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 Larches
Bigbury, Bantham & Hope Cove The attractive small village of Bigbury is the home to "The Oyster Shack" a well known fish restaurant which can be reached via the tidal road from Aveton Gifford. See the menu at www.oystershack.co.uk Half a mile south west of Bigbury on Sea is the renowned Burgh Island with it's art deco hotel and Agatha Christie connections. The Pilchard Inn on the island is believed to be 14th century and a famous haunt of smugglers where time appears to have stood still. This wonderful unspoilt island has featured in many films and is a natural bird sanctuary. The island can be reached on foot at low tide or by the Burgh Island "Sea Tractor" at high tide.
This is where the Avon river reaches the sea at Bantham whose lifeguards patrol the sandy beach during the summer. The beaches here are sandy and perfect for sand castles. Bantham is also a mecca for surfers with the dunes, a faraway romantic place to have a picnic or maybe visit the close by Sloop Inn. Hope Cove is a pretty Devon fishing village with a collection of thatched, cob and stone cottages. A good stopping off place for walkers on the South West coastal path. The village is in two parts — Outer Hope and Inner Hope. Inner Hope was part of a neighbouring parish until the 1970s, when it was united with its neighbour on the other side of the small headland. Both halfs of the village originally developed as centres for the local fishing industry but also developed a reputation for smuggling. Some recent comments from our guests —
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