Large, spacious property on the seafront in Torcross, South Devon sleeping eight in four bedrooms with three bathrooms . Parking for 2 cars and pet friendly.
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Rear door to modern kitchen diner equipped with ceramic hob, eye level oven and grill, large American style fridge freezer with cold water dispenser, dishwasher and microwave. Dining area with views of Slapton Ley and extending table which can seat 8. Adjacent utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and sink. Large open plan sitting room with seas views, comfortably furnished with 2 sofas and 3 armchairs, 50-inch Samsung Smart TV with built in Apple TV, DVD and Sonos music system. Boot room at the front of the property with plenty of room for coats and beach equipment and door to the front terrace.
Stairs to
half landing and modern family bathroom with bath with shower over, hand basin and WC.
First floor: Bedroom 1. Large double bedroom with patio doors to full width balcony and superb sea views, 5ft king size bed and en suite with shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Bedroom 2. Twin bedroom with 3ft single beds.
Second floor: Bedroom 3. Double bedroom with sea views, 5ft king size bed and en suite with shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Bedroom 4. Twin bedroom with 3ft single beds.
Please Note: Where a reduced occupancy discount it applied for guest numbers of 4 or less outside of the peak season only the 2 king size beds in Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 3 will be made up as standard. Unless an alternative combination of 2 bedrooms only is requested at the time of booking. If a third or fourth bedroom is required, the price will revert to the full tariff.
Located on the seafront overlooking the beach at Torcross, Shingle House offers guests the opportunity of a superb seaside holiday whilst enjoying the ambiance of a comfortable and tastefully renovated home from home. There’s a large living room with wood burner providing plenty of space to relax, a modern and well equipped kitchen diner and four generous bedrooms; two with en suite shower rooms.
A front terrace overlooks the seafront where you can watch the world go by and at the rear of the house there is parking for two cars.
Torcross has a welcoming pub serving good food, cafes and of course the beach. Slapton Ley behind the Torcross line is a freshwater nature reserve and the South West Coastal Path allows walkers to enjoy some stunning cliff walks along the coast. Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Salcombe are all easily accessible and provide great days out, whether you like pottering around, eating out or enjoying the sandy beaches of Salcombe.
Please Note: Where a reduced occupancy discount it applied for guest numbers of 4 or less outside of the peak season only the 2 king size beds in Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 3 will be made up as standard.Unless an alternative combination of 2 bedrooms only is requested at the time of booking. If a third or fourth bedroom is required the price will revert to the full tariff.
Outside
Front terrace with picnic table and benches and gate to seafront. Small rear decked area with views of the Ley and garden chairs.
The local area
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 2 medium size cars. Additional council parking available opposite or in nearby car park, charges apply.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels, (guests must provide their own beach towels), electricity, heating and initial basket of logs for woodburner in winter (Beginning of October-end of March). Wi-Fi. Travel cot and high chair.
No Smoking.
No Telephone. Mobile reception good.
Pets. Two well behaved dog welcome. Pet charge £30.00 per pet per week.
Local Facilities: Torcross Beach in front of the house. Other beaches include Beesands via 1 mile cliff top walk or short (2 mile) drive, Blackpool sands 4 miles and East Portlemouth 5 miles. Good pub and cafes' on Torcross sea front. Farm shop in Stokenham 1 mile. Garage with good food and leisure shop, East Charleton 3 miles. Kingsbridge with all facilities 6 miles. Dartmouth 8 miles.
