Attractions | Cottage in Mousehole | One Bedroom Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Cornwall
Sights & Sport
Land's End is the most westerly point of England and is approximately 7 miles west of Mousehole. On a clear day, the Isles of Scilly can be seen just on the horizon. Longships lighthouse is a little over a mile out to seen and six miles to the south-west is Wolf Rock Lighthouse. There is also a bar and restaurant at the site.
Minack Theatre - The remarkable Minack Theatre was constructed in the 1930's as a hobby of the late Miss Rowena Cade in the style of a Roman open air amphitheatre, cut into the edge of the granite rocks. Entertainment is held every May-September with a wide range of productions from Shakespeare to musicals. Book tickets in advance during peak season.
St. Michael's Mount is located about 7 miles east of Mousehole, a few hundred yards out to sea from the town of Marazion and is one of Cornwall's best attractions. The castle is now maintained by the National Trust. The island and castle are open to the public every weekday and most weekends in the summer and on a limited basis during the winter.
Surfing - 7 miles west of Mousehole is the town Sennen Cove and Gwenver. This has a reputation for being one of the most consistently good surfing beaches in England and Wales.
Golf - There are a number of golf courses in west Cornwall, many with outstanding coastal and rural views.
South West Coastal Path - One of Britain's National Trails passes through Mousehole.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum - In this award-winning museum visitors can see the extensive collection of working equipment and learn about the secret communications that were sent from here in World War II.
Geevor Tin Mine - Discover the history of mining in Cornwall in both underground and overground tours.
Chysauster Ancient Village - Explore one of the ancient iron age settlements of west Cornwall.
Merry Maidens Stone Circle - The most well known, most accessible, best preserved and most popular of the stone circles at the western tip of Cornwall.
Restaurants & Pubs...
The Ship Inn, Mousehole - the nearest pub to Abbey Place Net Loft, located about 50 metres away by the harbourside. Despite the years has not lost its old traditions and remains at the heart of the very friendly local community.
The Old Coastguard, Mousehole - bar and award winning restaurant located in sub-tropical gardens leading to the sea with relaxed ambience and fantastic sea views.
2 Fore Street, Mousehole- a lovely bistro in Mousehole that's style is very popular. An affordable menu that reflects the catch and the season.
Kings Arms, Paul - has been at the hub of village life for hundreds of years and being adjacent to the Church and Village Hall is very much part of village life. Dogs are welcome.
Fishermans Arms, Newlyn - an old style pub that serves home made food. Log fires in the evenings (or very cold mornings). Ceiling festooned with artefacts from round the world. A view over the busy fishing port, Mounts bay and St Michael's Mount.
Lamorna Wink, Lamorna - a 2 miles walk away along the South West Coastal path, so work up a thirst and enjoy the views on the way there.