Moonrakers

ID: S1361699

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Moonrakers is a beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean cottage in a tranquil setting, ideal for exploring the Roseland Peninsula. Guests consistently praise the warm, welcoming hosts and the peaceful atmosphere. The property is well-equipped, comfortable, and thoughtfully presented, with many guests mentioning generous welcome packs. While the rural location offers seclusion and scenic surroundings, some note narrow lanes and limited mobile signal. Overall, Moonrakers provides an exceptional holiday experience with attentive hosts and excellent amenities.

Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained throughout, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.

The tranquil, secluded location is highly praised for its peace and proximity to scenic walks and beaches. A few guests mention narrow lanes and tricky driveways, but these are minor compared to the overall positive feedback.

Guests frequently describe the cottage as extremely comfortable, with special mention of the beds and overall homeliness. No significant negatives are noted.

The cottage is described as very well-equipped, with quality furnishings, guides, games, and a library. One guest noted the lack of a freezer or ice box, but the owners provided a solution, reflecting excellent maintenance and care.

Many guests mention generous welcome packs including cream tea, wine, flowers, and local produce. While these thoughtful touches are frequently noted, please be aware that such gifts are not guaranteed.

About this property

Situated in the peaceful village of Ruan Lanihorne, this lovely single-storey property is the perfect base to discover the natural beauty of the surrounding area.. 3 steps to entrance.

All on the

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: 46" Smart TV, DVD Player, Bluray Player, Electric Fire

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washer Dryer

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast broadband included. Welcome pack. Decked terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Lawned garden (shared with owners). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking (including grounds). Please note: No children under 3 years old. There are 3 steps to the decked terrace. There is a fenced pond in the garden.. Moonrakers is located in the lovely village of Ruan Lanihorne, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just a few miles inland from the Roseland Heritage Coast, this exceptional property offers superb comfort and facilities with wonderful views across the beautiful garden to the countryside beyond. Moonrakers is a ground floor level property attached to the owner’s home. It is the perfect holiday hideaway, ideal for couples and small families, and owing to its rural location, your own transort is essential. All rooms are light, spacious and tastefully decorated to create a real home from home. The living area has an attractive, wall-mounted fire for additional warmth and a cosy feel. French doors lead out to a private, decked terrace with garden furniture, which is adjacent to a paved area with a BBQ within the front garden.

Moonrakers overlooks the picturesque, ancient St Rumon’s Church and a short walk leads to the award-winning local pub, great whatever the season. Ruan Lanihorne is a lovely quiet village in south Cornwall, situated approximately 12 miles from the cathedral city of Truro, between the River Fal and its tributary, the Ruan River. The once navigable creek is now a birdwatcher’s heaven as the silt provides a haven for waders and waterfowl. Fantastic countryside and river vistas are plentiful, and many lovely riverside and woodland walks can be enjoyed. Moonrakers is just over 3 miles from the South West coastal footpath with magnificent cliff top scenery and sandy beaches, such as Pendower, Carne, Porthcurnick and Towan.

The area is perfect for visitors looking to explore the beautiful Roseland Peninsula, with its many pretty villages such as Veryan with its famous Round Houses, Philleigh with a 16th-century pub and Portscatho with its gourmet café. A short drive takes you to St Mawes harbour, overlooking the Fal estuary, and the Carrick Roads with St Mawes Castle standing proud on the headland looking over the water to Pendennis Castle in Falmouth. Both castles were built by Henry viii and are open to the public. Local pedestrian ferry services run from St Mawes to Falmouth, and the King Harry car Ferry offers a quick route to Feock, Trelissick Gardens and Falmouth, a vibrant port with prestigious marinas and a busy calendar of events throughout the year. River trips up the Carrick Roads and the Helford River can also be enjoyed. If you are lucky, you might see seals and dolphins, or even basking sharks in the Bay. It is a short drive to St Austell, home of the Eden Project, the historic harbours at Mevagissey and Charlestown and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Within easy reach are Lanhydrock House, Caerhayes Castle, Newquay Zoo and the north coast surfing beaches. Beach 4½ miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub 100 yards and two hotels serving food, 4 miles.

No children under 3 years old.

The owner lives on-site/nearby.

There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.

There is open water in the property grounds.

Nearby points of interest

  • Royal Cornwall Museum
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall
  • St Austell Brewery
  • Wheal Martyn
  • Copper Trail
  • Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
  • St Mawes Castle
  • St Peter’s Church, Flushing
  • Pendennis Castle
  • Enys Gardens

Reviews (19)

  • Sharon Stratton

    Beautiful place. Clean with wonderful, knowledgeable hosts ❤️

  • Confirmed Guest

    Our fourth stay in this lovely home. It is in a peaceful setting wiith coastal, creek and woodland walks nearby, some excellent cafes, restaurants and pubs in Tregony and Portscatho and handy for St Just in Roseland and St Mawes. The cottage is comfortable, well-equipped and the hosts provide a super welcome pack of local goodies.They are friendly and knowledgeable about local places and wildlife.

  • Ingrid & Duncan

    We loved our stay at Moonrakers! It's in a tranquil village with lovely views from the decking. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and equipped with quality items, comfortable beds and everything we needed. We were given a wonderful Cornish welcome, which was the start of a memorable week exploring the lovely Roseland Peninsula. The hosts were fantastic; friendly, knowledgeable, generous and kind. We can't recommend this property highly enough - if we could rate this 6 stars we would!

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