Location
Mousehole itself, famously described by Dylan Thomas as "the prettiest village in England", sits on the east coast of Cornwall. It is surrounded by the sea on one side, and beautiful countryside on the other. A picturesque village, its narrow cobbled streets and granite cottages give it a unique character. Within the harbour itself, two sandy beaches offer a safe, relaxing place for the family to enjoy.
Many visitors often wonder how Mousehole is pronounced. Rather than saying it as two seperate words, it is infact spoken as "mowzul".
For those who wish to explore, there is a stunning coastline with pebbled beaches and rock pools full of wildlife. Our interactive map below shows the location.
Mousehole has several small shops including a newsagents, grocers and post office. It also has a fine selection of craft and gift shops and a small art gallery. There is a choice of tearooms, restaurants and a fish and chip shop and two pubs. There is also a chapel and the famous hospital for wild birds. A regular bus service runs from Mousehole to Penzance (3 miles away) where there is a main line rail and coach link.
Every Christmas, the harbour is famously decorated with a spectacular display of lights. As well as the harbour, the surrounding pubs, shops and houses are decorated and the illuminations extend up the road leading out of Mousehole to the South. The display starts on the 16th December and continues to the end of the first week in January. The lights are switched on at 17:00 and are turned off at 23:00.
If you have the time, you can explore further afield by taking a day trip to the Scilly Isles from Penzance (via Sea or Air) or exploring more of Cornwall; all are easily reached from the main A30 motorway.