The Wharf, Mousehole

Luxury self-catering cottage in Cornwall on the water’s edge

• A romantic, harbour side bijou Grade II Listed privately owned self catering cottage made for two on the Wharf in Mousehole, Cornwall one of Britain’s prettiest coastal villages
• Stylish, bespoke design featuring the cream of Cornish artists  and stylish furnishings
• The best sea and harbour views in Mousehole, looking directly on to the harbour and far out to sea with views of St Michael’s Mount. No stone’s throw or sea glimpses – this is the ultimate location.
• Discreet boutique self catering accommodation at sensible prices
• Near St Ives, Sennen Cove, the Tate St Ives, the Eden Project, St Michael’s Mount and Cornwall’s many sightseeing attractions, galleries, gardens and beaches
• Ideal for couples and available for two, three, four and seven-night breaks, from £200 for two nights
• One of Britain’s Top 10 Beach Retreats (Observer Magazine June 2010)
• Named as Cornwall’s No.1 romantic bolthole by Cornwall Today Febuary 2011
• See our review on Alastair Sawday’s Special Escapes here

As close to the water as you can be without getting your feet wet, the Wharf is perfect for a special, romantic escape. Our beautiful bolthole is located in the heart of Mousehole, on the south coast of Cornwall, one of Britain’s most beautiful and unspoilt coastal villages. Dylan Thomas famously declared it “the loveliest village in England” and who are we to disagree.

Small and friendly, Mousehole is arranged around an almost-circular harbour that’s protected from the force of the Atlantic by two sturdy breakwaters. Its narrow, winding streets are dotted with boutiques, galleries, cafés and restaurants, and each twist and turn reveals a new sea view or a secret cobbled alleyway.

Perched on the waters edge of the historic Wharf you will have without a shadow of a doubt one of Cornwall’s best views from its sash windows – out over the fishing boats bobbing in the harbour and, on a clear day, across the mouth of Mount’s Bay with the beautiful St Michael’s Mount to the headlands of the Lizard Peninsula.

Come in winter and you’ll have prized front-row seats for the spectacular storms that batter the harbour wall, while you cosy up inside to the crackle of the wood-burning stove.

The Wharf is perfectly placed to explore the outstanding natural beauty of West Cornwall a landscape made up of wild, gorse-covered moorland, jagged cliffs, granite antiquities, big sandy beaches and hidden coves – a source of inspiration to the many artists and artisans that live here.

There’s plenty to see and do within easy reach of Mousehole – whether it’s exploring the countries finest beaches, visiting local farmers’ markets, cafés and gastropubs, walking the spectacular coastal footpath, learning to surf, nosing around art galleries, touring the many ancient sites that dot the landscape, or visiting the lush, green tropical gardens that flourish in our local microclimate.

When you book with us, we’ll send you a copy of The Guide, our bespoke insider’s guide to Cornwall, to help you navigate the area. It’s packed with all our favourite restaurants, beaches, pubs and galleries to help you make the most of your stay.