Entrance on Fore Street. Stairs up from here to first floor. First floor: Open plan living area. Lounge area with sofa, armchairs, TV, DVD, iPod dock, dining table to seat 6 and doors to decked terrace. Kitchen area with gas hob, double electric oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer and Nespresso machine. Bedroom 2 with 3ft twin beds. Bedroom 3 with 3ft bunk beds. Family bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Second floor: Bedroom 1 with 5ft king bed, TV, estuary glimpses and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Avocet combines a central location with the rare benefit of private parking. Set across the upper two floors of a charming Victorian town house in the heart of Salcombe, this well presented home is perfectly positioned for guests who want to be close to everything the town has to offer.
Enjoy the wonderful selection of cafés, restaurants, welcoming pubs, boutique shops and art galleries right on your door step. With the passenger ferry to the beach just a short walk away, Avocet is an ideal base for exploring the town and surrounding coastline.
Please note: while the property sleeps up to 6 guests, it is only suitable for a maximum of 5 adults within any group of 6.
Decked terrace with table and chairs.
The beautiful waterside town of Salcombe, with its outlook across the stunning harbour to golden beaches and the sparkling sea beyond, is one of South Devon's most desirable holiday cottage destinations. A mecca for sailors and water sports enthusiast, and a playground for the rich and famous, Salcombe is the UK's answer to Saint-Tropez.
In the summer months, traditional sailing boats race past the Princess Yachts moored in the harbour, while sports cars cruise through Fore Street, past buzzing designer clothes stores and local boutiques. The shops and restaurants located by the waterfront exude the perfect nautical vibe, complementing the boatbuilding heritage that has long served the local townsfolk lucky enough to live in this scenic, naturally sheltered harbour.
Strolling down Fore Street you will find a tempting selection of cafes, delis, restaurants, and pubs to frequent, whilst children (and adults!) will insist on a trip to the old fashioned sweet shop, Cranch's, or treat them to delicious local ice cream at the Salcombe Dairy. The recently refurbished, family and dog-friendly pub, The Victoria Inn, serves excellent food and also operates a 'man crèche' that may be useful for more relaxed shopping trips!
A little ferry makes the short trip back and forth to the golden sands of East Portlemouth and the dog-friendly beaches at Mill Bay and Sunny Cove, whilst the energetic can pick up the South West Coast Path from here to enjoy unrivalled scenery from the rugged clifftop trail. The beach at North Sands is an easy stroll from town, where you'll find The Winking Prawn, a child-friendly institution amongst locals and holiday makers alike, where diners can enjoy delicious food and drink for breakfast, lunch or dinner… or all three if you fancy a full day on the beach.
The exquisite Overbeck's National Trust, just a little further along the coast at South Sands, is well worth a visit for the spectacular views and world famous gardens, capable of growing a broad range of rare and exotic plants not commonly found on these shores thanks to the site's unique location, perched high on the coastline and open to the Gulf Stream. Outside of the peak season, visitors can expect to find a much quieter town more akin to a sleepy West Country village. However, the shops and restaurants generally stay open throughout the year, and the natural beauty of the area is so abundant that Salcombe remains a fantastic holiday destination all year round.
A holiday cottage in Salcombe has all the ingredients for a relaxing seaside holiday in a simply stunning area of outstanding natural beauty.
For one small/medium size car only. Space is approximately 5m x 2m.
Included: Bed linen and towels. Electricity and gas central heating.
Telephone: No telephone. Mobile reception good. Wi-Fi.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.
Local facilities: Shops, restaurants and pubs all within a very short walk. Ferry to beaches 250 yards. Kingsbridge with supermarkets and all other facilities 6 miles.
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