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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

South Hams in Kingsbridge

from £85 / night

£590–£1460 / week

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Located deep in the heart of the South Hams, you will find The Lawns, No.5 Colmer House. An English Tourist Board 5-star rated luxury holiday apartment, and part of the Colmer Estate, it is set in 28 ares of private grounds, with an extensive range of year round indoor and outdoor leisure facilities.

Colmer House is an 18th Century Georgian building, sympathetically renovated and restored to its former glory in the mid-1990s and converted into a number of privately owned luxury apartments. The Lawns has very recently been refurbished to the highest standards offering comfort and practicality.

The Lawns has a south facing aspect and wonderful views from its windows across the grounds to the lake. The lounge doors lead directly to a large paved patio, surrounded by a balustrade wall which looks out over the immaculate lawns. The patio is private, sheltered and is furnished with a table, chairs and gas barbecue.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A private entrance leads directly to a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area with fitted kitchen. Tastefully decorated, the lounge features a cream 3 piece leather suite, brown leather dining chairs and table, TV, video and DVD player. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric cooker, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine/tumble-drier.

Stairs lead to a large open landing, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Brightly furnished throughout, the master bedroom has a large double bed, generous wardrobes and a comfortable arm-chair to relax in. The large second bedroom has large 2 single beds and a 32 inches plasma TV on the wall and the bathroom features a bath, power-shower, toilet and hand basin, all equipped to a very high standard.

The apartment is brightly furnished, with a light modern feel and quipped to a very high standard. Electric central heating is provided with radiators in all rooms. Wireless broadband internet access is available to those who bring their own laptop.

There is a Z-bed available which sleeps another additional person.

Further details outdoors:
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
The outdoor pool is open and heated from May to September. Next to the pool you may also enjoy playing table tennis.

- The Lake
The fishing lake is well stocked with carp and golden rudd and a fishing licence is available from any Post Office however children under 14 can fish without a licence.

- Fitness Suite
Above the indoor pool is a rowing machine, an exercise bicycle, a treadmill, a sit up frame and a bench press with weights.

- Adventure Play Area
This is situated in a clearing in the woods behind the tennis court.

- Walled Garden
Very exciting play equipment for children and a boules pitch for everyone to enjoy. There are also picnic tables to be found. Our walled garden is a very special, safe area and is the only place where ball games are permitted - a football goal net is provided.

* All the facilities listed above are shared with other outgoing and friendly people on the Colmer Estate. You are invited to use any of them.

Further details

Long weekends are also now available subject to availability in the low season. To calculate the price divide the weekly price by 7, multiple by the number of days you wish to stay and add £70.

Conditions

Prices Include: Electricity, Heating, Bedding, Towels and V.A.T. Reservations require 35% deposit within 5 working days of verbal or e-mail booking, along with a completed and signed booking form. One cheque for 35% of the booking, plus one cheque of £100 for a returnable security deposit. Final Balance to be paid 8 weeks before start date of your holiday and cheques made payable to Mr B Stubberfield.

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The West Country / Devon region

The region has arguably some of the most dramatic scenery in England. Within this, South Devon can boast rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, wonderful seafood and etc.

So whether you are looking to get away from it all and relax or to get active and explore, there is always something to suit all of the family in South Devon.

- Great Family Attractions

• Pennywell Farm (Devon's top attraction)
• Woodlands (The award winning park)
• Crealy (Adventure Park)
• Kart World (Arrive and Drive)
• River Dart Adventures (Adventures for all the family)
• Flam bards (What ever the weather)
• Trago Mills (Family shopping & Leisure Parks)
• Morwellham (History Comes Alive)
• Trethorne (The complete family day out)
• The Milky Way Adventure Park (Your all weather attraction)
• Hidden Valley (The enchanting world of Garden Railways)
• Babbacombe (Model Villages)
• Wildlife Park (Big Cat Conservation Centre)
• Hedgehog Hospital (British Wildlife Garden Centre)
• Becky Falls (Woodland Park Dartmoor)
• Paignton Dartmouth Railway (Steam Trains)
• South Devon Railways (All Aboard)
• Buckfast Abbey (Historic)
• Buck fast (Butterflies & Otters)

The Kingsbridge / South Hams area

Surrounded by rolling countryside, the estate is ideally situated for guests wishing to visit this area of outstanding natural beauty. The South Devon Beaches, Dartmoor and all the attractions this beautiful, unspoilt part of the country has to offer. This is an area of dramatic cliff-top and coastal walks, hidden valleys, sweeping moors and quite sandy coves to explore at your own pace.

Just a short walk away you will find the California County Inn which provides delicious meals, also close to hand are excellent places to eat in the pubs at Avonwick - Ugborough and Moreleigh. At California Cross there is a garage shop where you will find a wide range of essential groceries including a cash point ATM Machine.
The excellent facilities of the Colmer estate are also all free of charge and exclusively for the use of the Colmer Guests. These include swimming pools, tennis court, fishing lake, fitness suite, croquet and boules.
The outdoor pool is heated from Mid May to Mid September, the Indoor pool is heated all the year round. The fitness suite is equipped with rowing machine, walking and cycling machines. A sit up frame and a bench press with weights.

Discounted temporary membership is available at the nearby Dartmouth Golf and County Club on Green Fees and all their leisure facilities. Other courses in the area include Bigbury - Thurstone and Wrangton. Horse riding is also available nearby.

*Our Essential Guide to the Things to Do in the Local Area

-Eating & drinking

A: The New Angel,Dartmouth - as seen on TV
Michelin stars. Definitely need to book in advance.

B: Avon Inn (Avonwick)
A traditional British Pub set in the heart of the South Hams. Using local produce, the menu offers a selection of classic dishes with a few modern twists. A good selection of fine wines including the locally produced Sharpham Wines.

C: The Oyster Shack (Aveton Gifford)
Eat local oysters and fish in tranquil al fresco situation. Bring your own wine and contemplate the wonders. Open most days only all year round. Reservations are a must.

D: Rumours Wine Bar (Totnes)
A truly remarkable venue. An English café bar and restaurant. Providing fine wines beers coffees and excellent food (also champagne by the glass)

E: Sloop Inn (Bantham)
A famous smuggling Inn 400 yards from a sandy beach and coast path. Features in all major pub and accommodation guides. Headstands on the beach at sundown and sharpeners to the Sloop after.

F: The Tree House (Kingsbridge)
Very pleasant new restaurant with intimate bar.

G: The Ship (Ugbourough)
Very good food and also very popular booking advisable

H: The Cricket Inn (Bee Sands)
Excellent food excellent position on the beach .Booking advisable

I: Jasmine Chinese (Kingsbridge)
If you just want a quiet night in after a long relaxing day many of our guest’s have used the local Jasmine Chinese in Kingsbridge. They deliver to the Colmer Estate an excellent service ( but the portions are huge).

J: Maha - Bharat (Kingsbridge)
Excellent Indian, Punjabi and Kashmiri cuisine, who also do home deliveries.

- Local Sports activities:

A: Golf
Dartmouth Golf Club, Thurlstone Golf Club, Bigbury Golf Club, Wrangaton Golf Club

B: Fishing or Boat Hire
Dartmouth, Kingsbridge & Salcombe

C: Water-sports
Surfing, body boarding, sea-kyaking, kite surfer at Bigbury and Bantham

D: Horse racing
Newton Abbot (National Hunt at its best), Exeter, Taunton

E: Horse riding
Sorley Tunnel (Farm World)

- Places to go:

A: Plymouth
Plymouth Leisure (Swimming Pools)
Plymouth Dome (A glimpse of Plymouths Historic Past)
National Marine (Aquarium (Immerse Yourself)
Ski - Snowboard ( A Nike Group Company)
Plymouth Gin (Distillery Tour)

B: Gardens
Bicton Park (Botanical Gardens)
Eden Project
The Garden House (Perhaps the most breathtaking of all the gardens)
Collaton Fishacre
Overbecks

C: Beaches
Bigbury on Sea (2003 European Blue Flag & Resort Award)
Blackpool Sands (2003 European Blue Flag & Resort Award)
Eastportlemouth
Bantham
Thurlston
Hope Cove

How to get there

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* Direction to Colmer Estate
Leave the A38 (A379) signed to Ivybridge, Ermington, Loddiswel, Yealompton & Modbury. Do not turn off at Kingsbridge/Totnes. It’s the long way round the AA like to send people. Keep going for about 5 miles towards Plymouth, until you come to Ivybridge, Ermington, Loddiswell, Yealompton, and Modbury turning. Once you have turned of the A38, you will see a brown sign in front of you. Turn left signed to California Cross. Follow it for about 2 miles. When you get to California Cross you will see the pub on the right and a garage on the left. Take the left turning down the lane for about 200 yds.

- A: the Lawns
Go past the camp site and you will then see The Colmer Estate signed on the right. Take this entrance, and you will cross over two cattle grids. Turn right behind the tennis courts and keep going for about 100 yds through some gates. You should see the House on your left. Your parking space is in front of the steps leading to the House, marked as No 5 Colmer House. Your keys will be in the post box outside No 5.
Direction to Gamekeeper’s Hide

- B: Gamekeeper's Hide
Go past the camp site and you will then see The Colmer Estate signed on the right. Take this entrance, and you will cross over two cattle grids. Go through the visitors car park and you will go up a small rise. Turn right and continue for a few yards until you see Gamekeeper's Hide on your right. Your private parking space is right outside and the keys will be in the post box.

Activities near Kingsbridge

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
February 2013 Half term	16 Feb 13	23 Feb 13	690£ 690	-	-	1 Week
February 2013	23 Feb 13	16 Mar 13	580£ 580	-	-	1 Week
March	16 Mar 13	23 Mar 13	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week
March 2013 Easter	23 Mar 13	30 Mar 13	720£ 720	-	-	1 Week
March 2013 Easter	30 Mar 13	13 Apr 13	790£ 790	-	-	1 Week
April 2013	13 Apr 13	4 May 13	680£ 680	-	-	1 Week
May 2013	4 May 13	18 May 13	730£ 730	-	-	1 Week
May 2013	18 May 13	25 May 13	780£ 780	-	-	1 Week
May 2013	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	980£ 980	-	-	1 Week
June 21013	1 Jun 13	15 Jun 13	860£ 860	-	-	1 Week
June 2013	15 Jun 13	22 Jun 13	890£ 890	-	-	1 Week
June 2013	22 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
June 2013	29 Jun 13	6 Jul 13	990£ 990	-	-	1 Week
July 2013	6 Jul 13	13 Jul 13	1180£ 1180	-	-	1 Week
July 2013	13 Jul 13	20 Jul 13	1290£ 1290	-	-	1 Week
July 2013	20 Jul 13	27 Jul 13	1460£ 1460	-	-	1 Week
July / August 2013	27 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	1460£ 1460	-	-	1 Week
August/Sept	31 Aug 13	7 Sep 13	1350£ 1350	-	-	1 Week
Sept 2013	7 Sep 13	21 Sep 13	890£ 890	-	-	1 Week
Sept 2013	21 Sep 13	28 Sep 13	780£ 780	-	-	1 Week
Sept 2013	28 Sep 13	5 Oct 13	690£ 690	-	-	1 Week
October 2013	5 Oct 13	19 Oct 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
October OHT weeks	19 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	790£ 790	-	-	1 Week
November 2013	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	590£ 590	-	-	4 Nights
December 2013 Christmas & New Year	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	1190£ 1190	-	-	1 Week

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

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

- Prices Include: Electricity, Heating, Bedding, Towels and V.A.T.

- Reservations require 35% deposit within 5 working days of verbal or e-mail booking, along with a completed and signed booking form.

- One cheque for 35% of the booking, plus one cheque of £100 for a returnable security deposit.

- Final Balance to be paid 8 weeks before start date of your holiday and cheques made payable to Mr B Stubberfield.

Availability

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

Availability notes:

Welcome to The Lawns now taking bookings for late Sept and the October Half Terms weeks. The Lawns is set in the heart of this beautiful private Georgian Estate and Manor House The Lawns is set at the front of the house south facing internet connection 5* awarded just a short drive from Blue flag beaches Salcombe and Burgh Island We have two pools both heated and for private use of our guest's Tennis courts and well stocked fishing lake. Two beautiful gardens for children and a wooded area adventure wood for older children. In our walled Victorian Garden we have an orchard play equipment pick nick tables a huge green area for ball games. New and just errected we have a swiss wooden log cabin this functions as a relaxing cabin a games room with a pool table seating electric and heating its only just been errected so at this time do not have images of this new cabin but will be able to view images of this new exciting cabin within the next few weeks it is already up and running and ready for the October Half Term weeks. Its a great meeting place for children and parents alike to chill out and meet with new friends. We have 28 acres of private grounds well maintained to which you can either walk all around the grounds and lake or you can even jog around. Now booking for late Sept and October half term weeks and Christmas and New Year.

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2 years listed You are contacting Lorraine Stubberfield Landline 44 01761 232771 Mobile 44 07850 354597 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This apartment has so far received no reviews.

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