Perched on the outskirts of the quaint village of Blackawton in Devon, is this superb cottage, Spring Cottage. Set over two floors and sleeping up to four guests, Spring Cottage enjoys an idyllic location in Sheplegh Court, where you can take advantage of the onsite facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and expansive gardens, as well as having easy access to Dartmouth and Totnes. Step into the property, where you can discard any coats and shoes in the entrance hall after your journey. Be welcomed into the comfortable living/dining room, where you can look forward to snuggling up on the sofa and watching your favourite film on the TV. Cook up a storm in the fully functioning kitchen, which has everything you will need to create tasty meals for your guests, before settling down around the dining table to enjoy and toast to a wonderful holiday. After a long day of exploring, pour in the bubbles and treat yourself to a long soak in the bath, followed by popping on fresh pyjamas and catching your rest in one of two well-presented bedrooms, a king-size and a twin. Wake-up and prepare for the day in style before joining your guests out on the shared courtyard to sip morning coffees or opt for a game of tennis. Head into the local village where you will find an impressive 14th-century church, a well-stocked village shop with a Post Office and a welcoming family-run pub, The George Inn, where you can tuck-in to a delicious meal and have a night off from the kitchen. For a wider selection of amenities, head to the market town of Kingsbridge, where you can delve into history at the Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, peruse the art at the Red Propeller Gallery or take a leisurely walk around the estuary whilst soaking up the beautiful views. Next stop is Dartmouth, with its historical Tudor fortress of Bayard’s Cove, the imposing Dartmouth Castle with its 15th-century tower and the Dartmouth Museum, you will be spoilt for choice for things to do! If you have time, be sure to take a ferry over to Kingswear, where you will find the impressive Kingswear Castle and the National Trust site of Coleton Fishacre, a beautiful 1920’s property with vibrant gardens. Further afield is Totnes, which is home to Totnes Castle which sits upon a hill which when atop, provides expansive views over the town and beyond. There is also the Totnes Museum which is set in a restored 16th-century merchant’s house, where you can learn more about the town’s cultural history. For a relaxing getaway to South Devon, look no further than Spring Cottage.

Nestled in the picturesque South Hams area of Devon and ideally located between Totnes and Dartmouth, is the pretty village of Blackawton. Though small, the village has everything you could need during your stay, including a well-stocked village shop with Post Office, a welcoming pub where you can sample the local cuisine and ales in this family-run setting and the impressive 14th-century church of St Michael. Surrounding the area are a number of scenic walks, as well as easy access to Dartmouth Castle and Kingsbridge Marina.

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