UK Holiday Cottages

These two delightful holiday retreats (see also CRCIDE) are in a secluded location, nestled amongst the soft hills of the picturesque Avon valley in Devon, close to the river that flows through this beautiful part of the South Hams and conveniently just a few miles from the golden sandy beaches of Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. Situated on a working organic farm rearing South Devon cattle, guests can meander through the fields dotted with mature oaks that slope gently down to the half mile of privatley owned river with wild salmon and trout and a little riverside beach. Here the children can play, while the adults tend the barbecue and enjoy an alfresco meal on the picnic furniture. There are some splendid walks to enjoy; either along the riverbank or through the surrounding countryside and guests are welcome to wander in the 80 acres belonging to the farm when appropriate. For those who enjoy a traditional tipple the welcoming owners are happy to walk the 5 minutes up the hill to show you around their renowned family owned organic cider and apple juice company, Heron Valley, where you can sample and purchase these refreshing drinks. The bustling market town of Kingsbridge is a short distance away at the head of a scenic estuary that flows down to Salcombe, a boating Mecca with plenty of safe sandy family beaches. So with beautiful tranquil surroundings, access to plenty of top class pubs and restaurants, farm shops providing a wealth of local produce and a host of family excursions to choose from we can’t think of a better place to spend some time unwinding and enjoying just being in Devon.

The Farmhouse is a traditional 17th century south facing farmhouse covered with climbing wisteria with a pretty garden furnished with garden table and chairs from where you can enjoy those lovely country views across the valley to the hills beyond. It is very secluded from the friendly owners’ annexe to which it adjoins, (own access). Inside there is a comfortable lounge with wood burner stove and a grand dining room which opens onto the garden, an ideal family meeting place where you can argue about what to do tomorrow and who’s going to load the dishwasher. The farmhouse is very comfortable and has a warm, welcoming ambience that will have you returning again and again.

“We have had a wonderful holiday, our first visit to the area and it has been made all the more memorable by staying in a most beautiful cottage, a real home from home, catering for all our needs. The location is idyllic and the Avon Valley is lovely”  

“This house is a brilliant house!  We’ve had a lovely holiday 10/10.” Isobel Gilchrist.

Accommodation:

Stable door to hallway. Traditional kitchen with handmade beech units, electric cooker with double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and breakfast table with seating for 6. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer leading on to an additional downstairs bathroom with sitz bath, hand held shower over, hand basin and WC. Off hallway single bedroom with 3ft 6in antique bedstead and well stocked bookshelves. Hallway leads through to wonderful dining room with an oak dresser with willow pattern blue china, window seat overlooking the garden, a large oak table with seating for 10 and a sofa. Door to garden. Lounge with impressive inglenook fireplace and woodburner stove, two sofas and occasional tub armchair, window seat, 32” LCD TV with Sky and DVD. Stairs to landing and master bedroom with 4ft 6in double bed, window seat and TV with Freeview. En suite bathroom with bath, hand held shower over, hand basin, WC and shaver point. Second double bedroom with 4ft 6in double bed, window seat, hand basin and TV with Freeview. Curtained archway through to adjoining small twin room set in eaves with two 3ft beds. Twin bedroom with 3ft  beds and hand basin. Family bathroom with sitz bath, hand held shower over, hand basin, WC and shaver point.

Outside:

Small, sunny back garden. Secluded sunny front garden with established shrubs, a bistro style garden table and chairs outside dining room and an al fresco dining area looking over the countryside with table chairs to seat 9, barbecue and adjacent summer house. Gate to small paddock play area.

Parking: Off road parking for up to 4 cars.

Features:

• Included: Bed linen, towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), cot, high chair, stair gates, firewood and electricity and oil central heating
• Pets: One small pet welcome per property with a security deposit of £100.
• Fishing: Single bank fishing along the privately owned stretch of river subject to weekly permit and licences (ask owner for details).
• No telephone. Owners phone is available in an emergency. Mobile reception generally poor. O2 fair. Limited Broadband in the kitchen, utility room and downstairs bedroom.
• Local facilities: Beaches: Bigbury on Sea, Bantham, Thurlestone and Salcombe all within 9 mile radius. Local pub, shop and Post Officein Loddiswell 3 miles. Pubs, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, banks, Post Office etc. in Kingsbridge 6 miles.

Cider Barn and Farmhouse Combined

Cider Barn (CRCIDE) and The Farmhouse can be let together, availability permitting, making them ideal for extended families.

17 (9 bedrooms)    
5 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms

• Changeover day: Saturday
• Short breaks