The Cottage @ Florence House is a modern 2 bedroom home sleeping 4, with views, parking a suntrap garden all nestled in the village of Slapton, with 2 good pubs, a shop and the beach and Slapton Ley Nature Reserve in walking distance. The popular towns of Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Totnes are just short drives away...a super place for your South Devon holiday!
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Entrance hall, up half flight of stairs to open plan kitchen, dining, living space,
kitchen, two ring electric hob and integrated cooker, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine, slimline dishwasher, under counter fridge with ice box, small breakfast bar with 2 stools,
dining space dining table with seating for 4, CD/Radio player,
living space, three seater sofa, poang chair, arm chair, Smart TV and Blu-ray player, patio doors to terrace, alexa speaker.
From Entrance hall,
Bedroom 1, 5ft king size bed,
Bedroom 2 is small and contains a 2’3 bed with 2’3 trundle bed that zip together to create a 4’6” double bed (please advise at time of booking if you wish this to be made up as a double),
shower room WC, hand basin, heated towel rail, shower cubicle.
Bedrooms and sitting room have underfloor heating.
Guests are welcome to use the owner's adjoining utility room with sink, washing machine and tumble dryer..
The Cottage at Florence House in the wonderful village of Slapton, is beautifully presented recently built home, tucked in a private position behind the owners’ own home, has the kitchen and living space on the upper floor, making the most of the super views across the village and out over the scenic countryside beyond. Downstairs are two bedrooms and a modern shower room. This lovely property has parking, a scenic terrace and pretty garden to unwind and take in the views, perfect for a relaxing break or a holiday for a family or friends, come rain or shine, and with the pubs and shop in easy walking distance this is sure to be a popular cottage guests will return too again and again.
The picturesque village of Slapton boasts two excellent pubs, a community village shop well stocked with local produce, play park and some stunning walks around Slapton Ley. The millennium field at the top of the village is a fantastic viewpoint for gazing out over the village to Start Bay and the lighthouse at Start Point. This divine village is situated less than a mile from Slapton Sands, and access to the South West Coast Path, and is 20 minutes’ drive from the bustling market town of Kingsbridge and the historic town of Dartmouth. The bohemian hub of Totnes is also a 30 minute drive, with Dartmoor a little further on. This popular village is superb for exploring all the delights the South Hams has to offer.
Outside
Terrace and garden with benches, picnic table chairs, awning and patio heater and views over the village and out over the countryside. The garden also has a trampoline, slide, swings and a Wendy House – all available if supervised and use at your responsibility.
The local area
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.
Parking
Parking for one car by front door through reasonably narrow entrance (An SUV will fit, more details to follow on dimensions). If the owner is at home, parking may be restricted at times due to the narrow entrance but the owner will always move her car if necessary.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels, (Guests to bring own beach towels), central heating, electricity, stair gate, travel cot and high chair..
WiFi
Regret, no pets.
No smoking.
Local Facilities: Beaches Slapton Sands half a mile. Blackpool Sands 3 miles. Two pubs and village shop within a few minutes walk. Kingsbridge and Dartmouth will all amenities 7 miles.
