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Crab Cottage, Salcombe

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Accommodation Details

Three bedrooms: 1x King-size and 2 x twin. Additional cloakroom. Two bathrooms. Cosy living room with woodburning stove. Modern kitchen/dining room.

Located in a short, narrow cul-de-sac, Crab Cottage is only a few minutes’ walk into Salcombe and enjoys good views across Island Street towards Batson Creek and Snapes Point. Head in to Salcombe and catch the foot passenger ferry across to the sandy beaches of East Portlemouth, or why not take the children crabbing on the quayside? Salcombe is home to a fantastic array of boutique shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants… and with a wonderful bakery a short walk from the property, Crab Cottage is well located for enjoying all that Salcombe has to offer! A set of a steps lead up from Croft Road to the ground floor lobby and sitting room, which has been comfortably furnished, featuring a wood-burning stove. The kitchen/dining room is deceptively spacious with a table seating six, whilst a door from the kitchen leads out to the raised terrace. There is also a cloakroom. There are three bedrooms in total. The master has a King-size bed and views towards Batson Creek, plus an en suite shower room. The twin bedroom has two single beds, whilst a second twin room has two smaller 2'6 single beds. There is also a family bathroom with whirlpool bath and corner shower. To the rear of the property is a raised terrace with table and chairs. There is also off-road parking directly outside the cottage for one small sized car (approx. 4m x 1.8m). This three-storey property is ideal for those looking for high quality accommodation within quick, level access of Salcombe - a superb base for a family or group of couples, looking for a delightfully furnished holiday home.

Salcombe is a popular destination for walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea and was once a major port. There are two pretty beaches within a short distance, North Sands and South Sands and further on is the National Trust property Overbeck’s where you can wander through the subtropical gardens. Why not have a more adventurous day and try out the watersports available on the estuary including surfing, kayaking or a more leisurely boat trip? Whilst staying in Salcombe you must take advantage of the locally sourced seafood which is served in many of the restaurants, pubs, cafés and delicatessens. The southern tip of Devon provides some spectacular scenery and picturesque vistas with a number of sandy beaches, lovely villages with thatched cottages and some fantastic opportunities for walking, including the South West Coast path.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating and hot water. Fridge/freezer, washing machine, electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, tumble dryer, microwave, toaster and kettle. 2 x TV with freesat. Feature fireplace with woodburning stove. WiFi. Raised terrace with table and chairs and BBQ. Off-road parking directly outside the cottage for one small sized car (approx 4m x 1.8m). Please note this is accessed by parallel parking on a narrow road, if you have a larger car, additional parking is available in the nearby long-stay Creek Car Park (at additional cost). All bed linen and towels are supplied. You will need to bring your own beach towels. Strictly No Smoking

Location Details

Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?

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Thu 7th Scattered clouds 14°C 13°C 19mph 0.0mm 1,028mb
Fri 8th Sky is clear 14°C 12°C 17mph 0.0mm 1,022mb
Sat 9th Scattered clouds 14°C 12°C 10mph 0.0mm 1,024mb
Sun 10th Broken clouds 15°C 13°C 4mph 0.0mm 1,028mb
Mon 11th Broken clouds 14°C 10°C 12mph 0.0mm 1,037mb
Tue 12th Broken clouds 13°C 9°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,037mb
Wed 13th Overcast clouds 15°C 9°C 9mph 0.0mm 1,033mb

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