Peacefully hidden down hedgerow lanes about 2 miles from Aveton Gifford, a detached, Grade II listed stone-built cottage.
With 15th century origins and later in Lord Nelson's family, it's now a smart and spacious home with all the benefits of modern insulation and underfloor heating, charmingly combined with big oak beams, slate/oak floors and stylish furnishings.
Behind, a pretty, enclosed garden with tiered lawned area (picnic bench) and covered arch (5'2" beam) to sunny, sheltered Mediterranean-style courtyard, with lavender and rosemary and a small deck (table/chairs).
From the gravelled drive, 3 steps up to front door to hall (space for coats/boots).
Huge open-plan length-of-house living/dining/kitchen with lime-washed walls, partially vaulted ceiling and apex beams: at one end, sofas/chairs comfortably seating 5, woodburner, study area (desk) and stable doors to garden; at the other, superb dining/kitchen area (dishwasher, microwave, large larder fridge, electric range-style cooker) with freestanding oak units, island with breakfast bar (stools for 3) and utility room (washing machine, tumble drier, fridge-freezer, freezer, additional fridge).
Small glazed doors (5' lintel) open to courtyard from kitchen and utility room.
Also on the ground floor, three bedrooms (beds with footboards) - a double (5' bed), a twin, and a family room with bunks and single day bed.
Bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand-shower) and smart limestone-tiled shower-room (wet-room suite).
Open tread oak stairs up to first-floor and impressive living room (woodburner, TV/DVD), light and airy with high apex beams, big comfy sofas seating 8 and, at one end, a double bed (curtains for privacy).
Professional catering and ready meals available.
Spring water.
Best for maximum of 7 adults; sleeps 9, including babies.
A peaceful, rural spot, just a few minutes drive from south Devon's stunning coastline and a selection of lovely beaches and villages.
Bigbury-on-Sea: village (seasonal café) with south Devon's biggest sandy beaches (The Venus Café, Takeaway and Surf School, seasonal beach shop), stretching to Burgh Island (The Pilchard pub; famous art deco hotel - you can walk to it at low tide, go by long-legged tractor at high; setting of Agatha Christie novels).
Good windsurfing; fine cliffs for walking and sea-bird watching.
Golf, 1 mile.
Nearest shop, 3 miles.
Kingsbridge, 10 miles; Salcombe, 15.
