Pigeon Post
- Reference Number
- H506
- Location
- Hope Cove, South Devon50.240947405808;-3.8583469390869
- Sleeps
- 8 + cot
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 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 rooms, 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 included in rent May - Sept, otherwise 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*
