Upper Chandlers Cottage, Mousehole

About this property

Perfectly positioned within walking distance of one of Cornwall’s prettiest harbours and set within the winding streets of the Village of Mousehole. Utterly gorgeous throughout, the property is beautifully proportioned, with ample airy space for six guests to unwind in.

Designed to make the most of every inch of its footprint, a central outdoor terrace connects two of the home’s bedrooms while a spiral staircase from the lounge leads to a further upper floor bedroom. Whitewashed walls and ceilings compliment sanded floorboards and exposed roof trusses, with two large bay windows inviting languid afternoons in the comfy armchair with a good book and the wonderful sea views in the distance.

There are spaces to come together in like the large open plan lounge with its sinkable sofa and wood-burner, and places to retreat to in the form of three stunning bedrooms and a bijou roof top terrace; all sublimely decorated and furnished. A fully equipped contemporary kitchen makes whipping up feasts a cinch, with a rustic dining table and seating being the perfect place to share meals and conversation.

Unspoilt and within easy reach of some of the tip of western Cornwall’s best landmarks and beaches, Mousehole has a lot to offer. There are award winning restaurants and scenic coastal paths as well a variety of independent shops and galleries to peruse. The iconic tidal island of St Michael’s Mount is within a short distance, as is Porthcurno Beach, the Minnack Theatre and St Ives.

This wonderful home pays close attention to detail, and is packed with features that have been designed to infuse comfort and convenience throughout. Some of these include Superfast broadband, a Bose home speaker, Nespresso coffee machine and Smart TV with Netflix as well as a fantastic double shower with two rain heads and a roof top terrace for morning coffees or evening g&t's.

*Please note that this property has both external and internal stairs and is therefore unsuitable for those with limited mobility

Upper Chandlers is a duplex apartment that sits above another flat. The property is accessed down a short alley and has metal steps up to its front door

Living Room

Located on first floor this room features a large L-shaped sofa, ottoman and central coffee table. There are bookshelves and side tables as well as a Flatscreen Smart TV with Netflix and a TV cabinet

The room has a wood burning stove* and is framed by two large bay windows with shutters where you can relax in the comfy armchair admiring the views towards Mounts Bay, and there are binoculars provided for guests to make the most of the marvellous seascape

*Please note that logs are provided for the wood burning stove during the months of October – April. Outside of those months, guests will need to purchase their own logs if they wish to use the wood burning stove.

Dining Area

Incorporated into the kitchen, this area has a large rustic table with seating for six as well as Bose home speaker connect via Bluetooth

Kitchen

Open plan with the living room, the contemporary gloss kitchen features solid wood butchers block style worktops and plenty of overhead and under counter storage. A range of cooking utensils, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery is provided

Appliances include an American style fridge / freezer with water dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, induction hob, grill and fan-assisted oven as well as a washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, Nespresso machine, milk frother, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner

Master Bedroom

Located on upper floor this en-suite room is accessed via stairs from the lower ground hallway and is furnished with a French king size bed, mirror, side tables and reading lamps as well as a stand alone wardrobe

This room has lovely sea views to St Clements Isle and beyond with doors leading out to a small decked terrace

Bedroom Two

Located on the upper floor and accessed via the spiral staircase from the lounge, this room features a king size bed, wash hand basin, bedside lamps, bedside tables and a chest of drawers

The room also has access to the shared roof terrace (shared with the Master bedroom)

*Please note that this bedroom is unsuitable for younger children or guests with mobility issues due to the steepness of the staircase

Bedroom Three

Located on ground floor but accessed up a small flight of steps from the kitchen, this room features a king size bed, bedside lamps, bedside tables, a stand alone wardrobe and a chest of drawers

Bathroom One

Located on the ground floor off the kitchen, this room has a shower cubicle and standalone bath with shower over, a wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, shaver point, cabinet, mirror and hairdryer

Bathroom Two

Located on the second floor this room has a large shower cubicle with two shower heads, a wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, shaver point, cabinet and mirror

Outside

A small shared, decked roof terrace with glass balustrade is shared by the two upper floor bedrooms and is furnished with a bistro table and chairs

Parking

There is no allocated parking at the property however there are four on-street parking spaces just outside the property. These spaces are free of charge but are on a first come first served basis

Several council car parks can be found in Mousehole - to find out more please about these please click here