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Moonrakers

Fowey, Cornwall
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Apartment
Parking on site / nearby
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • An attractive top-floor apartment in an impressive Edwardian house
  • With a spacious lounge offering stunning views across the harbour and out to sea
  • Set in a beautiful spot in the idyllic Cornish port town of Fowey

Overview
Property code: OC-CMOONR

With stunning sea and harbour views this top floor apartment is a popular holiday choice. Situated high up in an impressive Edwardian house, Moonrakers is a generous self-contained property just yards from the harbour's edge.  The sandy beach at Readymoney Cove is a few minutes' walk away and it is a 10 minute stroll into the centre of Fowey to visit the many small, independent shops, cafes, inns and restaurants. It's all about the water in Fowey and visitors can take advantage of the many maritime activities on offer such as kayaking, fishing, boat trips and river cruising. There are also numerous scenic walking and cycling routes in the area. The world famous Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are both less than 30 minutes' drive away.

The real draw for Moonrakers is the spacious sitting room and picture window which looks over the harbour to Polruan and out across the sea. There is one bedroom, a good-sized kitchen and dining table (with an angular view of the harbour) and a bathroom. Guests are welcome to use the sheltered lawn at the rear of the property.
 
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FORTH FLOOR:
Lounge: TV, DVD player, stunning view out to sea.
Kitchen: Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, refrigerator, CD and radio.
Bedroom: Double bed (4'6''), chest of drawers.
Bathroom: Bath (shower over), basin, w.c.

GARDEN AND PARKING: Parking for 1 car, small garden, garden furniture.


Power and Heat: Gas & electricity included in rent, gas fired c.h.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen provided, towels not provided so please bring your own.
Baby Equipment: Travel cot and highchair available; Please order in advance.
Shop: 0.5 mls Pub: 0.5 mls

NOTES: No smoking, no pets, Please note access is via up to 60 steps through the garden and across a bridge/walkway, With regret this property isn't suitable for children or infants due to access.

The Key safe is on Station Road (Fowey office) Mobile reception varies. Information about mobile phone coverage.

  • 1 king bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge
  • Travel cot and highchair available – please request in advance
  • TV, DVD, CD and radio
  • Towels not provided
  • Garden with outdoor furniture
  • Parking for 1 car
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Beach within 250 metred
  • Pub and shop within 1 mile
  • Please note access is via up to 60 steps through the garden and across a bridge/walkway
  • With regret this property isn't suitable for children or infants due to access.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Samantha Bird

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jan 29th September 2024

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Clean, comfortable, lots of hot water, beautiful views, once you remember the 66 steps it really is lovely

Reviewed by Angela 22nd September 2024

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The accommodation is perfectly located being around a 10 minute stroll from the town and also easy to get onto the coastal path; it had the advantage of great views, a decent sized parking space and was quiet. The property was spotlessly clean when we arrived and it was nice that some washing up liquid/cloths had been provided given there is no diRead moreshwasher. As other reviewers have said, the property could do with a bit of updating (namely the kitchen and bathroom). However, it was more than functional for our stay and the kitchen had sufficient crockery, cutlery and everything needed if you felt inclined to cook for yourself. The shower in the bathroom was excellent - instant hot water and powerful. There were a few minor negatives from our perspective: 1) No bathroom towels provided which is an inconvenience when travelling in a two seater car with limited boot space. 2) The arrival time of 4pm and departure time of 9am seem very mean-spirited! I know the cleaner needs time to do the amazing job she does but these timings are a throwback to Covid days and most have now reverted to a 3pm arrival/10am departure time. 3) Very, very small sofa in the living area - it was just about big enough for one person to sit on comfortably and watch TV but two was a bit squashed (and we are by no means large people, we just like to put our feet up and get comfy). A larger sofa or two smaller sofas would have been much more comfy for watching TV. 4) Bring a small torch - as is noted in the description there are quite a lot of steps to get to the property and once you are at the back of the main house area it is VERY dark with no lighting. The steps are dark wood so difficult to see at night. Although there is a light over the main entrance door and at the top of the wooden steps they are on timers and have gone off by the time you get back after eating out. Overall we had a great stay and the property was ideal for a week away - a few minor improvements would make it perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Stuart 9th June 2024

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Comfortable flat with unbeatable view. Be prepared for a 14-metre climb to the door.

Reviewed by Michael 23rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Rob 20th May 2024

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Reviewed by Allan 9th April 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 24th March 2024

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A beautiful, spacious apartment with spectacular harbour and sea views. We come back year after year. It's well worth all the steps up to the property.

Reviewed by Ruth 10th March 2024

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Very comfortable and warm. Great views and location and a bonus of having your own parking space outside the apartment.

Reviewed by Malcolm 27th February 2024

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Reviewed by Anne 12th February 2024

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Great position in Fowey, super views over the estuary, but be aware lots of irregular steps up to the apartment. We had a lovely week.

Reviewed by Sean 30th January 2024

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The view, location and parking is great. It's a very comfortable place to stay even if I have to duck a lot. We love Fowey and have stayed 7 times now. Moonrakers is definitely our favourite place to stay. The staris can be a killer but you know what your letting youself in for. The lounge window is our favourite spot, whether in the morning or eveRead morening to watch the light and sea change. Hide

Reviewed by Patrick 22nd January 2024

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Lovely location and the view is amazing - definitely worth the 66 steps to get to the apartment. mile stroll to the small town with a good mix of shops - the Quay bakery is fantastic! Opposite direction to the beach then lots of areas to explore walking. Having a parking space is a bonus.

Reviewed by Sandra 18th December 2023

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The property is very dated but generally in good order, and the housekeeper left it immaculate for our arrival, for which we were very grateful. The heating is very effective, so it was cosy warm. Everything worked. The view is nice, and having a parking space essential because this isn't one of those properties where you can just stop outside Read morethe door and throw everything in before going somewhere else to park (quite common for Cornish properties due to the type and location of premises). Two huge negatives - firstly, no Wifi and not even listed on the property description, so you can't make an informed decision about whether this property works for you or not, and secondly, the difficult access. The 60 steps are mentioned, as is the walkway, but on a wet week like we had, they were treacherous steps, and don't underestimate them or how difficult it is to unload when you have two heavy suitcases, a smaller one, two bags of food, carriers of Christmas gifts to wrap, several coats, pairs of boots and the bath towels. My husband went up and down those 60 difficult steps - even more so when your hands are full - more than 6 times to unload, and he was so out of breath and his glasses so steamed up by the end, the view was irrelevant! Note: the steps are a mixture of stone, slate, then a daunting double flight of wooden ones, then metal ones across the metal suspended walkway. All very slippy when wet. They don't supply bathroom towels. No idea why this is, when they supply a kitchen towel and tea towels. Very odd, never come across it before and we stay in self catering in Fowey several times a year. All in all, we made do, but we'd never stay in the property again. Hide

Reviewed by Rhian 30th November 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 16th November 2023

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Reviewed by Christopher 3rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Di 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 31st August 2023

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Reviewed by Ryan 23rd August 2023

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Reviewed by Hanna 16th August 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 7th August 2023

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Reviewed by Teresa 8th July 2023

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The view is wonderful, the location very good for access to Fowey. A comfortable apartment with everything you need except WiFi, which is unreliable in this location even in properties that have it. Useful to have parking, have to take the road slowly to spot the property. Usual hairy roads to reach this location. Only downside is climbing the stepRead mores with your luggage but you wouldnt have the view otherwise. Hide

Reviewed by Jill 22nd June 2023

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Wonderful, quiet location with amazing views over the estuary. Spacious, well equipped apartment away from the town centre but an easy walk into the centre and to Readymoney Cove. The 66 steps up to the apartment may put some people off but the views make the climb worthwhile!

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