Perched above the southern end of Mousehole harbour with extraordinary views stretching across Mount's Bay, The Old Coastguard is widely regarded as one of the finest restaurants in West Cornwall - and it's not difficult to understand why. This small, beautifully run hotel and restaurant has a quiet confidence about it that speaks of a place that knows exactly what it is and does it exceptionally well.
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EAT & DRINK
2 Fore Street
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2 Fore Street
Tucked right on the harbour front, 2 Fore Street is one of Mousehole’s best-kept secrets – and a genuinely special place to eat. This small, intimate bistro brings a quiet French influence to the Cornish coast, with a beautiful walled garden that opens on fine days to let in the salt air and the sunshine.
The menu is short, seasonal, and confident. Expect locally caught fish, carefully sourced Cornish cheese boards, and a wine list chosen with real knowledge and care – the kind of menu that says everything it needs to without overcomplicating things.
The atmosphere is relaxed and wonderfully unpretentious, and on a clear evening the views from the terrace across Mount’s Bay towards the Lizard Peninsula are quite breathtaking. It’s the sort of place that stays with you long after the meal is finished.
Guests staying in our luxury apartment accommodation in Mousehole, Cornwall will find 2 Fore Street just moments away – making it the perfect spot for an effortless evening out without ever needing to think about transport. A word of advice: it doesn’t take reservations far in advance, so arriving early is strongly recommended during high season.
Bookings are available directly with the restaurant, and it’s well worth planning your evening around.
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Just a short, flat walk from Polvellan Heights along the harbourside path, Mousehole's compact harbour beach is a genuine delight - and one of those understated coastal gems that guests return to again and again throughout their stay.
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One of the great short walks of West Cornwall, the coastal path from Mousehole to Lamorna Cove is the kind of walk that reminds you exactly why this corner of England is so special. Approximately three miles one way along the South West Coast Path, it offers granite cliffs, startlingly turquoise water, and sweeping views across Mount's Bay for much of the route - and it begins, for guests at Polvellan Heights, practically from the doorstep.
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