About the property
LOVELY 1850S COTTAGE IN TRANQUIL VILLAGE SETTING
In the peaceful village of Buckland Monachorum, with its historic 14C church, this charming 1850s terraced cottage has been furnished and equipped to a lovely, comfortable standard. It is situated a short stroll away from the village inn, which serves good food. It is also only a 4 minute drive to another equally lovely pub in the next pretty village of Milton Combe.
With rugged Dartmoor on your doorstep, and Devon and Cornwall's beautiful and unspoilt beaches within easy reach, you will find there is so much to do in this area. Enjoy some of the stunning moorland walks or you could visit local Sheepstor and see the cottage and localities used in the film Warhorse. There are golf courses, horse riding, coarse fishing and cycle hire available locally. Properties held by The National Trust, abound in this area, Buckland Abbey Estate, (former home of Sir Francis Drake) and newly acquired /opened Cider House gardens, close by, (only a 3 min. drive), are a haven of tranquillity. This property has an extensive range of events and workshops for all the family. Other National Trust properties include Cothele, Antony, Saltram, Lydford Gorge, and Wembury / Bovisand beaches, are all within easy reach. Adjoining the village, The Garden House gardens and tearoom are easily walkable from the cottage, and are a favourite of gardening T.V.presenters. The ancient market town of Tavistock, (voted best Market Town 2011) is charming with its covered market, attractive shops and farmers markets. Plymouth (10 miles) offers a wide variety of restaurants and features the new Fearnley Whittingstall's 'River Cottage Restaurant' and City shops, but also has its Historic Barbican and Hoe, Theatre Royal and Vue cinema complex, as well as the National Marine Aquarium. Morwellham Quay (featured in Edwardian Farm), The Eden Project, Whitsand Bay and attractive seaside villages and beaches such as Polperro, and Port Isaac (featured in Doc Martin) are within easy reach.
The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC.Lounge: with woodburner (first basket of logs free), T.V, Freeview, DVD and CD, Kitchen/diner: lovely farmhouse-style with Rayburn, extra electric 4 ring hob with oven, microwave/oven/grill, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Outside: sheltered garden to the rear of the property approached via a few steps or rear slope next to the old dairy. Amenities: roadside parking with side lane allowing offloading of luggage. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. Stairgate available. One dog can be brought by arrangement, but in respect to other users, is not allowed in the bedrooms. Regret no smoking. Additional info: The owners offer painting and drawing classes, by arrangement. Fresh eggs provided from their hens upon arrival and home grown seasonal produce can be purchased from the owner's allotment. Location: beach 10 miles, shop 2 miles, pub in easy walking distance.