Kingsbridge holiday cottage rental, South Hams with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone

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Kingfisher Cottage (cottage)

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Kingfisher Cottage is a luxury 3 bedroom (sleeps 6-7 plus cot) self catering holiday cottage near Kingsbridge in South Devon located in area of outstanding natural beauty between Dartmouth and Salcombe and overlooking a naturally fed duck pond .

Converted from an 18th century stone barn Kingfisher cottage is situated in an idyllic rural setting and close to awarding beaches.

Kingfisher Cottage is centrally situated in the South Hams area of South Devon between Salcombe and Dartmouth and near the towns of Kingsbridge, Totnes and many beautiful beaches including Slapton Sands / Slapton Ley Nature Reserve, Blackpool Sands, Gara Rocks, Torcross, Bantham Bay, East Portlemouth, Mill Bay, and South & North Sands in Salcombe.

The holiday cottage is also well located for highly regarded food pubs in Stokenham, Slapton & Torcross, Beesands, and Stokeley Farm Shop selling a fine range of local produce. It provides an excellent base for exploring this charming area or enjoying the beaches of South Devon.

Local activities include visiting the beaches, walking, golf, sailing, riding, surfing, birdwatching, shopping, fishing, boat rides, steam train rides, cream teas etc

Kingfisher Cottage also provides free wireless broadband internet (WIFI) access , and has a 32 inch LCD Freeview TV and diverse DVD library for you to enjoy in HD (high definition).

Kingfisher Cottage has a log burner and logs are provided for your stay from our log store.

We are also child friendly with highchair, two travelcots, C Beebies, Kids DVDs, toys, and stairgates (by request).

Kingfisher Cottage also has ample parking for up to 3 cars.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome by arrangement.

Front view of the cottage	The duck pond and gardens next to cottage
Sitting room	Kitchen / Diner

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/34990

The West Country / Devon region

Whatever the season, whatever the length of your stay, whether you come with family or friends or as a couple, you will find that the South Hams has something for everyone. This unique holiday destination is truly worthy of its national status as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. Offering over sixty miles of spectacular coast line, gently rolling hills, award winning sandy beaches, bustling towns and picturesque villages, tranquil river estuaries and all overlooked by the granite slopes of Dartmoor, what more could you possibly ask for?

And to top it all, South Devon enjoys one of the mildest climates in Britain protected as it is by Dartmoor National Park to the North and caressed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream to the South!

There are ample opportunities to walk, sail, surf, windsurf, fish, ride, golf etc. as virtually every sport and outdoor activity is well catered for.

Culture – art galleries and exhibitions; craft markets; open air theatre and amateur theatrical shows; live music – open air concerts on the band stand, choral concerts, barbershop, folk and popular artistes in many of the pubs.
Not forgetting the professional theatres in Torbay, Plymouth and Exeter.

Wildlife – in the estuary and and just out to sea, porpoises, dolphins and whales can often be seen, while unusually in October 2004 our very own seal pup was born in Hope Cove. The area is rich in birdlife including cirl bunting, egrets, peregrines, sparrowhawks and buzzards.

Gardens – tropical or English country; cliffside or woodland; riverside or formal; or a little on the wild side.
Attractions – farm animals to touch and feed; wild animals to wonder at – penguins and sea lions or tigers and snakes, fabulous fish or scary shark; steam trains or river boats; caves or water slides; model village or museum; vineyard or nightclub.

Kingsbridge / South Hams area

If you are visiting with the family, the wide array of family attractions and entertainment will not disappoint. Some of the family favourites include:

Travel gently back in time in a chocolate and cream Great Western Railway coach, pulled by a real steam engine and experience the best of unspoilt Devon on the South Devon Steam Railway (www.southdevonrailway.org). The line from Totnes to Buckfastleigh closely follows the banks of the River Dart. Whilst in Buckfastleigh a visit to the Butterfly Centre where you can see butterflies in tropical surroundings and the Otter Sanctuary (www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk) where you can see otters swimming underwater are well worthwhile. If time permits, take a stroll into Buckfastleigh, the historic mill town, and visit Buckfast Abbey (www.buckfast.org.uk). Every Thursday (except Christmas and New Year weeks) Dart Farmers Market is held in Buckfastleigh Town Hall where you can buy a variety of fresh locally grown product available all year round.

Totnes is one of the oldest boroughs in England and is situated on the beautiful River Dart. Totnes Castle, built by Judhel, the Norman overlord of Totnes, has dominated the town for hundreds of years. From the top of the castle you can enjoy magnificent views.

For all you animal lovers, there is Totnes Rare Breeds Farm (opposite the South Devon Railway) with lots of animals to touch and feed. Animals include owls, goats, guinea pigs, lambs, red squirrels and rescued hedgehogs, amongst many others. There is a cafe for lunch or afternoon tea.

If the weather lets you down, why not visit China Blue (www.china-blue.co.uk), the ceramic studio, in Totnes. Either throw your very own masterpiece or choose from the fantastic range of pottery and paint your own design.

For more of an action packed day out, why not visit Woodlands Leisure Park (www.woodlandspark.com). There are plenty of rides for everyone. The Outdoor Zone boasts the biggest slides…the best rides. For those feeling less energetic, there is an Indoor Animal Centre, Falconry displays,

How to get there

Car is recommended and please call the owner for directions. Exeter and Plymouth airports are approximately 1 hours drive from the cottage. Plymouth Cross Channel Ferry Port about the same. Main line train services from Totnes & Car hire available locally.

Activities near Kingsbridge

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The property is furnished to a high standard and offers one master bedroom with king size bed and original beamed ceiling making it feel light and airy (plus additional single bed) with en suite facilities

There are two further twin bedded rooms which share the family bathroom.

The spacious sitting room has a log burning stove with leather sofas and is great room to relax and unwind after a day on the beach, walking or site seeing.

There is a generous kitchen diner with fully fitted kitchen and seats 6 people in comfort.

The private terrace overlooks the naturally spring fed duck pond and beautiful shared gardens. It is an ideal setting for al fresco dining with a picnic table and BBQ.

Linen and towels are provided and are changed weekly.

The property also offers ample parking for at least 3 cars.

Further details outdoors:
Kingfisher Cottage has a large terrace at the front of the property with scenic views looking over the duck pond and the beautiful shared gardens. The cottage also has its own small garden with washing line.

Conditions

Change over day is on a Friday and arrival is at 4pm and departures by 10am. To make a booking, we require a non refundable deposit of 30% of the tariff agreed. The balance of the payment is required 6 weeks prior to arrival. The charge for a well behaved dog is £30 per week.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	25 Sep 09	23 Oct 09	625£ 625	438438	438438	3 Nights
	23 Oct 09	30 Oct 09	735£ 735	515515	515515	3 Nights
	30 Oct 09	18 Dec 09	535£ 535	375375	375375	3 Nights
	18 Dec 09	1 Jan 10	925£ 925	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jan 10	8 Jan 10	925£ 925	399399	0-	3 Nights
	8 Jan 10	12 Feb 10	475£ 475	333333	333333	3 Nights
	12 Feb 10	19 Feb 10	575£ 575	403403	403403	3 Nights
	19 Feb 10	26 Mar 10	499£ 499	349349	349349	3 Nights
	26 Mar 10	16 Apr 10	695£ 695	487487	487487	3 Nights
	16 Apr 10	30 Apr 10	595£ 595	417417	417417	3 Nights
	30 Apr 10	7 May 10	695£ 695	487487	487487	3 Nights
	7 May 10	28 May 10	595£ 595	417417	417417	3 Nights
	28 May 10	4 Jun 10	975£ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Jun 10	11 Jun 10	670£ 670	469469	469469	3 Nights
	11 Jun 10	25 Jun 10	730£ 730	511511	511511	3 Nights
	25 Jun 10	16 Jul 10	820£ 820	0-	0-	1 Week
	16 Jul 10	3 Sep 10	1295£ 1,295	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Sep 10	24 Sep 10	690£ 690	0-	0-	1 Week
	24 Sep 10	22 Oct 10	625£ 625	438438	438438	3 Nights
	22 Oct 10	29 Oct 10	735£ 735	515515	515515	3 Nights
	29 Oct 10	16 Dec 10	535£ 535	375375	375375	3 Nights
	20 Dec 10	27 Dec 10	995£ 995	0-	0-	1 Week
	27 Dec 10	3 Jan 11	995£ 995	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

The tarrif is quoted on a weekly basis.

Short Breaks

The weekend 3 day short breaks are Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

The week day short breaks are between Monday and Thursday night. The prices quoted are assuming a stay of 4 nights.

Well behaved Dogs are £30 pounds per week.

Payment will be made by Cheque payable to James Shenton.

Guestbook for Kingfisher Cottage

"Fantastic cottage in an area of oustanding beauty - secluded yet close to some of the best beaches in Devon with only short drives to Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Salcombe - in short an excellent base for foraying into South Hams. The cottage itself is very comfortable, ample space for a family of up to seven with all the mod-cons one could wish for (even wi-fi! so bring your laptop...). A great 5-star property in a marvellous area of the UK." Visited May 2009

We found the cottage straight away as the directions were spot on!! and what a delight we found. Such a beautiful setting, so pretty too. The cottage was neat, clean and very well presented with lovely furninshing. It was great to have a well equipped cottage, everything from the teles, kitchen equipment and books, games a DVDs etc meant we had everythng we could need. We had loads of logs for the log burner which made it very cosy. Days out were easy as Kingfisher cottage is perfectly placed for all areas, Dartmouth, Salcombe, kingsbridge and totnes were all easy to get too. I would strongly recommend the cottage and having been to quite a few can really mean that!! April 2009

"We found the cottage very well equipped for our stay. The kitchen was especially excellent - everything we needed!! The property was very clean and the bed linen was close to luxurious. "I would thoroughly recommend Kingfisher Cottage to those looking for a peaceful break away." April 2009

It was so nice to stay in a real 'home from home' and you have put many personal touches to the cottage. Very many thanks. The weather was gorgeous which always helps. June 2008

We enjoyed our week immensely, a beautiful spot and cottage and so close to all you need. The peace and quiet was wonderful and the weather kind, we even managed some walks! April 2008

Thanks again we had a lovely time, the cottage was exactly what we were looking for October 2007

Its fantastic to go somewhere & have it properly kitted out (cooking utensils, cleaning stuff, dvds, nice bedlinen, etc etc. September 2007

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