The Kellan

The Kellan is a five-bedroom cottage in the village of Mousehole on the Penwith coast, sleeping 8 across 2 king-size, 1 double, and 2 single rooms with 3 bathrooms. The layout wraps around a private suntrap courtyard, giving the property an unusually sheltered outdoor space for a coastal village where southwest gales are common in autumn and winter. The lounge has an open fire and a baby grand piano - a combination that sets it apart from most properties of similar size in the area.

The kitchen runs on an Aga range cooker with a second electric oven in the utility room for when you need both at once. A dedicated library room on the first floor holds extensive bookshelves. The Aga and the open fire make the property a practical winter option as well as a summer one, and the rating of 4 from 19 reviews reflects a consistent guest experience.

Mousehole beach is 200 metres from the front door, with the harbour under half a mile away. The village itself is tight and characterful, with a working fish quay, a handful of restaurants, and the Wild Bird Hospital that has operated here since 1928. Lamorna Cove is 2.8km south along the coast path - a small rocky inlet with swimming at high tide. Mousehole holds a Christmas light display each December that draws visitors from across west Cornwall.

Ideal for a group or extended family wanting a genuinely large cottage in a small, distinctive village. Dogs welcome up to 2. Penzance is 3.5 miles east for supermarkets, the Newlyn fish market, and the Tate exchange gallery. Not great for those needing a hot tub or on-site parking - there is no parking at the property, consistent with the narrow lanes of the village.