The Old Coastguard
Pub with rooms in Mousehole, Cornwall
Curator's notes:
- Superb seaside location
- Gutsy cooking using Cornish produce
- Rustic-chic interiors with wonderful views
- Handy for the Scilly Isles
Rooms from
Doubles: £155
Sea view: £200
Good to know
- Amex not accepted, Visa / Mastercard / Maestro all accepted
- Disabled access
- Private and alfresco dining
Water and
waves
With gorgeous sea views and the ocean on your doorstep, this is the
perfect spot for those searching for some seaside R&R.
No car
needed
You're just 10 minutes in a taxi from Penzance train station, so
guests can leave the car at home.
Family
favourite
Kids can indulge in the Tiny Tots or Bigger Bites menu and are very
welcome over night. Under five's stay for free!
Rooms
Rooms at The Old Coastguard are relaxed, informal and charming with beautiful antique chest of drawers and vintage furniture creating a genuine feeling of warmth and luxuriousness. Expect local art adorning the walls, top-notch beds and rooms decorated in bright, bold seaside colours.
Welsh blankets, scatter cushions and attractively painted lamps complete the coastal decor, whilst the bathrooms are modern with powerful rain showers, white baths, chrome fittings and earthy tiled walls. Most rooms have gorgeous sea views and eight come with balconies.
Restaurant & bar
The kitchen serves up hearty plates with bold seasonal flavours and plenty of locally sourced ingredients - meat and game comes from St Ives, duck from the Cornish Duck Co. Bread is freshly baked on the premises every day. Given its coastal location, it's not surprise that fish plays a pivotal role on The Old Coastguard's menu, ranging from locally caught crab, Fowey oysters and brown shrimp.
Cornwall is synonymous with cider, so expect to sample a fine range at the bar: compare the merits of locally brewed Skreach with Ty Gwyn from Monmouthshire or indulge in a shot of Somerset cider brandy. Ale buffs can enjoy draught brews from St Austell, Skinners Brewery and the Harbour Brewing Company in Trekillick - try the session IPA. Spirits include an excellent rum selection, plus Armagnacs, Tarquin's gin and even Cornish pastis.
