Galanda Treetops

About this property

¾ mile from the shops/pub in Newton Ferrers, in an idyllic location amongst trees on the bank of the River Yealm, two apartments that make up this detached waterside house off the no-through road which winds alongside this beautiful tidal inlet to Nat. Trust woods beyond. Across the lane, steps down to shared slipway (care needed, some narrow/steep steps, unguarded river access) with mooring for small dinghy (boat hire locally). From lane, 11 steepish steps up to gently sloping, shared path across lawn to entrances. A scenic riverside location. If booked together, the apartments accommodate 14.Galanda Treetops: spacious apartment over the first and second floors, with river-facing balcony (table/chairs) with water views through tall oak trees; behind, a peaceful, enclosed terrace (table/chairs). Own entrance to ground-floor lobby/atrium (piano). Stairs up to big open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, gas hob/electric oven) with TV/DVD, ‘living flame’ gas fire, river views from table/chairs (can seat 14), pantry (washing machine, tumble drier) and glazed door to balcony. Also on this level, a double bedroom, a twin (river views), bathroom (suite, shower over bath) and door to back garden. On the second floor (some sloping ceilings) with river glimpses from Velux windows, two more double bedrooms (one with footboard, one with 5’ bed) and second living/TV/reading room with sofas for 5; bathroom (suite, shower over bath).Please note these are 2017 property details; there may be differences when booking for 2016 please check with Helpful Holidays

Newton Ferrers/Noss Mayo: adjoining small villages beside the River Yealm estuary, sheltered by oak-wooded hillsides, popular for sailing, lovely for walking or just sitting. Essential shops (Newton Ferrers) and good food pubs. Low tide footpath across the creek. Tennis courts; riding stables. Pedestrian ferry to coast walk to Wembury (village), and secluded beach. Mothecombe (nearest sandy beach by car), 4 miles. Plymouth, 11.