Higher Cotterbury Cottage is a quaint character property surrounded by South Hams countryside and a short distance from the coast and Dartmouth. Sleeps 4, welcomes dogs.
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Front door opens directly into the attractive beamed living room that features a natural stone floor, 2 x two-seater sofas, a comfy chair, a rug, digital TV with DVD player, free standing wood burner and a dining table to seat 4. There is a selection of books and DVDs. The smart kitchen area has granite work surfaces, fridge with ice box, electric cooker with ceramic hob, double oven and grill, extractor fan, microwave and dishwasher. Cloaks cupboard. Fine oak stairs rise to the landing. King size (5ft) bedroom with attractive aspect from the window over the garden, and a side door opens to slate steps that lead down to the grassy courtyard at the rear. Twin bedroom with pretty garden views. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC and ladder radiator.
Higher Cotterbury Cottage in South Devon is tucked deep in beautiful rural landscape in the heart of the South Hams, a most attractive stone cottage, attached to one side of the original farmhouse and enjoying a wide lawned garden fringed with trees.
The cottage oozes character, retaining plenty of original features that combine with a high quality modern kitchen and bathroom to provide most comfortable accommodation. The conveniently located cottage is also extremely environmentally friendly with solar photovoltaic panels, so throughout daylight hours the cottage draws its own green electricity. The use of a heat pump and thermal store maximise use of the onsite power generation.
This peaceful spot forms an ideal hub to explore this lovely area, with both Blackpool and Slapton Sands a few miles in one direction, the River Dart and Dartmouth that offers a wide range of water sport and recreation opportunities, busy marinas, picturesque buildings and excellent restaurants, in the other. Dartmouth Golf Club is within a 5 minutes drive along with Woodlands Leisure Park, a great day out for the children.
Outside
A path leads from the car park through the garden to the cottage.
Wide lawns are fringed with trees and divided from the neighbouring farmhouse by appropriate planting.
For nature lovers out there, you might be interested to know that no pesticides or herbicides are used in the garden!
A terrace area beside the front door is shielded by a trellis and furnished with table and chairs.
At the rear of the cottage is a wash house with a washing machine.
There are ponds in the garden with deep water, so children will need to be supervised around these areas. There is also a pond in the car parking area and unfortunately the pond lining will not cope with dog ingress so please keep your dog on a lead in this area.
The local area
Quiet and peaceful and well placed to explore everything the surrounding area has to offer, the village of Blackawton is a great base for your holiday. This friendly and welcoming community enjoys the use of a thriving village shop providing fresh bread, local meat and seafood and organic vegetables along with a popular village pub, The George Inn, serving great food and local ales. Blackawton has also made a name for itself as the home of the weird and wonderful International Festival of Worm Charming! This quirky event held annually in early May always draws a crowd, come rain or shine, and is a real hit with the whole family.
If you’re after a wide choice of independent shops, cafes and restaurants head to the nearby coastal town of Dartmouth, which lies just 6 miles to the west of Blackawton. This historic maritime port is a lovely place to potter around, whether you're checking out the local art galleries or the browsing the stalls in the lively market. You can also embark on boat trips here, either up the River Dart, or out along the coast.
Blackawton is within easy reach of the coast. Beautiful Blackpool Sands is a short hop in the car where you'll find the Venus Cafe, beach shop and watersports hire. Or alternatively head to the stunning 2km long Slapton Sands where you'll find crystal clear water, parking, ice creams and two excellent take aways at Torcross. Flanking the beach is Slapton Ley, the region’s largest freshwater lake and National Nature Reserve. The Ley is bursting with bird life so if you fancy a change from the beach, take the nature trail and walk the circular route round to the quaint village of Slapton.
A holiday cottage in Blackawton is a lovely rural spot to base your South Devon break.
Parking
There is ample parking available.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels, Fibre Optic WiFi (WiFi download speeds up to 55 mbps). 1 basket of logs, electricity and central heating (air source heat pump – an effecient green credential, under-floor downstairs and radiators upstairs) and electricity. Travel cot and high chair available by prior arrangement.
Pets: One small/medium size dog only. Dog must be kept on a lead or otherwise under control in the garden. Pet Charge: £30.00 per week.
Telephone: No telephone. Good coverage for most mobile networks.
Local Facilities: Beaches 4.5 miles. Pub in Blackawton 1.5 miles. P/O village store and restaurant in Strete under 3 miles. Two body boards available at the cottage for guests’ use. Woodlands Leisure Park 1 mile. Dartmouth Golf and Country Club 1.5 miles. Dartmouth 4.5 miles.
