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Salt Loft
Mousehole, Cornwall
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A traditional fisherman's cottage - beautifully refurbished with touches of luxury throughout and just a stone's throw from Mousehole's stunning seafront
2 nights from £372 Book Nowkey features
Sea View
Within 100m From The Beach
Wi-Fi
Pets Accepted
Decorated For Christmas
Children Welcome
Near Coast Path
Family Friendly
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Dishwasher
TV
Hair Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Oven
Iron
Overview
Salt Loft is just the place you’ll want to call home when staying in this lovely seaside town; where original features compliment contemporary coast-inspired furnishing to form a space that’s as relaxing to be in as it is lovely to look at.
Set just a few metres back from the seafront, this authentic Cornish fisherman’s loft offers four guests a superb retreat away from the bustle of busy everyday life. Grade II listed, the cottage packs in original features by the bucket-load, and these combined with modern elements of a recent refurbishment create an idyllic luxury sanctuary to retreat to after days spent exploring the coast. Arranged over three floors, the first floor entrance to the property is through a stable door which opens into a whitewashed living room with stripped floor boards and original stone walls.
A sash window & seat nestles into the chunkiest of window reveals letting plenty of light in, overlooking the narrow harbour streets, while a low beamed ceiling and rustic hearth with period style stove add a warmth and cosiness to the space. The soft furnishings are understated and gorgeous with palette of neutral tones infusing a sense of calm and elegance. Downstairs on the ground floor a Shaker-style kitchen has been well thought-out in design to offer plenty of worktop space as well as make an inviting space to share conversations and mealtimes together. The cottage’s two bedrooms can be found on the top floor. Each room is the height of comfort with deep luxury mattresses fitted with high spec cool percale bed linen for the ultimate nights sleep & softest fluffy towels. The rooms have original floorboards, high pitched ceilings with exposed A frames, feature circular windows with sunken spotlights, with the master bedroom boasting sea views over the village to St Clements Isle and beyond.
Further afield and easily reached by car, lie the spectacular town and beach of Marazion in one direction, and Lamorna Cove and Pedn Vounder beaches in the other. A must-visit location on many a travel publication’s bucket list, Pedn Vounder Beach is just a twenty- minute drive away and has crystal clear turquoise water edging a crescent of fine white sand; perfect for days spent relishing the Cornish sunshine.
Adding to Mousehole’s repertoire of things to do and see in the area, the town’s pretty harbour is home to a handful of fantastic, shops, restaurants and cafes; and its terrific position on Cornwall’s south coast means that, just a short distance away are the likes of Porthcurno, The Minnack Theatre, Porthleven Harbour, St Michael’s Mount and St Ives.
Salt Loft accepts 1 small dog
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Things to know
Check in time: 16:00
Check out time: 10:00
Security Deposit: We ask our guests for a £200 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved (held as a pending transaction) and then released afterwards if there is no damage or additional cleaning. This will be held on the card on file 7 days prior to your arrival.
Pets: 1 pet allowed, £25 per pet per week, in line with our house rules we do ask that pets are not left alone in the property, do not use the furniture or go in the bedroom areas
Number of steps: 2 external steps and 1 flight of internal stairs
Type of heating: Central heating
Linen & Towels: Bed linen is provided for your stay. Each guest will be supplied with one hand towel and one bath towel for their stay. (if your holiday is longer than 10 days, please contact the Luxury Coastal team to discuss a mid-stay linen change)
Wi-Fi: This property offers free Wi-Fi for guests, however, we cannot guarantee the speed and connectivity. Therefore, if you are planning to work during your holiday, we recommend bringing a wifi dongle.
Coffee Machine: Nespresso Essenza Mini
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises.
Decorated for Christmas: Christmas tree and some festive decorations
Room Information
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Living
This property has a main entrance that is up a flight of stairs leading into the first floor living room. There is secondary ground floor access into the kitchen.
Living Room
Located on first floor
Accessed up a flight of stairs through a stable door, the room features two large sofas and a Flat screen Smart TV that sits on a TV cabinet
The room is also furnished with occasional tables, coat hooks and a storage bench that doubles as a window seat.
A period style electric stove with stone hearth -
Kitchen & Dining
Dining Area
Incorporated into the kitchen, this area has a table with seating for four
Kitchen
Situated on the ground floor this room has direct access to the front of the property at street level.
Modern shaker-style with solid wood worktops and a Belfast sink. A range of cooking utensils, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery is provided
Appliances include a dishwasher, microwave, induction hob and grill, fan-assisted oven, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board and vacuum cleaner -
Bedrooms
Master Bedroom
Located on second floor, this room is furnished with a double bed, mirror, side tables and reading lamps as well as a stand alone wardrobe and chest of drawers
Sea views
Bedroom Two
Located on second floor this room features twin beds, a chest of drawers and table lamp -
Bathrooms
Bathroom One
Located on the ground floor off the kitchen, this room has a double walk-in shower cubicle with a rain head, a wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, shaver point, cabinet, mirror
Bathroom Two
Located on the second floor this room has a shower cubicle with a rain head, a wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, shaver point, cabinet, mirror -
Outside
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Parking
Parking
There is no allocated parking for this property. Guests can park in the road along The Parade which is free on a first come first service basis and is a short walk from the property.
Mousehole has several car parks, however please note that the one closest to the property only accept coins so guests are advised to bring change with as there are no cash points nearby. If change is needed on arrival, the car park attendant at the South Harbour Car Park can offer change.
The car parks closer to the town entrance tend to have higher charges so we suggest parking in the facility closest to the property.
Additional parking information:
Two Harbour Authority car parks at North or South Quay are available. For more information about North and South Quay car parks from the Harbour Authority’s website, please click here
The Parade Car Park on the outskirts of the village is a privately owned facility so prices are subject to change however current charges (as of 2021) are £9.00 for an overnight stay. Please note that parking here is strictly monitored and even slight overstays are heavily fined. Please bear in mind that on-street parking is scarce as the village’s streets are very narrow. At very busy times when these car parks are full, the village of Paul which is located up a steep hill at the top of Mousehole Lane is an option however the walk up is strenuous.
North Quay Car Park (0.2 miles)
Open all year
Overnight parking
£1.00 for 1 hour, £2.00 for 2 hours, £5.00 for 3 - 24 hours
No height restrictions
70 spaces
South Quay Car Park (0.2 miles)
Generally unavailable in winter as it is used for storage of boats
£1.00 for 1 hour, £2.00 for 2 hours, £5.00 for 3 - 24 hours
The Parade Car Park (4 minute walk 0.1 miles)
Open all year
Overnight parking
£9.00 per day or £1.00 per hour
1.90m height restriction
80 spaces
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Good Housekeeping Bond
We ask our guests for a £200 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
This property accepts 1 small dog
Welcome to Mousehole
Before you book one of our Mousehole holiday cottages, you need to know one thing. The name of this beautiful little resort is pronounced ‘mowzul’. Now that’s cleared up, let’s begin. Arriving in this sleepy fishing village is a little bit like stepping into a fairytale. Found just three miles from Penzance, Mousehole is one of those destinations where time seems to stand still. Boats bob in the harbour, waves lap the beach and cafes serve the catch of the day. If you want to experience the Cornwall of days gone by, this is the perfect place to do it.
More about Mousehole
Reviews
A mix of outstanding and challenging
4.2/5
4.2/5
We found the condition of the property, and its location, to be excellent. As other reviewers have noted, the compact footprint of the floor plan and its 3 levels instead of 2 can be challenging. Arrival info was hard to obtain, but when we reached out for help, the Luxury Coastal person who reached out to us on Sunday (day before arrival) was very helpful. Georgina the property manager/housekeeper also was very helpful, especially when the Portal and the Binder each said the wifi password was in the other and she told us where we actually could find it. She was also very helpful when we were checking out. So the major pluses of Salt Loft were its very central, walk-able location, the nice furnishings and quality of the interior, and the ability to regulate the temperature/climate of the cottage through opening/closing of windows. Very snug and comfortable. Major challenges were the small spaces and effort required to store one's things, and the frequent up-down on the stairs. As noted elsewhere, the ground floor shower is outstanding - really great - followed by 2 flights of stairs to go to bed. Regarding the public parking lots one must use, they were accepting credit cards during our stay, this should be noted. Overall, if I were to recommend, it would be with those caveats about the 3-level floor plan.
Guest, 09 Aug 2024
Hi, Thank you for reviewing your stay at Salt Loft. We are pleased to hear that the condition of the property and the location were excellent. It is also great to hear that Luxury Coastal and the property manager were helpful when needed. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 09 Aug 2024
Charming cottage but lacking attention to detail
4/5
4/5
We enjoyed our stay in Salt Loft - it really is as charming as the photos suggest. As others have noted, the second bedroom and upstairs shower are a squeeze for adults but the main bedroom, kitchen, sitting room and downstairs bathroom are big enough. What let it down was the poor attention to detail, such as only 3 of the 6 lights in the downstairs bathroom were working, only 3 wine glasses (for 4 people!), only 6 clothes hangers in the wardrobe, no shower caddy in the downstairs shower (requiring a lot of bending over to relieve soggy soap etc), no decent rails in the bathrooms to hang bath towels to properly dry, the standard lamp in the sitting room could only be turned on at the plug (requiring more bending over), there were numerous reed diffusers but none had any oil in them, and several of the tourist brochures were well out of date. None of these things particularly detracted from our enjoyment of the cottage but they are not what I would expect to find in a property let by a business with the word "luxury" in its name and priced accordingly. Note that there are internal windows at high level between the two bedrooms with no blinds, so if the light is on in one bedroom during the night it will light up the other bedroom, which may be an issue for light sleepers. As other reviewers have noted, the seagulls are very noisy so best pack earplugs!
James, 24 Jul 2024
Hi James, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the valuable feedback, this is always welcomed and appreciated. The electrics have now been checked and we are in the process of arranging an electrician to fix the outstanding issues. We aren't always informed of small breakages so we will ensure items are now inventoried along with keeping the reed diffusers topped up, there has never been a shower caddy but the owner has taken these comments on board and in the process of purchasing one. The owner will renew the tourist brochures when they are next in the property, a new welcome pack with up to date information has been printed out and we will ensure this is added to the folder. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, Chloe Luxury Coastal
Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team - 24 Jul 2024
Lovely cottage in a perfect location
5/5
5/5
Salt Loft is ideally located, just a very short walk from Mousehole Harbour where there are some great restaurants and a very convenient bus stop should you wish to go to Newlyn or Penzance. The cottage itself is beautifully decorated and, though it is fairly small, it has absolutely everything you should need. The main bedroom has the benefit of a sea view across the rooftops, the bed and bedding are very comfortable. The only reason for not having an excellent nights sleep was the noise from the seagulls, which started around 4am! The second bedroom is compact, ideal for little children , but I would say not great for adults. Small shower room on this floor too. Great kitchen and downstairs shower room with an excellent shower. We had a great time and would not hesitate to stay again.
Steph, 26 Jun 2024
Hi Steph, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear that you found Salt Loft to be ideally located and only a short walk from the great local amenities. Thank you for the kind words regarding the decoration of the cottage and the beds being comfortable. We do apologise for the seagulls unfortunately when close to the sea there are lots of seagulls around! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team - 26 Jun 2024
