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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
The Victorian seaside hotel that's in one of Cornwall's prettiest villages
A quaint hotel in one of Cornwall's prettiest villages offers unspoilt views at a reasonable price to match. Read on to find out more about the fresh seafood offered at their restaurant. 2 Where is The Old Coastguard hotel? Based near Gurnard's Head in stunning West Cornwall, if you want to enjoy the views from your car there is a residents' car park, as well as a public car park next door charging £9 a day. Trains to Plymouth are available, although are not great if you get travel sick as this winding route is rather slow. What is the hotel like? The 14-room Victorian, charming hotel has unspoilt views of the Atlantic in one of Cornwall's prettiest villages, Mousehole. It offers a warm welcome, well-priced drinks and tasty food. What is there to do at the hotel? Visit the iconic Mousehole Harbour via the path at the back of the hotel, where you'll find quirky shops, seaside galleries, old pubs and cafes. Sennen Cove is a favourite of the beaches in the area with a cosy, independent cafe to sit and view the surfers. What is there to eat and drink there? The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so no need to stress about leaving the hotel. The main dining room offers tables overlooking the sea. We enjoyed the views whilst tucking into a special dinner consisting of asparagus and fresh Fowey mussels. You cannot forget to order the moreish chocolate mousse for pud either. The garden is also beautiful, and we were lucky enough to listen to a live jazz band while drinking our coffee when we arrived. Cosy cottage in the heart of Cornwall What are the rooms like? Rooms start at £172.50 per night with breakfast. Click here to book. Each room comes with Bramley toiletries in the bathrooms and Cornish tea. We stayed in a Better Double room on the top floor, which came with an adjoining twin and an epic sea view, although my husband did miss having a TV. Is the hotel family-friendly? Yes. Open to all to enjoy their seaside hotel, and a bonus for families is the free-of-charge cot provided. There is a kids' menu that is great too with plenty of options. Is there access for guests with disabilities? The restaurant and ground-floor rooms have step-free access but call for specific requirements before you visit. Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here. 2
BBC News
11-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Minke whale spotted off shores in Cornwall
A minke whale has apparently been spotted feeding off the shore by fishing crews in Mermaid Pleasure Trips said the mammal was spotted where hoards of jellyfish had also been seen.A local fisherman said he saw three or four in a pod recently, which indicated that bait fish stocks were in the area were healthy. Skipper Adrian said the whale was seen between Mousehole and Lamorna. He said: "I think we saw it for something like 20, 25 minutes - it was coming up going down, you could see that it was feeding, very nice sight to see them."I had the tip off the earlier morning from a fishing boat friend of mine that said he'd seen them down off the Lizard and they was coming into the bay, so I was keeping my eyes open."
