Rear lobby with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Kitchen with induction hob, oven and grill, dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer.
Sitting room with sofa and armchair, TV, BT YouView box, Blu Ray DVD and stereo with iPod/MP3 dock.
Archway to dining area with table and seating for 4 with panoramic views of the sea.
Rear double bedroom with 5ft bed and en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, hand basin and WC.
Situated right on the seafront, Lower Reeds is a comfortable ground floor apartment ideal for couples wanting to experience the beauty of the South Devon coast, love walking with the dog along coastal paths and enjoy pottering around the shops and markets of nearby Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Salcombe. The living room extends to a fully glazed dining area where it’s easy to spend hours relaxing and just watching the sea. The popular Start Bay Inn serves great seafood, the Billy Can and Boathouse cafe's are a great place to loiter and watch the world go by. The Torcross Ley nature reserve, a haven for bird wildlife just behind the apartment and for those who like exploring further afield Dartmoor is easily accessible and a trip to Cornwall is a very pleasant day out.
Please Note: As Lower Reeds is a ground floor apartment in an older building, inevitably during busy holiday periods some noise will be transmitted from the apartment above.
Front terrace overlooking the seafront with picnic table.
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 for one car off road.
Included; Bed linen, towels, (guests must provide their own beach towels), electricity and heating, travel cot and high chair.
Wi-Fi available. (shared between the two apartments).
Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcome. Pet charge £30.00 per pet per week.
No Telephone. Mobile reception good.
Local Facilities: Beach on the doorstep, Start Bay Inn, café s a short level walk. Stokeley Farm Shop 1 mile.
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