A quintessential chocolate box thatched cottage sleeping 4 in Slapton village, less than a mile from the sea in beautiful South Devon. Pet friendly.
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Front porch with freezer. Door to well equipped kitchen with inglenook fireplace, ceramic hob and oven, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Table and chairs to seat 5. Shower room off kitchen with shower cubicle, hand basin, WC and recessed washing machine. Steps up from kitchen to vaulted sitting room furnished with two sofas, Smart TV. French windows to rear sun room with table, wooden pew and chairs. Sliding door leads to steps up to the patio.
Cottage stairs to half landing and Cabin bedroom with bespoke 3ft bed THE TOP BUNK BED IS NOT IN USE Further steps to open landing Double bedroom, (please note this area offers no privacy), 4ft 6in bed, built in vanity unit with hand basin. This room leads into the Master Double bedroom with King Size 5ft bed and further wooden vanity unit with sink.
Please Note the cottage is suitable for a maximum of 4 people. (THE TOP BUNK BED IS NOT IN USE)
This picture postcard 17th century thatched cottage nestles in the pretty village of Slapton, close to the sea. Imaginatively restored, Valley Cottage is charming and quirky, yet practical, comfortable and welcoming, great for family holidays or a couples getaway. There’s a delightful cottage kitchen and dining area with exposed beams and oak flooring from where steps lead up to a cosy sitting room. From the sitting room French windows open into a glazed rear sunroom with table and chairs. Up the winding cottage stairs and you’ll find ‘The Cabin’ bedroom, where those who appreciate a nautical flavour will feel right at home! A landing bedroom with double bed leads through o the master double bedroom. There’s also a sunny rear raised patio.
The popular village boasts a couple of pubs, a village shop and it’s a pleasant walk down the lane to the Slapton Ley Nature reserve and Slapton beach. Torcross village is at one end of Slapton Line and for those who love walking the South West Coastal Path provides some memorable walks. The nearby main coastal road provides easy access to historic Dartmouth and the bustling market town of Kingsbridge.
PLEASE NOTE FOR SAFETY REASONS THE TOP BUNK IS NOT AVAILABLE TO USE FOR GUESTS
Outside
Rear patio with garden table and chairs.
The local area
Slapton is a small quaint village just a stone's throw from the outstandingly beautiful stretch of coastline at Slapton Sands, from where you can enjoy sweeping sea views across Start Bay, from the mouth of the river Dart in the north across to the craggy cliffs that curve round to Start Point Lighthouse in the south.
Slapton village is a short stroll from Slapton Sands beach, a 6km stretch of pebble beach, fronted by Start Bay and backed by the stunning Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve – a large freshwater lake separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land, and home to many species of wildlife including otters, eels, dormice and a huge number of birds and insects.
Slapton village itself boasts two pubs, The Tower Inn which is renowned for its excellent food, and The Queen's Arms, which has a pretty garden providing the perfect spot for a refreshing beer, whilst a shop/Post Office, café and more pub/restaurants can be found at nearby Torcross.There are also many wonderful walks in the area – through unspoilt countryside, around the Slapton Ley, and along the spectacular South West Coast Path.
Slightly further along the coastal road towards Dartmouth, you'll find Blackpool Sands, one of the most popular beaches in Devon. Here, the golden sand and shingle beach, green pines cliffs, and turquoise waters conspire to exude an almost Mediterranean feel. This beautiful, family-friendly beach is great for windsurfing, paddle boarding and canoeing, and when hunger strikes, the beach-side Venus Café is a great place to refuel with a view.
The lively market town of Kingsbride is just 7 miles away and offers a good choice of independent shops, cafés and pubs, as well as two supermarkets for stocking up on essentials.
A holiday cottage in Slapton offers a good base for enjoying the breath-taking beauty of this special corner of South Devon.
Parking
No designated parking, although the cottage information contains instructions on the nearest places to park. Free village car park ½ mile.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels, (guests must please provide their own beach towels). Electricity and heating.
Pets: 1 well behaved medium (spaniel) sized dog welcome. Pet charge £30 per pet per week
Wi-fi: Wi-fi available.
Telephone: No telephone provided but Wi-fi calling available. Mobile reception poor.
Local Facilities: 2 superb local pubs with restaurants, one within 150 yards. Local village shop. Beach and National Nature Reserve ½ mile. Torcross with excellent pub, Boathouse restaurant, Sea breeze cafe and local shop, 1½ miles. Stokeley Farm Shop and restaurant/ cafe 2 miles. Kingsbridge and Dartmouth with all facilities, both around 6 miles.
