A covered verandah/porch opens into
Dining area with a table to seat 8 and sofa.
The room extends into kitchen, dishwasher, microwave, electric oven with grill and fridge/freezer. Aga (use of from end October to Easter only) with a double electric hob included. Adjacent utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Sitting room large sofas, chairs, TV with DVD, CD player and features an inglenook fireplace inset with a multi-fuel burner. French double doors and a single door open to the terrace. A lobby area off the sitting room leads to a
Bathroom with bath with mixer shower attachment, basin, WC and large open shower cubicle with shower.
Stairs from the sitting room to the landing.
Master bedroom with standard double bed, fitted cupboards, valley views and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower attachment, basin and WC.
Compact bunk bedroom with 3ft full size bunks and window to the courtyard.
Twin bedroom with 3ft beds, that can be zip linked to form a large double, and fitted cupboards.
The studio is on the ground floor through the covered entrance porch large windows,a sofa, chair, table and cupboard.
This is a most individual home of great character in the delightful, very peaceful, tucked-away hamlet of Start, just a mile along the pretty Devon lanes from the sought after South Devon village of Slapton and the glorious sweep of Slapton Sands beyond. You could be in Provence once you have stepped into the charming enclosed courtyard garden of The Byre. It has a unique flavour, from the south facing sun terrace, the inglenook fireplace, to the very spacious beamed rooms that are all most comfortably furnished.
The cottage is approached through a solid timber gate. The garden is totally walled, very private and has borders well stocked with plants and shrubs. Running the length of the sitting room is a raised terrace provided with table and barbecue.
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.
Two spaces are available for medium size cars. No further parking is available locally. One car can be reversed into the Byre’s courtyard (Access maybe difficult for very low slung cars). At the rear of the cottage, via a shared driveway is a further parking space for one medium sized car.
Included: Bed linen and towels, WiFi, electricity, central heating (oil), travel cot, high chair and basket of logs.
Pets: One dog over 12 months welcome, further dog by arrangement with the owner and THC. Pet charge £30.00 per pet per week.
Telephone: No telephone. Guests can of course make Wi-Fi calls using the internet..
Local Facilities: Beach at Slapton 1.5 miles, shop and pubs 1 mile. Farm Shop 2 miles
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