Woodpecker Cottage
- 2 Bedrooms
The ground floor, with underfloor heating throughout, opens into a beautiful spacious hallway, through double glazed doors to the lounge with sofa, armchairs, large fSmart TV with BT Sport (main channel) DVD and freeview, double doors leading out to the garden. Large contemporary kitchen diner, beautifully fitted and well equipped with electric range cooker, microwave, large fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a TV and an ipod dock. Dining table which will seat 8, door to rear patio and door to front garden. Cloakroom with WC and basin. Open tread oak staircase to First Floor: Master bedroom with 5ft king size bed, chest of drawers and chaise, walk-in dressing area, en suite shower room with WC, basin and shower cubicle. Bedroom 2: Large spacious bedroom with apex windows, 5ft king size bed, built in double wardrobe, chest of drawers, wall mounted TV. Bedroom 3: Single bedroom with 3ft bed, chest of drawers. Family bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
The fabulous South Devon coast, sandy beaches of the South Hams and Dartmoor are all within easy reach of Bluegate Barn, a beautifully renovated detached barn on the outskirts of the popular market town of Modbury, South Devon. If you are looking for space for all the family, homely comforts and superb luxury interiors you need look no further. With huge spacious kitchen diner, underfloor heating, sumptuous furnishings and thoughtfully equipped with every modern convenience, this stunning holiday home offers a wonderful base for families and couples from which to enjoy the immediate area and South Hams beyond. Set on the edge of a 3 acre meadow which slopes down to a trickling stream, adjacent to a small, quiet, working farm a path leads directly from the meadow below the property, along a country lane directly into the heart of the town less than a mile away, where a fabulous array of cafes, pubs galleries and independent retailers can be found.
Gravelled driveway and front lawned area with table and chairs. To the rear of the property is a patio with garden furniture, extending washing line, oil-drum barbecue (charcoal) The garden leads to sloping and undulating meadow of 3 acres, with a stream running alongside. From the bottom of the meadow there is access to a country lane which leads direct to the village of Modbury, just under a mile’s walk.
Famous for being the first town in Europe to ban the use of plastic carrier bags among its retailers, the vibrant market town of Modbury has a great sense of community and takes responsibility for protecting the environment very seriously.
The Avon Valley is a beautiful, unspoilt, rural haven and Modbury is in the heart of this rich farming region. With its dignified terraced houses, slate hung walls and enticing old-fashioned shop windows it creates an impression of going back in time. However, do not be deceived by this timeless character, this little town is a hive of activity with three inns and an array of excellent specialist shops and cafés.
Situated close to Dartmoor, as well as numerous outstanding nearby beaches, including Bigbury-on-Sea with its huge sandy beaches and views out to the iconic Burgh Island, a holiday cottage in Modbury offers a great base for families, couples, and dog owners to fully appreciate the charms of this stunning corner of South Devon.
Ample parking on gravelled driveway
Features:
Included:Bed linen, bath and hand towels, travel cot, high chair. Guests are required to provide their own beach towels. Wifi, electricity, and underfloor heating by ground source heat pump.
Telephone: No telephone, mobile signal good
Local facilities: Beach: 3 miles Shops: all within 1 mile Pubs and restaurants: in Modbury town.
Golf course 10 minutes drive
Kingsbridge 6 miles