Cottage in North Devon

About this property

This charming character cottage sits in a small hamlet of properties close to the market town of Barnstaple (2 miles) and its vast array of pubs, shops, restaurants, cinema, and a theatre. The long, sandy beaches of Westward Ho! (12 miles), Saunton (9 miles) and Croyde (12 miles) are within easy reach too and are popular surfing spots if you enjoy water sports. To make your break extra special, you could take the iconic MS Oldenburg boat trip across to Lundy Island from nearby Bideford (12 miles) or enjoy long evening walks through the Braunton (10 miles) or Northam Burrows (12 miles), where you ll be sure to witness romantic sunsets when the weather allows. On arrival at the property, you walk through the front garden gate and head through the front door into a small hallway that leads to the snug. This cosy room features a wood burner, Smart TV and a double sofa, perfect for the younger guests to relax. This then leads into the lounge which offers a wood burner, comfy sofas and SkyTV. Next, is the impressive kitchen/diner, well equipped and fitted with an electric AGA and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer with drinks dispenser, and dishwasher. A washing machine can be found in the games garage, accessible from the rear garden. The farmhouse dining table and chairs within the spacious kitchen allows you to cook, chat and dine. A ground floor WC is off the inner hall, and a conservatory with further seating overlooks the pretty rear garden. Heading up the stairs to the sleeping accommodation, you will find four bedrooms: one king size with a walk in wardrobe, another king size, a double and a twin room. There is a family bathroom with a roll top bath and WC, and a separate shower room with underfloor heating and WC. Outside, there is a patio area with garden furniture, plus a cabana lounging set and sun loungers. A gas BBQ and pizza oven allow for long, lazy lunches and al fresco suppers. There is access to a large garage with a games table, a collection of buckets, spades and bodyboards, and secure storage for your outdoor gear. Need to know: 4 bedrooms 2 king size, 1 double and 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 shower room with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with roll top bath and WC, and 1 separate WC. Electric AGA, microwave, American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Outside utility area with washing machine. Underfloor heating in shower room. 2 wood burners (first basket of logs included). Smart SkyTV with BT Sport and surround soundbar, and Smart TV in the snug. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Rear enclosed garden with lawn, patio, garden furniture, cabana lounging area and hammock, gas BBQ and pizza oven. Private parking for 2 cars. Pub and shops 1 mile. Beach 8 miles.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / woodburner, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Family friendly, Sky TV, Cottage, Yes, Yes