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Acorn Cottage was converted from farm buildings belonging to Buckland Farm, in the early 1980s.
It is a delightful small but cosy cottage fully refurbished to a high standard.
Perfect for two or a couple with two children.
Downstairs — there is a charming, cosy open-plan living room with tiled polished floor, two large comfortable sofas, rug, chairs and dining table — a home from home.
Living room with sitting, dining and kitchen areas.
TV/DVD, CD radio player.
There is a full central heating and a gas wood-burning stove effect fire.
Beautiful, well equipped fitted kitchen with fine maple units, gas hob, Neff built-in electric oven, integral microwave and fridge with freezer compartment.
All the kitchen equipment is modern and all the usual things you find in a kitchen.
There is a large communal laundry room with coin operated washing machine, dryer and freezer for the use of guests.
Upstairs — to bright double pine bedroom and small bunk room with full size bunks suitable for adults or children. The bathroom has a small bath with power shower over, basin and WC.
The delightful south facing master bedroom over looks the courtyard through a "spy slit" window
With its hanging baskets and a picnic table the courtyard is an ideal spot to sit outside to have a meal or an evening drink.
The upstairs rooms have high ceilings, skylights with blinds and original wooden beams.
No telephone. Mobile reception good. Wireless Broadband. (BT FON).
All duvets are provided and linen can be hired.
Car parking in the drive, not in the Upper or Lower courtyards except for loading and unloading.
Duvets, pillows, electricity, gas central heating are included.
Bed linen, towels, cots, high chairs may be hired.
No smoking.
Pet welcome — charge £25 per pet per week.
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club membership with leisure facilities, 25% discount on green fees and day membership, 4 miles from Buckland.
Where to Visit from Acorn
Start Bay & Slapton Sands
Start Bay reaches from the Mew Stone at the mouth of the river Dart and encompasses the famous Blackpool Sands beach, Slapton Sands, Torcross and ends in the rocky cliffs that curve around the Start point lighthouse.
The coastal villages of Stoke Fleming and Strete are within a mile of the sheltered cove protecting Blackpool Sands. The lovely cove is flanked by wooded cliffs, the shingle beach having attractive facilities including the Venus café, windsurfing, canoeing and sailing hire. Blackpool Sands is one of the best beaches in Devon and extremely popular with families.
Slapton Sands extend for over 3 miles from Strete Gate to Torcross with the unique coast road set on the shingle ridge and having the freshwater Slapton Ley one side and the sea the other. The Ley has an abundance of flora and wild life being a designated National Nature Reserve.
Slapton Field Centre organises guided walks in the water meadows, marshland and pond dipping on the Ley.
When in Torcross enjoy the most wonderful fish & chips at the Start Bay Inn.
From Torcross the best way to reach Start Point is by using the South West Coastal path, visiting Beesands and Hallsands along the way.
The village of Hallsands collapsed into the sea on a stormy night in January 1917. The entire village was destroyed together with the livelihoods of its people. Dredging of shingle from along the coast between Hallsands and Beesands had been permitted to provide material for expansion of the naval dockyard at Keyham.
Over a number of years, storms battered the coastline and swept away part of the sea wall before destroying the village. Studies showed that the beach had fallen by between seven and 12 feet. All that remains of Hallsands is the ruins of the chapel, perched on the edge of the cliff top. Dozens of families lost their homes but amazingly, no villagers died in the tragedy.
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