Nestled in the heart of the beautiful South Hams, this stunning barn conversion is beautifully finished with an abundance of thoughtful touches throughout. Located just a 1 mile walk from the popular village pub & 15 minutes’ drive from the area’s best beaches & the market towns of Dartmouth, Totnes, Kingsbridge & Salcombe - its ideally situated for exploring. Level lawn garden, parking & welcomes two dogs.
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Ground floor Entrance hall Open plan kitchen dining room. Kitchen area with island and 4 bar stools, 2 eye level fan assisted ovens, 5 ring electric induction hob and extractor hood, full size dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, 4 slice toaster, kettle, and Nespresso Vertuo (a small initial supply of pods on arrival). Dining area with table to seat up to 8, fully glazed French doors to rear patio plus a small sofa and 2 wicker chairs overlooking the rear patio. Boot room with built in wooden bench with draws under for shoes, hooks for coats and door leading out to front garden. Utility room with Belfast sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. Lounge with wood burner, 2 sofas, 2 pouffes, Smart TV and windows overlooking rear patio. Cloakroom with WC and sink.
First floor Landing Master bedroom with 5ft king-size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and Velux window. En suite bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower, WC, sink with vanity unit, mirrored cabinet and Velux window. Family bathroom with bath and shower over, WC, sink with vanity unit, mirrored cabinet and Velux window. Bedroom three with 2 x 3ft bunk beds, chest of drawers, small den/reading nook for children and Velux window. Bedroom two with 5ft king-size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and Velux window.
Please note: If you have received the benefit of the reduced occupancy discount only the master bedroom will be available for your stay.
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Beautifully finished and stylish, Suffolk Cottage offers the best of contemporary living within a peaceful countryside setting. Boasting many desirable and practical features including a fully kitted out boot room, coffee machine, two full size ovens for those foodies amongst you, wood-burning stove, and a gorgeous free-standing bath to relax in, to mention but a few!
As well as its own private garden and patio areas, guests also have access to the 3 acres of communal grounds, including a fire pit area and a tennis court, which can be used as a small football pitch, and a large pond (please note this is unfenced and children should be supervised).
Located just outside the village of East Allington which is home to a vibrant pub (1 mile if you want to walk from door to door), well stocked shop and close community. Several of the South Hams most fabulous sandy beaches are just a 15-minute drive away, as well as the popular towns of Dartmouth, Totnes, Kingsbridge and Salcombe.
This exceptional cottage offers its guests the opportunity to relax in comfort and enjoy the thoughtful personal touches that the owners have added – Suffolk Cottage really is the perfect choice for a group of friends, a family or indeed a couple to escape to!
Please note: If you have received the benefit of the reduced occupancy discount only the master bedroom will be available for your stay.
Outside
To the front of the barn there is a level garden mainly lawned with a path leading to the front door. There is a small patio area to the front of the house with garden table and chairs to sit up to 8 and gas barbecue. To the side of the front door, there is a shed should guests wish to store bikes or other equipment.
There are also 3 acres of communal grounds, including a fire pit area and a tennis court (which can be used as a small football pitch) and a large pond. Please note: The pond is not fenced or covered so please ensure that all children are supervised when using this area.
The local area
East Allington is a small but lively village served by The Fortescue Arms pub, with its lovely cottage garden in the summer and welcoming open fires in the winter. It was in the village church, in 1943, that the local people of East Allington and the surrounding area were told they were to be evacuated. The evacuation involved around 3000 people including entire farmsteads and all their animals. At the time people were kept in the dark about why, however it was because the nearby beach at Slapton Sands had been chosen by the War Office as a site for the troops to rehearse the D-Day landings. This was known as “Exercise Tiger” and sadly in a tragic twist, the rehearsing troops came under a surprise attack which resulted in the loss of 749 American soldiers in a single night.
The village is just 3 miles from the pretty market town of Kingsbridge, set at the head of the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary. The town has an array of shops, pubs, cafés, a cinema plus two supermarkets, so it’s the perfect place for stocking up on groceries, gifts and treats.
There’s also a choice of nearby beaches, including the 3 mile long, Slapton Sands at Torcross, the picturesque Blackpool Sands and the popular surf spots of Bigbury-on-Sea and Bantham. It’s also worth taking a drive along the dramatic coastal road from Torcross to the historic naval town of Dartmouth, or spending the day in nearby Totnes to experience its regular food and flea markets.
A holiday cottage in East Allington is perfectly situated to make the most of your stay in the beautiful South Hams.
Parking
There are two allocated parking spaces in the car park with further visitors’ spaces available (available on a first come, first served, basis).
There is no electricity in the parking area for the charging of an electric vehicle, please check your nearest charge points prior to booking (there are several in Kingsbridge just a 10 minute drive away).
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach/dog towels), underfloor electric heating in bathrooms plus thermostatically controlled electric radiators in all other rooms. Travel cot, high-chair, stair gate. One complimentary basket of logs is provided on arrival from the beginning of October to the end of March.
Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi. There is no landline telephone available but mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking.
Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcome. Pet Charge £30 per pet per week.
Electric vehicles: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles.
Short breaks: Short breaks are available during the low and mid season, excluding school holidays.
Local facilities: Numerous beaches within 15-20 minute drive. Pub 1 mile. Village shop 1 mile. Kingsbridge with all facilities 4 miles. Dartmouth 8 miles. Totnes 7 miles. Salcombe 9 miles.
