Carn Du--Mousehole
Holiday Cottage In Cornwall

Listed by Anna Hutcheon

Property overview: Perched on a hilltop just outside the pretty fishing village of Mousehole, and with breathtaking sea views, Carn Du is one of the most romantic houses in Cornwall. It is astonishingly light and airy with lots of space, big windows, five bedrooms, all of which look over the sea. The cottage, which can be rented with the house or separately, has a further two bedrooms, each offering similarly spectacular views. There are wonderful beaches and coves close by and excellent restaurants in Mousehole – which Dylan Thomas called “the loveliest village in England” – and Penzance. A boat is available by arrangement if you want to explore the coast or, perhaps, roam further afield to the Scilly Isles. Description of accommodation: The Drawing Room has a bright triple-aspect with a large bay window giving outstanding panoramic ocean views across Mount’s Bay to St Michael’s Mount, the Lizard, open sea and up the coast towards Lamorna Cove. There is a Georgian fireplace for log fires whenever needed. Doors lead to the garden, conservatory and dining room. The Conservatory with its American oak flooring is an ideal place to sit and read a book or simply to take in the view. The Dining Room has a large table that can seat up to 18. Doors open on to garden, conservatory and drawing room. The large bay windows offer stunning views over the approaches to Mousehole harbour, St Clement’s island, the garden and paddock. The Kitchen opening from dining room, has an Aga, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge (separate large freezer) and large cupboard. The Boiler Room has a wet locker and shelves for airing and drying all your beach kit after a long day by the sea. The Utility Room houses the washing machine and tumble dryer with an additional six hob Smeg range cooker. Bedroom 1 looks over the ocean and has a doubled-ended Victorian enamelled bath window. Doors lead onto the balcony high above the sea. The luxurious Hypnos bed can be unzipped to provide two single beds if desired. En-suite washroom. Bedroom 2 has similar views. Its en-suite has slate tiled walls and solid American oak waxed flooring. A door leads to the balcony. Twin or double Hypnos beds. Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with views over Mousehole, Mount's Bay and the Ocean. The en-suite has a double ended bath. Bedroom 4 has views over the paddock, Mousehole, and sea towards Penzance. This double bedroom has a hand wash basin. Bedroom 5 contains built in yacht cabin style 6’4” bunk beds with individual lighting, the views are over paddock towards Penzance across Mount's Bay. The Walk-in Family Dressing Room has hand built shelving with views over the paddock and sea. The Family Bathroom contains a vast, deep antique crackle-glazed bath. With views over paddocks and surrounding countryside. Annexe (Arma’s Quarters) Fitted with a galley kitchen, shower room, wc and bed/sitting room. Separate entrance. Wonderful views over sea. Nearby Attractions: Walks There are many very good walks in the area, including the West Cornwall Coastal Path which extends right round the coast. The most immediate section is from Mousehole to Larmona (about an hour), which begins at the top of Raginnis Hill. Art The Tate at St Ives (closed Mondays) houses frequently changing exhibitions. Nearby is the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden. You can buy joint Tate/Hepworth tickets. Penless House in Penzance has a small but fine collection of works by Cornish artists and a good programme of special exhibitions, as well as a café with outside tables. Over the years, the area has attracted many artists. Beyond Penzance is Newlyn, Cornwall’s fishing capital, where the light is so special that the Newlyn School of artists was formed. The group, led by Stanhope Forbes and Walter Langley exhibited at the turn of the century, followed later by Laura Knight. There is still a flourishing school, with many artists living and painting in the area. The summer and Christmas exhibitions at the Newlyn Gallery are big events. The Tate Gallery Website The Newlyn Art Gallery Website Coastal Path Website Theatre and cinema There is a theatre (the Acorn) and a cinema (the Savoy) in Penzance. The famous open-air Minack Theatre, cut into the rock face high above Porthcurno Beach is well worth a visit even if you don’t go to a production there. Minack Website Choral The Mousehole Male Voice Choir gives regular concerts. The harbour-font newsagent’s board gives good notice of when one is imminent. The Eden Project Good for a wet day. The huge greenhouse domes, just off the A30 near St Austell, replicate climates from other parts of the world. Often least crowded at weekends when people are busy arriving in, or leaving, Cornwall.Gardens South Cornwall is renown for its gardens, among them the Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey, one of the most famous, takes you back to pre-First World War times of near self-sufficient estates. The fruit and vegetable gardens have been restored, also the pleasure gardens and exotic jungle. Heligan Gardens' website Coastal Path Website Golf There are 18 hole courses at Cape Cornwall and Lelant, and a shorter, but scenic 18 hole course at Tregenna Castle, just outside St Ives on the road to Hayle. Cape Cornwall Website West Cornwall Golf Club Website Tregenna Castle Website Eden Project Website Pricing Structure: HOUSE 2008 PRICES: Low season from £1370 for a weekend or £1780 for a week. Mid season from £1880 for a weekend (3 nights min) or £2510 for a week. High Season from £3200 for a week (min 7 nights). COTTAGE 2008 PRICES: Low season from £340 for a weekend or £450 for a week. Mid season from £450 for a weekend (3 nights min) or £650 for a week. High Season from £800 for a week (min 7 nights). SEASON DATES:High Season: 28th June - 30th August 2008. 19th December 2008 - 5th January 2009. Bank Holidays: 2nd May - 4th May 2008 and 23rd - 25th May 2008. Half Terms: 4th - 21st April 2008, 23rd May - 1st June 2008 and 17th - 2nd November 2008 Mid Season: 21st March to 27th June 2008 and 2nd September to 5th November 2008. (Excluding bank holidays and half terms.)Low Season: 6th January to 20th March 2008 and 6th November to 18th December 2008 (Excluding bank holidays and half terms.)

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