like purple sandpipers, whimbrels, and turnstones.
Finally, no trip to Cornwall would be complete without exploring Bodmin Moor. This dramatic granite moorland, scattered with ancient ruins and rich in wildlife, is especially rewarding in spring and summer, when skylarks, stonechats, wheatears, and sedge warblers arrive to breed. In autumn and winter, the moor plays host to thousands of golden plovers, along with snipes and the more elusive jack snipe.
