Higher Gitcombe Lodge is a wonderful, first-floor apartment nestled near Cornworthy, Devon. Located within the owner's grounds, the apartment is an annexe with contemporary, open-plan living for two guests to enjoy a break in the countryside and enjoying a private hot tub. Find an off-road parking space on the gravelled Step inside to the open-plan living area where you will find a well-equipped kitchen area tucked away in the corner with an electric oven and hob, toaster and kettle to prepare home-cooked meals, as well as a dishwasher to quickly clean up and carry on with your holiday. Plenty of light pours in from the Velux windows into the stylish space during the day, with dining seating for two to plan your adventures over a hot cup of coffee and breakfast. Pull open the French doors on warmer evenings, and why not savour a glass of wine on your private terrace or enjoy the hot tub at sunset. As the night draws in, settle into the sofa in the sitting area and choose from the selection of DVDs for evening entertainment. A spacious, super-king-size bedroom awaits to catch your rest ready for a new day; plenty of storage space holds your belongings, whilst the TV is perfect for lazy mornings watching your favourite shows from under the sheets. Step onto the underfloor heating of the spacious, en-suite bathroom, beautifully-appointed with grey hues, an egg-shaped bath and a large walk-in shower, along with double basins and a heated towel rail for added comfort. When it's time to venture out, take a short journey into the centre of Cornworthy to dine at The Hunters Lodge Inn, or continue on to Totnes for a selection of attractions and amenities. Take the short drive to Dartmouth and wander along the embankment of the River Dart, where guests can marvel at the many historic sites, such as Bayard's Cove Fort and Dartmouth Castle, or rent a boat along the picturesque harbour. Be sure to venture along the coast of Little Dartmouth to the likes of Sugary Cove Beach and Compass Cove Beach for spectacular sea views and idyllic bays or further on is Blackpool Sands, a Blue Flag beach. For a truly romantic escape, choose Higher Gitcombe Lodge.

The market town of Totnes is located in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, at the mouth of the River Dart's estuary. Its ancient Fore Street is lined with intriguing shops, tea rooms, restaurants, and a weekly Elizabethan market that sells local vegetables and one-of-a-kind items. Set off from Totnes along the Dart Valley Trail offering spectacular scenery, or visit the old Totnes Castle. Dartmouth's historic naval town and Dartington's shops and estate are only a short drive away.

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