Round Island

In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present 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 on the doorstep. Rare and beautiful flora and fauna make this cliff top location particularly special. The nearby Lizard Village provides shops, restaurants and a friendly pub only a short ¼ mile distance away. Lizard Lighthouse is a fully working lighthouse, first established in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) The distinctive two white towers that it is known for today were built in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) by private entrepreneur Thomas Fonnereau, and first lit on 22 August of that year. Trinity House gained control of the lights in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) and continues to look after its operation to this day. It became electrified in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) and then fully automated in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) It has a 26 mile light range and an automatic 3 mile fog signal if conditions are misty. Please be aware, this site is open to the public for lighthouse tours. If you are interested in arranging a tour, please click here for further information or call (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) This holiday at a glance Sleeps eight guests. Two bedrooms with a 5' king-size bed (one on the ground floor and one on the first floor). Two bedrooms with twin 3' single beds (one on the ground floor and one on the first floor). En-suite shower room and family bathroom. Additional cloakroom. Unique location with dazzling scenery. Coastal walks right on the doorstep. Enclosed courtyard with seating. Children of all ages welcome. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Up to two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Parking for two cars. There is no WiFi available at Round Island. Minimum stay of three nights. This is an operations lighthouse with an automatic, electric fog signal. During occasional periods of fog and mist, ear plugs are provided for your comfort. Please see important information regarding this property within the Notes Tab above. Ground Floor: Kitchen Kitchen with an electric oven/hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and microwave. Breakfast bar seating (please note, the kitchen has been refurbished since image taken and a breakfast bar with stools has replaced the breakfast table). Sitting room With sea views, an electric fire, television and DVD player. Dining room With sea views and dining table with seating for eight. Bedroom one With a king-size bed. Bedroom two With twin single beds and en-suite. En-suite shower room With a shower, wash basin and WC. Family bathroom With a bath and shower over, wash basin and WC. Additional WC First Floor: Bedroom three A double bedroom with a king-size bed and sea views. Bedroom four With twin 3' single beds and sea views. Outside: Unique location with dazzling scenery. Large, enclosed courtyard with seating. Parking for two cars. 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. The Lizard Peninsula, explore the spectacular cliff side footpaths and pretty seaside towns in this beautiful area of Cornwall. The Lost Gardens of Heligan, visit some of the best Cornish Gardens which are dog friendly – St Austell, PL26 6EN. Tel: (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) The Eden Project, take a trip to the Eden Project for a great family day out - Bodelva, PL24 2SG. Tel: (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Tate at St Ives, a stunning gallery displaying British and international modern and contemporary art – St Ives, TR26 1TG. Tel: (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) The Maritime Museum – Falmouth, TR11 3QY. Tel: (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) . . Bodmin and Wenford Railway, Cornwall's only standard-gauge railway which still has steam trains running through – Tel: (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) . The Monkey Sanctuary, a favourite for children and parents alike, situated a short distance from Downderry – Looe, PL13 1NZ. Tel: (Phone number hidden by Airbnb)