Acorn Cottage

About this property

SLAPTON, SOUTH DEVON

Acorn cottage, small and cosy and equipped to a good standard, is perfect for two or a couple with two children and being close to the South Devon coast and the picturesque village of Slapton it's a perfect holiday retreat. Buckland Court is located in delightful South Hams countryside 1.5 miles from the historic village of Slapton, South Devon with its world famous nature reserve, 3 mile beach and excellent real ale pubs. Dartmouth and Kingsbridge are within 15 minutes drive, both with interesting shops, fine restaurants, boat trips, sailing and much more. Totnes, a quaint Elizabethan town is 9 miles away and Dartmoor, with wonderful walking and spectacular scenery is within easy reach. Buckland Court is well situated for a wide range of indoor and outdoor pursuits including golf. A gate from the courtyard opens out to a sweep of grass and orchard (1.5 acres) including a large pond.  There is a built in barbecue with picnic benches where guests can relax and young people can play outdoor games and children's adventure playhouse on stilts with a slide and swings and a pool table/tennis table in the laundry room for those rainy days.

The cottages are very comfortable and well furnished and set around a pretty courtyard with summer hanging baskets and benches. The kitchens are well equipped with gas hobs, cooker extractor hoods, built-under ovens, fridges and microwaves. All beds are standard size (4ft 6in doubles, 3ft singles). The bathrooms all have a shower over the bath, hand basin and WC. All cottages have central heating, a gas fire in the living area and are equipped with iron and ironing board. There is a large communal laundry room with coin operated washing machine, dryer and freezer. 

Links to other cottages in Buckland Court.  Acorn (sleeps 4).  Apple (sleeps 5).  Beeches (sleeps 6/8).  Blackberry (sleeps 6).  Chestnut (sleeps 2).  Hawthorn (sleeps 6).  Maple (sleeps 4). 

Acorn Accommodation: Please Note: Owing to it's size Acorn Cottage is really only suitable for two or for a family with 2 children up to the age of 12. 

Entrance into tiled living room with sitting, dining and kitchen areas. Two comfortable sofas, rug, TV/DVD, CD radio player, gas wood-burning stove effect fire, table and chairs. Beautiful, well equipped fitted kitchen with fine maple units, gas hob, Neff built-in electric oven, integral microwave and fridge with freezer compartment. Stairs up to bright double pine bedroom and small bedroom with 2'6'' single beds (suitable for children under 12). Bathroom with small bath and shower over, basin and WC.

Outside:

An archway in the corner of the lower courtyard (separated by a substantial gate) opens out to a large pond populated by ducks and a sweep of grass and orchard (1.5 acres) including a built in barbecue with picnic benches where guests can relax and young people can play outdoor games as well as a new children's adventure playhouse on stilts with a slide and swings.

Parking: Car parking in the drive, not in the lower courtyard except for loading and unloading.

Features:

Included: Bed linen, (beds not made up) and towels,Wi-Fi,electricity, central heating (gas).

Cot and High chair can be hired from Three Sheets to the wind, https://3sheets2thewind.co.uk/

Telephone: No telephone. Mobile reception poor.

Pets:  1 large or 2 small dogs welcome but must be on a lead in the grounds.

Local Facilities: Beach 2.2 miles. Shop and pub 1.7 miles. Dartmouth Golf and Country Club with leisure facilities: 25% discount on green fees and day membership, 4 miles