Exeter holiday cottage rental, Topsham with walking, rural retreat

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Topsham Lock Cottage (cottage)

Home description

This was the lock keepers cottage beside the Exe estuary and on the canal bank and now available as accommodation for field study groups,outdoor enthusiasts and perfect for bird watchers.

Exminster Marshes and Bowling Green Marsh within easy reach. The canal has a purpose built traffic free cycle/walk way that goes all the way to Exeter, so the cottage can be reached by walkers, cyclist and canoeist . The closest point by car is appox 500 metres from the cottage.

Although remotely located it is only a short ferry ride across the river to the Historic town of Topsham with all the shops and amenities. It is not suitable for young children.

Cottage by canal	Topsham Lock Cottage
Kitchen	upstairs room

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The West Country / Devon region

Situated on the Exe Estuary an area of is a must for anyone interested in natural hisytory and is recognised as being a wildlife habitat of international importance .

Having access to both the river and the canal makes this a an ideal place to go exploring in canoes and kayaks.
It offers a good base for field studies and bird watchers.

Exeter / Topsham area

Just a quick boat trip across the river takes you to the charming town of Topsham where you can enjoy the interesting shops and the superb places to eat and drink or just wander through the picturesque streets that are steeped in history. Visit Topsham Museum and receive a warm welcome and a insight into the character of this town..

Further a field you have Powderham Castle.

Within easy reach along the traffic free cycle/walk way is the Cathederal city of Exeter

How to get there

Exeter, the closest main City is easily reached by motorway, train or plane.
To reach the cottage you can either use the rail link from Exeter to Topsham, or travel down the canal using the local ferries, your own canoes or kayaks or by foot or bicycle along the canal walk way.
By Car, from the A379 Exminster turn into the country lane by the Swans Nest Pub, follow road down to the Canal where there is a car park which is appox 500 metres from Cottage.This is the closest that a car can be to the cottage.

Activities near Exeter

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Self contained accommodation of upto 6 people, with a main room for living and dining, separate kitchen and bathroom with toilet, a twin room upstairs and a 4 bed bunkroom downstairs.
Very suitable for use as a base for field studies as this is situated in an important wildlife area idealy located for exploring the surrounding waterways by canoes and kayaks.

Further details outdoors:
Outside is an open area with scenic views of the river and canal.
Outside table and chairs provided.

Conditions

Bookings will be considered firm upon receipt of a non refundable deposit of 20% of total cost.
Balance due 4 weeks prior to stay.
A Damage deposit may be requested.
All breakages must be paid for.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January 09	26 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	325£ 325	5050	5050	3 Nights
Febuary 09	1 Feb 09	1 Mar 09	325£ 325	5050	5050	3 Nights
March 09	1 Mar 09	1 Apr 09	375£ 375	6060	6060	3 Nights
April 09	1 Apr 09	1 May 09	400£ 400	6060	6060	3 Nights
May 09	1 May 09	1 Jun 09	425£ 425	6565	6565	3 Nights
June 09	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	450£ 450	7070	7070	3 Nights
July 09	1 Jul 09	1 Aug 09	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
August 09	1 Aug 09	1 Sep 09	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
September 09	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
October 09	1 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	375£ 375	6060	6060	3 Nights
November 09	1 Nov 09	1 Dec 09	375£ 375	6060	6060	3 Nights
December 09	1 Dec 09	1 Jan 10	325£ 325	5050	5050	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

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To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/33086

Contact details for the advertiser of home 33086
Name:	Michel Bewsey
Tel:	+44 (0)1392 219600
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