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Elsa's Cottage is a charming country cottage full of character within a small terrace of original farm workers' cottages dating back to the early nineteenth century. Set off a quiet, no-through lane with a stream running along one side, you can feel the peace and quiet as you enter the kitchen through the stable doors. There are two inglenook fireplaces downstairs, both with woodburners, and upstairs there are three comfortable bedrooms where you can even catch glimpses of the sea at Mount's Bay from the single room.
The pretty village of Paul with its local pub and cricket club is like stepping back in time and yet is less than a mile from the bustling and picturesque fishing village of Mousehole. Elsa's Cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the many beaches and villages in this picturesque part of West Cornwall.
stable doors, dining table and six chairs, woodburner, electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, window to path.
two three-seater sofas, armchair, woodburner, door and window to rear. Stairs up to the first floor:
twin beds, window to path.
king size double bed, window to rear.
single bed, window to rear with distant sea glimpses.
bath with shower over, basin, WC, window to path.
door from sitting room leads to small path with outside seating.
shared parking is available on the grass verge next to the stream. Electric heating and two woodburners, WiFi, one dog welcome, short breaks available.
We had another fantastic Christmas break in Elsa's cottage. Location is perfect for Mousehole and the Christmas lights and lovely walks on your doorstep. We would highly recommend to anyone wanting a quiet cornish break or indeed a family holiday. Perfect. Thank you Aspects Holidays.
Mr Towill December 2018
It is a lovely cosy warm cottage with great charm in a good location. 4 adults easily cope with the cottage. it is in a very peaceful quiet position with a good dog walk from the cottage. Good value for money.
Mrs Whitworth October 2018
| 1 Jan - 9 Feb | 359 |
| 16 February | 370 |
| 23 Feb - 30 Mar | 359 |
| 6 Apr - 13 Apr | 446 |
| 20 April | 438 |
| 27 April | 396 |
| 4 May - 18 May | 425 |
| 25 May | 656 |
| 1 Jun - 8 Jun | 528 |
| 15 Jun - 22 Jun | 567 |
| 29 June | 640 |
| 6 July | 670 |
| 13 July | 683 |
| 20 July | 753 |
| 27 Jul - 24 Aug | 810 |
| 31 Aug - 7 Sep | 539 |
| 14 September | 503 |
| 21 September | 405 |
| 28 Sep - 12 Oct | 401 |
| 19 Oct - 26 Oct | 439 |
| 2 Nov - 14 Dec | 359 |
| 21 December | 493 |
| 28 Dec - 31 Dec | 624 |
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Mousehole is a great community with a fantastic atmosphere, and self catering in Moushole is effortless. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Tremayne Tea Room or sit down for an evening meal at 2 Fore Street, a French bistro-style restaurant on Mousehole harbour front. Finish off your evening with a pint of local ale at the Ship Inn, one of the famous St Austell Brewery establishments. For more info, read our blog post on Eating out in Mousehole.
Mousehole is best when entered on foot, or bus, or bike. Cars are not the way to see Mousehole and best left outside. If you have to bring a car, there’s a big car park on the Penzance side of the village, close to The Old Coastguard Hotel.
Christmas lights
Mousehole has celebrated Christmas with beautiful lights for 40 years! The village is a winter wonderland in the dark nights and grey seas of winter. Many villages have light shows today but Mousehole is special. Holiday cottages overlooking the harbour always enjoy an extra special Cornish Christmas. Read more on our blog about Mousehole lights.
Walks around Mousehole
For those who are not so content with staying in their holiday homes, the walks around Mousehole are a joy all year round. There are some fabulous circular walks but we think there's something particularly satisfying about catching a bus from Mousehole and walking back in (especially if your walk exits the village in a north of westerly direction; you'll soon discover the town is nestled at the bottom of a very steep hill!) Read our blog on Mousehole Walks.
Mousehole Sea Salts & Sail Festival
Taking place every two years, this maritime festival celebrates Mousehole's fishing heritage with traditional sailing boat races and many other activities and entertainment for the whole family. 2014 was the festival's tenth biennial festival, taking place on the 11th, 12th & 13th July. Read our blog post from the event here: Sea Salts and Sail Festival.
Today Mousehole is beautiful and welcoming holiday destination This popular holiday destination has seen more than its fair share of hardtimes tragedy over the years.
The Quay was built in 1392, holding the harbour like a pair of protective arms. Fishing was always important to Mousehole. These days there are fewer boats fishing from the village but there is an active fishing fleet operating out of nearby Newlyn, a town worth a visit on its own account. Read more about the History of Mousehole on our blog.
Venture near or far, with Newlyn, Porthcurno and Marazion all within a short drive or the cobbled streets of St Ives and the surfing beach of Sennen a little further away. Visit Penzance town to do some light shopping or head to Jubilee Pool to cool down after a long day of exploring. Wherever you want to go, our Mousehole self catering cottages make an ideal base from which to explore the towns and villages of West Cornwall.
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Join the magnificent Golden Eagle trail this Easter at Paradise Park. Watch the Eagles of Paradise flying display and embark on a golden egg trail to claim a delicious chocolatey prize.
6th - 22nd April 2019
Meet weird and wonderful creatures next to St Michael's Mount's causeway this Spring. Bring buckets and a sense of adventure and get ready to rummage in the rockpools and learn about sea creatures.
Dates: Sunday 7th April, 11am - 1pm, Tuesday 9th April, 1-3pm, Thursday 18th April, 10am - 12pm, Sunday 21st April, 11am - 1pm.
This fantastic Minack production is not to be missed. Orphaned and alone, Mary Lennox is sent to England to live with her distant uncle where she discovers a mysterious garden. This enchanting performance is accompanied by a magical score and wonderful puppets. The Minack Theatre provides an iconic and scenic backdrop for the performance, with incredible sea views.
There is a signed performance on 13th April.
9th - 19th April 2019
The small Cornish fishing village of Porthleven hosts its annual Food & Music Festival every April and encorporates street performers, a range of local produce, Samba dancing, theatre, beer marquees, hip-hop dancers, fireworks, Cornish singing & much, much mmore...the list is endless!
26th - 28th April 2019
Join in the celebrations at this community led festival of free entertainment. The annual event celebrates the engineering and mining history of the Camborne area, and is dedicated to Richard Trevithick, pioneer of high pressure steam power & inventor of Road and Railway Locomotives.
27th April 2019
Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.
10th - 12th May 2019
Golowan Festival is an annual community arts event that celebrates local culture and the social and natural environment. 'Mazey Day' takes place on the Saturday of the festival and guarantees to be a very colourful affair!
21st - 30th June 2019
Popular with visitors and locals alike, this exciting festival celebrates everything literary, including spoken, written, recited and sung word. Take part in the reading and writing discussions and activities and enjoy the many performances.
3rd - 6th July 2019
For two weeks only, Adventure 001, supporters of Cornwall Air Ambulance, will be bringing their helicopter experiences to St Ives! Choose from a 6 minute flight from £35 to a 30 minute flight from £96 and take in the incredible views across St Ives bay and beyond!
Dates TBC August 2019
Enjoy a weekend of live music, local food and drink, food demonstrations, crafts and local goods stalls and much more! Don't miss out!
Dates TBC August 2019
A fun packed day hosted by the RNLI lifeboat Station. See the lifeboats on display and in action on the water with demonstrations featuring one of the HM Coastguard helicpoters!
August 2019
Newlyn Fish Festival is the biggest and best of its kind in the UK. Taste some of the finest seafood on offer and enjoy cookery demonstrations, live music and arts and crafts. Local fishmongers take part in the The Cornish fishmonger of the year competition and the popular 'Fishy Trail' is perfect to keep the kids entertained.
26th August 2019
Now becoming a sellout event, this festival keeps attracting more and more visitors who come to enjoy a wide range of acts, including music, theatre, poetry and visual arts.
14th - 28th September 2019
The 2018 shout will feature more than 20 sea shanty groups for a fun weekend of shanty singing, sailor and pirate themed fancy dress and beer. This year's event will be raising money for Cornwall Air Ambulance and its New Heli Appeal and takes place in various pubs and venues in St Ives.
TBC 23rd - 24th November 2019
Find unique Christmas presents and tasty treats at Flambards Christmas Craft Fayre. Stalls will be set up in various areas of the park, there will be Christmas music to get everyone in the festive spirit and a chance to meet Santa too.
TBC 1st - 2nd December 2019
Visit Santa and his elves at the magical grotto at Paradise Park on selected dates in December. Tickets include a gift from Santa and there's no need to book, tickets are on sale on the day from 10am.
TBC 15th - 24th December 2019 (selected dates)
Possibly the most well-known and popular Christmas Lights in the county, Moushole combines stunning displays against the backdrop of their gorgeous Cornish fishing harbour to bring real festive magic to all who visit at this special time of year.
15th December 2019 - 4th January 2020
Each year, the people of Penzance celebrate the Winter solstace with a festival of Cornish tradition, torch processions, and dancing.
TBC 21st December 2019
The tradition of Tom Bawcock comes from the feast or famine lifestyle of Cornwall. The story goes that it was just before Christmas; there had been no fish for weeks, the boats couldn’t get out into the raging storm, the village was starving. One man, Tom Bawcock, dared to take his boat out of the harbour’s safety. He returned with enough fish to make fish pie for the whole village.
Today, a festival takes place each year to celebrate Tom Bawcock's bravery. During the festival, Star Gazey pies are eaten in memory of this famous event.
TBC 23rd December 2019
Spend New Year's Eve in St Ives for an unforgettable evening at the largest fancy dress party in the county. Ring in the New Year with an unbeatable fireworks display by the sea.
31st December 2019
Find out more about New Year's Eve in St Ives here>
Held on the anniversary of the consecration of the Parish Church of St Eia in 1434 AD, Feast Day offers visitors to witness - and even join in with - some centuries-old traditions. A morning precesison led by the Mayor to bless the Well of St Eia. Following this, the Mayor will 'Hurls the Silver Ball' into a crowd of children who assemble on the beach below. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin. In the afternoon the Mayor then throw pennies from the balcony of the Guildhall for children to collect.
4th February 2020
The West Cornwall Spring Show has been running for over 90 years and is a showcase for horticultural excellence within the area of Penwith.
TBC 1st - 2nd March 2020
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We had another fantastic Christmas break in Elsa's cottage. Location is perfect for Mousehole and the Christmas lights and lovely walks on your doorstep. We would highly recommend to anyone wanting a quiet cornish break or indeed a family holiday. Perfect. Thank you Aspects Holidays.
Mr Towill December 2018
It is a lovely cosy warm cottage with great charm in a good location. 4 adults easily cope with the cottage. it is in a very peaceful quiet position with a good dog walk from the cottage. Good value for money.
Mrs Whitworth October 2018
This was our second stay at Elsa’s cottage. It’s a lovely little cosy cottage in a nice quiet little village. Very clean and tidy, beds are comfy. The scones, tea and coffee and milk were a lovely little touch when we arrived (both years). A short walk to a Mousehole which have nice cafes, pubs and shops. A great home from home, thankyou :)
Mrs Anderson September 2018
Thanks for a great first stay using Aspect. The entire family had the best New Year I can remember, we loved Elsa's Cottage!
Miss Cottingham December 2016
Really cosy, quiet and comfy cottage for those wanting a base to visit West Cornwall. Only negatives are. that there is no real outside space/garden and no shops within walking distance.
Ms Westcott July 2016
Excellent location for exploring the very south west of Cornwall . Close proximity to the Minack theatre and Porthcurno beach
Mr Richards July 2016
Lovely cosy little cottage but plenty of room for five grown ups. Very warm ... brillant! Would love to come again, thank you :)
Mr Friebe March 2016
A lovely well equipped cottage in a peaceful location. Hope to return.
Mrs Ball December 2015
A great location for Mousehole without the parking problems. Spacious yet very cosy cottage very tastefully furnished.
Mrs Yeardley December 2015
Comfortable cottage in a quiet location with easy parking off the main road. Has all the character of a old stone built Cornish cottage but with a comfortable interior making a pleasant stay.
Mr Patterson July 2015
Cosy and welcoming
Ms Williams May 2015
Christmas in Elsa's Cottage was so lovely, very cosy in a quiet location and just a 5 minute walk to the local pub and 15 mins to Mousehole, a great time had by all. Thank you Amanda at Aspect Holidáys for arranging our Christmas decorations.
Mrs Dales December 2014