Beacon Cottage

About this property

A lovely family-friendly house ideal for exploring the area with both Plymouth and Totnes within easy reach.. 2 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living room: Smart TV, CD Player, CDs, Open Fire

Dining room.

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Oil Aga, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Wine Cooler, Air Fryer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Conservatory.

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.

Oil central heating (underfloor in living room), oil, electrcity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included; thereafter available from wood shed in garden. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. External games room with table football. Garden with decked area, terrace and garden furniture. Disposable BBQs available in summer. Bike/diving gear store available on request. Private parking. No smoking.. Beacon Cottage is a spacious, substantial detached house with a bright and light interior situated just a 2-minute walk from Dartmoor National Park on the edge of Ivybridge. This holiday property has the most magnificent, far-reaching views across the rolling countryside as far as the sea at Mothercombe beach on the horizon. Being just a 5-minute drive from the A38, Beacon Cottage is a lovely base for those wanting to explore the wider region. This is a lovely, family-friendly house, perhaps ideal for visiting relatives in the area, summer holidays, or a cosy winter break with the open fire in the living room and central heating. In the kitchen, there is an Aga, electric cooker, induction hob, air fryer and cafetiere. In the garage, there is beach equipment, garden toys and games for you to enjoy your stay.

There is direct access onto Dartmoor National Park as the moorland behind the property is the start of the Two Moors Way, which walkers will just love with its stunning scenery and amazing views; the coastal walk is also nearby. Ivybridge, the nearest town, has an indoor swimming pool, leisure centre, good shopping area and supermarkets. Ivybridge railway station is just 1-mile from the property with easy connections to Plymouth. The local area is also well served by ample bus connections, visitors can park at the railway station (free all day), with a bus every half hour into Plymouth.

There are two lovely beaches within 10 miles, Mothercombe beach and Bigbury-on-Sea, which has a tractor that takes you to Burgh Island in low tides. There is riding available 2 miles away and golf 3 miles, with easy access to St Mellion Golf Club. There is a local fish restaurant located on the way to Bigbury-on-Sea, and there is plenty to do in the surrounding area even on a wet day, such as Dartmoor Zoo, Pennnywell Farm, Woodlands Family Theme Park, Holden Forest Park for bike riding and walking, Paignton Zoo, and Agatha Christie’s holiday residence, Greenway (National Trust) at Dartmouth, where you can get the ferry across and come back on the train.

The city of Plymouth, with its historic Barbican area, restaurants, bars, Hoe and waterfront, is a popular place to visit and is just 20 minutes away in the car. The rural market town of Totnes, with its eclectic array of shops, is about 30 minutes’ drive. Exeter airport is only 38 miles away, perfect for those travelling from further afield. Shops 1 mile.

Free WiFi

For bookings for of two weeks duration please could customers remove the bed linen from the beds on the Friday morning, ready for when the caretaker brings the clean linen Friday morning. If you wish, the caretaker will put the clean linen on the beds, or they can leave it for you to do.

Extra bedding, if required, will be in the drawer in the double bedroom. If more is needed please contact Mrs S Winzer to arrange.