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

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A building entrance with a white door, a wreath on the window, and a sign reading "Moocowah".
A cozy living room with a wooden table, striped sofa, and a fireplace.
A dining area with a table set for breakfast, including plates with fruit and glasses of orange juice.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and striped staircase.
A stone house with a dining area featuring wicker furniture and a grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Devon

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Malborough, ENG
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is home to this cottage. Dartmoor National Park and South Devon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sea N Shore and Salcombe Maritime Museum. Overbecks Museum and Garden and Quayside Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Malborough, ENG

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hope Cove Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 33 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Paignton Beach - 55 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Princess Theatre - 58 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ring O Bells - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fortescue Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salcombe Tap House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village.?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village. on 8 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A renovated 300 year old Thatched cottage in the heart of a pretty village. located?

Situated in Kingsbridge, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of English Channel, North Sands and Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk. South Sands and Sea N Shore are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Everything was catered for and more. We would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have just come back from a wonderful holiday in the beautiful cottage ‘Moonrakers’. It is a special place to stay, the decor is very tasteful and the location is perfect for accessing Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Hope Cove. Lots of walks and amazing restaurants. We found the accommodation very clean and much looked after, catered for every need. A perfect home from home! Thank you. Ausma & Paul
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

We had a brilliant time in a beautiful setting. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Hi Edel and Family, Gary and I are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Moonrakers, hopefully we can accommodate you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We definetly could recommend this location.

A perfect location. We loved staying in Moonrakers. Nice beaches and restaurants nearby. We enjoyed the barbecue and staying in the lovelly court. You feel the love with which this house has been renovated. We had a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Hi Julia, thank you for your review, we are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay at Moonrakers. Hopefully we can accommodate you and your family again sometime. Sarah.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Beautiful well equipped cottage for a family break. Thank you for facilitating such a lovely time in Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Lovely property, lots of extras.The local pub The Old Inn doesn't do food and apparently hasn't for some time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect holiday home

An amazing cottage furnished to a high standard. It has everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. We will definitely be returning.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Overall a good break

The property is exactly as listed and true to photographs. It has been renovated to a high standard with good quality fittings throughout. We had a couple of issues during the stay. On arrival the general waste bin was overflowing with nappies. For some reason no recycling bags are offered which would elevate this issue and be more environmentally friendly. It appeared that the council collection routine had changed that the owner was not aware of as not local. The solution offered was to use the bin of another property which was also full. Unfortunately In the end we had to go in and empty one of the bins to remove and flatten cardboard packaging and remove recyclable materials. Not great during a covid crisis On arrival we found a hedgehog drowning in an uncovered drain. He was rescued and taken to the nearest wildlife hospital. However, this was difficult to arrange as there is no mobile coverage at the property.... good Wi-fi for FaceTime/ WhatsApp calls but obviously this isn’t an option for new/ landline phone numbers. We constructed a drain cover from a roof tile but the open drains need addressing by the owner. On cleanliness we discovered a babies bottle by the side of one bed. Not that great for summer 2020. The BBQ was also dirty and the fat reservoir full. We knew to clean this area as we have the same BBQ at home but more guidance needs to be provided in the house pack. Also the outside table was dirty as the cover was split. This was replaced during the week by the owner. The owner says cleaning is not covered by the housekeeping but we have stayed in many rental properties and never been responsible for cleaning the BBQ. We understand changing beds and putting out waste during the current situation but not cleaning a BBQ Finally, we had a nasty surprise on returning home. We were charged for two broken items that we did not break. They were a chipped bowl and plate. Both were chipped already. There is no detailed inventory for the property and we were given no chance to respond as to wether these has been our fault. This left rather a sour taste at the end of holiday. We experienced some “ local angst” during the week. One neighbour is particular was quite rude. However generally most local ( especially those of working age) were welcoming. The car parking was a bit of an issue with the committee seeking to be on a vendetta against vehicles parked there. They don’t seem to be clamping yet though!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cracking holiday house!

What a fab holiday home! We had a very soggy and wet week but the holiday home more than made up for it. It is beautifully decorated, welcoming and had everything we needed! Situated in a great location, convenient to nearby beaches and coastal walks. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulously appointed cottage

Amazing decor and absolutely everything we needed for our 7 night holiday. If you like to cook the kitchen has everything you need. Perfect for family dining and games after dinner. Great location just outside of Salcombe. Would highly recommend the park and ride facility if you are planning a day in Salcombe. The butchers at Ashbys has amazing steak which we cooked on the barbecue. Easy access to all the wonderful beaches in the area. Parking at the village hall was no problem and was very easy to drop off and pick up luggage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Moonraker dream cottage

We had a perfect holiday from begin to end. This was very much down to how much the owner has thought about every need so well in every detail. The cottage was immaculate and the local area at Salcombe, Lydford Gorge, Hope Cove and Walkers Cottage mean we didnt want to leave. Definately recommend. Also the pub behind The Old Inn is highly recommended with lovely food and atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A perfect home away from home. Lovely cottage with all the comfort you wish.

It is a very cosy and beautifully furnished and decorated cottage with all the amenities we could wish for. It is situated in a small village, surrounded by other cottages. A short drive to beaches, harbourtowns etc. We felt very comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect week away

Such a beautiful cottage, comfortable and it had everything we needed. It exceeded our expectations! All the care that has gone into restoring it makes it a five star cottage! It is in a great location for exploring Salcombe and surrounding areas. We would highly recommend Moonrakers and would love to return in the future. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely clean house

The house is wonderful. Recently refurbished to a high standard, it is stunning inside and out. Layout is excellent, with a useful utility room with washer and dryer. Downstairs cloakroom and a great kitchen/diner/lounge. Also a cool snug with a PS4, which our children loved. Three great double rooms upstairs. The only comment I would make is that it may have been slightly more flexible to have a pair of single beds in place of one of the doubles, but the rooms are excellent. There is a shed and has BBQ out the back. I found the outside tap handy for washing wetsuits and body boards down. Washing line out there also. Sadly the drive is too narrow for almost all cars, so we parked up at the village hall car park, which is a 5 minute stroll away. Handy petrol station with well-stocked supermarket is by the village hall. Worth dropping the bags at the house before parking though (road is quiet by the property). There is a frequent bus service passing through the village between Kingsbridge and Salcombe. Kingsbridge has a a couple of big supermarkets. We used Bantham beach most days which is 15 minutes away and is great for surfing and boarding. £6.50 parking there. I highly recommend this property.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A cold June

With June being cold and wet the beautifully renovated cottage with all modern amenities, including underfloor heating, was just fantastic. Parking in the small drive was not possible - so the village car park was necessary for both cars - and for us the bed was too small, but these are minor issues with an otherwise fantastic property and a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful week

Spent a brilliant week in this superb accommodation - outstanding facilities in a beautiful location. Highly recommended (as long as you can cope with the very narrow roads!)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Hi Amy, Gary and I are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay at Moonrakers, hopefully we can accommodate you again sometime. Regards Sarah.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Immaculate

The cottage is tucked away in a picturesque narrow lane in Marlborough village. The village boasts two pubs, a well stocked CoOp and a post office; it's charming (surrounding developments rather less so). It was great for us walkers, with the coastal delights of Salcombe nearby (you can even walk there from the cottage). Kingsbridge is a short drive away and well worth a visit. The cottage is beautifully presented, furnished to a high standard. It was the ideal setting for a Christmas break, with almost everything we needed. At rentals go, it's definitely a cut above the rest.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful cottage for a relaxing holiday

Moonrakers is a wonderful cottage in a quiet village with good access to a new area to us, the Salcombe and Kingsbridge peninsular. After a busy year, we were all looking forward to a relaxing break, and we were not disappointed. The cottage is beautifully restored and furnished, with everything needful, and more, provided. It was like arriving at a luxury hotel, with crisp linen, towels, toiletries, welcome pack with cream tea, and kitchen pack. the spacious cottage was spotlessly clean but also comfortable and welcoming. We could therefore relax both in the cottage and when out visiting Salcombe and the nearby coast and beaches, just what we needed. What did I enjoy most? - making a morning coffee, the amazing starry night sky, and oversleeping in the mornings as it was so quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Dear Rupert, Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay at Moonrakers and that you went home well rested. Hopefully we can accommodate you and your family again sometime soon. Sarah and Gary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Beautiful cottage , in a great location for exploring the stunning coastline.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Absolutely beautiful renovated cottage with everything you need and more!! Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
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