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

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Southbrook Cottage (cottage)

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Southbrook cottage is a 17th Century thatched cottage of typical chocolate box style with many pretty cottage garden flowers and Wisteria framing the front of the house. It is only a short walk from a lovely harbour where you can sit at the local pub and watch the boats come in.

Within walking distance of the cottage there is a handy pitch and putt golf course with another 18 hole golf course within approximately 5 kilometres. Their are also many first class restaurants within a close distance of the cottage.

The cottage itself is very cosy and while retaining its original character it has had every possible modern convenience added to it. The garden is totally enclosed with an 8ft wall and so is safe for children as well as being a great private area for barbecues or a quiet drink.

It is an ideal base for either walking holidays or a beach holiday, both are within very easy reach.

Southbrook Cottage

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The West Country / Devon region

The region is predominated by the spectacular Jurassic coastline but as well as that you are very close to Dartmoor and all its attractions. Further afield but within travelling distance a visit to the Eden project and also Longleat are well worth a visit. The region is famous for its wonderful beaches and down the south Devon coast alone there are several to choose from.

There are numerous Theme and adventure parks for children ,most within very easy driving distance from tne cottage. There is a great coastal zoo at Paignton and Exmoor. There are several long distance footpaths in Devon, The South West Coast Path, The two moors way, Tarka Trail, Dartmoor Way to name but a few. Country houses in the Region include Buckfast Abbey, Dartmouth Castle, Torre Abbey, Killerton House and many more.

More details of all these attractions and many more are held at the cottage for your use along with walking and cycling guides and maps.

Starcross area

The cottage is situated on a harbour with Estuary views from some windows and the garden. It is within walking distance of a pitch and putt golf course and between 5 and 30 minutes from several others, Dartmoor with all its facilities for walking and exploring is only a 15 minute drive away.

You are between 5 and 15 minutes drive from several beautiful beaches, and very close to the Jurassic coastal path which is very popular with walkers as well as several other beautiful walks within the vicinity. If you want retail therapy Exeter is only 15 to 20 minutes away by train, car or bus. For families there is a wide selection of theme parks, farms and zoos, your children need never be bored.

For the more cultural of you there is no shortage of historical houses and castles within easy access from the cottage. Powderhama Castle being the nearest away within almost walking distance, it has just celebrated its 5oth anniversary of opening to the public and plays host to various concerts and other events as well as well as a treasure trail, deer park, children's play area, magical castle all for children. It also does a great tour of the castle, its beautiful with many antiques and a fascinating history.( I've done it myself , its highly recommended). About 2 miles from the cottage is a course fishing area set in lovely surroundings and one of the forest walks available near gives spectacular views right down the coast.

There is also a ferry from Starcross to Exmouth from Easter to the end of October. Also from Starcross pier ther are evening wildlife ferry trips and dining ferry trips. Ther is also sea fishing trips and boat trips available from Dawlish. The weather for the area is quit mild with some very hot days in summer if you are lucky. In the Autumn and winter although the area has its share of bad weather it is sometimes possible to be in short sleeves.

How to get there

Exeter Airport is only a 20 minute drive away. Flights from the UK to Exeter include ; Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Jersey, Leeds Bradford, Manchester Newcastle, Norwich and St. Marys.

Flights to Exeter from Europe include; Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greek Islands, Italy, Madeira, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Switzerland and Turkey. For further information on Exeter Airport, go to www.exeter-airport.co.uk
There is also a train service to Starcross hourly on most days.
National Express run a direct bus from the Airport, Exeter and other destinations.

Activities near Starcross

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Going into the property, you enter a lounge, comfortably furnished with leather sofas and an armchair, with an antique sideboard, toogether with an inglenook fireplace and gas wood burning effect stove they create an ambience of both comfort and cosiness. There is a twin downstairs bedroom to the right of the lounge going in which would be most suitable for children or elderly or physically impaired persons (althou gh not classed as disabled access).

To the left of the lounge is the dining room with comfortable seating for 8 as well as a dresser holding everything you would require in the way of dishes for an elegant dinner party. Through the lounge to the kitchen, it is extensively equipped for cooking and there is also a breakfast table and chairs. The utility room and downstairs shower room are to the side of the kitchen. (The downstairs shower room and toilet means elderly guests who slept downstairs in the twin room need never use the stairs).

Going up the steep stairs from the sitting room you arrive straight into the master bedroom with brass antique double bed and antique pine wardrobe. You go straight into the bunk bedded room, which only has access from this bedroom. With a bathroom connecting the two rooms.

From the dining room, there is another set of steep stairs onto a small landing with the 4th bedroom being off this which includes an antique french bed and wardrobe. There is a small bathroom with shower over the bath off the landing.

Further details outdoors:
Externally theris an 8ft wall surrounding the property and gardens, which creates extreme privacy and safety from the road. There is a well planted cottage garden to the front of the property with wisteria all along the front (May to June) when this is in bloom the cottage is at its prettiest although in summer there is an abundance of other flowers to stimulate the senses.

To the side of the cottage accessed either from the front garden, french doors from the dining room or the back door from the utility room is a patio area with table and charis and a barbecue. There are also steps from here to another sitting area which gives lovely views over the Estuary and out to sea.

At the other side of the road to the cottage there is parking for 3 cars approximately outside a garage area.

Conditions

Please note that the stairs in the cottage are steep and care will need to be taken with small children.
Short term breaks will only be considered out of high season, (June to September).

If booking your holiday more than 60 days in advance you need only send a third of the rent together with the booking fee. We will confirm your booking within 12 days and invoice you for the balance whish is due 60 days before your holiday.If you are booking within 60 days of your holiday you will need to send the full payment which includes rent breakages deposit and booking fee.

There is a breakages deposit of £75 which is refundable 2 weeks after departure(after a satisfactory inspection).

Strictly no smoking.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Feb - Apr	24 Mar 09	5 Apr 09	441£ 441	0-	0-	1 Week
Apr	5 Apr 09	19 Apr 09	630£ 630	0-	0-	1 Week
Apr - May	19 Apr 09	10 May 09	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
May	10 May 09	24 May 09	591£ 591	0-	0-	1 Week
May	24 May 09	31 May 09	897£ 897	0-	0-	1 Week
May - Jun	31 May 09	7 Jun 09	684£ 684	0-	0-	1 Week
Jun	7 Jun 09	21 Jun 09	729£ 729	0-	0-	1 Week
Jun - Jul	21 Jun 09	5 Jul 09	807£ 807	0-	0-	1 Week
Jul	5 Jul 09	12 Jul 09	924£ 924	0-	0-	1 Week
Jul	12 Jul 09	25 Jul 09	1014£ 1,014	0-	0-	1 Week
Jul - Aug	25 Jul 09	30 Aug 09	1293£ 1,293	0-	0-	1 Week
Aug - Sep	30 Aug 09	20 Sep 09	807£ 807	0-	0-	1 Week
Sep	20 Sep 09	27 Sep 09	654£ 654	0-	0-	1 Week
Sep - Oct	27 Sep 09	25 Oct 09	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct	25 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	741£ 741	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov - Dec	1 Nov 09	20 Dec 09	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Dec - Jan	20 Dec 09	6 Jan 10	924£ 924	0-	0-	1 Week

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

A Booking Fee of £12 is payable on each booking

There is also a security and breakages deposit of £75

Hire period is Friday to Friday entry from 3pm with departure by 10 am the following Friday

Availability

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