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Price Band: £296 to £787
Larches is one of three mews cottages situated around their own enclosed courtyard. The three cottages are recently built with a sensitive application of both modern and traditional materials enjoying all the attractive amenities provided for this lovely collection of old cottages nestling deep in the heart of the South Hams.
Larches has been built to a high standard with carpeting throughout and fitted with comfortable furniture and furnishings. Gas fired central heating, modern insulation and double glazing ensure this cottage is ideal for off-season use.
Accommodation
Entrance is from the courtyard through a stable door to a tiled hallway.
Off the hallway is a downstairs WC with shaver point and basin. There is an attractive and spacious open plan living room having a lounge area at the front, with comfortable sofas and chairs, 32" Flatscreen Digital TV (Freeview), DVD, Video, and simulated electric woodburner.
The beautifully equipped kitchen area with tiled floor has a tasteful range of fitted cupboards, gas hob and built-in electric oven, microwave cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washer & dryer. The large dining table to seating 6 complements the kitchen area.
Upstairs at the front overlooking the courtyard there is one double room (5ft bed) and one single room with a 3ft bed. To the rear is a twin room with 3ft beds and with Velux window. An airing cupboard heated by the large hot water tank leads off the landing and a fully equipped bathroom with a power shower over the bath, basin, shaver point, heated towel rail and WC.
Bed Linen & Duvets are included in the letting charge and the beds made up in advance. A travel cot and high chair are available in the cottage. Towels can be hired by arrangement.
Larches has gas central heating, electricity, broadband and telephone for local and incoming calls all included in the price. The free Broadband internet connection is via a RJ45 network socket in the Lounge or Wi-Fi.
The cottage is available for arriving guests from 3.00 pm on Fridays and is to be vacated by 10.00 am.
Outside there is a gravel area with bench seat, stone walls and shrub and flower borders. Parking is available by the cottage for two cars with additional spaces behind Buckland House stables.
Larches Cottage benefits from the use of one and a half acres of open grounds with two duck ponds and a barbecue for you to enjoy with other residents. There is plenty of room for children to play and adults to relax but toddlers should be supervised. Access is via the archway in the Lower Courtyard.
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Dartmouth Golf & Country Club membership with leisure facilities, 25% discount on green fees and day membership, 4 miles from Buckland.
Larches cottage accommodation allows it to be used in conjunction with neighbouring cottages for larger groups and yet is cosy enough for intimate family holidays.
Where to Visit from Larches
National Trust properties in Devon (www.Nationaltrust.org.uk)
We are fortunate to have many interesting Trust properties close to Buckland so why not spend a day – summer or winter – at these properties.
Killerton Gardens
Sir Richard Acland gave away his estate of 2,590 hectares (6,400 acres), one of the largest the Trust has acquired which includes 20 farms and 200-plus cottages. Killerton House, built in 1778-9, brings to life generations of the Aclands, one of Devon's oldest families. The garden, created by John Veitch, is the highlight of Killerton, beautiful all year round. Marvel at the ancient rhododendrons, magnolias and rare trees surrounded by rolling Devon countryside.
Saltram House, Plympton
Still a largely undiscovered treasure, and the result of centuries of sophistication and extravagance, Saltram is the perfect family day out: close to Plymouth and yet in a world of its own. Home to the Parker family for nearly 300 years, the house with its original contents provides a fascinating insight into country-estate life throughout the centuries.
A "ham", or homestead, existed on the site from Tudor period and salt was harvested from the nearby estuary, hence its name. The first family of note to own the property were the Mayes or Mayhowes. They developed the site for 50 years before selling to the Baggs family who turned the farmhouse into a mansion.
Fine Robert Adam interiors and beautiful collections bring the 'age of elegance' to life at Saltram. Learn about some of the fascinating characters and family stories, including the correspondence between Frances, the first Countess, and Jane Austen.
Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear
Travel back in time to the Jazz Age in this evocative country home of the D'Oyly Carte family. Enjoy the 1920s' elegance of the Arts and Crafts style, and glimpse life behind the servants' doors. Experience the Savoy Theatre, Hotel and Gilbert and Sullivan connections through music playing in the Saloon. Inspiring views add to the light, joyful atmosphere in which you can lose yourself. Paths weave through glades, past tranquil ponds and rare tender plants from New Zealand and South Africa.
The house was built between 1925 and 1926 from a design by Oswald Milne, a former assistant to Edwin Lutyens and is heavily influenced by the Art Deco movement.
The garden runs down a narrow combe from the house to the sea at Pudcombe Cove It was originally planted by Lady Dorothy Carte and includes exotic species that are only able to grow due to the proximity of the Gulf Stream to this part of the coast of Devon.
Greenaways, Galampton (travel via the ferry from Dittisham or Dartmouth)
This is an extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family. The relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s and contains many of the family's collections, including archaeology, Tunbridge ware, silver, botanical china and books.
Outside you can enjoy the large and romantic woodland garden, with restored vinery and peach house, wild edges and rare plantings, which drift down the hillside towards the sparkling Dart estuary.
Enjoy the adventure of arriving by ferry at Greenway Quay or arrive in style on the 1950s bus.
Greenway was the birthplace of Humphrey Gilbert, an adventurer, explorer, member of parliament and soldier who was half-brother of Sir Walter Raleigh. He pioneered the English colonization of North America and the Plantations of Ireland.
Some recent comments from our guests —
"Amazing location for a holiday cottage with beautiful gardens, picnic tables and BBQ for those staying in the cottages."
Holidaymaker on 26th Jul 2011"Some lovely walks along the coast road at Blackpool and Strete and they are only three and a half miles from the cottage."
Holidaymaker on 18th Jul 2011"Lovely property and grounds. It is rather remote and you have to use the car to get anywhere so would be suitable for walkers or those that don't mind driving everywhere. Very pleasant stay and very well equipped."
K Phillips on 20th Jun 2011"The booking process was simple and the property was exactly as described on the web site. Excellent quality location and very well appointed cottage. We wanted for nothing (save better weather!) and had a lovely holiday!! Many thanks"
John Dean on 5th Oct 2010"We had a blissful holiday thanks to the lovely weather, gorgeous scenery and excellent places to eat! We previously used helpful holidays as students - over 20 years later, with kids and grandma in tow, we had an equally memorable holiday. Hope to use you again - without the 20 year gap!"
Karen Creeth on 23rd Jun 2010"Larches was in a very peaceful setting accessible through winding country lanes - sat nav made finding it an absolute doddle. We enjoyed a lovely week in the well-appointed cottage making day trips to several beautiful seaside towns and the Eden project. Our 15 month son especially liked visiting the chickens and ducks in the nearby garden each day."
Mrs S Palmer on 19th Apr 2010
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