Ground floor: Entrance porch/hall Sitting room with original Inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, ceiling beams and window seat. Sofa, armchairs, TV/DVD, CD/stereo, desk in small study recess with printer. Dining room with table (seating up to 8) with bench seating and chairs. Kitchen with electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, table with bench seating and chairs. Utility room with fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer. Cloakroom with basin and WC.
From the sitting room a steep staircase (built in wooden stairgate at the top) leads to a small landing. First floor: Master bedroom with 5ft king size bed and TV and views across to the garden on the other side of the quiet lane and open meadowland beyond. En-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC and heated towel rail. Small double bedroom for single occupancy, with iron bedstead (4ft 6in). Triple room with 3 x 3ft beds. Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin, WC and heated towel rail. To retain the character of the cottage there are no wardrobes in the bedrooms. Hanging hooks are on the back of every bedroom door and ample good quality large chests of drawers.
An extra child may be accommodated, please enquire before booking.
The Cottage has undergone some refurbishment to the exterior and interiors over the last year, and is now open for bookings for 2025!
This 400 year old cottage has been restored by the owners with carefully preserved period features and furnished with attractive classic antique pieces, thereby retaining the character and ambience of this pretty cottage. Peacefully situated in a quiet, narrow, little used lane in West Alvington, on the outskirts of Kingsbridge, Cob Cottage has the benefit of a natural, unspoilt one third acre of garden (some of which overlooks adjoining meadowland), complete with a Shepherd's hut.
Please note:
Last minute short breaks may be considered – please enquire for further details.
South facing patio furnished with garden table, chairs and parasol directly to the front of the cottage. BBQ.
There is an additional private natural garden situated across the lane with wooden garden furniture and adjoining a field with areas of grass, mature trees, shrubs (please note that young children should be supervised in this area as there is an unfenced section with a drop down to the lane). There is also a Shepherd’s hut with log burner, sofa, piano, coffee table and drinks fridge.
The owners are very keen on rewilding and the creation of wild meadows, in order to allow wild flowers to grow and preserve wild flowers which are becoming extinct in this country. To that end the owners have created 3 wild meadows in the garden across from the cottage. There is a famous poem by Lord Byron just inside the cottage on the right hand wall, which extols beauty of the countryside and the wild flowers in it.
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.
Private parking for one car in a private lay-by on the lane by the property. Further parking available in the village car park if required.
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests to bring their own beach/dog towels), electricity, water and central heating. Travel cot and high chair. One briquette provided for the wood-burning stove on arrival. Charcoal barbecue (guest to bring their own charcoal and clean after use).
Telephone: No landline telephone available however mobile reception is generally good but please check with your provider before booking.
Wi-Fi: Available free of charge.
Pets: One dog welcome (two considered by prior negotiation with owner). Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week.
Local Facilities: Beach at Thurlestone 4 miles, Bantham 4.5 miles. Village shop 500 yards. Supermarkets, restaurants, pubs and leisure centre all in Kingsbridge 1 mile. Salcombe 10 minutes by car.
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