Ancient Cottage

ID: S61009

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

Grade II listed thatch cottage in a superb coastal setting by Combe Martin Bay

A picturesque coastal setting the Saltdene estate comprises of four and a half acres of beautiful meadow land, overlooking Combe Martin Bay. Newberry Beach is just yards away from the bottom of the drive. This 16th Century Grade II Listed Thatch Cottage is the bigger of three cottages at Saltdene, the other two being Gardeners Cottage (sleeps 2) and romantic Love Cottage (sleeps 2). All are set in four and a half acres of beautiful meadow and woodland, the grounds overlooking the bay. Combe Martin is one of Devon's popular coastal villages with a wide range of local amenities including shops restaurants and pubs, which are 300m away.

For keen walkers the South West Coast Path runs past Saltdene with exhilarating walks and breathtaking views along the coast. Exmoor National Park is on your doorstep with many beauty spots, all just a scenic drive away, including Lynton & Lynmouth linked by the famous cliff railway.

This delightful 16th Century thatched cottage has a wealth of charm and character. Cosy sitting room with stone fireplace with original bread oven, gas effect wood burning stove and stone floor. Small snug room with window seat. Family country kitchen with an Aga cooker (feature only), also a conventional electric cooker, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Round kitchen table to seat six comfortably, door leading to garden with sitting area. From the sitting room a door leads to the original almost medieval stone and wood steps taking you upstairs to the three bedrooms and shower room. The master bedroom has a beamed ceiling with king sized double bed which has superb views from the window, overlooking the meadow with views of the bay and sea, en-suite bathroom with slipper bath (spray attachment), basin & WC. There is a further bedroom with 4ft double bed and a twin bedded room. The family shower room has large shower cubicle, basin & WC. (Please note: the winding staircase is not suitable for less mobile guests and the cottage has low beams).

Accommodation: Ground floor: Kitchen/breakfast room with electric cooker, microwave?, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.  Living room with gas effect wood burning stove. Sky TV (limited package). Outside WC. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with King with en-suite bathroom with slipper bath (spray attachment), basin & WC. Bedroom 2 with 4ft Double. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Shower room with basin and WC.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Regret no pets. WiFi. Parking for two small or medium cars (on shared gravel drive). Access to fields and meadow available to all guests. No smoking. Garden Furniture. Short breaks available. Arrival Time 3pm. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday (Friday for 2017).

 

Nearby points of interest

  • Exmoor Zoo
  • Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway
  • Woolacombe Beach
  • Putsborough Beach
  • Saunton Sands

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