Cottage 5

About this property

… 1½ miles from East Portlemouth, eastwards along the coast, is Gara Rock, an utterly unique and spectacularly sited new development of 12 apartments and 5 cottages along with an excellent restaurant, all with fabulous, panoramic views seaward and towards the wild and rugged headlands of Prawle Point and beyond Salcombe Estuary to Bolt Tail. Once the dramatic site was home to a coastguard’s station; the thatched lookout hut remains. Now it is a place to relax and rejuvenate, hunker down and watch the ebb and flow of the tides rather than the clock. It’s a wild and remote spot, but also romantic and special - the sort of magical place that generations return to year after year. 

It is in a brilliant position for exploring the South West Coast Path that runs immediately below the development and hugs the coastline to the west, passing accessible coves en route to East Portlemouth (and the ferry to Salcombe and beyond),  and eastwards towards East Prawle and Start Point. A footpath (steep in places) winds down the 550 yards from Gara Rock to unspoilt Rickham Cove (sandy, rock pools). 

The apartments and cottages have exclusive year-round use of the indoor swimming pool (kidney shape, 31’ x 17’ x 4’6”, available 8am to 8pm), jacuzzi, and sauna and steam room (available 12pm to 6pm). From the end of May until the end of September (8am to 8pm) there is also exclusive use of the outdoor swimming pool (50’ x 14’6” x up to 4’ deep) with changing rooms, showers and sunbathing terrace with loungers. The surrounding landscaped gardens are enclosed and carefully planted and there are lovely spots for sitting, relaxing and admiring the view. 

The contemporary restaurant (gararock.com/restaurant) for informal dining offers delicious meals and has a glazed wall for watching the view, plus terrace for outdoor dining, taking full advantage of the breathtaking views from its cliff-top position. 

The accommodation is set beyond the restaurant and within the enclosed grounds. Each apartment and cottage has sensational sea views; some have small balconies, others their own terraces overlooking the coastline. Inside, they are individual and finished to a high standard with well-equipped kitchens and smart bath or shower rooms. There are steps down from the car park. We currently let two cottages and five apartments. Damages Deposit £200. 

Cottage 5: arranged over three floors at the end of the row of five cottages, with small terrace (table/chairs) looking over the gardens and outdoor swimming pool to Decklar’s Cliff. French windows into open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, freezer, TV/DVD) with sea views; twin bedroom with en suite shower-room (suite). Stairs (stairgates) up to a double bedroom (5’ bed) with bed on a mezzanine over a sitting room and en suite shower-room (fabulous coastal views); single bedroom; bathroom (suite, shower over bath); washer-drier in cupboard; door to steps to parking area. 

Accommodation

- Electricity costs are included
- Heating costs are included
- This property has underfloor heating
- Meals are available in the owners house by arrangement
- There is a broadband internet connection
- There is one television
- There is one DVD
- There is a sauna
- There is a jacuzzi
- There is an indoor swimming pool
- There is a heated outdoor swimming pool
- Linen, duvets and blankets are provided free of charge
- Towels are provided free of charge (but please bring beach towels)
- Parking is off the public road on the grounds of the property
- Baby sitting is available
- A travel cot is available
- A highchair is available
- Smoking IS NOT allowed at this property
- There is one fridge
- There is one freezer
- There is one microwave
- There is one dishwasher
- There is one washer-drier
- There is a phone
- Pets are welcome by arrangement
-- Pets allowed at the property- Property has a large garden- Property has sea or estuary views- Property has a heated pool
- Property has a heated indoor pool
- Property has a heated outdoor pool- Property has a pool
- Property is within 1 mile of a sandy beach- Property has an enclosed garden
- Property is ideal for honeymooners
- Property is non smoking- Property is within 1 mile of a pub