Comfortable, family home overlooking the ley and close to the beach in Torcross, South Devon. Sleeps 7, has a sunny garden, parking and accepts pets.
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Back door into rear porch. Door into a fitted kitchen with electric hob, eye level grill and oven, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Door into the dining room with dining table to seat 7, this room extends into a conservatory type room with work bench and access to the garden.
Arch into comfortable sitting room with sofa, chairs, flame effect electric fire, flatscreen HD TV/DVD and large patio doors to the garden and views to the Ley. Inner hallway with glazed front door and porch.
Front bedroom with range of fitted cupboards, Ley views and twin 3ft beds.
Rear bedroom with double 4ft 6in bed and fitted cupboards.
Bathroom with bath, shower over and basin. Separate cloakroom with WC and basin.
Stairs to the top bedroom with a double 4'6'' bed, fitted cupboard and French door to balcony and fantastic views over the Ley and the sea.
Adjacent WC with basin.
A further futon chair/single bed is supplied and can be accommodated in any of the bedrooms. GUESTS MUST ADVISE AT TIME OF BOOKING IF THEY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL LINEN FOR THE FUTON.
This attractive, detached, comfortable and practical house with stunning views from most windows will appeal to many. Families who have a yen for a holiday by the sea and birdwatchers too, as this family home is situated on the edge of the beautiful National Nature Reserve at Slapton where a rich variety of bird life can be observed from the edge of the Ley. Fisher folk can try their luck with sea fishing along the glorious three mile stretch of shingle beach. Walkers will love the marvellous treks along the South West coastal path just a few minutes walk from the house. Set well back from the road, Bywater is surrounded by a most attractive garden and is brilliantly placed in one of the most beautiful parts of Devon.
Outside
Lawns with apple trees, shrubs and flower borders extend around the house to the front where there is a patio area provided with garden furniture and has lovely views.(Garden is not fully enclosed for dogs and they should be supervised).
The local area
Torcross is located at the southern end of Slapton Sands, a narrow strip of land between the beautiful Start Bay and the stunning freshwater lake at Slapton Ley Nature Reserve. Surrounded by picturesque scenery on all sides, Torcross is home to some fantastic cafés and pubs and is the perfect place to enjoy a sunny afternoon watching (or participating in) watersports and fishing on the vast shingle beach.
While modern day guests will find a sleepy fishing village, nestling peacefully at the edge of a 2 mile beach, the area has a fascinating past. Most famously, during World War II, Torcross was evacuated along some of its neighbouring villages to make way for 15,000 allied troops who needed the beach to practice for the D-Day landings. Tragically, the operation ended in disaster, and the Exercise Tiger memorial at the edge of the ley commemorates the 800 Americans who lost their lives in the bay.
The short coastal walk from Torcross to neighbouring Beesands provides sensational views and is dotted with remnants from the military presence, as well as traces of the area's slate quarrying past. Beesands is also home to the fantastic seafood shack Britannia @ The Beach and the popular pub The Cricket Inn.
Continuing further along this stretch of rugged coastline (if you have the stamina) you will reach Hallsands and the Lighthouse. Meanwhile, a short drive will take you to wonderful beaches at Blackpool Sands in one direction or the more remote Lannacombe, Mattiscombe and Gara Rock in the other.
Twenty minutes away, the village of East Portlemouth with its golden sandy beaches, is where you can take the passenger ferry over the estuary to Salcombe, famous for its shops, sailing and great pubs and restaurants. The towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge are also within easy reach while the villages nearest neighbour, Slapton also boasts two great pubs.
A holiday cottage in Torcross offers a superb spot from which to explore this magnificent stretch of South Devon coastline.
Parking
The gated driveway provides parking for up to 3 cars.
EV charging permitted-£30 per car per week-this is from the owners domestic supply and guests must provide their own charging cable.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels (Guests to bring own beach towels), travel cot, high chair (please request at time of booking), electricity and central heating (oil). Please advise at time of booking in futon linen is required.
Pets: Maximum of two well behaved dogs only. Pet charge £30.00 per pet per week.
EV charging permitted-£30 per car per week
Telephone: For incoming calls only and Wi-Fi.
Local Facilities: Beach, pub a few minutes walk. Stokeley Farm Shop 1 mile. Kingsbridge 6 miles. Dartmouth 8 miles.
