Location | Cottage in Mousehole | One Bedroom Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Cornwall

Abbey Place Net Loft is located in the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole which is about 3 miles from Penzance. The poet Dylan Thomas described Mousehole as the loveliest village in England, although many Cornishman would dispute that this part of the world can be described as England! With old world charm, its streets are filled with many art galleries, small shops, and restaurants.

The sheltered harbour contains a small beach suitable for families.

Parking

Like most properties in the centre of Mousehole, Abbey Place Net Loft does not have any parking of its own. There are however three car parks in Mousehole, one either side of the harbour and another next to the Old Coastguard Hotel as you approach the village from Newlyn. The two by the harbour cost £3 each time per day.

There is space near the entrance to Abbey Place by the village shop to pull up briefly for loading and unloading purposes.

History

Mousehole was destroyed in the 1595 raid on Mount's Bay by Spaniard Carlos de Amésquita, the only surviving building being the 'Keigwin Arms', a local pub. Outside the Keigwin Arms (now a private residence) is a plaque with the wording "Squire Jenkyn Keigwin was killed here 23rd July 1595 defending this house against the Spaniards".

Mousehole from the air

Dolly Pentreath, who is often accorded the status of last native speaker of the Cornish language, is often listed as coming from Mousehole. There is in fact a small memorial to her in Mousehole itself, although a larger one exists in the nearby parish of Paul, which is historically the mother church and mother community of Mousehole.

Map of West Cornwall with Mousehole circled.

St Clement's Isle, can be seen from the harbour which is a small group of rocks that legend says was once home to an ancient hermit.

St Clement's Isle

Mousehole Events

Mousehole hosts a vibrant variety of festivals and community activities. It is known for the Mousehole Christmas lights, created each year to raise money for charity. Since 1981, every December 19th the lights have been turned off in memory of the victims of the Penlee lifeboat tragedy in which all 8 crew members were lost off Lamorna trying to rescue the crew of the Union Star.

Tom Bawcock's Eve is a unique celebration held on December 23rd each year to celebrate the ending of a famine in the 16th century by local resident Tom Bawcock. This festival is the inspiration behind the book The Mousehole Cat by Antonia Barber and the associated television productions. This festival is also the origin of 'Star Gazey Pie', a mixed fish, egg and potato pie with fish heads protruding through the pastry. Mousehole also holds a small maritime festival every two years called 'Sea, Salt and Sail'.

Getting Here...

Car

Follow the A30 through Cornwall to the roundabout near Tesco Supermarket on the Penzance outskirts, bear left towards Penzance and follow the coastal road with the harbour on your left along the Promenade to Newlyn and then onto Mousehole (Penzance to Mousehole is approximately 3 miles).

Train

The nearest train station to Abbey Place Net Loft is Penzance which is 3 miles away. Direct services to Penzance are approximately 5 hours from London, 2 hours from Newquay and 4 hours from Bristol.

If travelling from London, why not take take advantage of the Night Riviera Sleeper service? The sleeper is a refreshing way to travel to Penzance, getting you to your destination early in the morning after a relaxing night's sleep.

From London Paddington The sleeper departs from London Paddington at 23:45 (Sun-Fri) and arrives in Penzance at 08:00 the following morning.

From Penzance The sleeper departs from Penzance at 22:00 (Sun-Fri) and arrives in London Paddington at 05:11 the following morning. On Sundays this service departs Penzance at 21:15.

Please note that the sleeper also stops at Reading in both directions.

Car Hire

Rhino Car Hire Guests at Abbey Place Net Loft are entitled to a 10% discount on car hire in Penzance thanks to our friends at Rhino Car Hire. Details of how to redeem the discount will be sent with your booking confirmation email. Please feel free to contact us for more information!

Europcar over a car hire service in Penzance and are located next to the train station.

Enterprise also offer a car hire service in Penzance and can pick you up from the train station when you arrive.

Plane

The nearest airport to Abbey Place Net Loft is Newquay, which is about a one hour drive away. Hertz and Europcar over a car hire service from Newquay airport.