Entrance hall with flagstone floor and rugs. Sitting/dining room with comfortable three piece suite, dining table and chairs, French doors to garden and patio/terrace. Second sitting room with open fire, TV with Freeserve, video/DVD, pretty window seat, door to drive. Kitchen with polished pine units, ceramic tiled worktops, oil fired Rayburn cooker, electric hob, built-in oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and walk-in larder cupboard. Washing machine/tumble dryer. Additional freezer in garage/boat store. Cloakroom with WC and basin. Upstairs: Dual aspect master double bedroom (5ft bed). Further double bedroom (4ft 6in bed). Two single bedrooms(3ft beds). Bathroom with bath, hand held shower attachment, basin and WC. ADDITIONAL FRIDGE IN BARN.
This outstandingly beautiful classic detached and predominantly thatched cottage is situated beside the creek at Goodshelter, a lovely hamlet on the edge of the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary. It is approximately one mile from the village of East Portlemouth, with ferry to Salcombe, in an idyllic location within two acres of unspoilt, partly wooded grounds. The garden borders the stream that runs into the creek and has areas of lawn with shrubs and an attractive pond. The cottage is as pretty inside as out, the owner having gone to great lengths to make this an extremely comfortable home, with good quality carpets and furnishings, yet retaining all the olde worlde charm, with exposed beams, old fireplaces and stripped pine doors.
Garden as previously described. Garden furniture. The owner’s rowing boat is available for use on the creek at your own risk.
East Portlemouth is small village in a fantastic location, giving you the best of both worlds: you can enjoy the glorious golden sandy beaches and laid back atmosphere right on your doorstep, or take the short hop across on the passenger ferry to the bustling and lively town of Salcombe.
This area is a hub for sailing and water-sports enthusiasts, and we even have a holiday cottage with its own private beach and mooring if you want to bring your own boat! If you’re feeling adventurous you might enjoy kayaking or paddle-boarding down the Salcombe estuary towards the nearby town of Kingsbridge, rewarding yourself with lunch at the popular waterside Crabshell Inn, just be sure to check tide times so you don't get stranded on the mud before you get back again!
From Salcombe, pick up the well-trodden but tranquil South West Coast Path and head to Hope Cove which has two beaches, a couple of cafés and a pub. Alternatively from East Portlemouth, ramble towards Prawle Point, Devon's most southerly point, where you’ll find a Watchstation manned by volunteers and magnificent views out to sea. This is also a superb spot for birdwatching as many migratory species gather here before taking flight. If you take a diversion about a kilometre inland to East Prawle, you’ll find refreshments at the Pigs Nose Inn or the village shop and café.
As Salcombe is brimming with holidaymakers enjoying the numerous shops, cafés and restaurants, in East Portlemouth you can sit back and relax, far (well, far enough!) from the madding crowd and simply enjoy spectacular views of the water and surrounding South Devon hills.
A holiday cottage in East Portlemouth is a peaceful base for a relaxing holiday in the Salcombe area.
Parking for 3 cars.
Electric car charging permitted although there is no dedicated charging point £20 per car per week.
Included: Bed linen, towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), WiFi, high chair, heating (night storage) electricity and initial basket of logs for the fire.
Electric car charging permitted although there is no dedicated charging point £30 per car per week.
Pets: Pet charge £30.00 per pet per week. First dog is free.
Telephone: With honesty box. Mobile reception poor.
Local Facilities: Nearest beach 1 mile, pub 2 miles. Kingsbridge 8 miles, Salcombe 12.5 miles by road or 1 mile by passenger ferry from East Portlemouth.
Please note: At spring high tides (which occur throughout the year) and for one hour either side of high water, it may be difficult crossing the fords on the tidal road that accesses the property. On these occasions it is possible to park nearby and reach the cottage using the creek footpath. Tide Tables will be forwarded to guests with their travel directions.
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