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About Mousehole

Pronounced “mowsle”, Mousehole is an historic Cornish town on its south western coast (just round the the bay from Penzance. It's a pretty town of cobbled lanes, white cottages, local artist’s galleries and studios, and restaurants serving delicious Cornish seafood. It's the epitome of the perfect Cornish retreat and the best places to stay in Mousehole include quiet B&Bs, pubs-with-rooms and guesthouses, most with sea views and warmly welcoming service.

There are a few other reasons visitors are drawn to Mousehole. it’s very well positioned for walkers wanting to explore the Cornish coast, there’s easy access to St. Michael’s Mount and Mount’s Bay too, and the Christmastime illuminations are extremely famous locally.

For many years the town was Cornwall’s busiest pilchard port, but now tourism threatens to take over as the primary industry. For visitors that means more great places to eat and drink, and more local galleries and boutiques to buy from. It also mean the best places to stay in Mousehole are very busy. To avoid disappointment, do your research and book well ahead!

The Best Places to Stay in Mousehole

Best B&Bs

  • With a colourful name and a great location, The Old Pilchard Works is an ideal quaint Cornish village escape. It’s a B&B with just two rooms, both of them decorated in white to make the most of the amazing natural light, and both rooms with private patios (guests are able to take their breakfasts there in the summer months). Adults only, and within a very pleasant stroll of a number of excellent local bars and restaurants.

Prefer a Private Apartment or Cottage?

  • If you'd prefer the privacy of a self-catering option then browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

  • The closest airport to Mousehole is Cornwall Airport Newquay, which is about an hour away by car or taxi, or about four hours away by public transport. Exeter Airport is next closest, about two hours away by car or taxi, but still around four hours away by public transport. If you’re travelling via London, you catch the train from Paddington, which takes about five hours to reach Penzance, and then it’s a 15 minute bus, car, or taxi journey from there.
  • If you want to hire a car we recommend you visit our online partner, Rentalcars.
  • Mousehole is busiest during the summer months, really from June onwards. If you’d prefer to avoid the peak season, our Gurus recommend September, if you still want to go in the sea, otherwise there’s not really a bad time to visit, with temperatures remaining mild through most of the year (this mildness includes the summer, when temperatures are much more likely to be in the mid-20°Cs than higher). If you do visit out of season make sure you check to see what is and isn’t open, and whenever you visit it’s a good idea to pack your wet weather gear.

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Best Hotels in Mousehole

  • The Old Pilchard Works Mousehole 2 rooms from £90

    Hideaway  -  Set in the charming village of Mousehole with a pretty harbour and sandy beach, this is a quiet location for a Cornish hideaway
    Groups  -  With just two room this is a good choice for small groups to rent out in its entirety
    Great walks  -  Climb up St Michael's Mount and enjoy the view out over Cornwall
    Adult Only
    GardenNo pets
    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    A charming B&B with just two rooms in the quaint coastal village of Mousehole. Smart rooms are all white-on-white with subtle nautical touches and private patios. Breakfasts made using local produce are served to your door. An intimate choice to explore the area from. See More

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