Dawlish Warren 1 mile. Eastdon Cottages is a delightful holiday retreat situated in the serene locale of Eastdon near Dawlish Warren, Devon. With ample parking and welcoming one well-behaved pet, this charming cottage is perfect for families or groups of friends seeking a tranquil escape in the picturesque Devonshire countryside. Step inside and you’ll find a generously sized kitchen, well kitted out with everything you’ll need to whip up meals throughout your stay. Just off here is a spacious living and dining room, where a crackling woodburning stove adds a welcome glow on cooler nights. The dining table comfortably seats everyone, ideal for lively mealtimes or a long evening of board games and shared laughter. If friendly competition’s more your thing, the games room, with table football and a TV, should keep both kids and grown-ups entertained. Meanwhile, the first-floor sitting room offers a peaceful spot to unwind, complete with a Smart TV for a quiet film night or a lazy afternoon. Outside, the enclosed garden includes a lawn and patio area, offering a secure space for children and dogs to enjoy. With garden furniture and a barbecue, it’s well set up for outdoor dining and unwinding in the fresh air. For a peaceful moment, the balconies provide a lovely perch for morning coffee or an evening tipple, surrounded by calm countryside air looking across the wonderful estuary views. The property boasts five beautifully presented super-king-size bedrooms with the option of twin if preferred. The first bedroom offers an en-suite including a walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Two further bedrooms each have Juliet balconies, with one also benefiting from an en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Additionally, there are two further bedrooms with access to the family bathroom. In addition to the en-suites, there is a family bathroom with a bath and shower over as well as a separate shower room, ensuring there is plenty of space for everyone to prepare for their day. Located in the surrounding area are an abundance of local attractions to keep all ages entertained. Explore Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens for a delightful day out, and immerse yourself in the historical grandeur of Exeter Cathedral. Take a trip down memory lane at Teignmouth Grand Pier, boasting traditional seaside fun and stunning views over the sea. Animal lovers will enjoy the World of Country Life, a family-owned attraction with vintage vehicles, farm animals, and bird of prey displays. Allow the children to burn off some energy at Teignmouth Play Park or enjoy a leisurely picnic on the picturesque expanse of The Maer. Whatever you decide to do, Eastdon Cottages is the perfect choice for a memorable countryside getaway.

A couple of miles north east of the town of Dawlish is Dawlish Warren, a mile-long sand beach at the mouth of the River Exe on the stretch of south Devon coastline known as the English Riviera. Dawlish Warren has a selection of shops selling essentials, a golf course and a 55-acre nature reserve, an area of international importance for wildlife, and a roosting site for huge numbers of wading birds and wildfowl that winter on the estuary. The Nature Reserve is also home to more than 450 species of flowering plants including the rare Warren or Sand Crocus. Guided tours around the Reserve are available in the summer season. The beach at Dawlish Warren is a sandy Blue Flag beach backed by sand dunes and small lakes and stretches for miles to reach the Exe Estuary in one direction and Dawlish town in the other. A safe beach, lifeguarded in summer, provides a perfect place for seaside fun, and has many free, open-air events, children's entertainers and spectacular firework and air displays during the summer season. Dawlish Warren has a railway station on the Exeter to Newton Abbot line, one of the most scenic railway journeys in the country. Nearby there is much to occupy the visitor along the English Riviera coastline including Paignton Zoo, the Dartmouth Steam Railway, the picturesque fishing harbour of Brixham and the long pier and promenade at Teignmouth. A typically English seaside resort, great for family holidays at any time of year.

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