With its whitewashed fishing cottages and age-old marina, Mousehole certainly looks every inch the centuries-old Cornish port. In fact, its history spreads back more than 800 years, to when it was a major trading harbour on the edge of Mount's Bay, known for its output of pilchards. The town was even sacked by the Spanish in the 16th century, after the defeat of the great Armada. After that, it was slowly rebuilt, and boomed again in the 1800s as a fishing hub. It's around then that Dolly Pentreath lived in the area. She's thought to have been the last person in England to speak only the Cornish language. You can see a lichen-spotted memorial to her in the rustic village of Paul, nearby.
Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Mousehole a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Mousehole is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
Mousehole is small, wedged into a rocky cleft on the south Cornish coast. The upshot is that it's an eminently walkable place. In fact, getting lost in the maze of narrow alleys and small courtyards is one of the great enjoyments, here. You'll stumble upon intriguing local art galleries, charming pubs and enticing tearooms as you go. When it comes to exploring the coast, it's certainly possible to hop on the trails that wiggle out from the town itself. However, having a car of your own opens up bigger swathes of Cornwall's shores, from the wave-battered Penwith Heritage Coast to the sparkling sandy bays of Penzance.
Don't miss Mousehole's famous seafood. While the mass fishing industry might have come to a halt here in the early 1900s, the small town is still perfectly located to source some of the freshest marine produce on the Cornish coast. Specialties that come off the boats each day include lemon sole, bream, pollack and mackerel – you'll find them served with aioli dips and creative Mediterranean-style dressings in the elegant restaurants all around Mousehole. Of course, other regional delicacies should also join the menu. That means Cornish pasties, packed with meat and veg, and tea, with warm scones and clotted cream.
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