Devon cottages and self catering, South West England

1 East Farm, Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £369 to £

Self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge sleeps 6.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Parking available • sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: A recently refurbished barn tastefully furnished and decorated. Hot water and central heating by oil fired burner. Immersion heater as back up. Regret no pets. Strictly no smoking. Cot and high chair supplied.

Rickham Farm, East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £900 to £

Self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth sleeps 10.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Rickham Farm is a spacious and well appointed house in a truly spectacular location overlooking the coastline close to the mouth of theSalcombe estuary. The house provides ample accommodation for one or two families and is an ideal base for 'bucket-and-spade' holidays, walking breaks or couples looking for a quiet, rural retreat in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Dating from 1880 the house has been modernised to a good standard in recent years, and enjoys the benefits of double glazing and oil fired central heating. Mostly carpeted throughout with parquet flooring in the hall and study. Strictly no smoking or pets permitted. Telephone and wireless broadband internet available.

Nethway Farm - Lovage Cottage, Kingswear, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Kingswear sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Colourful gardens amidst acres of farmland – just a mile from South Devon’s golden sands . . .

Just a mile inland from the beach and sea at Man Sands, these five cottages enjoy a gloriously secluded rural situation on a 47-acre working farm, yet are convenient for the delights of picturesque Kingswear (1½ miles) and historic Dartmouth. Imaginatively formed within a charming group of barns, they are set in superb landscaped shared gardens. An indoor heated swimming pool and a sauna have been created in a separate building, and a further barn offers facilities for table tennis, pool table, ‘fun’ netball and badminton. A spacious play area within a walled garden is equipped with swings, a sand pit, adventure playground, large outdoor trampoline (with safety netting), a large lawned area with raised decking, complete with garden furniture and views over the surrounding countryside; and here there is also an indoor playroom with ball pool, climbing frame and a range of children’s ride-on tractors and cars for outdoor use. The gardens are a riot of colour, with flower beds, tubs, hanging baskets and an intriguing network of brick paths, courtyards and paved terraces. Further afield the estate includes a well-stocked one-acre fishing lake (rods not supplied). Children are welcome to help feed the animals; and there are goats, ponies, kune kune pigs, sheep, lambs, rabbits and guinea pigs to make friends with. The taste of rural life at Nethway continues with walks through the fields.
The cottages themselves have been meticulously converted, with careful use of traditional stone and slate. All are tastefully furnished and decorated throughout, and comprehensively equipped. All of the properties have their own patios with furniture (Hyssop and Lovage Cottages have their own lawned garden), and all enjoy shared use of a separate barbecue area. They are ideal for holidays at any time of the year – all properties are cosily heated throughout and this region is especially beautiful in the quieter off-season months. For Christmas and New Year holidays, each cottage has a festively decorated Christmas tree and the roaring log fires in all living rooms are ideal for the Autumn and Winter months. This peninsula is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is renowned for its coastline, which offers coastal walks and a choice of footpaths leading to secluded beaches. The village of Kingswear itself is set on the Dart estuary opposite Dartmouth – which can be reached via ferry. Here you will find a wealth of things to do, including the Kingswear–Paignton steam railway, Paignton Zoo and Woodlands Leisure Park, to name but a few, and many Blue Flag beaches and hidden coves are within easy reach. Coleton Fishacre (NT) is 1 mile away. Torquay, Brixham and Paignton offer an array of seaside attractions and are within easy driving distance. Dittisham and Totnes make excellent river excursions from Dartmouth, and Dartmoor is only 45 minutes drive. Golf, sailing and riding can all be enjoyed locally and the nearby coastline boasts a choice of surfing beaches. Shops 1½ miles.

29 Island Street, Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £485 to £

Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 4.

Features include: •

Accommodation overview: A fully refurbished and very well presented stone cottage ideal for a couple or young family and within just a short walk of Salcombe and its stunning estuary.

Little Grange, Torquay, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £256 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Torquay sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: In a splendid location for enjoying the English Riviera this comfortable cottage lies close to two local beaches – Oddicombe reached by cliff railway (500 yards) and Babbacombe a renowned scuba diving centre. Walking the Downs taking in the stunning sea views is a delight in itself and there is a local theatre here too. Kents Caverns Babbacombe Model Village Bygones (Victorian style shops) and Torquay Golf Club are among a feast of local attractions whilst the quaint fishing port of Brixham and Paignton with its famous zoo and coastal steam train rides to Dartmouth are just a short drive away. Boats can be hired at Torquay's pretty harbour and a host of events and festivals are held in the area throughout the season. Pubs serving food and local shops are found in Babbacombe 50 yards.

Open plan sitting room with electric fire and kitchen and dining areas. First floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Topsail, Noss Mayo, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Noss Mayo sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Overlooking the River Yealm estuary, this delightful stone-built cottage enjoys front-facing river views. It provides a peaceful retreat, where barbecues can be enjoyed in the pretty cottage-style garden or on the private waterfront dock in the summer, and where winter evenings can be whiled away in front of the wood-burning stove. Exhilarating headland walks, sandy beaches within a short distance, and local pubs serving excellent food make this an ideal location for exploring Dartmoor and the South Devon Coast. Shop and pubs ½ mile.

Living room with wood-burning stove and river views. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with Heritage gas Rayburn type stove (for cooking, heating), stone floor. Shower room and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with river views, 5ft Victorian-style wrought iron bed, double sofa bed (alternative sleeping only). Twin bedroom with river views. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Roche House, Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £425 to £

Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 7.

Features include: • Pets allowed• Internet WiFi access• Parking•

Accommodation overview: New Property (November 2010)A traditional, Edwardian terraced house with accommodation divided over four levels. The property is decorated and presented to a good standard throughout and is ideally set up for families or one/two couples.

Carlingford, Maidencombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Maidencombe sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: With its superb country and sea views, Ridge House is a unique detached holiday property set in a quiet country lane yet close to the English Riviera, Torbay, Dartmoor National Park, the market towns of Newton Abbot and Totnes and the quaint harbours of Shaldon and Brixham. Whether guests wish to relax in peace and quiet, step out on beautiful country walks, enjoy the lively environment of Torbay or entertain on that special occasion, Ridge House can provide it all. The sun-trap terrace has a hot tub seating 8, and there is a large enclosed garden which is ideal for children and pets (supervision required near the pond). The front garden, with table and chairs, is perfect for enjoying a quiet cup of coffee in the early morning sun. There is parking for numerous cars in the grounds. The conservatory overlooks the garden and beautiful Rocombe valley. The games room has a pool table, Nintendo Wii Fit with fit board, table football, karaoke machine and dart board; there is a Wi-Fi computer with printer in the study.
Numerous outdoor pursuits in the area include mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, caving, horse riding, sailing, fishing and canoeing. There are seven beaches close by and Torquay Golf Course is only 2 miles away. Dartmoor National Park has a wealth of beautiful scenery, walks and country pubs. Torquay boasts all the amenities of a seaside resort and the world famous Paignton Zoo is worth a visit. Teignmouth, Preston and Paignton have some lovely sandy beaches, and seaside piers. The local villages of Stokeinteignhead and Maidencombe both have delightful village pubs with excellent food. For discerning diners there is an award-winning restaurant nearby. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Spacious living room with gas ‘coal-effect’ fire and patio doors leading to large dining room/conservatory with access to hot tub. Spacious well-equipped kitchen and breakfast area with tiled floor. Study. Utility. Games room. Double bedroom with additional bunks. Bathroom and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Master double bedroom with sea and country views and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Two further double bedroom with country views. Twin bedroom with sea views. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle, bidet and toilet.

Ferry Steps Cottage, Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £489 to £

Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 6.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Ferry Steps Cottage is tastefully decorated and equipped to a high standard. Mainly carpeted throughout with slate floor tiles in the kitchen and utility area. Gas fired central heating and hot water. Strictly no smoking or pets allowed. Wireless broadband internet access and Sky TV.

Woodley Wood Farm, Woodleigh, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Woodleigh sleeps 7.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Buddleia is a fabulous, well-furnished, modern holiday property of very generous size, superbly suited to a large family for summer holidays and family gatherings year-round. The owners have renovated it to a high standard to create a wonderful, detached home which is situated in the village of West Charleton, between the riverside town of Kingsbridge and the wide expanse of beach at Slapton Sands, on the South Devon Coast. The house itself has its own private gated driveway and a large, enclosed, level, lawned garden - very secluded and south facing. Skirting the rear of the property is a large decked area with glass balustrade, table (seats 12) and steps down to the lawn. To the front is a small pebble Mediterranean-style patio area. This is a very family-friendly holiday home; the large kitchen/dining room forms the main hub of the house and - with its large breakfast bar and bar stools - creates a good social area for cooking, chatting and dining. The separate living room features a 42in plasma TV and wood-burning stove - ideal for cosy nights in during autumn and winter; in summer the large French doors can open up onto the decking. For children, there is an outdoor play area with a slide and swings. West Charleton lies on the A379 - one of the many villages en route from Kingsbridge to Dartmouth. Within 20-30 minutes’ drive are many popular and well-loved locations in South Devon: the yachting haven of Salcombe, the rugged cliffs and tiny coves at Hope Cove and Thurlestone, Bantham Beach (popular with surfers), the busy market town of Kingsbridge, Totnes and Modbury, the famous beaches of Slapton Sands, working fishing village of Beesands, East Prawle - surrounded by NT coastline and close to the Start Point Lighthouse, the little sandy bays at East Portlemouth and the historic maritime town of Dartmouth. Shop 1/2 mile, pub 50 yards.

Large entrance hall. Spacious living room with wood-burning stove, plasma TV and doors to large decked area. Spacious, well-equipped kitchen/dining room with range (for cooking), American-style f/freezer, TV and doors to decked area. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, sofa, door to patio, en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom, en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, sofa, large apex glass window, en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom (5ft bed). Twin bedroom. All upstairs bedrooms with far-reaching views to Salcombe. Bathroom with toilet.

3 Armada Apartments, Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £359 to £

Self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge sleeps 6.

Features include: Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed • Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: One of five apartments within the popular 'Armada' development (formerly the Lobster Pot Inn). Set in a superb waterside position only a few yards from the beach and within walking distance of the village shop, pub and restaurants. To either side of the village there are spectacular cliff walks along the South Devon Coastal Path. Each of the three apartments currently available has been furnished and decorated to a very good standard throughout, most with hard-wood flooring. Gas fired central heating and hot water.

Webbery Manor Estate - Coach House - Luppincott Chambers, Webbery, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Webbery sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A truly magical estate to escape to and unwind...

Nestling peacefully high in the hills above the Taw/Torridge estuaries, the Webbery Manor Estate - a Saxon manor listed in the Doomsday Book as being given by the conqueror to Nicholas the Crossbowman - is a haven of rural tranquillity, yet lies within convenient striking distance of the North Devon market towns of Bideford and Barnstaple. In the 30 acres of parkland and woods surrounding the Manor House (rebuilt during the Regency period), grazing sheep compete for space with deer, hare, owls, pheasant, birds of prey and other wildlife. Stunning views of Exmoor and Lundy Island (accessible by ferry from Bideford and Ilfracombe) may be enjoyed from the grounds on clear days. Gardeners will delight in the many specimen trees and rhododendrons, and in the stone and brick walled kitchen gardens from which complimentary seasonal produce is made available to guests. In addition, the gardens at RHS Rosemoor, Marwood and Tapley Park are all within easy driving distance.
Four of the properties (HDDN, HDDO, HDDP and HDDQ) were originally constructed using materials from the estate and all have been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard with careful attention being paid to comfort and detail. Beautifully decorated and furnished with antique and period pieces, they offer solid oak floors, hand-made curtains and wood-burning stoves with fuel available from the estate’s woodland. The owners’ tennis court may be used subject to availability (non-marking footwear must be worn). Dove Cote House is a substantial residence, truly unique with dove cotes set into the front gable of the house. The interior boasts vaulted ceilings, galleried landings and many other interesting features. The main bedroom has a roof terrace with breathtaking westerly views out to Lundy Island - just the place for breakfast or watching the setting sun with a glass of wine on a warm summer’s evening.
A link to the Groom’s Cottage can be opened up to create a six-bed roomed cottage accommodating twelve people. The Groom’s Cottage which adjoins the Dove Cote House has open-plan accommodation on the ground floor with French doors leading to a secluded walled garden. The Linhay, where carts were once kept and the hay stored for the horses which worked the estate in a bygone age, is a two-bed roomed detached cottage with a bright and airy interior which oozes charm. Both bedrooms enjoy westerly views over the Bristol Channel towards Lundy. The Appleloft, which once housed the estate’s cider press is a delightful spacious, two-bed roomed cottage with a gallery and vaulted ceiling, adjoining the Groom’s Cottage.
Chapel Cottage (H81), the fifth property, adjoins the Manor House (occupied by the owners) and is a conversion of what was once the family place of worship, whilst the sixth, The Coach House (HPPR and HPPS), has been reconstructed in the Regency style and has wonderful views towards Exmoor in the distance. It has been divided into two stunning wings, Cutcliffe Chambers and Luppincott Chambers. Each is sited either side of an internal light tower and can be booked separately or, for a larger party, taken together. The Garden Cottage is a spacious retreat for two, and as it adjoins The Coach House it can also be booked as an annexe to this property to create a five bedroom cottage accommodating ten.
Webbery is ideal for family gatherings, celebrating a birthday or anniversary or for those who just want to escape and unwind on holiday in a truly magical place. The locality offers a hugely varied range of walks in woodland, along coastal and esturine trails and for the more energetic, The Tarka Trail is located only a few minutes away and provides extensive (and largely level) cycling with wonderful estuary views. The sea is never far away from Webbery and the long sandy beaches of Instow...