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About this property
With a traditional pub and Cornish restaurant, The Ship Inn offers scenic views across Mousehole Harbour. Just a 10-minute drive from Penzance, the modern rooms have en suite bathrooms. Each room at The Ship has a TV and tea and coffee facilities, and many have impressive views towards St Clement’s Isle. All rooms have ample storage space and a cosy seating area. The on-site pub features original oak beams and open fires with a selection of local ales, including the award-winning St Austell. The restaurant serves a traditional menu using Cornish produce, and a fine wine list is also available. Overlooking the pretty working harbour, Ship Inn is just a few minutes’ walk from the Penzance Coastal Path. St Michael’s Mount is a 15-minute drive away, and Land’s End can be reached in 20 minutes. St Ives and the Celtic Sea are just 30 minutes away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Geraldine
United Kingdom
“Ample breakfast ( continental and cooked) and optional evening meal were both served in the restaurant. Food was fresh and well cooked, staff pleasant and helpful.” - Julie
United Kingdom
“Location , room great , well equipped, lively bar, fantastic staff” - Gavin
Norway
“The view from our room over the pub was beautiful. The breakfast was a very tasty range, all included in the room price. Mousehole is a wonderful place.” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“Lovely welcome Great room Great breakfast, made better by the care & welcome by Lisa We had a great stay.” - Diana
South Africa
“Breakfast excellent. Staff exemplary. Setting superb. Excellent stay” - Rio
United Kingdom
“Really lovely place. We stayed in room 3 (Mouse Hole) for two nights Friday to Sunday. Beautiful room and ensuite shower; very clean and had everything we needed. The harbour view window was our favourite feature! The only issue we had was the...” - Carol
United Kingdom
“Location excellent, staff super helpful and friendly, food outstanding and locals really helpful and chatty. I would highly recommend coming here to stay - it was a really authentic experience and Mousehole is a beautiful place to explore along...” - Heidrun
Germany
“Everything is amazing, if you like to be in between” - Falkner
United Kingdom
“Lovely place to stay right on the port. Staff were very friendly. Room was good. Food was amazing. Best fish and chips we have ever had. Words do not do it justice. Good value. Lovely atmosphere in the pub. Easy to walk to beach, deli and great...” - Zolt
United Kingdom
“Superb location, right in the middle of the small harbour. Great sights from the sea facing rooms - but not all rooms. Helpful staff and fair sized rooms.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Please note the lead guest must be 18 years and older.
You must show a valid photo ID upon check-in.
Please note that guests will be charged if any damage or loss to the property occurs during a guests' stay.