About this property
Set within the beautiful South Hams, this wonderful cottage is the perfect retreat for couples or a small family who are looking to enjoy a cosy and restful holiday in a traditional thatched cottage with easy access to all of Devon delights.
Nestling within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to days out. The National Trust owned Arymer Cove is a short walk away and provides a convenient gateway to the south west coastal path. The nearby villages of Bigbury, Bantham and Salcombe offer a readily available selection of watersports including surfing, paddle boarding and kayaking. A highlight this cottage offers is the starry night skies, there is very little light pollution so star gazing on your holiday is an absolute must. There are lots of nearby beaches and coves to explore including Wonwell, Mothercoombe and Bigbury. The climate means many interesting flora and fauna can proliferate in the area and examples can be enjoyed at the nearby Overbecks and Lukesland gardens. Dartmoor is a hiking mecca easily accessed from the jolly market towns of Ivybridge and Ashburton or Yelverton. There are a number of local golf courses with enviable sea views which include the very close by, Bigbury and the slightly further course at Thurlstone. On entering this beautiful thatched cottage, you will find yourself in the delightful open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with an abundance of original features. The grade II listed fireplace with a wood burning stove takes centre stage. The stove and electric night storage heaters ensure the cottage is a cosy retreat to nestle up in after a long day out and about exploring all the great outdoors has to offer. The kitchen resembles a ship galley it is a small but a well equipped space with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, and washer dryer. You to cook fantastic meals from fresh local ingredients brought at one of the many farm shops or in the nearby market towns of Modbury, Kingsbridge or Salcombe. Heading upstairs the cottage has a double bedroom and two single rooms. The double bedroom is light and charming with a large chest of drawers, a comfy armchair and an old eye catching grade II listed fireplace. The single rooms are cosy and comfortable, completing this floor is the shower room with shower and WC. The cottage benefits from an enclosed garden on the other side of the driveway to the property. It has a large patio seating area for up to 6 people, a grassy lawn and a variety of colourful plants. It is well fenced and dog friendly. This property offers off road parking for one car Need to know: (sleeps 2 2) ideal for a small family or a romantic retreat. 3 Bedrooms: 1 Double and 2 singles. 1 Shower room and WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer dryer. Wood burner (starter first basket of logs included) more can be purchased by the caretaker. Electric and heating included. Linen and towels included. Off road parking for 1 car. Wi Fi available. Beach, shop and pub within walking distance. TV/DVD/board games in the lounge. No dogs allowed upstairs. No smoking in the property. Please note No BBQ's are allowed due to the thatched roofs. Electric car charge is not permitted at this property.
Accommodation
Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Fishing on site / nearby, Romantic, Family friendly, Quirky, Thatched, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage