Beautiful Wing of this super 16th century farmhouse, sleeping 6, located at the end of Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge, dog friendly, with ample parking, nearby water access, and even stabling for horses available. Perfect for a fun filled holiday exploring the area on foot, horse, bike or car!
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Front door leads into large hallway. Door into kitchen diner, double oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, American style fridge freezer, dining table with seating for 8, log burner, TV. Door to garden. From hallway, stairs to first floor, Master bedroom, king size bed, TV including sky, armchair. Family bathroom, shower cubicle, bath with attached handheld shower, handbasin and WC. Bedroom 2, Super king (can be made up as a twin on request at time of booking), sofa bed, feature fireplace. Two steps up to Bedroom 3, twin (can be made up as superking on request at time of booking) occasional chair. Lounge with armchair, large 3 seater sofa and large 3 seater L shape sofa, TV with sky, DVD, log burner.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ADVISE US IF YOU REQUIRE BEDROOM 2 AS A TWIN AND 3 AS A KING OTHERWISE THEY WILL BE MADE UP AS ABOVE
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Bearscombe Farm West Wing is a tastefully modernised and spacious three bedroom property with high ceilings, a sweeping staircase, countryside views, and even stabling for those who want to take even the largest four legged family member on holiday! Situated just outside the bustling market town of Kingsbridge at the end of Bowcombe Creek and surrounded by a picturesque valley, on a working farm sits this wing of the beautiful 16th Century farmhouse at Bearscombe is steeped in traditional features and is sure to be a firm favourite for all its guests be it for family holidays, friends reuniting or a romantic break in the countryside, particularly those looking for a fun and active holiday making the most of the water or the scenic area for walking, riding and cycling.
Bearscombe sits a mile and a half from Kingsbridge which has shops, cafes, restaurants and a cinema. Estuary access for watersports enthusiasts is less than half a mile, and there are miles of scenic paths and lanes to explore. Half an hour away sits the historic town of Dartmouth and beautiful Dartmoor is a fourty minute drive away, and Woodlands leisure park is a great family day out. For golfing enthusiasts there are 3 courses within 10 miles, all of which offer a great challenge and are very welcoming to guests. The glorious coastline of the South Hams offers walks and beaches with breathtaking scenery, including Burgh Island. Bearscombe West Wing offers a great base to explore and enjoy all the area has to offer, a week may not be long enough.
Outside
To the rear, enclosed (although fence low in places) lawned garden, summer house with small decked area, table and seating for 6, bench.
Stabling available by prior arrangement, along with provision of straw and hay for up to 3 horses at £20 per horse per night. Horses to be fully vaccinated and disease free and are stabled at owners risk.
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
Ample
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi, electricity and electric heating. GUESTS MUST ADVISE AT TIME OF BOOKING IF THEY REQUIRE BEDROOMS 2 AND 3 AS TWIN OR SUPERKING BEDS
Logs: basket of logs on arrival, additional can be purchased from the farmer for a low cost.(From the final week of September -to the end of March).
Dogs: Two Well behaved dogs welcome. £30 per pet per week. Please note dogs are not allowed upstairs or on furniture.
Horses:Stabling available by prior arrangement, along with provision of straw and hay for up to 3 horses at £20 per horse per night. Horses to be fully vaccinated and disease free and are stabled at owners risk.
No telephone: Mobile reception moderate.
Wifi (Fibre Broadband) AND Sky TV
Childcare: High Chair and Travel Cot available
Beaches; East Portlemouth beaches 4 miles. Salcombe beaches 7 miles. Torcross and Beesands 5 miles. Bantham 6 miles and Bigbury 9 miles. Estuary access half a mile.
Golf Club; Thurlestone 6 miles, Dartmouth 7 miles and Bigbury 9 miles
