About this property
Downsteps Beach House is a tastefully restored fishermans cottage, tucked away in a secluded cove in the seaside village of Torcross. The cottage is a beautiful mix of contemporary and traditional and feels welcoming and homely with a sea view from nearly every room! Step outside and perched above the beach is terraced decking and lawn to enjoy the sublime views. Each of the three bedrooms looks out to sea, so you can hear the waves rolling onto the beach. With a well equipped kitchen, and sitting room with an open fire, this is a truly special cottage for your South Devon holiday.
Torcross is situated at the southern end of the glorious stretch of beach known as Slapton Sands. This buzzing village has a farm shop half a mile away, the popular Start Bay Inn famous for its fish and chips, restaurant and a beautiful thatched tea toom serving delicious cream teas, along with the Billy Can for traditional sweets and other treats. Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake also stretches up into the village offering a wealth of wildlife for the nature enthusiast to observe. The South West Coast Path is on the doorstep and can lead you over the cliff tops to the quaint fishing village of Beesands or saunter along the Beach towards Slapton and Strete Gate. Access to the bustling market town of Kingsbridge and the distinguished town of Dartmouth is easy via car or bus as this coastal retreat is situated on the scenic coastal road leading to both. Popular Salcombe is easily accessed by road and a day on Dartmoor is just a forty minute drive away.
Please be aware the drive is steep and has a sharp bend so proceed with caution.
DUE TO steps inside AND outside this property MAY NOT BE suitable FOR those with limited mobility.
Due to the proximity to the sea and terraced garden children should be supervised at all times
Accommodation:
Entrance from the back door and steps down into -
Kitchen diner:
Fridge, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave.
Dining area, table seating for 5, two tub chairs.
Sitting room:
Three seater sofa and 2 armchairs, open fire, Smart TV (Live TV only available through apps), DVD player.
From rear hall by kitchen-bathroom
Bath, WC and basin, large separate shower.
First floor
Bedroom 1-5ft bed
Bedroom 2-3 ft bed
Bedroom 3-4’6’’bed
Downsteps is an old cottage and beams are low in places.
Outside
Utility Outhouse-undercounter freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
To the front (sea side) of the property, terrace leads to decked terraces and sloped lawn, views over the beach. Table, chairs and barbecue.
Please note the Coast Path passes next to the garden.
Due to the proximity to the sea and terraced garden children should be supervised at all times. The path to the beach is steps and rocks.
Parking
Space for one car in communal car park (shared with one other property).
Please be aware the drive is steep and has a sharp bend so proceed with caution.
Additional:
Included: Bed linen and towels (Guests to bring own beach towels).
Telephone for incoming calls only, mobile reception mixed depending on network.
Dogs: 1 well behaved dog. Pet charge £30.00 per week.
Local facilities: Beach in front of the house. Other beaches include Torcorss, over the hill. Beesands via 1 mile cliff top walk or short (2 mile) drive, Blackpool sands 4 miles and East Portlemouth 5 miles. Good pub and cafes on Torcross sea front. Farm shop in Stokenham 1 mile. Garage with good food and leisure shop, East Charleton 3 miles. Kingsbridge with all facilities 6 miles. Dartmouth 8 miles.