UK Holiday Cottages

Buckland Court is located in delightful South Hams countryside 1.5 miles from the historic village of Slapton with its world famous nature reserve, 3 mile beach and excellent real ale pubs. Dartmouth and Kingsbridge are within 15 minutes drive, both with interesting shops, fine restaurants, boat trips, sailing and much more. Totnes, a quaint Elizabethan town is 9 miles away and Dartmoor, with wonderful walking and spectacular scenery is within easy reach. Buckland Court is well situated for a wide range of indoor and outdoor pursuits including golf (see 'applicable to all cottages' for discount details).

The cottages are very comfortable and well furnished and set around a pretty courtyard with summer hanging baskets and benches. The kitchens are well equipped with gas hobs, cooker extractor hoods, built-under ovens, fridges and microwaves. All beds are standard size (4ft 6in doubles, 3ft singles). The bathrooms all have a shower over the bath, hand basin and WC. All cottages have central heating, a gas fire in the living area and are equipped with iron and ironing board. There is a large communal laundry room with coin operated washing machine, dryer and freezer. There is a large range of local information and in season a small incubator, who knows what you might see hatch during your stay! Water is supplied by filtered and tested borehole water.

The resident caretaker keeps a whiteboard up to date with the latest sightings of wildlife, can lend you a bat detector, a metal detector or a telescope and is conversant in German and French. He is always ready with suggestions that will help you get the most out of your holiday.

Previous guests' comments:

"Quiet, restful location. Our guide to the area, Simon, was welcoming and knowledgeable making it a memorable week's holiday."  Ray and Maureen Hope.

Blackberry Accommodation:

With its lounge on the first floor, which overlooks the lower courtyard and offers a delightfully light and airy feel, this popular cottage offers an unusual aspect to holiday living. Having been substantially extended into the old corner store and refurbished throughout, the property offers a particularly high standard of accommodation with a versatile layout over two floors and can sleep 6 people. The attention to detail and decor, makes you feel instantly relaxed and a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living.

Accommodation:

On the ground floor the entrance hallway leads to a good sized twin bedroom with exposed beams, good quality pine beds, bathroom with white suite (bath, shower over, basin and WC) tiled floor, shaker style panelling and exposed beams. Upstairs to a small landing area. Light, airy and spacious lounge with comfortable seating including a beech slatted double sofa-bed, reclaimed pine furniture, flame-effect gas fire, flat screen TV, DVD player, CD, books and games. Door to an inner hallway and the extended part of the cottage. To one side is a large bright kitchen/diner with an unusual vaulted ceiling with velux roof window and remote control blind over the dining area. The kitchen area is fully equipped with cream painted units and walnut effect worktops, table to seat 6, a dishwasher and high chair. To the other side of the extension there is a superbly equipped shower room with a double size power shower, heated towel rail and tiled floors. Master bedroom with attractive bleached pine double bedstead and matching furniture; this room also feels light and airy due to its high vaulted ceiling and large velux roof window with remote control blind. The bedroom has a door leading to a further bedroom with full size 3ft bunk beds, which can also be accessed from the hallway.

Outside:

An archway in the corner of the lower courtyard (separated by a substantial gate) opens out to a large pond populated by ducks and a sweep of grass and orchard (1.5 acres) including a built in barbecue with picnic benches where guests can relax and young people can play outdoor games.

Parking: Car parking in the drive, not in the lower courtyard except for loading and unloading.

Features:

• Included: Bed linen, towels, electricity and central heating (gas).
• Cot and high chair: Can be hired from an independent hire company, details from Toad Hall Cottages.
• Telephone: No telephone.
• Pets: Pets welcome but must be on a lead in the grounds.
• Local Facilities: Beach 2.2 miles. Shop and pub 1.7 miles. Dartmouth Golf and Country Club with leisure facilities: 25% discount on green fees and day membership, 4 miles.

• Changeover day: Friday
• Short breaks