Round Island

Lizard Point, Lizard & surrounding villages

Situated on Lizard Lighthouse

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Light and airy bedroom one on the ground floor

Bedroom two on the ground floor with twin single beds and an en-suite shower room

First floor: Bedroom three with a king-size bed

First floor: Sea views from bedroom three

First floor: Bedroom four with twin single beds

First floor: Sea views from bedroom four

Lizard Lighthouse is a fully working lighthouse, first established in 1619

Lizard Lighthouse is located on the southern-most tip of mainland Britain

In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats are pleased to present Round Island at Lizard Point Lighthouse

Kitchen and breakfast area leading to bedroom two

Sitting room with an electric living flame effect fire

Guests will enjoy dazzling scenery and coastal walks right from the doorstep

Bedroom one on the ground floor with a king-size bed

Relax in the comfort of the sitting room

Kitchen with an electric oven and hob and breakfast bar

Dining room with seating for eight guests and sea views

Short breaks from£542£34 pppn7 night breaks from£1,113£20 pppn

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Overview

Two dogs allowedParkingGround Floor BedroomSea ViewsLighthouse PropertyFamily CottagesLarge PropertiesLuxuryWatersportsBird WatchingCyclingSailingWalking

Luxury Bed Linen
Luxury Towels Provided
Highchair
Travel Cot
Ironing Facilities
Central Heating
Electric Oven & Hob
Dishwasher
Microwave
Fridge/Freezer
DVD Player
Washer/Dryer
Telephone
Hairdryer
Patio Area
Close to the beach
Within walking distance of the pub
Within walking distance of the shop

Property details

In association with Trinity House, we are pleased to present Round Island at Lizard Lighthouse. Located on the southern-most tip of mainland Britain, the six adjacent cottages of Lizard Lighthouse present guests with dazzling scenery and coastal walks right from the doorstep. Rare and beautiful flora and fauna make this cliff top location particularly special.

The largest of six former lighthouse keepers' cottages, Round Island is an ideal choice for a unique holiday with family or friends. The dog friendly accommodation includes a general entrance hall leading to the modern and fully equipped kitchen/breakfast room; a separate dining room with sea views; a cosy sitting room with more sea views and a large comfy corner sofa set around a feature fireplace and an electric living flame fire. The modern family bathroom is also located on the ground floor, along with two of the four bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, and there is an additional cloakroom/wc. The two first floor bedrooms both have sea views and include a king-size and a twin room.

Outside, the property enjoys its own enclosed courtyard and allocated parking.

Lizard Lighthouse is a fully working lighthouse, first established in 1619. The distinctive two white towers that it is known for today were built in 1751 by private entrepreneur Thomas Fonnereau, and first lit on 22 August of that year. Trinity House gained control of the lights in 1771 and continues to look after its operation to this day. It became electrified in 1924 and then fully automated in 1998. It has a 26 mile light range and an automatic 3 mile fog signal if conditions are misty.

The nearby Lizard Village provides shops, restaurants and a friendly pub only ¼ mile away. There are an abundance of other small seaside towns and beaches to explore including St Michael's Mount, St. Ives, Mousehold, Newlyn, Penzance and The Helford River.

Layout

Ground Floor:
Kitchen
Kitchen with an electric oven/hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave and breakfast bar.
Sitting room
With sea views, an electric living flame effect fire, television and DVD player.
Dining room
With sea views and dining table with seating for eight.
Bedroom one
With a 5' king-size bed.
Family bathroom
With a bath and hand-held shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
With twin 3’ single beds.
En-suite shower room
With a shower, wash basin and WC.
Additional WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom three
A double bedroom with a 5' king-size bed and sea views.
Bedroom four
With twin single beds and sea views.

Outside:
Unique location with dazzling scenery.
Large, enclosed courtyard with seating.
Parking for two cars.

Additional Information:
This is an operational lighthouse with an automatic, electric fog signal. During occasional periods of fog and mist, ear plugs are provided for your comfort.
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge).
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Please note, WiFi is not available at this property and there is very limited mobile signal. A landline telephone is provided for UK and non-premium numbers only.
Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times.
Access roads to the lighthouse site are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons.
Guests are reminded they are renting a heritage building, therefore certain features such as steps, stairs and floor levels may not comply with that of a modern building. As such, we would advise guests to acquaint themselves with the premises on arrival and exercise caution accordingly.
A barbecue is not provided, however guests are welcome to bring their own, subject to adhering to the safety precautions set out in the arrival information.
Sorry, no fireworks, drones or remote controlled flying equipment are permitted.
Due to its location and surroundings, please ensure that children are supervised at all times whilst at this property.

Floorplan

Location

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Surrounding local area

Information correct at time of writing.

The property is ideally situated within the Lizard Peninsular, ideal for places like St. Michael's Mount, St. Ives, Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance and The Helford River.

Visit the world famous Lands End. Enjoy a trip to the historic St Michael's Mount.

For a great family day out visit the Tate St Ives.

There are an abundance of small seaside towns with a wealth of teashops, cafes, independent shops and restaurants.

Visit the English Heritage properties of St Mawes and Pendennis Castles.

Visit the cathedral city of Truro. The seaside town of St Mawes. The bustling town of Falmouth. The port town of St Ives. The picturesque, fishing port of Padstow. The popular town of Newquay, famous for its surfing beaches.

The Lizard is the most south-westerly point of the British mainland and is stunningly beautiful in all seasons; with its dramatic coastline, sandy beaches and hidden coves there is so much to explore and discover. No trip down south is complete without a stop at Kynance Cove; this unspoilt gem boasts a sandy beach and brilliantly clear turquoise water. The same coastline is also home to the stunning Mullion Cove; at low tide enjoy the beach and explore the caves, in high tide take time to wander around the historic harbour and picturesque Mullion harbour.

Looking for a unique way to discover this rugged Cornish coastline? Spend a day coasteering with Lizard Adventure; expand your comfort zone and make unforgettable memories with friends and family. While at the Lizard Point don’t forget to visit the Lizard Light House Heritage Centre; the only climbable lighthouse in Cornwall. Soak in the local history while enjoying the stunning views.

A short drive away you can find the Helford River. Enjoy a cruise along the river, kayak to Frenchman’s Creek, explore local beaches or head over to the Shipwright Arms for some local ale, great food and breath-taking views. Located at the head of the river is the charming Cornish village of Gweek; home to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, where you can learn all about both the local wildlife and those from a bit further afield. Perfect for a family day out.

Guest Reviews

Had a great week with brilliant weather, Lizard village has become our favorite place in Cornwall. Lots of amazing walks.

Fantastic accommodation, perfect weather.

Had a great week with brilliant weather. Lizard village has become our favourite place in Cornwall, Love the top House Pub and village butchers. Lots of amazing walks.

A wonderful week spent here walking cliff paths. Very comfortable accommodation and great weather.

A wonderful family weekend to celebrate big birthdays. Our 3rd lighthouse, beautiful!

An amazing cottage with everything we needed and the best welcome pack we have ever had. Excellent.

Had a great time!

Amazing location and great accommodation.

Love Cornwall and love staying at lighthouses. Brilliant as ever.

Always wonderful coming back to our childhood home. Tinged with sadness this year though as our father, one time lighthouse keeper sadly passed away.

Fantastic house with loads of room for everyone. We had a brilliant time, the weather was great and the company even better.

Another enjoyable week.

Lovely place for 3 nights during half term trip to Cornwall - Great weather and very relaxing - even slept through the fog horn! Visit the lighthouse tour if you get a chance.

An amazing cottage - everything we needed, fantastic welcome pack and two weeks of glorious weather. Many happy memories made. Seals, dolphins and feeding gannets. Will be back! Thank you.

Another 70th birthday before the school holidays are over! Lovely cottage for a variety of ages, plus dog. Seagull knocks daily, foghorn is OK.

Great location and comfortable accommodation. Lucky with weather. Teething problems with fridge/freezer hob to be addressed.

Housekeeper's reply "Thank you for your feedback - the freezer has been defrosted and instructions for the hob have been ordered."

Lovely cottage - very warm and cosy - shame about the weather! Had the fog horn three times! Coastal path walks were great on the good days.

Had a lovely stay, weather great. Fog horn went off early hours of today. Lovely day at Falmouth, also Scilly Isles.

Lovely cottage, great views, enjoyed our stay for 70th birthday celebrations. Happy memories.

Immaculately presented, historic dwelling. Wonderful attention to detail - thank you!

Lovely, spacious cottage ideally situated for walking. Had a wonderful meal at the cafe on the point. Only negative was four nights of foghorn. Que Sera.

Wonderful position and so handy for our granddaughters wedding at the YHA. Lovely, well equipped cottage.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Great views of the sea. Really would like to come back soon.

Round Island was the perfect setting for a 70th birthday celebration, and family reunion. Wonderful location and a happy time was had by all.

Lovely place - very welcoming and comfortable, special setting! Emma was very responsive - thanks! Hope to come again!

Now we know what weather is!! Beautifully kept and very welcoming. Everything great. Thanks so much to Emma.

Always love a lighthouse holiday. This is the fifth one we have stayed in. Great day out at Kynance Cove on a sunny winters day. The weather then turned stormy so drove to Porthleven for high tide - Amazing waves crashing in.