Kingsbridge holiday cottage rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Stokeleigh (cottage)

Home:17140
Sleeps up to:4   (2 bedrooms)
Rates:£250 to £650
Nearest beach:Bantham: 9 km
Will consider:Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:Sat
Access:Car essential
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
Not suitable for elderly or infirm
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

Stokeleigh is a converted stone barn surrounded by fields and farmland and is situated in the beautiful Avon Valley in the heart of Devon's South Hams and within easy reach of lots of places of interest, stunning coastline and glorious countryside and beaches.

The cottage is a family second home and has been recently refurbished to provide the highest quality self-catering accommodation.

It is an excellent cottage for family holidays and breaks, very well-equipped and an ideal cosy retreat throughout the year.

The cottage is non-smoking.

Stokeleigh
Stokeleigh
The Lounge
The Lounge
The Kitchen and Dining Area
The Kitchen and Dining Area
The Master Bedroom
The Master Bedroom
Photo Gallery

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The West Country / Devon region

The South Hams region of Devon is an area of outstanding natural beauty, stretching from wild and beautiful Dartmoor to the stunning coastlines of the southern tip of Devon. There are miles of beautiful countryside, estuaries and beaches to explore, as well as the lovely waterside towns of Dartmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Totnes.
Nearby are excellent restaurants, pubs, local individual shops and craft centres.
The mild, year round climate, makes the area an ideal location for holidays and short breaks at any time.


Kingsbridge area

The area has something for everyone, at any time of year and in any weather.
There are many interesting towns and places to visit and explore. The area is ideal for beaches, sailing, fishing, boat trips, surfing, golf, walks (many right from the doorstep), riding and cycling.

The cottage is equipped with a folder and guides giving detailed information of things to do and places to go.
These include:
Local towns within easy reach:
Kingsbridge - pretty estuary town with good local shopping, leisure centre and indoor pool.
Salcombe - major sailing centre, beaches, fantastic views.
Dartmouth - good shopping, constant boating interest, river cruises, Dart Valley Steam Railway.
Totnes - historical market town, castle, arts & crafts shops/workshops, Dartington craft centre nearby.
Plymouth (approximately 30 minutes away) - historical naval centre, Plymouth Hoe, major shopping centre, Barbican, National Marine Aquarium.

Beaches:
The cottage is only a short drive from some of the best beaches in the south west (many of which are 'Blue Flag' beaches), including Bantham, Bigbury, Thurlestone, Hope Cove, Torcross, North and South Sands (Salcombe), and Blackpool Sands. You will be spoilt for choice!

Things to do/places of interest:
There are many fine pubs, restaurants and interesting shops in the surrounding towns and villages.
The spectacular Dartmoor National Park, wonderful for walking, is about 10 miles to the north.
Fantastic views and walks along the South Devon Coast Path.
Steam railways - Dart Valley Railway (Kingswear to Paignton) and South Devon Railway (Totnes to Buckfastleigh).
Castles, National Trust and English Heritage properties and gardens.
Eden Project - within a comfortable day's visit.

Family activities:
Woodlands - adventure park with both indoor and outdoor attractions.
Paignton Zoo, wildlife parks, nature reserves.
China Blue Pottery, Totnes - paint your own ceramics.
House of Marbles - amazing marble run displays, glassware, and toyshop.
And ... our guests seem to love playing pétanque/boules in the pitch shared by both our cottages!


How to get there

The journey from London or Birmingham takes about four hours by car.
Detailed directions to the cottage will be sent following receipt of final payment.


Activities near Kingsbridge

Sports:
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:DVD player
General:Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Private garden, BBQ
Access:Parking space

Further details indoors:
Large open plan layout.
Lounge with two sofas (including double sofa-bed with sprung mattress as alternative sleeping arrangement).
TV video (with selection of videos), DVD player, CD hi-fi, books and games.
Dining area and modern, very well equipped kitchen including: dishwasher,
electric cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave and washer/dryer.

Bedroom 1: Double bed and ample space for cot. (Travel cot available for hire.)
Bedroom 2: 3 ft bunk beds (sprung mattresses).
There is plenty of storage space available for both bedrooms.
Duvets and pillows provided. Own bed linen, towels, etc. required.
Bathroom: wc, handbasin, and bath with shower.





Further details outdoors:
Attractive, private garden, including lawn and sunny, sheltered patio.
BBQ, patio furniture and reclining sun-loungers.
Boules/pétanque pitch (shared with Bramleigh, ref 17265, our other cottage next door).


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
  5 Jan 089 Feb 08£  250--3 Nights
  9 Feb 0822 Mar 08£  285--3 Nights
  22 Mar 0829 Mar 08£  340--1 Week
  29 Mar 0819 Apr 08£  320--1 Week
  19 Apr 0824 May 08£  300--1 Week
  24 May 0831 May 08£  475--1 Week
  31 May 0814 Jun 08£  360--1 Week
  14 Jun 0821 Jun 08£  390--1 Week
  21 Jun 0812 Jul 08£  420--1 Week
  12 Jul 0819 Jul 08£  480--1 Week
  19 Jul 0826 Jul 08£  575--1 Week
  26 Jul 0830 Aug 08£  650--1 Week
  30 Aug 086 Sep 08£  390--1 Week
  6 Sep 0813 Sep 08£  355--1 Week
  13 Sep 0827 Sep 08£  340--1 Week
  27 Sep 0825 Oct 08£  300--1 Week
  25 Oct 081 Nov 08£  360--1 Week
  1 Nov 0820 Dec 08£  270--1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Please contact owners for prices for actual weeks.
Security Deposit: £100
Christmas and New Year - please contact us for prices and availability.


Guestbook

Superb cottage, well equipped, attention to detail. We have all had a wonderful time.

Beautiful setting, excellent accommodation, brilliant beaches.

What a lovely cottage and so well equipped. The best we have been to. We've had a fantastic fortnight.

Thank you for the lovely cottage. It's beautiful. The children liked going downstairs to bed!

Thank you for providing this lovely cottage for a much-needed, relaxing family holiday - we will definitely come again.


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Name:Keith & Jean Hanslow
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