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/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*
