Beautifully designed and thoughtfully equipped to provide a stylish yet comfortable holiday near to all the best South Hams beaches. Plentiful parking, a gorgeous garden, a jam-packed games room for children (and adults of course!), this superb house is perfect for families, friends or indeed a couple to enjoy (couples discounts are available at certain times of the year). The village pub is just a stroll away and the town of Kingsbridge with all amenities is just a 10-minute walk away too.
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Main house – ground floor Front door to entrance hallway with hooks and shelves for shoes/boots. Open plan kitchen diner. Kitchen area with island, gas hob, eye-level double oven, American fridge-freezer with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and Nespresso coffee machine (limited initial supply of pods provided). Dining area with table, 5 chairs plus bench seating and tri-fold doors leading to the garden. Inner hall with oak open tread staircase leading to first floor (stair gate to the bottom and top of the stairs). Utility room with washing machine, condenser tumble dryer, downstairs WC and sink. Lounge with a large reclining sofa, reclining armchair, footstool, Sky Glass Smart TV, feature stone fireplace with inset wood-burning stove and fully glazed French doors to garden.
Main house – first floor Galleried landing with vaulted ceilings and far-reaching countryside views. Master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, 5ft king size bed, large fold-out bespoke wardrobe and views over the rear garden and countryside beyond. En suite shower room with walk-in shower (with hand-held attachment), WC, basin and heated towel rail. Bedroom three with 4ft small double bed (please note this bed is against the wall on one side) and wardrobe. Family bathroom with walk-in shower, bath, WC, basin and heated towel rail. Bedroom two with 6ft super-king zip-link bed (can be set up as 2 x 3ft twin beds upon request – please request at the time of booking) and beautiful views of the garden and the countryside beyond from the triple aspect windows.
Annexe/garage – ground floor Games room with ping-pong table, table football, children’s play kitchen and further toys to suit various ages.
Annexe/garage – first floor Stairs (with stair gate at the bottom) lead up to Bedroom 4 with 5ft king size bed and views of the countryside. En suite shower room with walk-in shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Wicket View has all the comfort, style and clever design of a luxury modern home blended with the charm of a traditional cottage and enjoys beautiful countryside views, ample parking, a stunning south facing terrace and lawn garden, complete with a novel slide for the children! With thoughtful extras throughout, the pièce de résistance is the games room with ping-pong table, football table, child’s play kitchen, and many toys, this is a house that just keeps on giving.
If you can tear yourselves away to explore, the village of West Alvington itself has a lovely village pub and sits on the outskirts of Kingsbridge, so just 10-minute walk from the front door will bring you to the heart of Kingsbridge with its fabulous eateries, weekly markets, galleries and independent shops. Hop in the car in the other direction and you will land yourself in cosmopolitan Salcombe with its high-end boutiques, shops and restaurants, not forgetting stunning beaches with turquoise blue water. Wicket View is the epitome of a hip holiday home, perfect for families, friends and indeed couples to relax in at the end of a great day in South Devon!
Please note: If you have received the benefit of the reduced occupancy discount only the master bedroom and bedroom two will be available for your stay.
Outside
From the picket fence gate in the parking area, a path leads into the garden area.
To one side is an area laid to lawn and the entrance door to the annexe/games room. The path leads down a slight slope to the front door of the cottage and provides access around the house to the paved terrace area.
The paved terrace area can be accessed also from the kitchen diner and the lounge. South facing and furnished with wooden garden table and chairs to seat 8 – this is the perfect space to dine alfresco.
Eight steps at the far end of the terrace lead up to a lovely lawned area with views over the countryside adjacent. There is a children’s slide leading down from the lawn to the terrace below.
The local area
The lively market town of Kingsbridge sits in a picturesque position in the heart of the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and also at the head of the stunning Kingsbridge/Salcombe Estuary. The waterside town is surrounded by green rolling landscape, and is popular amongst walkers and watersports enthusiasts alike, with paddle boarders and kayakers being a common sighting on the town's waters, as well as sailing dinghies and motor boats.
Beach lovers will be spoilt for choice with so many excellent beaches within an easy drive of the town, including Hope Cove, Bantham, Bigbury-on-Sea, Slapton Sands, Blackpool Sands, Beesands, Mill Bay and the beaches at Salcombe's North and South Sands – to name just a few!
With a range of restaurants and pubs as well as a good selection of shops and two supermarkets, Kingsbridge has plenty to offer visitors. For a beautiful day out, take a cruise on the seasonal Rivermaid ferry up the estuary to Salcombe to spend a day on one of Salcombe’s stunning beaches, or pottering around the sailing mecca's shops, cafés and restaurants.
For all-weather family fun, head to Woodlands Theme Park with its massive indoor soft play areas and rides, or check the pool and sports timetables at the Quayside Leisure Centre. Kingsbridge is also home to Kings Cinema, (formerly known as the Reel Cinema) a three-screen cinema, perfect for catching new releases as well as some older classics and indie films.
Throughout the summer months, the town hosts various events and markets that make for a pleasant day out for all the family. The annual fair week provides daily fun activities whilst the popular Food and Music Festival is a wonderful celebration of local talent and produce, with some big names thrown in.
A holiday cottage in Kingsbridge offers a relaxed get-away in beautiful surroundings whilst being perfectly placed with a fantastic selection of places to eat and drink on your doorstep.
Parking
There is ample parking on the driveway for 3 to 4 cars.
Please note, there is no electricity in the parking area for the charging of an electric vehicle however there are several charge points available in Kingsbridge town centre, just over 1 mile away. Please check your nearest charge points prior to booking.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach/dog towels), mains gas underfloor heating. Travel cot, high chair, stair gate. One complimentary basket of logs is provided on arrival for stays between the beginning of October and the end of March.
Internet and Telephone: Superfast Wi-Fi. There is no landline telephone available and mobile reception is dependent upon your provider. Please check with your provider prior to booking.
Pets: 1 well behaved dog welcome. Pet charge £30 per week.
Electric Vehicles: Please note this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles.
Short Breaks: Short breaks are available in the low season, 3 weeks before.
Local Facilities: Numerous beaches within 10-15 minute drive. Kingsbridge with all facilities 1.5 miles. Salcombe 4.5 miles. Thurlestone 4 miles. Hope Cove 4 miles. Dartmouth 13 miles. Totnes 14 miles.
