Swallows Rest
- 1 Bedrooms
Access via a communal lobby and well-kept stairs to the first floor.
Front door to entrance hallway with storage cupboard.
Living room with two sofas, 43” HD smart TV and BluRay player. Patio doors provide access to the balcony and offer fantastic views across the water to the countryside beyond.
Adjoining dining area with table to seat four and views across the water.
Well-equipped kitchen with fully integrated fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, hob, oven and microwave.
Shower room with walk in shower, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Master bedroom with 5ft king-size bed.
Twin bedroom with two 3ft beds.
Cloakroom with hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Riverside is set back from the quayside at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary in South Devon and a few minutes level stroll along this beautiful stretch of water brings you to the centre of the town.
This spacious first floor apartment has been fully refurbished, including the installation of gas fired central heating and a new cloakroom, kitchen and shower room. It offers very comfortable, tasteful and contemporary accommodation. You can relax and appreciate the spectacular views from the apartment's balcony, enjoying the plentiful wildlife and passing river craft as they meander up and down to Salcombe and beyond.
Kingsbridge is at the centre of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a vibrant market town that is still dominated by independent specialist and boutique shops, bistros and restaurants and many interesting medieval buildings.
The famous South Devon beaches and coastal walks are a short drive away and Kingsbridge is ideally located near the centre of the beautiful South Hams, allowing easy access to its many attractions. The River Maid passenger ferry can take you down the estuary in the season to the bustling seaside town of Salcombe.
Short breaks are available throughout January, February, November and December (excluding Christmas and New Year). Please either phone Toad Hall Cottages or use the availability calendar to book.
Riverside is set back from the road and water's edge and separated by the court's attractive communal gardens. A private drive leads to the apartment's entrance lobby and the parking area. The balcony is equipped with a table and 4 chairs.
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.
One unallocated parking space is available for each flat at the rear of the property.
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests are to provide their own beach towels), tea towels and kitchen towels. Water, electricity and mains gas central heating.
Wi-Fi: WiFi (fibre) available free of charge.
Telephone: No landline telephone. Mobile reception good with 4G readily available.
Local Facilities: Shops, pubs, restaurants, cinema, sports centre and the embankment a few minute's stroll away. Blue Flag Beaches at Bigbury on Sea, Challaborough, and Blackpool Sands. Seaside rural beaches at Salcombe North and South Sands, Thurlestone, Bantham, Hope Cove and Torcross.