Brook Cottage

About this property

Well off the beaten track, 1½ miles along tiny country lanes from Newton Ferrers towards Battisborough Cross, a spacious stone-built cottage, end-of-row to its equally smartly converted neighbouring cottages in this tranquil, former farming hamlet. Clever use of split-level foundations and fresh decor give a light, airy feel, with big glazed doors to terrace (table/chairs). Beyond, gated bridge (care needed) over a pretty, babbling brook to own enclosed garden with good-sized lawn sheltered by tall trees and looking to meadows where hens scratch and the owner’s inquisitive alpacas graze (occasional opportunities to help with feeding, by arrangement with staff on site; alpaca wool scarves to purchase). Step up to front door to kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, freezer, larder fridge, electric cooker); glass balustrade with open tread stairs down to fabulous living room (woodburner, TV/DVD), full of light with high apex beams and doors to terrace. Twin bedroom (linkable to 6’ double) with en suite shower-room (suite). Upstairs (stairgates), two more smart bedrooms (big beams/some sloping ceilings) - a double (5’ bed, TV) with en suite bathroom (suite with separate shower), and a twin. Bathroom (suite plus hand-shower). A hidden gem tucked away in a peaceful, rural spot, just a short drive from pretty villages and beaches (Coast Path, 1 mile; nearest shop/pub, 2).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.