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Converted from an 18th century stone barn, Kingfisher Cottage is a three bedroom luxury self catering holiday cottage which sleeps up to seven people, situated in a picturesque valley called Valley Springs near the ancient market town of Kingsbridge, and centrally located between Dartmouth and Salcombe in the South Hams region of South Devon, UK.
Kingfisher Cottage offers luxury and well equipped holiday accommodation, recently refurbished in 2008, with three bedrooms with impressive beamed ceilings, two bathrooms, generous kitchen diner and comfortable living room with log-burning stove.
It has a private terrace ideal for al fresco dining and overlooks a naturally spring fed duck pond, home to ducks, moorhens and koi carp. Situated at Valley Springs, in an idyllic rural setting, it is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life - a haven for relaxation, coupled with privacy, peace and tranquillity.
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kingfisher Cottage is surrounded by farmland and the gently rolling countryside of the South Hams. The South Hams is a unique holiday destination truly worthy of its national status as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering over sixty miles of spectacular coastline, gently rolling hills and award-winning sandy beaches. Tranquil river estuaries, bustling towns and picturesque villages overlooked by the granite slopes of Dartmoor are all a modest drive away.
Also within easy reach are Salcombe, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Totnes, Plymouth, Paignton, Brixham, Torquay, Torbay, Mill Bay and East Portlemouth. To top it all, the South Hams region enjoys one of the mildest climates in Britain.
It is the unique beauty of the South Hams together with the comfort and charm of Kingfisher Cottage which makes visitors want to come back year after year.
Nestled in the beautiful unspoilt countryside of the South Hams, Kingfisher Cottage is an attractive stone-built 18th century barn. Thoughtfully restored, and retaining many original features, it is now available for use as a self catering holiday cottage, sleeping 6 / 7 guest (plus cot).
The property is furnished to a high standard and offers a spacious living room with a log burning stove. It is equipped with a digital television, DVD player, video recorder and hi-fi, as well as a well-stocked bookshelf with a range of books, DVDs, videos, board games and jigsaw puzzles for your enjoyment.
The generous kitchen diner offers a fully fitted kitchen equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer. A highchair is provided.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed, single bed and television. The original beamed ceiling makes it feel light and airy. The en-suite offers wc, wash basin, bath with integral shower and heated towel rail.
The sleeping accommodation is completed by two twin bedrooms, also with original beamed ceilings. They share the family bathroom, also fitted with wc, wash basin, bath with integral shower and heated towel rail.
The gated private terrace overlooks the natural spring-fed duck pond and beautiful shared gardens. It is an ideal setting for al fresco dining with a picnic table and Weber barbecue.
Kingfisher Cottage provides a free wireless broadband Internet connection (bring your own laptop) and a telephone for incoming calls only.
For the comfort of all of our guests, Kingfisher Cottage has adopted a no smoking policy.
Kingfisher Cottage is located in the village of Sherford, near Kingsbridge, in South Devon. It is an ideal choice of self catering holiday cottage accommodation for days out to Dartmoor, Dartmouth, Paignton, Plymouth, Salcombe, Torbay, Totnes, and the glorious beaches of England's south coast.
The South Hams is an excellent holiday destination for all ages and offers something for everyone.This unique holiday destination is truly worthy of its national status as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. Offering over sixty miles of spectacular coastline, gently rolling hills, award winning sandy beaches, bustling towns and picturesque villages, tranquil river estuaries and all overlooked by the granite slopes of Dartmoor, what more could you possibly ask for?
And to top it all, South Devon enjoys one of the mildest climates in Britain protected as it is by Dartmoor National Park to the North and caressed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream to the South!
There are ample opportunities to walk, sail, surf, windsurf, fish, ride, golf etc. as virtually every sport and outdoor activity is well catered for.
Culture art galleries and exhibitions; craft markets; open air theatre and amateur theatrical shows; live music, open air concerts on the band stand, choral concerts, barbershop, folk and popular artistes in many of the pubs. Not forgetting the professional theatres in Torbay, Plymouth and Exeter.
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