Accommodating up to 10 people with a shared swimming pool, this roomy cottage is just the ticket for large family breaks near the sea.
These attractive holiday barn conversions are tucked away in the quiet hamlet of Blagdon and situated just under 2 miles to the nearest beach, ideally located for a family holiday, not just in the summer but all year round. The properties have been renovated to a very good standard, with shared use of a sauna and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Blagdon House Country Cottages (refs 28150, 28151, 28152 and UKC184) can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests. Cherry Cottage (ref UKC184), the latest addition to the Blagdon House Country Cottages collection, stands out as a particularly special holiday accommodation. With a wood burner and a downstairs twin bedroom with a wet room close by, this semi-detached property is ideal whatever the weather, and also offers great ground floor facilities.
There are many tourist attractions in the vicinity including Agatha Christie’s summer home, Babbacombe Model Village, and the award-winning Paignton Zoo. The Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway runs along the coast to Kingswear, opposite Dartmouth. Take a ferry across to visit Dartmouth with its array of shops and restaurants, take a walk around the castle and enjoy one of the tea shops for a Devon cream tea. Away from the coast there are plenty of places to visit, including the picturesque town of Totnes with some fine 16th-century buildings, and once a week there is a popular market. No trip would be complete without a visit to Dartmoor to climb one of the Tors or just take in the beauty and travel across the moor to Tavistock, where you can enjoy some dramatic scenery. There are many National Trust properties and plenty of swimming, sailing and angling. Torquay has a lot to offer, such as the Living Coasts, where the penguins wander freely, and the theatre which has shows all year round. Visit the yachting marina and a selection of fine gardens, in addition to Kent’s Cavern where the remains of some of Britain’s very earliest inhabitants were found. Discover the castles, abbeys, wildlife parks, steam trains and model railways, all within easy reach with many open throughout the year. Stoke Gabriel is only 3 miles away, located on the River Dart, whilst Dartington is nearby, known for its crystal. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Ground floor: Living room/dining room with French doors and beams/kitchen with wooden floor. 1 twin bedroom (2ft 6in zip and link, can be kingsize on request). Wet room with freestanding bath, shower, toilet, shower seat and grab rails. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 2 kingsize, 2 twin. 2 shower rooms with toilet. Internal steps throughout first floor.
Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Gas underfloor central heating in wet room. 92" projector with surround sound. Enclosed, lawned garden with sitting-out area, furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Parking (3 cars). Wheelchair access.
All properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Stairgate. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Shared laundry room with coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Shared grounds with sitting-out area, furniture and barbecue. Shared outdoor solar heated swimming pool (approx 10.5m x 5.5m, depth 1.2m) open 10am to 6pm every day, May-September weather permitting. Shared sauna (coin meter). Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Fenced stream, 8 yards.
