Stable door into beamed sitting room furnished with 2 sofas, feature fireplace with electric stove effect heater, Smart TV and DVD player. Doorway to dining room with oak table and chairs to seat 4 and occasional cane chair. French doors to rear courtyard. Archway into the most attractive, slate floored shaker style kitchen with ceramic hob, built in oven and grill, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washer dryer and microwave, Nespresso Vertuo machine (Guests to bring own pods) Stairs to landing:and Spacious double bedroom with 4ft 6in double bed with luxurious tempur mattress, window seat overlooking the lane, Wardrobe. Twin bedroom has two comfortable 3ft beds, which can be pushed together, with under bed storage and peg rail with hangers. Modern family bathroom with bath, shower over, pedestal hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
This pretty thatched 17th century cottage is tucked away down a quiet lane near the centre of the delightful village of Slapton, close to the 3 mile beach and Nature reserve. Extensively refurbished yet retaining the period features which make the cottage so attractive, guests will appreciate the comfortable sitting room, as well as the separate dining room and modern kitchen that both open onto the sheltered, sunny courtyard and small garden. Slapton’s two excellent pubs and well stocked village shop are a short stroll away and one of many pleasant local walks will take you to the long shingle beach that curves around Start Bay. There are plenty of coastal walks with amazing views and the cottage is perfectly placed as a very special base from where guests can explore the surrounding villages, countryside and beaches of this beautiful area.
There is a sheltered rear courtyard with garden table and chairs, an outside cloakroom and steps up to small lawn and garden seat with pretty views of the village.
Slapton is a small quaint village just a stone's throw from the outstandingly beautiful stretch of coastline at Slapton Sands, from where you can enjoy sweeping sea views across Start Bay, from the mouth of the river Dart in the north across to the craggy cliffs that curve round to Start Point Lighthouse in the south.
Slapton village is a short stroll from Slapton Sands beach, a 6km stretch of pebble beach, fronted by Start Bay and backed by the stunning Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve – a large freshwater lake separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land, and home to many species of wildlife including otters, eels, dormice and a huge number of birds and insects.
Slapton village itself boasts two pubs, The Tower Inn which is renowned for its excellent food, and The Queen's Arms, which has a pretty garden providing the perfect spot for a refreshing beer, whilst a shop/Post Office, café and more pub/restaurants can be found at nearby Torcross.There are also many wonderful walks in the area – through unspoilt countryside, around the Slapton Ley, and along the spectacular South West Coast Path.
Slightly further along the coastal road towards Dartmouth, you'll find Blackpool Sands, one of the most popular beaches in Devon. Here, the golden sand and shingle beach, green pines cliffs, and turquoise waters conspire to exude an almost Mediterranean feel. This beautiful, family-friendly beach is great for windsurfing, paddle boarding and canoeing, and when hunger strikes, the beach-side Venus Café is a great place to refuel with a view.
The lively market town of Kingsbride is just 7 miles away and offers a good choice of independent shops, cafés and pubs, as well as two supermarkets for stocking up on essentials.
A holiday cottage in Slapton offers a good base for enjoying the breath-taking beauty of this special corner of South Devon.
For one car at the property and additional parking in the village.
Included: Bed linen, towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), Wi-Fi, electricity and heating (night storage radiators and electric fan heater)
Telephone: For incoming calls only. Mobile reception mixed.
Pets: Pets are not permitted at this property.
Local Facilities: Beach and National Nature Reserve half a mile. Blackpool sands 3 miles. Other South Coast beaches e.g. South Sands, Smalls and Sunny Cove at East Portlemouth easily accessible by car. Pub, village store 250 yards Kingsbridge or Dartmouth with all facilities both 8 miles.
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