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Chantry

near Aveton Gifford, Devon (Ref. 1201035)

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  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x super-king-size zip/link (can be set up as a twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, bidet, and WC
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Utility
  • Biomass central heating
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, wood-fired Esse range cooker, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Stairgate at top of stairs
  • Non-enclosed garden with lawn and furniture the properties share a large, pretty, enclosed suntrap courtyard
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.4 miles, river 2.4 miles

The property

Aveton Gifford 1.2 miles.

Chantry is a striking stone-built farmhouse set in a rural position near Aveton Gifford, Devon, offering spacious accommodation well suited to families or groups of friends looking to enjoy a countryside setting.

Surrounded by open views and set within a tranquil location, the property combines traditional character features with generous living spaces across two floors. The heart of the home is the kitchen/diner, a well-appointed space with an AGA and ample room for preparing and sharing meals together, making it ideal for sociable evenings after days spent exploring.

From here, the sitting room provides a welcoming retreat, centred around a woodburning stove that adds warmth and character, with space to unwind with a book or enjoy time together.

A utility room and ground-floor cloakroom add practicality for longer stays. Upstairs, the sleeping accommodation is arranged across three bedrooms, including two king-size rooms and a super-king-size zip/link bedroom, which can be set up as a twin on request and benefits from an en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and bidet.

A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, offering flexibility for different group arrangements. Outside, the non-enclosed garden features a lawn and furniture, providing a pleasant area to take in the surrounding countryside view.

The properties share a large, pretty, enclosed suntrap courtyard.

Off-road parking for two cars ensures easy access throughout your stay, while one well-behaved pet is welcome to join in the adventure. A shop can be found 1.2 miles away and a pub within 1.4 miles, with the nearby River Avon offering opportunities for scenic walks.

Chantry is well placed for discovering the South Devon countryside, with easy access to Aveton Gifford and surrounding villages, making it an appealing base for a rural Devon break. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 976188, 976176 and 976186, sleeping up to 16 guests.

Chantry Cottages

A mile from Aveton Gifford, 300 yards down a tree-lined track off a lane, four very special places to stay within handsome former farm buildings: an airy converted barn (976186), a barn converted into a gallery (976176) overlooking meadows, a remarkable Grade II listed former music room (976188), and a stone-built barn conversion (1201035). A large, pretty, enclosed suntrap courtyard. Just outside the courtyard, a lawned walled garden (also enclosed) with camellias, fig and walnut trees, leading to another garden with a pond (unfenced) and six grassy acres with a big wildlife pond (fenced), vast lawn for picnics and croquet, a picnic table, benches with intense views and big trees to sit under. Relax, read or just enjoy the silence and let your mind wander. Bright and airy in the summer or cosy as a winter retreat, with wonderful walks from the door and beaches within easy reach. Aveton Gifford: old village (pub, PO/shop) beside the River Avon where it becomes tidal. Within 5 or 6 miles are several villages: Bigbury, Bantham and Thurlestone on an excellent and varied stretch of coast: sandy beaches, coves, cliffs, golf courses, the Avon estuary. The Chantry Cottages are a lovely base for checking out the delights of South Devon's coast and countryside, allowing you to surf, walk, check out rock pools, play golf and make sandcastles to your hearts content. A peaceful, curative oasis, good for taking it easy. Kingsbridge, 4 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

AVETON GIFFORD

Kingsbridge 4.9 miles, Ivybridge 7.8 miles, Salcombe 8.6 miles.

Aveton Gifford is a small rural village at the head of the estuary of the River Avon in the South Hams area of the South Devon AONB. It comes with a village shop and the welcoming pub and restaurant of The Fisherman’s Rest on the outskirts. Nearby you can visit the charming market town of Kingsbridge which benefits from a range of amenities, including the Creeks End Restaurant, The Dodbrooke Inn, supermarkets, and the Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum. Similarly, Ivybridge offers a choice of places to shop, eat and drink as well as The Watermark art gallery, Filham Park, and a leisure centre, all whilst providing easy access to the Dartmoor National Park which is a haven for lovers of walking and cycling. For a day by the sea, head to the ever-popular coastal resort of Salcombe, home to a beautiful beach, the Salcombe Maritime Museum, Salcombe Distilling Company and a picturesque harbour.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
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