It's known for its stunning coastline, mining heritage and natural beauty which has previously seen it named among the best places to live anywhere on the UK cost. But there are fears this little gem may be becoming a victim of its own success amid overcrowding rows and a backlash against second home-owners. The quaint Cornish village of Mousehole has seen a surge in tourism, leading to many of its picturesque cottages being converted into holiday lets and the local general store giving way to gift shops and galleries.
It also dropped out of the top 20 best coastal spots in the UK as ranked by Which? ( which also ranked Bangor as the worst ). Despite this, lifelong resident Annette Smith is adamant that the positives of living in Mousehole outweigh any negatives. Annette, who relocated from Yorkshire to the village in 1968 when she was just seven years old, has seen the year-round population of Mousehole drop by half since then.
Nevertheless, her affection for the village remains unshaken, as she declares she'll never leave her "happy place", even if she ends up being the last local standing. Read more: One thing in your garden that knocks £75,000 off your house price Read more: I swapped a pub lunch for an M&S Cafe and it was better in so many ways Reflecting on her idyllic childhood, Annette said: "I had a fantastic childhood here. It's the best playground in the world.
" She fondly remembers swimming in the harbour, which back then wasn't quite as clean as it is today. As .