This cosy, 17th-century, semi-detached fisherman’s cottage, overlooks Newlyn harbour and coast, and is conveniently located between the seafaring town of Penzance and the quaint village and harbour of Mousehole. It is less than a 10-minute walk to local galleries, shops, pubs, restaurants, numerous cafés and a cinema. Chirgwin Cottage is Grade II listed and has many original features, and is a very quirky property with sloping floors, exposed beams (some old ship beams), an original stone fireplace, low ceilings and the original steep staircase. From the warmth of this Newlyn cottage, you can sit and watch the busy, ever-changing view over the harbour, and observe St Michael’s Mount perched on its rocky outcrop in the distance.
The area has some fascinating history, including the famous Newlyn artists, the Newlyn Art School and Museum, as well as stories of fishermen of bygone days.