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A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village.

A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village.

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Living area
Kitchen and dining
Private kitchen
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Family living

Overview of A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Malborough, ENG
  • Popular LocationSouth Devon7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSoar Mill Cove7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Sands8 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village.

'Moonrakers' has been completely renovated and provides you with a large open plan Kitchen/dining/family room. The kitchen is fully equipped with a range cooker, microwave,dishwasher and an American style fridge freezer. There is a breakfast bar with seating for three and a dining table with seating for six. The Lounge area has comfy sofas and coffee table where you can snuggle up in front of the fire, whilst Watching a movie or reading a good book.
There is also a cosy snug with a TV/ DVD player and a PlayStation games console.
The utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer.
A cloakroom with toilet and basin.
Upstairs gives you 3 double bedrooms.Bedroom one has an ensuite and KING size bed , bedroom two has a STANDARD DOUBLE bed , the rear bedroom has a STANDARD DOUBLE bed and also has bunk beds, suitable for children but not adults.

Outside there is a private rear Courtyard garden with Bbq area and quality furniture.

WHILST CHILDREN ARE WELCOME WE MUST INFORM YOU THAT THE STAIRS DON’T HAVE A STAIR GATE AND A STANDARD STAIR GATE WILL NOT FIT THE SPACE, THEREFORE THE PROPERTY IS UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FOUR
PLEASE NOTE, THE STAIRS ARE QUITE STEEP.
The courtyard area is NOT secured by fencing, so young children should not be left unattended.
Notice to Potential Guests with Pet Allergies: Although the booking rules do not allow guests to bring pets, please note that the property may not be suitable for guests with pet allergies as the owners do bring their own dogs when they stay.
Please note our changeover day is Saturday. Unfortunately it isn’t possible to park at the cottage , but there is free public parking at the village hall car park, less than a 5 min walk from Moonrakers.We recommend unloading outside the cottage then park at the village hall car park.

Property manager

Fran Lapage-Norris

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
NO CHILDREN UNDER 4 No staigate Garden not fenced

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No candles or tea lights and please do not leave electrical items charging if unattended.
No smoking or vaping
Please do not leave the tumble dryer / washing machine/ dishwasher or oven on, if unattended.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbridge

This cottage is located in Kingsbridge. Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool Sands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sea N Shore and Salcombe Maritime Museum. Overbecks Museum and Garden and Slapton Ley Field Centre are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Malborough, ENG

What's nearby

  • Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk - 6 min drive
  • South Devon - 7 min drive
  • Soar Mill Cove - 7 min drive
  • South Sands - 8 min drive
  • Hope Cove Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ring 'O' Bells - 5 min drive
  • Fortescue Inn - 4 min drive
  • Seven Stars - 6 min drive
  • The Crabshell Inn - 7 min drive
  • The Winking Prawn - 6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Devon cottage, 3 miles from Salcombe
A tastefully decorated cottage, in a small but busy village with all the amenities you could ask for, 2 pubs, small Co-op and lots of walks you can do on the doorstep to beautiful coves, which I suspect get busy in the summer holiday period. Local buses were also plentiful and took you right into Salcombe or further afield if required, meaning less driving down the narrow lanes! The cottage had everything we required and was very dog friendly, the little paw wash, towels and dog treats are a lovely touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cottage in great location!
The cottage was lovely and exactly as depicted in photos. Very clean and super location. 10 mins into Salcombe, Hope Cove, Millsands, North and South Sands and only a half hour from Dartmouth and lots of other places. Perfect location for exploring area. A lot of thought and effort has gone into the details in this property. The decor is modern and tasteful and plenty of space for our family to relax. The Kitchen well supplied with everything you would need including cleaning products, as well as a great gas bbq in the garden. Even a coffee machine (don’t forget the pods!) The welcome bottle of wine and biscuits were a nice tough as was the little doggy bag for our pooch. The bedrooms were very comfortable too and accommodated our adult family of 6 well. Quality toiletries were also appreciated. Nice snug downstairs with a PlayStation and lots of board games and dvds provided too as well as good Wifi. The manager Freya was very helpful answering a few queries we had. All in all a great week in a lovely property and we will definitely return when visiting the area again. The only points to note are the stairs are quite steep so not for those with mobility problems and the garden area is not fenced off so you need to be vigilant with dogs and little ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Simply a stunning cottage in a lovely location. Very well stocked kitchen and great communication and help from the owners. Fran went out of her way to ensure we had a high chair etc. For our 2 year old. The ‘playroom’ and Xbox were a great addition. Showers were fab and the property was simply stunning. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
Amazing cottage with 5 star feel!.....superb facilities whilst being very cosy . Great to have good local shop and lovely walks
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Bartlett

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
We have had a lovely two week holiday at Moonrakers Cottage. The cottage is beautiful and exactly as described. It is in a quaint village and ideally situated to explore the local area. We would have no hesitation in recommending Moonrakers to family and friends.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Fran Lapage-Norris

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Hi our names are Fran and Toby,
We have always enjoyed holidays in and around Salcombe and the South Hams, whether on a beach, on a boat, walking or sampling great food in numerous local restaurants and pubs. We really want you to feel at home in this wonderful cottage which is so perfectly situated for people looking to explore the coastal delights of South Devon.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is beautifully decorated in a delightful village close to amazing beaches and scenery.
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