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Sylvan Scene

Wellswood near Torquay, Devon (Ref. 1025907)

4.9

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  • 10 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV
  • Broadband / WiFi

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30 Customer Review(s)

  • Rachel

    “Wonderful property in a fantastic location.”

    Great sized living room that easily accommodated all 10 of us. Good sized kitchen/diner with plenty of crockery and cooking equipment. Bedrooms were all very generous in size and beds themselves comfy. Small criticisms really but 1) upstairs rooms need curtains. Although eye masks provided, comfort would be higher with actual curtains to block out the light. 2) Bed sheets - using kingsized sheets over 2 twin beds pushed together meant they didn't stay on. Would be better with single sheets ...

    Great sized living room that easily accommodated all 10 of us. Good sized kitchen/diner with plenty of crockery and cooking equipment. Bedrooms were all very generous in size and beds themselves comfy. Small criticisms really but 1) upstairs rooms need curtains. Although eye masks provided, comfort would be higher with actual curtains to block out the light. 2) Bed sheets - using kingsized sheets over 2 twin beds pushed together meant they didn't stay on. Would be better with single sheets. Very close to the wonderful Anstey Cove and Meadfoot Beach. Lovely parade of shops at the end of the road including a deli and co-op, 2 nice restaurants and a good family friendly local pub. Highly recommend. Would certainly go back.

    - Rachel, August 2023

Summary

  • Five bedrooms: 1 x family room with super-king-size (zip/link) and single, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link), 1 x super king-size (zip/link) with en-suite shower room, 1 x ground-floor twin (zip/link), 1 x single
  • Family bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Gas central heating with open fire
  • 2 x electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, Smart TV with WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Off-road parking
  • Enclosed rear patio with seating
  • Two well behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 1.3 miles
  • Note: No Stag or Hen parties please.

The property

Torquay 1.1 miles.

Situated at the end of a no-through lane, in the village of Wellswood, just a mile from the centre of Torquay, is this stunning, detached property, Sylvan Scene.

Accessed via a flight of stone steps, this well-positioned, family-friendly property is ideal for a large family or group to come together and enjoy a South Devon holiday by the sea, the South West Coast Path, Torquay's glorious sandy beach and the popular Kent's Cavern attraction all within a mile of the property.

Enter Sylvan Scene and discover the cosy sitting room, with soft grey carpet and matching coloured corner sofa and snuggle chair to relax onto as you enjoy your favourite TV shows or a family film night, while the open fire fills the room with warmth and adds to the homely feel.

The stunning, newly fitted kitchen offers Neff appliances of the highest quality, along with twin double ovens, American-style fridge/freezer and dishwasher, with a choice of seating for gathering together to enjoy family meals at the breakfast bar or large, circular dining table, and on a summer's day, why not throw open the bi-fold doors and allow the natural light and cool summer's breeze inside?

The property has two ground-floor bedrooms - a twin with zip/link feature and a super-king-size with zip/link feature, catering to a variety of groups, while upstairs is a master king-size double with dual aspect Juliet doors and apex windows and an en-suite shower room, a family room with a super-king-size (zip/link) and a single bed, ideal for a young child, along with a single bedroom.

On the ground floor is the pristine family bathroom, offering a choice of bath and shower cubicle to prepare for each day.

Outside there is an enclosed, tiered patio garden with seating, accessible from the bi-fold doors in the kitchen/diner, and offering a wonderful spot to enjoy a morning coffee or an alfresco lunch in the sunshine, while the woodland trail available from the doorstep leads straight onto the South West Coast Path, which you can follow in either direction along the coast for some incredible coastal views.

Wellswood has a small selection of shops and restaurants within a few minutes' walk of the property, while the town centre of Torquay is just one mile away, with a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants and a wonderful nightlife.

Kent's Cavern Prehistoric Caves is a short distance from the property, offering an underground family day out with a difference, while Torquay Museum provides a fascinating insight into the life of Agatha Christie and the children will love exploring Torquay's Dinosaur World.

Soak up the sunshine at Meadfoot Beach, with fishing and rock pooling as well as excellent diving opportunities, or spend the day at family-friendly Peaked Tor Cove or Beacon Cove.

Stroll around the idyllic marina and enjoy watching the boats drifting in and out of the bay, and why not hop on a boat for a day trip to nearby Paignton or Brixham?

Both are situated along the incredible stretch of coastline referred to as the English Riviera, offering picturesque sandy beaches, and you can also try your hand at sea angling or a range of watersports activities.

Babbacombe and its model village, with two lovely beaches is also within easy reach.

Sylvan Scene is a fantastic base from which to explore the scenic South Devon coast.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

TORQUAY

Paignton 3.6 miles; Brixham 8.5 miles; Dartmoor 17 miles.

Famous for its sandy beaches, promenades, palm trees and plentiful attractions, the popular seaside town of Torquay in South Devon has been welcoming visitors for the best part of 200 years. Torquay holds many delights for both families and couples, from an abundance of children’s activities whatever the weather, to coastal walks, restaurants and nightlife. Local attractions await at Cockington village and craft centre, Torre Abbey, Kents Cavern. Enjoy the wealth of sea life on a boat trip across the Bay to Paignton, Brixham or Dartmouth – and even more exotic animals can be found at Paignton Zoo. Torquay is at the heart of the English Riviera, a UNESCO Global Geopark. Take the Dartmouth Steam Railway and enjoy a boat ride up the River Dart. Explore Greenway the home of Torquay’s world famous crime writer - Agatha Christie. A stay in Torquay can be as relaxed or as active as you choose and is certain to inspire you to visit again.

Note: No Stag or Hen parties please.