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Moonfleet Kingsand & Cawsand, South Cornwall

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Quality In Tourism Rating 4 Star
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  • A 4 bedroom cottage, sleeps 8.
  • Just a few minutes walk to the beach and village centre.
  • Beautiful rear garden.
  • Peaceful and relaxing location.
  • A short ferry ride to Plymouth Barbican.

Please note: This property has a Friday to Friday changeover, to book during July and August please call 01803 855282.

Moonfleet is an historic cottage set in the picturesque village of Kingsand.  It is deceptively spacious and has a beautiful garden at the rear as well as a spacious interior. It is set right in the heart of the village and is just a few minutes walk from the beaches, local restaurants and bars.

It has a very pretty open plan conservatory/dining area that has been furnished in keeping with the character of the cottage. It has It has an additional living area with a TV and DVD player. The house has ample seating for 8 and wireless internet access.

French windows open out from the conservatory/dining area to a sunny secluded garden at rear.  Very peaceful and private and plenty of space for family to eat alfresco or children to play. Some mature and well kept plants make this a lovely area to relax and unwind.
 
The kitchen is modern with good range of units including a rayburn oven and hotplate, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. A high chair and cot can be provided for younger guests on request.

On the ground floor there is a twin bedroom and on the lower ground floor a modern shower room with w.c. and wash basin. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, 1 room with bunk beds and bathroom with w.c. and wash basin.

Situated on the Rame Peninsula, the historic villages of Kingsand and Cawsand offer a haven of peace and tranquility. Relax on the beach or in one of the village pubs or cafes or take a stroll through the narrow streets of colour washed cottages and shops that follow. 

Swimming, fishing, windsurfing and water skiing are all available on the beaches or you can follow the coast path through the village and the Mount Edgecumbe estate to Cremyll. In the other direction the coast path takes you round the headland to the glorious sandy beach of Whitsand Bay. 

From Cawsand, and just a few minutes walk from the property, you can take a passenger ferry across to the city of Plymouth which offers an abundance of high street and independent shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, theatres and attractions to suit everyone. The Barbican and Hoe are steeped in history and are definitely worth a visit.

If you're feeling energetic then Dartmoor is a mere half an hour away as are Looe and Polperro. Bodmin Moor is only 45 minutes.

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Living

  • A large living area furnished with a two seater sofas and two arm chairs.
  • Flatscreen TV with Freeview and DVD player.
  • Wireless internet access for guests who bring their own laptop.
  • A high chair and cot can be provided for younger guests on request.

Kitchen

  • Open plan kitchen/diner/conservatory with french windows opening out to the garden.
  • Traditional cottage style kitchen with a Rayburn oven and grill, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
  • Full utensils and accessories including a microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine and CD player.
  • Washing machine and dryer in utility cupboard.
  • The dining area is furnished with a dark wood dining table with seating for 8, a three seater sofa, wicker arm chair, coffee table and four drawer chest.

Sleeping

Bedroom one

  • Situated on the first floor with views over the treetops and hills.
  • Furnished with a king-size bed, two bedside tables both with lamps, triple wardrobe, mirror and a six drawer chest.

Bedroom two

  • Situated on the first floor.
  • Furnished with a double bed, two bedside cabinets both with lamps, double wardrobe with mirror, a six drawer chest and wash basin.

Bedroom three

  • Situated on the ground floor.
  • Furnished with twin beds, single wardrobe, shelving with lamps and a large mirror.

Bedroom four

  • Situated on the first floor.
  • Furnished with bunk beds, single wardrobe,  bedside table with lamp, airing cupboard and four drawer chest

Bathroom

  • Main bathroom is located on the first floor and comprises a slipper style roll top bath with shower mixer taps, wash basin, w.c., mirror and shelving.
  • Shower room is located on the lower ground floor off the conservatory/dining area and comprises a shower cubicle with power shower, wash basin and w.c.

Outside

  • Garden/dining room opens out onto south west facing garden with a backdrop of mature trees and countryside views.
  • Large paved patio, outside dining area with table and seating for 8. 
  • Garden has a rural feel, with grass, mature plants, apple and pear trees.
  • Tucked away at the bottom of the garden is an attractive wooden play fort for children aged 5-10.
  • The cottage is withing walking distance of  the village centre and beach.
  • Mount Edgcumbe house and gardens is a short walk away.
  • The ferry to Plymouth is just a short walk away.  
  • Plymouth Barbican is just 30 minutes away via the Cawsand ferry.
  • Local coastal walks close by.
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Map and Local Area

The villages of Kingsand and Cawsand are the perfect base for the discerning tourist or holiday maker. These historical fishing villages are unspoilt by time and still retain their colour-washed old cottages, narrow streets, pubs, restaurants and shops. Perhaps the most recognisable feature of the villages is the Clocktower along the seafront of Kingsand which was erected to commemorate the coronation of King George V.   They are frequently winners of the Best Kept Village award, are in a conservation area which is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; hence the villages are an artist's dream.

Cawsand Bay offers the ideal place to relax but is also popular for swimming, windsurfing, water skiing, a tri-athlete’s dream training area for those who are more active!  For a fishing break, why not try sea angling, - bass, wrasse, pollock or mackerel are readily caught from the rocks. Bird watchers might see buzzards circling overhead or cormorants fishing, and the really lucky ones may even glimpse a basking shark or a dolphin out in the bay.

Nearby Whitsand Bay is also popular with beachgoers, surfers, and shore-fisherman.  Just behind Whitsand Bay is one of Cornwall’s most challenging and stunning golf courses; Whitsand Bay Links Golf Course which is open to the public.

Kingsand & Cawsand Beaches

Cawsand has a lovely sandy beach, Kingsand a mixture of shingle and sand. Dogs are allowed all year at Kingsand, but  are banned at Cawsand from Easter Day to 1st October. Whitsand Bay, close to Portwrinkle, is a lovely 4 mile sandy bay, and a short walk out of the village across the rocks towards Fort Picklecombe, will take you to the lovely swimming beach known as Sandways.

The South West Coastal Path

You are also in the perfect place for exploring a section of one of Britains most beloved National Trails – the South West Coast Path.  If you follow it around the coastline, it takes you past Penlee Point and Rame Head, with its 11th century monks' chapel and stunning views to the glorious 4 mile stretch of sand and surf at Whitsand Bay. The View restaurant overlooking Whitsand Bay makes an ideal refreshment stop.  The Rame Penisula also hosts a part of the “Cornish Discovery Time Trail” which connects the region’s museums and historic sites including Mt Edgcumbe House.

Things to do near Kingsand & Cawsand

Kingsand and Cawsand lie within the boundaries of the Mount Edgcumbe Country Park: one of four designated Country Parks in Cornwall, it is 885 acres situated on the Rame Peninsula, overlooking Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar just waiting to be discovered.  Inland, the villages of Millbrook, St John, Sheviock and St Germans are all well worth a visit, as is Antony House, the 18th century home of the great Cornish family of Carew, now a National Trust property and a must for nature lovers with its 100 acres of woodland gardens sloping down to the Lynher River and riverside walks to explore.

Plymouth

From Cawsand beach, you can take a passenger ferry across to the city of Plymouth which offers an abundance of high street and independent shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, theatres & attractions to suit everyone. The Barbican & Hoe are steeped in history & are definitely worth a visit.

Towards Liskeard & Bodmin Moor there are many other activity centres for all ages, including of course the well known Eden Project which is about a 45 minute drive away.

Places of interest you may want to visit include:

  • Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
  • Anthony House
  • Plymouth Barbican and Hoe
  • Lost gardens of Heligan
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