3 Wellington Place, Mousehole, TR19 6TJ, United Kingdom
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Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first spotted Boatsman’s Cottage tucked away on Wellington Place, I almost walked right past it – which tells you everything about Mousehole’s charm. This isn’t some flashy hotel trying to grab your attention; it’s the kind of place that feels like you’re borrowing a local friend’s perfectly appointed cottage for the weekend.

The cottage sleeps four comfortably, and I mean actually comfortably, not in that cramped way where someone’s stuck on a pull-out sofa that feels like medieval torture. The bedrooms have that cozy Cornish cottage feel without being overly twee about it – you know what I mean, there’s character but you’re not drowning in nautical kitsch. What really impressed me was the garage, which might sound boring but honestly, if you’ve ever tried to park in Mousehole during summer, you’ll understand why this is basically like finding treasure. The narrow streets around the harbor can be an absolute nightmare for parking, especially when the day-trippers descend in July and August.

You’re literally a two-minute stroll from the harbor, which means you can actually hear the waves at night – not the traffic, not neighbors arguing, just proper sea sounds. The cottage sits perfectly positioned so you can pop down to the harbor for your morning coffee at one of the little cafés, then retreat back when the tour buses start rolling in around 10 AM. I loved that you could walk to the Ship Inn for dinner (their crab sandwiches are ridiculous, by the way) without having to worry about driving those twisty coastal roads after a pint or two. The whole setup just works – it’s close enough to feel part of the village but tucked away enough that you’re not dealing with the constant foot traffic past your windows. During quieter months, honestly, it feels like you have the whole place to yourself, and even in peak season, Wellington Place stays relatively peaceful compared to the main drag around the harbor. The cottage itself has this lovely lived-in quality that makes you feel settled from the moment you walk in, plus all the practical stuff actually works properly – good shower pressure, reliable WiFi, a kitchen that’s actually equipped for cooking rather than just reheating takeaway.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $203. Two-Bedroom House with 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 4
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Reviews

  • Toni from United Kingdom – 27 May 2025 (8/10)

    The cottage was cosy and made perfect use of the space. Mousehole is a gorgeous town and the cottage is located close to all the little pubs, restaurants and shops.

  • Jill from United States – 22 May 2025 (8/10)

    Bursting with charm. Cozy with everything you need (plus a Ninja air fryer!). Adjacent to the Solomon Browne community center, which had a Farmer's Market and Craft Fair while we were there. Very short walk to the Harbor. Great location for walking the Coastal Path (walk to Lamorna gorgeous and great for a dip in the cove and lunch at the cafe). Had a question about trash and Hayley picked right up and was happy to answer. Property seems very well managed.

    What could be improved: We wrangled with the clothes dryer, but Hayley's going to check on it. Otherwise, can't think of a single thing to complain about. We had remarkably sunny and warm weather, but had it been raining, we might have felt cooped up a bit (since there were four of us). Still, even in rainy weather, lots to do in the area!

  • Greg from Australia – 22 April 2025 (8/10)

    Cost, clean, convenient location

  • Julie from United Kingdom – 20 December 2024 (9/10)

    Very cosy and clean

    What could be improved: Problems with the doors

  • Catherine from United Kingdom – 18 July 2024 (8/10)

    It was clean, well fitted out and in an excellent location.

    What could be improved: One of the bedrooms had no window but wouldn’t stop her staying again

  • Joanna from United Kingdom – 30 December 2023 (9/10)

    Fantastic place to stay

    What could be improved: All great

  • Michele from Netherlands – 24 December 2023 (8/10)

    Perfect location, very comfortable and peaceful. A little gem 🙂 Especially loved that the hosts had set up a Christmas tree 🙂

    What could be improved: Perhaps an extra small frying pan for full English breakfasts

  • Penny from United Kingdom – 19 April 2025 (9/10)

    Quirky and comfortable, had everything we needed, cosy, a lovely place to relax

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Bradley from Australia – 15 October 2023 (8/10)

    Location and town, great restaurants

    What could be improved: sink in bathroom very slow to drain.

  • Lucy from United Kingdom – 1 January 2025 (7/10)

    This is a lovely cottage tucked away in the centre of Mousehole.
    And you get given a parking space a bit further up the hill.

    What could be improved: It’s worth mentioning that the twin bedroom has no windows. So it might not be the property for you if there are 2 couples.
    We would have liked a folder in the property telling us about local things to do in the village/ restaurants/ boat trips.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Carn Galers: 17 km
  • Tate St Ives: 19 km
  • Richmond Gardens: 18 km
  • Trewidden Garden: 4.6 km
  • The Island – Pendinas: 19 km
  • St Just Football Ground: 14 km
  • Treffigian Burial Chamber: 5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Hole Foods Deli: 100 m
  • Restaurant Harbour Coffee & Cafe: 100 m
  • Restaurant Mousehole Deli & Kitchen: 100 m

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Marazion Beach: 9 km
  • Mousehole Harbour Beach: 100 m
  • Penzance Promenade Beach: 4.4 km

Public transport:

  • Train St Erth: 15 km
  • Train Penzance: 5 km

Closest airports:

  • Land’s End Airport: 14 km
  • St Mary’s Airport: 80 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport: 64 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Bathroom:

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Media & Technology:

  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Balcony
  • Kitchen
  • Terrace
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

8.7

Location:

9.4

Facilities:

9.3

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

8.9

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