Fallen Angel

Rooms

Every aspect of this architect-designed 1-bedroom cottage has been meticulously planned. Step inside to be greeted by an ultra-modern brushed-steel and grey-oak kitchen, positioned on attractive Spanish patterned ghost tiles. You won’t find a TV in the expansive main living space, instead floor-to-ceiling windows open onto a balcony overlooking the Cornish coastline. For cold winter days, there is a striking egg-shaped wood burner, a comfy sofa and warming underfloor heating. If you fancy a movie night, duck into the cosy TV snug at the back of the house.

Downstairs, the bedroom is really impressive, although you do need to navigate a steep staircase to reach it. Here you’ll find a heavenly kingsize bed, a freestanding steel bathtub, a rain shower and a w/c. Again, floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the garden and harbour beyond. The view from the bed really is amazing. The brave can bathe with the blinds up to enjoy changing scenery, but at the flick of a button they come down for privacy. From the bedroom, stroll straight into the garden and relax by the cool fire pit.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Tumble dryer
• Washing machine
• WiFi

Eating

The modern kitchen is well-equipped with all mod cons, plus seating for 4 around the island. There’s no separate dining table, but the garden and balcony have tables and chairs.

For breakfast, you'll find the basics in the fridge: bread, butter, tea, coffee and milk. You can also have an indulgent breakfast or picnic hamper sent to your door.

On a relaxed summer’s evening, perhaps do as we did - grab a bottle of wine and cook up steaks on the outdoor fire pit barbecue. There’s nowhere better to watch the sun sink below the horizon. If you don’t want to cook, Mark and Jane can arrange a private chef who'll whip up a 3-course dinner or 7-course tasting menu. Or you can have chef-prepared hampers delivered to your door; choose between breakfast, a picnic lunch or gourmet dinner, and there's a snack and drinks menu that can be pre-ordered, too.

Happily, Mousehole has no shortage of great restaurants. We ate at 2 Fore Street, a relaxed and unfussy bistro-style restaurant just short stroll from Fallen Angel. The regularly changing menu offers tasty specialties featuring plenty of fresh local seafood, plus there’s a good wine selection. Around the corner, The Old Coastguard offers simple food done well, with great views out to sea.

Features include:

• Barbecue
• Chef on request
• Dishwasher
• Food blender
• Fridge
• Full kitchen
• Hob or stove
• Oven
• Restaurants nearby
• Toaster

Activities

• Stroll around Mousehole harbour, lined with galleries, delis and cafés, and watch boats come and go. There's a small patch of beach, too
  
• Head to gorgeous Porthcurno beach (25 mins) for white sand and turquoise water, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in the Mediterranean
  
• Watch an open-air play or take a tour at the world-famous Minack Theatre (20 mins), hewn from the cliff above the Atlantic
  
• Gallery-hop your way around Penzance, Newlyn, St Just and St Ives (all within a short drive)
  
• In summer, head to Penzance’s Art-Deco saltwater lido
  
• Mark and Jane have contacts for stand-up paddle boarding, surf sessions, foraging, coasteering, kayaking and more
  
• Request a spa treatment in the cottage - anything from massages to manicures can be arranged

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Birdwatching
• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Golf
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Kayaking
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Plantlife / flora
• Sailing
• Shopping / markets
• Surfing
• Swimming

Kids

A babe in arms is welcome, and Fallen Angel can provide a travel cot and high-chair free of charge, as well as organise a babysitter. The house is unsuitable for toddlers due to the layout and steep hilly location.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years)

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Fallen Angel is in Mousehole, a small fishing village in the far west of Cornwall, 10 minutes' drive from Penzance and 25 from Land's End.

By Air:
There are some internal flights to Newquay Airport (74km). If you’re coming from further afield, fly into Exeter (200km), Bristol (300km) or London Heathrow (480km).

From the Airport
From Newquay, it's an hour's drive or taxi ride to the cottage. If you’re travelling from Bristol, Exeter or London, take the train to Penzance or hire a car.

By Train:
Penzance train station is a 10-minute drive or taxi ride from Mousehole. It's served by mainline services from London and other UK cities, including overnight sleeper trains.

By Car:
It’s a long drive to western Cornwall from pretty much anywhere, but the cottage is not far from the A30.

Detailed directions will be provided when you confirm a booking through i-escape.

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