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The Kellan

Mousehole, Cornwall
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Characterful cottage that wraps around a private suntrap courtyard
  • An avid reader’s delight with its very own library
  • Filled with quirky elements, traditional decor and colourful accents

Overview
Property code: OC-KELLAN

Utterly charming and a little bit quirky! The Kellan is a very spacious cottage which sits on the South Quay side of Mousehole, just a matter of steps from the small family friendly beach. The jewel in its crown is the delightful library with a prolific array of books from fiction to English literature to ancient history. It even has its very own baby grand piano. The Kellan is a very well equipped cottage with a real home from home feel and is peppered throughout with an abundance of local art.

Located right in the centre of Mousehole and boasting stunning sea views of the harbour and out over Mount's Bay from most of the principle rooms. The Kellan is the perfect base to explore West Cornwall.

GROUND FLOOR:
Living Room/Dining Room: Large comfy sofas, armchairs, open fireplace, dining table, chairs, dresser, harbour views to the front.
Kitchen: Bespoke handmade units, 3 oven AGA, dishwasher, microwave and access to rear courtyard.
Utility Area: Large utility room containing two full-sized fridge/freezers, electric cooker, washing machine and tumble dryer. With separate access to the road side of the property there is plenty of space for storing outdoor equipment including room for numerous bicycles and surfboards etc. There is a handy shower room with WC ideal for showering off after coming back from the beach.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: In shades of lavender with a king-size bed (5'), chest of drawers, bedside cabinets, built in wardrobes with views over St Clement's Isle and beyond over Mount's Bay.
Bedroom 2: Decorated in hues of green and William Morris soft furnishings, there is a king-size bed (5'), chest of drawers, bedside cabinets and built in wardrobes with stunning sea views.
Bedroom 3: Single bed (3') with chest of drawers and bedside cabinet. Lovely sea views out over Mount's bay.
Family Bathroom: Electric shower over bath, basin and WC.
Library: Extremely well stocked library with baby grand piano, comfy seating and 40" Smart TV with DVD player.

FIRST FLOOR REAR:
Shower Room: Shower, basin.
Separate WC: With the most fun decor... just wait and see!
Bedroom 4: Single bed (3'), chest of drawers, bedside cabinet. Ideal for children with playful decor and children's books. French doors lead to an outside wrap around porch/balcony which has access to courtyard.
Bedroom 5: Double bed (4'6"), wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets. This room in decorated in shades of pink. French doors lead to an outside wrap around porch/balcony which has access to courtyard.

OUTSIDE:
There is a central courtyard with table and seating and be accessed from the kitchen, utility room and rear balcony.

Pets Welcome: Up to 2 dogs are welcome. £25 per week per pet
Power and Heat: Electricity included in the rent.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.
Baby Equipment: Travel cot and high chair provided, please bring your own bedding.
Coast: 0.1 ml. Pub: 0.1 ml.

NOTES: No smoking. WiFi provided. Mobile reception varies.

  • 5 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double, 2 singles
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 shower room with separate WC, and 1 shower room with WC
  • Aga, dishwasher, microwave
  • Utility room with electric oven, 2 fridge/freezers, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack included
  • Travel cot and highchair available, please bring your own cot linen
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Enclosed courtyard with furniture
  • Storage for bikes and surfboards
  • Beach, pub and shops 0.5 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Victoria Vine

This property is personally managed by Victoria.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nathalie 21st May 2025

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Reviewed by Dawn 4th May 2025

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We had a wonderful week here to celebrate our parents 65th wedding anniversary- the view and location blew us away and entertained my parents all week ! Great space, beautifully quirky and arty the library was a great workspace for when we needed to and the parents needed a bit of help up the stairs of an evening but having facilities on every levRead moreel was very helpful. Kitchen is brilliantly equipped, the whole place just feels very homely and comfortable and the additional workshop space area was ideal for storing wheelchairs etc. I swam twice a day only 50m away from the doorstep to the harbour at high tide. Sent to sleep and woken up everyday by the hypnotic sounds of the waves - we will definitely be back ! Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 28th April 2025

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Reviewed by R I 29th December 2024

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We had a wonderful 5 day Christmas break in Mousehole. Travelling with 3 grandparents over 85, a dog and my family of 4 adults. Christmas lights in the harbour, The Mousehole Cat at Solomon Brownes Hall and swimming at Sennen Cove too. Wonderful view from the sitting room and an amazing library - although we didnt solve the quiz! *Staircase Read morequite steep but manageable. *Street light remains lit all night in front of house. Hide

Reviewed by Kerry 24th December 2024

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Reviewed by Clare 21st December 2024

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The Kellan is a comfortable rambling quayside house full of individuality and quirky charm. It is well looked after & had everything we needed for our stay.

Reviewed by Jane 3rd December 2024

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Very old and quirky cottage in an excellent location close to South Quay car park. Best suited for families, as opposed to a group of friends. As an old property the general facilities particularly bathroom, toilet and shower room are dated and require some attention. The heating via electric heaters in all rooms, but one bedroom, worked well. BeinRead moreg so close to water, need to be aware of damp. Hide

Reviewed by Zoe 21st October 2024

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Stunning location and facilities - everything you could need.

Reviewed by Susan 16th October 2024

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Very spacious cottage, nice and warm and the location and view is fabulous. Well equipped, loved the Aga. Bath towels and bedding were excellent. Beds were very comfortable, we slept very well.

Reviewed by Sara 14th July 2024

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Reviewed by Monique 23rd June 2024

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We loved this place. The house is 300-400 years old and has all the character youd expect from that kind of life. The downstairs living room is light and airy, and the views out the window are hard to pull your eyes from. The upstairs front bedrooms have even better views. There are original paintings in every room. Built around a small courtyRead moreard, there are two wings dedicated to sleeping, connected by a rich and interesting library in which theres also a tv, and a baby grand piano. I thought I might struggle with the aga as Im a gas cooker girl but it was a dream - especially comforting when swimming was a bit chilly. The kitchen is very well equipped. We spent a happy happy week and would love to come back. Hide

Reviewed by Scarlett 2nd June 2024

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The house is amazing! Location is fabulous, and the weather was kind to us. The downstairs shower was great, as was the separate shower near the far bedroom. However the shower over the bath in the family bathroom wouldnt work.

Reviewed by Catherine 26th May 2024

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Really lovely old cottage with private courtyard, loads of storage space. Really well equipped with quality stuff and VERY IDEAL LOCATION. The welcome pack with the cream teas was a very lovely touch.

Reviewed by Sarah 19th May 2024

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A great family home with a beautiful costal outlook. Quality linen and fittings through out the property.

Reviewed by Catherine 17th March 2024

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We were an extended family group ranging from a baby bump to an 84 year old and the property was perfect for everyone. We loved the spacious sitting room/diner and the spectacular views. We mastered using the Aga without too much trouble. We loved the vast utility area and having two fridge freezers. The library was excellent.

Reviewed by Lorna 18th February 2024

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This cottage is amazing, beautiful location. Lying in bed watching the stunning sunrise will stay for some time. Lovely memories of such a lovely space, plenty of room for two families to be together and be separate. The lounge and then library/den were great spaces to be together. An amazing spot to explore Devon. Just come prepared with change foRead morer the car park as seemed to not like card, 5 for each 24hrs. Useful to know ahead of time. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 20th December 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 12th November 2023

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Excellent location. Wonderful views. Comfortable beds. Well equipped. However the shower over the bath is only a dribble!!! The window in the bathroom would only open an inch. The Piano room, one of the reasons we booked this cottage, as both my husband and adult daughter play the piano. Fantastic view from the sitting room!!. Mousehole is a beRead moreautiful place, this cottage is in an enviable position and very quirky but obviously in need of some building work to maintain it and sort out the damp. Also In need of a more powerful shower over the bath. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 16th October 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 9th October 2023

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An extensive well appointed property in a superb location which is ideal for an extended family group or a large party. We were all amazed as to how big the property was on the inside yet was quaint from the outside. All our party said they would have no hesitation booking this property again if staying in Mousehole.

Reviewed by Chris 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Dave 6th August 2023

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Reviewed by Grete 10th July 2023

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