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Two-bedroom refurbished apartment in Mousehole (pronounced "Mowzle") sleeping four, set in a traditional granite building 200 metres from the harbour beach. Sea views look out over the village rooftops to Mount's Bay.

The apartment keeps original cottage features alongside a modern open-plan kitchen-diner and a walk-in double shower. Two bedrooms share a single bathroom, so it suits one family or two close couples rather than four adults sharing on equal terms. Wifi and a washing machine are provided; no parking comes with the property.

Mousehole's harbour wall, the Ship Inn, the Rock Pool cafe and a couple of galleries sit a short walk downhill. December's harbour lights and Tom Bawcock's Eve (23 December, stargazy pie at the Ship) draw winter visitors county-wide. The South West Coast Path leaves the village south to Lamorna Cove (3.1km, sheltered cove with beach cafe) and north 1.5 miles to Newlyn, Cornwall's largest working fishing port.

Penzance, 3 miles north, has a mainline rail terminus and the year-round Scilly ferry. The Minack Theatre and Land's End sit 8 to 10 miles further west.

Best for a small family or two couples after a refurbished base steps from the water. Less good for car arrivals - parking in Mousehole is limited to the hilltop public car park, a 5-minute walk away.