Mousehole is a tiny village, small in stature but with the authenticity and character to make a lasting impression. An inspiration for author and poet Dylan Thomas’s drama Under Milk Wood and the ultimate romantic Cornish retreat, the harbour, landscape and luxury cottages really are food for the imagination. Now much calmer, the summer welcomes visitors to safely bask in the sunshine on the sheltered beach whilst in winter the world-famous harbour lights illuminate waterside restaurants, tea rooms and one of Cornwall’s oldest piers.

If you’re in Mousehole, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to delicious cuisine.

Your first stop has to be 2 Fore Street. A relaxed and stylish bistro-style harbourside restaurant with stunning views across Mount’s Bay, everything from the food and service to the views and ambience is divine. We particularly love the secluded garden, perfect for spending hours of time daydreaming and getting away from the world

Head to Rock Pool café for fluffy scones and a hot pot of tea in mismatched vintage china cups, perfectly accompanied by outstanding views of St Michaels Mount – and if you’re there at the right time you can watch the Scillonian ferry glide past (the Penzance to Isles of Scilly water link). At chillier points of the year it’s the best place in Cornwall to relax with coffee and cake whilst watching the Atlantic heave and swell in the winter winds. There is also always the Ship inn which is mouseholes proper pub with hearty pub grub. Fabulous foods right on the doorstep of your luxury cottage in Mousehole.

Keep your holiday to Mousehole authentic with some five-star refreshment made in the fair county with Hole Foods Deli, a priority stop to pick out some Kernow-made beers, wines and spirits to take back to your boutique accommodation for a relaxing, indulgent evening in with friends and family. This really is luxury self catering Mousehole in 5 star surroundings.
 
Hole Foods isn’t just for take away, sit among the bunting and breathe in the essence of Cornwall with a fine coffee or tea from a vintage Swan teapot, letting the world pass you by as you plan on making more memories in Mousehole.

Mousehole is also home to The Sea Salts and Sail festival, a celebration of maritime heritage with historical photography, crab-pot making, smoked fish, barbecues, cakes and an almighty hog roast with beers, lagers, ciders and wine.

Voted one of Britain’s best walks by The Telegraph, the six-mile circular ramble to picturesque Lamorna cove shows the best of the nearby coast. Run your fingers along the cliff face or head to Kemyel Crease woodland for a dash of shade before heading back to wind down in one of the many luxury cottages Mousehole.

The 23rd December welcomes Tom Bawcock’s Eve, where a lantern procession through the streets celebrates the much-loved ancient tale of fisherman Tom’s braving of treacherous seas to feed the village when no one else would dare. Sit back and watch the parade with a creamy hot chocolate and the world-famous Mousehole Lights illuminating the harbour, bringing goodwill to every man, woman, child, cat and mouse.