Cornwall chocolate box village named among England's best
It was among a selection of spots curated by Independent Cottages, which was aiming to find the most beautiful villages in the country.
They compared many places against a list of criteria to come to their conclusions, which were:
The number of historic buildings, showing the architectural heritage that gives each village its character
The oldest recorded existence of the village, demonstrating its depth of history
Whether each village is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), recognising its natural surroundings and protection status
How many people search for the village online, indicating public interest and recognition
How many TikTok posts feature each village, showing how visually appealing they are
Introducing the list, they wrote: "There are lots of things that make England special: castles, stately homes and national parks. But what makes it especially charming is the hundreds of little chocolate box villages scattered across the countryside.
"Thatched cottages lining cobblestone streets, church bells marking the time and quaint pubs with roaring fires welcoming locals and travellers alike, just as they have for centuries."
The full list of England's best chocolate box villages can be found on the Independent Cottages website here.
What makes Mousehole one of England's top 'chocolate box' villages?
In terms of how it stacked up against other chocolate box villages, Mousehole is said to have dated back to 1286 and has 124 listed buildings.
The village is also located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has had 1,305 TikTok posts made about it.
Located fairly close to Penzance, Mousehole is a historic fishing village which has retained its "original character, charm and beauty".
Visit Cornwall adds: "Its picturesque harbour is surrounded by narrow streets and lichen covered houses, which huddle together creating a stunning location."
You can easily lose yourself for a couple of hours navigating these little lanes, discovering cafes, restaurants, galleries and more.
The tourism website says: "With the tide out the harbour becomes a safe sandy beach, popular with families, whilst the sea wall is a great place to promenade and take in the views across to St Michael's Mount."
If you're a keen swimmer, then Mousehole Rock Pool, which is a natural tidal pool, would be the ideal spot for you.
Meanwhile, Cornwall Guide praised the village for its cottages "built from finely grained Lamorna granite".
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It adds: "The area is protected from the force of the sea by two sturdy breakwaters.
"Dylan Thomas described the village as the loveliest in England, but there are many Cornishman who would dispute that this part of the world can be classed as England!"
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