The Bathing House

About this property

This magical Grade II* listed Georgian bathing house sits beside the River Dart down half a mile of bumpy track two miles from Ashprington. Part of the Sharpham Estate designed by Capability Brown, it is very special accommodation in the most romantic secluded setting you could wish for. Head down the steps into the simple country style kitchen with its solid fuel range. Upstairs you will find the charming double bedroom where you can wander out on to the balcony and watch wildlife around the river. Up more stairs again is the magnificent octagonal sitting room with its lofty ceiling, grand plasterwork, a wood burning stove for snuggling up beside, a double sofa bed and windows where you can while away the hours gazing up and down the river and across the wooded banks with the telescope provided. Outside you can wander down steps to the river or sit on your terrace to eat out or maybe try your luck fishing for bass. You may fish off the front of the Bathing House into the estuary. As the estuary is tidal, a licence or ticket is not required as long as you are fishing for sea fish (i.e. spinning for Bass). *In the highly unlikely event that you catch a Sea Trout or Salmon, these must be put back in the water unless you have an EA rod licence for gamefish.*

The estate is fascinating to explore and wander. During summer months you can swim in the outdoor unheated pool, or you can head to the local village inns or Dartmouth and Totnes for a wide range of eateries and interesting shops. There is a three mile walk to Totnes, where the motte and bailey castle is interesting, or you can enjoy fun trips on the steam railway to Buckfastleigh or boat trips along the River Dart to Dartmouth. The Bathing House is a remarkable cottage for a very memorable break in beautiful Devon surroundings.

The pretty village of Ashprington straddles Bow Creek, a tributary of the River Dart and is home to the award-winning Sharpham vineyard.

Accommodation

Three levels.

1 x middle floor king size double bedroom with balcony.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin.

Ground floor kitchen.

Utility room.

Second floor sitting room with double sofa bed and wood burning stove.

Electric fires, night storage heating with wood burning stove.

Microwave, fridge, freezer, washer-dryer, Phone, Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair available on request.

Off road parking for three cars.

Garden with outdoor unheated pool.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Note: The outdoor unheated pool is available from June to the end of August weather permitting, during daylight hours.

Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly.

Note: There is no TV at this property.

Note: A new electric shower has now been installed.

Note: On very high tides and in certain weather conditions the river level can flow over the stone quay which the Bathing House kitchen sits on.

In the past water has entered the kitchen a couple of times a year.

The water is usually a few centimetres high and is easily pumped out by the caretaker.
Attempts have been made to waterproof the walls and floodgates have been installed on the three doors.
If a high tide of over 5m is forecast the caretaker will install the simple floodgates beforehand.

Guests can either climb over the low gate or use the entrance door in the lounge.
If water should enter the property, inform the House Manager and the caretaker will visit and pump it out.
Guests staying when a high tide is forecast are contacted to warn them.