Larches Cottage is ideally placed for all the attractions of this beautiful corner of South Devon. The southerly location and warm Gulf Stream air ensure one of the mildest climates in the whole of Britain. The summers are long, autumns warm and winters mild, so that you can enjoy a visit at any time of the year. The area is one of exceptional beauty and contrast - a rural patchwork of fields, woodlands, rivers, estuaries, rolling hills and moorland which surround historic towns and pretty villages. Much of the spectacular coastline and countryside has been protected from the ravages of modern development. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the South Hams is ideal for short breaks and walking holidays. Larches Cottage is located in a tranquil sheltered valley surrounded by delightful countryside halfway between two of the West country's most popular sailing centres of Salcombe and the river Dart and one and a half miles inland from the historic village of Slapton, with its world famous nature reserve and three-mile beach that stretches from Torcross to Strete Gate. From the richly wooded Dart Valley and the historic deepwater port of Dartmouth all the way to Bigbury Bay and Burgh Island, you can discover the charm of charismatic coastal villages and towns. Larches is a recently built cottage that makes a fine addition to Buckland Court Cottages. These enjoy all the attractive amenities provided for this lovely collection of old, rebuilt barns nestling deep in the heart of the South Hams.
Larches is one of three terraced cottages situated around their own gravelled courtyard. All have been totally rebuilt from the ground up with a sensitive application of both modern and traditional materials. It has been built to a high standard with carpeting throughout and fitted with comfortable furniture and furnishings. Gas fired central heating and double glazing ensure this cottage is ideal for off-season use. Accommodation Entrance is from the courtyard through a stable door to a tiled hallway. There is an attractive and spacious open plan living room with comfortable sofas and chairs, 32" Flatscreen Digital TV (Freeview), DVD, Video, and simulated electric woodburner. The beautifully equipped kitchen area with tiled floor has a tasteful range of fitted cupboards, gas hob and built-in electric oven, microwave cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washer/dryer and dining table to seat 6. Off the hallway is a downstairs WC with shaver point and basin. Upstairs at the front there is one double room (5ft bed) and one single room with a 3ft bed. Both rooms overlook the courtyard. To the rear is a twin room with 3ft beds and a high Velux window. An airing cupboard heated by the hot water tank leads off the landing and finally a bathroom with a pump assisted shower over the bath, basin, shaver point, heated towel rail and WC.
There are duvets on all beds. Linen is supplied and the beds made up in advance. A travel cot and high chair are available and towels can be hired. There is Gas central heating, electricity, broadband and telephone for local and incoming calls all included in the price. The Broadband internet connection is via a RJ45 network socket (Wi-fi available by arrangement). Please remember to bring your own RJ45 patch cable. Parking is available for two cars. Changeover day is Friday. Prices: £ 296 to £ 787. See: weekly rates and availability. Regret no smoking and no pets. Contact us What you'll need to bring Local facilities More images of Larches Cottage Images of Buckland Court Images of Slapton and surrounding countryside Where to Visit from LarchesEating out around Buckland Our local towns of Dartmouth & Kingsbridge together with the surrounding villages offer a wealth of eating and drinking establishments. The restaurants are some of the finest in the West Country so why not indulge yourself and tantalise your taste buds at Michelin Star establishments with renowned chefs. Alternatively good old fashioned pub food can be found in family friendly establishments around the towns and villages, many with al-fresco facilities. Whether you are looking for the ultimate dining experience for your South Hams holiday, or simpler eating options, our local directories offer a range of choices.
Close by we have the unique Venus beach restaurants at Blackpool Sands, East Portlemouth and Bigbury on Sea serving from breakfast to early evening. www.lovingthebeach.co.uk The famous Start Bay Inn on the sea wall at Torcross serves some of the best fish meals available anywhere. Slapton also has it's own quality pub restaurants at the Tower Inn and Queens Arms. Further afield, The Cricket Inn at Beesands offers locally caught crab, lobster and scallops.
In recent years Devon & Cornwall have benefited from the resurgence of Real Ale micro breweries resulting in over 15 new brews being available in our local pubs. Some of these new breweries are close by to Buckland and include: Quercus, Otter, Sharps Doombar, Bays, Dartmoor and South Hams
East Street — one of our favourites, first brewed to celebrate the 500th guest beer at the Dartmouth Inn, Newton Abbot. It was named by a customer in a competition, now a regular beer at the Old Inn at Halwell. Not wanting to forget the wine connoisseurs, we have a local award winning vineyard to visit at Sharpham near Totnes with its alfresco bistro bar. www.sharpham.com The wines at Sharpham vineyard are a result of a happy marriage of soil, climate and grape variety — known as terroir. Add to this the use of both New World and traditional techniques and the result is a laudable tally of International Awards. Likewise, using traditional production methods, we have an award winning range of English cheeses. All our Local pubs cater for young children before 8.00pm
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