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- 2 Bedrooms
The front door opens to a gleaming limestone tiled hallway with skirting board lighting, off which a utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer. The hallway extends into the spacious semi-circular living room that features polished wood floor, a vaulted ceiling with exposed spiral beams and fabulous views from the patio doors and picture windows. Accessed from the patio doors is a sunny raised deck (see "Outside" section below). The room is most comfortably furnished with two large sofas, large flat screen SMART TV and DVD, iPod dock wired to surround sound and a circular dining table to seat 8. The superb kitchen area has eye level double electric ovens, ceramic hob, dishwasher, microwave, large fridge and separate freezer.
Bedroom 2 with super king 6ft x 6ft 6in double bed, plasma TV, fitted cupboards, hair dryer and a superb, very contemporary en-suite bathroom with bath, power shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC. Bedroom 3 with 3ft twin beds. Smart new family bathroom features a double ended bath with central taps, large corner shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC. Office/snug room with generous sofa and wall mounted TV leads to the bedroom 4 with 3ft twin beds overlooking the courtyard. Stairs lead up to the master bedroom suite with a cloakroom with hand basin and WC on the half landing. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams in the master suite contribute to the grandeur of this sumptuous room with super king 6ft x 6ft 6in bed, luxurious stand alone bath and walk in power shower discretely positioned behind. TV.
The Round House is situated in one of the loveliest corners of Devon in the peaceful hamlet of South Huish, in sight of the sea between Salcombe and Thurlestone. Part of a group of luxury converted Georgian barns set in beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds of 4 acres, the cottage has use of both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and an all weather tennis court and croquet lawn
Peacefully situated in a tiny hamlet in one of the loveliest corners of Devon between Salcombe and Thurlestone are the attractive group of converted Georgian barns that comprise Court Barton. All cottages enjoy the use of outdoor (May to mid Sept) and indoor (all year round) heated swimming pools, games room with table tennis and table football, an all-weather tennis court, and the extensive grounds which includes two attractive courtyards, an orchard and croquet lawn. Should you wish to leave the comfort of this delightful place, less than a mile away is the beach at Thurlestone Sands, wonderful for sunbathing, swimming and watersports, with the village of Thurlestone itself a little further on with its famous links golf course. The beautiful sailing mecca of the Salcombe estuary with its golden beaches is only 3 miles.
Please note: May be suitable for those with walking disabilities. Please discuss property’s suitability prior to booking.
Accessed from the patio doors is a stunning raised deck with large dining table to seat 8 and barbecue. It is a perfect place to enjoy dinner watching the sunset over the sea.
The heated outdoor pool in the lower courtyard is open from May Spring Bank Holiday to September, the indoor heated pool is open all year and there are changing rooms and an adjacent shower room with WC. The all weather tennis court is located in a peaceful spot in the mown four-acre grounds that include an orchard and a croquet lawn.
South Huish is a tiny hamlet, peacefully nestled in picturesque countryside in one of the loveliest corners of Devon, between the sailing mecca of Salcombe and popular village of Thurlestone.
Less than a mile away is the beach at Thurlestone Sands, wonderful for sunbathing, swimming and watersports. The village of Thurlestone is a little further on, home to the recently refurbished Village Inn, and the famous links golf course. The beautiful waterside town of Salcombe, with its array of independent boutiques, cafés and pubs and family-friendly golden beaches is only 3 miles away.
Other excellent beaches in the vicinity include South Milton Sands, Hope Cove and Soar Mill Cove, to name just a few, and the nearby South Huish Reserve, visited by up to 200 bird species a year, is a fantastic spot for nature lovers to relax and watch the wildlife.
The pretty market town of Kingsbridge is just a 10-minute drive away and offers a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, plus two supermarkets, a small cinema and a leisure centre with indoor pool.
A holiday cottage in South Huish offers an idyllic rural escape from everyday life, close one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in South Devon.
Car parking is available. Guests are asked to park one car in the lower or upper car parks. Additional cars, once unloaded, should be moved to the overflow car park.
There are two Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points located in the top car park. The EV charger points are supplied by Project EV and are operated via their mobile phone App (charges apply). It is a 22 kilowatt AC charger with a type 2 socket. Owners are to provide their own cable.
Included: Bed linen, towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), cot, high chair (please specify at time of booking if high chair is required), stairgate, electricity, electric heating and all on site facilities.
Telephone: Mobile signal generally poor. Wi-Fi.
Pets: Sorry, no dogs allowed.
Outside Pool: The outside pool measures 5.5m x 11m. Deep end 1.35m. Shallow end 1.07m
Local facilities: Beaches: Thurlestone Sands, 1 mile. Hope Cove, 1 ¾ miles. Salcombe, 3 miles. Shop and pub: Malborough, 1 ¼ miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants: Salcombe, 3 miles.Property: Self-catering holiday cottage.
To see other Court Barton properties for larger group bookings click here: Cottage No. 1 – Cottage No. 2 – Cottage No. 3 – Cottage No. 4 – Cottage No. 5 – Round House
Cottage No. 6 – Cottage No. 7 – Cottage No.8 – Cottage No.10 – Cottage No.11 – The Loft