Pigeon Post

Reference Number
H506
Location
Hope Cove, South Devon50.240947405808;-3.8583469390869
Sleeps
8 + cot
Pigeon PostH506 - Pigeon PostHope Cove - the beach is a few minutes' walk from the house

Quietly tucked in the picture-postcard Inner Hope square with its thatched and cob cottages, Pigeon Post could hardly be better positioned for a stay in this idyllic part of South Devon. Once a sleepy fishing village, Hope Cove is now a deservedly popular destination for the discerning holidaymaker. The superb sandy beaches are a very few minutes' walk from the house the closest being just a minute's walk away and there is also immediate access along a footpath to the National Trust headland of Bolt Tail, part of the South West Coast Path. Hope Cove offers a whole range of activities for the visitor; as well as its sheltered sandy beaches it's also good for diving, surfing and canoeing and you can launch a boat from the slipway in the harbour.

Salcombe, famous for its sailing, and the busy market town of Kingsbridge are both around 20 minutes by car: and the whole area of the South Hams is filled to overflowing with fine beaches, walks and places of interest - including many fascinating castles such as the (reputedly!) much-haunted Berry Pomeroy near Totnes. Further afield, Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay and the Moors are all easily reached for a day's outing.

Built in 1904, Pigeon Post stands proudly beside a Methodist chapel, under the lee of the hills. The three-storey building has been recently renovated throughout to a very high standard and has an attractive private garden and patio at the rear. Well-equipped, it also offers Wireless Broadband Internet acces and there are a number of thoughtful 'extras' - please refer to the "Services" section for details.

Accommodation

Ground floor: Entrance hall with staircase. Large dining room with woodburner, open on one side to a contemporary, fully equipped kitchen. Access from back of kitchen to patio and garden. Utility room under stairs. First floor: sitting room with stripped wood floor, decorative Victorian fireplace and miniature balcony. Bedroom with twin beds, and small bunk bedded room (3 ft beds). Bathroom/wc with electric shower over bath. Second floor: two bedrooms, one with 5 ft double bed, access onto a small balcony and view of the sea above the trees, the other with zip/link bed, offering choice of double or twin accommodation. Two shower room/wc's, one with corner shower.

Outside: steps up from kitchen to small patio at rear of house, thence to a very sheltered attractive fenced garden with small lawn, shrubs and flower bed. Portable barbecue & fire basket.

Services

  • Woodburning stove in dining room
  • Night storage & electric convector heaters
  • Logs and electricity at cost
  • Bed linen and towels included in rent, (but please bring own beach towels)
  • Travel cot
  • High chair
  • Colour TV (freeview) & DVD player
  • Midi Hi Fi
  • Small TV/video in master bedroom
  • Wireless Broadband internet access
  • Auto washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Telephone (honesty box) - Note: no mobile phone coverage
  • Thoughtful 'extras' - Molton Brown handwash, children's beach toys and games, classic DVD's & CD's
  • Parking for 1 family car outside the cottage; further parking a few minutes' walk in the square or along the road
  • Shops/PO in Outer Hope, 10 mins on foot
  • Sorry no pets
  • Non - smokers only
  • £100 security deposit (and against utilities October - April) payable on booking
  • Friday to Friday bookings
  • *Short Breaks*
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