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Apple Cottage was converted from farm buildings belonging to Buckland Farm, in the early 1980s and was originally known as Willows Cottage.
It is a delightful small, refurbished, modern cottage. The ground floor entrance is up a flight of steps right next to the gate to the one and a half acres of grounds with its two duck ponds, barbecue area and lots of room for children to play or for adults to unwind.
Downstairs — There is a charming, cosy open-plan living room with polished floor, a large comfortable settee, chairs and dining table — a home from home.
The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave oven, electric oven, gas hob with hood, toaster, kettle and refrigerator with freezer section. All the kitchen equipment is new or nearly new with crockery and cutlery and all the usual things you find in a kitchen. Extra freezer space is available in the communal laundry room.
There is full central heating but in case of a chilly night there is the comfort of a gas fire. Entertainment comes in the form of a new Freeview TV, DVD, video and also a new Hi-Fi with triple CD player & iPod connection, tape player and radio. Some tapes and DVDs are provided. Plenty of books and games. Directors chairs stored under the stairs which can be taken into the garden. Extra chairs are available under the stairs for busy meal times.
Upstairs there are 3 bright bedrooms furnished in pine: one double, one twin and one single room.
The delightful south looking master bedroom overlooking the courtyard with its hanging baskets and a picnic table, an ideal spot to sit outside to have a meal or an evening drink.
Apple's second bedroom has twin beds and a magical little oriel window overlooking the rear gardens and the rolling Devon hills.
The third bedroom has a single full size bed and is perfect for a child or an adult.
The bathroom has a full size bath with power shower, loo, wash basin, mirror with shaver socket and a large airing cupboard with ironing board, iron and hairdryer.
All the upstairs rooms have high ceilings, skylights with blinds and original wooden beams.
There is a large communal laundry room with coin operated washing machine, dryer and freezer for the use of guests.
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.
Pets welcome — charge £25 per pet per week.
No telephone. Mobile reception good in most areas. Wireless Broadband available (BT FON).
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club with leisure facilities, 25% discount on green fees and day membership, 4 miles.
Where to Visit from Apple
South Devons Heritage Steam Railways
We are fortunate in the South Hams to have two well known and popular Steam Railways running alongside the river Dart.
Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway
One of the most scenic train rides to be found anywhere, try the Paignton to Kingswear (Dartmouth) line. Re-live the great days of steam railway travel. Your steam locomotive starts from Paignton Station passing Paignton Sands and Quaywest Water Park.
This rail journey takes in the spectacular Torbay coastline and runs through the wooded hills along the Dart Estuary. After going past Churston, the train runs inland and proceeds alongside the river Dart before terminating at Kingswear.
From Kingswear take either the Lower ferry or passenger train ferry across the river to Dartmouth station, probably one of the only stations never to have seen a train. Dartmouth is the home of the Britannia Royal Naval College, Bayards Cove, Butterwalk and Dartmouth Castle; England's first Castle to have guns as its main armament.
It's also possible to combine your rail journey with a river pleasure cruise from Dartmouth to Totnes and a coach ride returning to your start point. The Dartmouth River Cruise winds it's way along the river cruising past the home of the late Dame Agatha Christie and the pretty little villages of Dittisham and Galmpton. An interesting and slightly humorous commentary is provided by the Skipper. Look out for the wildlife; cormorants, kingfishers and seals are very often spotted!
Enjoy this fascinating journey that stretches out over the entire day The scenery is breathtaking, along the spectacular English Riviera and Dart river. This is one of the finest heritage steam railway journeys anywhere in Europe.
To make a truly special day out, book one of our combined river excursions - Round Robin Trip or Steam & Cruise.
The steam train operates from April to October and fantastic Santa Steam Specials during December.
South Devon Railway
The South Devon Railway is one of Devon's and the West Country's best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west.
It is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. Steam trains run with heritage rolling stock and offer a wonderful all day attraction for families and people of all ages.
While you are at Buckfastleigh, you can visit the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm and Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies: 3 Great Attractions, 1 Amazing Day.
Just off the A38 at Buckfastleigh, very close to the famous Buckfast Abbey, or by train to Totnes on the Great Western main line.
In recent years the engineering workshops at Buckfastleigh have been expanded to be able to service and rebuild our wonderful heritage steam engines. Many old pieces of machines have been re sited here from around the country to form a centre of engineering excellence for the Heritage railway industry.
Famous visiting steam engines from the National Collection are often spotted on this line.
For a full timetable and list of events visit www.southdevonrailway.co.uk.
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