Front door leads into hall with coat hooks. WC with hand basin. Door to rear garden Kitchen with Electric double oven, Fridge freezer, microwave, slimline dishwasher, washing machine. Lounge/Diner with 2- and 3-seater sofas’, log burner, Smart TV, Dining table seating 6.
From hall stairs to first floor: Bedroom 1 with 4ft 6in double bed, sea views. Bedroom 2 with 4ft 6in double bed, views over the front garden. Bedroom 3 with 3ft single bed, dual aspect windows with sea view. Family bathroom with shower enclosure, WC, hand basin, bath, and bidet.
FOR GUESTS UTILISING THE REDUCED OCCUPANCY DISCOUNT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY BEDROOM 1 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
Nestled in the countryside just above Torcross sits Widewell Cottage, a dog friendly, three- bedroom, detached, characterful cottage with far reaching countryside and sea views.
Widewell Cottage is tucked in the pretty hamlet of Widewell, less than a mile from scenic Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley along with the village of Torcross where the cafés and a good pub can be enjoyed. A little further out of the village is Stokeley Farm Shop and the Tap House with good food, local produce and a selection of shops selling plants, homeware and jewellery. The scenic Kingsbridge-Dartmouth coastal road and the South West Coast Path are all accessible from Torcross.
After a busy day enjoying the beach or exploring this picturesque area of South Devon, guests can relax in the cottage on cooler evenings tucked up in the lounge around the log burner. For sizzling summer breaks the terrace with stunning views is the ideal place to enjoy an al fresco meal and a cool glass of wine.
CHILDREN AND PETS MUST BE SUPERVISED DUE TO THE DROP DOWN TO THE LOWER LAWN
FOR GUESTS UTILISING THE REDUCED OCCUPANCY DISCOUNT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY BEDROOM 1 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
Front garden laid to lawn
Rear garden with terrace with table and seating, large lawn. CHILDREN AND PETS MUST BE SUPERVISED DUE TO THE DROP DOWN TO THE LOWER LAWN
Torcross is located at the southern end of Slapton Sands, a narrow strip of land between the beautiful Start Bay and the stunning freshwater lake at Slapton Ley Nature Reserve. Surrounded by picturesque scenery on all sides, Torcross is home to some fantastic cafés and pubs and is the perfect place to enjoy a sunny afternoon watching (or participating in) watersports and fishing on the vast shingle beach.
While modern day guests will find a sleepy fishing village, nestling peacefully at the edge of a 2 mile beach, the area has a fascinating past. Most famously, during World War II, Torcross was evacuated along some of its neighbouring villages to make way for 15,000 allied troops who needed the beach to practice for the D-Day landings. Tragically, the operation ended in disaster, and the Exercise Tiger memorial at the edge of the ley commemorates the 800 Americans who lost their lives in the bay.
The short coastal walk from Torcross to neighbouring Beesands provides sensational views and is dotted with remnants from the military presence, as well as traces of the area's slate quarrying past. Beesands is also home to the fantastic seafood shack Britannia @ The Beach and the popular pub The Cricket Inn.
Continuing further along this stretch of rugged coastline (if you have the stamina) you will reach Hallsands and the Lighthouse. Meanwhile, a short drive will take you to wonderful beaches at Blackpool Sands in one direction or the more remote Lannacombe, Mattiscombe and Gara Rock in the other.
Twenty minutes away, the village of East Portlemouth with its golden sandy beaches, is where you can take the passenger ferry over the estuary to Salcombe, famous for its shops, sailing and great pubs and restaurants. The towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge are also within easy reach while the villages nearest neighbour, Slapton also boasts two great pubs.
A holiday cottage in Torcross offers a superb spot from which to explore this magnificent stretch of South Devon coastline.
At the front of the cottage for 1 car. Vehicle access to the neighbouring house must be maintained.
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach/dog towels), heating and traditional log burner-guests to provide own logs.
FOR GUESTS UTILISING THE REDUCED OCCUPANCY DISCOUNT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY BEDROOM 1 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi. There is no landline telephone available and mobile reception is generally good but please check with your provider prior to booking.
Pets: 1 dog welcome. Pet charge £30 per week.
Electric Vehicles: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles.
Short Breaks: May be available on request.
Local facilities: Farm shop 1.5 miles, Pub and beach 1 mile.
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