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Oyster Cottage

St Ann's Chapel, Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon (Ref. 1131105)

4.5

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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20 Customer Review(s)

  • Lisa

    “Excellent cottage near to all amenities great location will definitely visit again”

    - Lisa, July 2024

    Thank you. We are so delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and would be delighted to see you again. Kind regards, Lynne and Peter Rixon Property Owner

Summary

  • This property is most ideal for two adults or two adults plus two children
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC,1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, basin, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Utility
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • Smart TV with Netflix, WiFi, selection of books, games and toys
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • 2 x stairgate installed to top and bottom of stairs
  • Designated parking for 1 car
  • Walled rear garden with furniture and barbecue, and enclosed front courtyard
  • One small well-behaved dog is welcome downstairs only
  • Sorry, no smoking.Less than a 100 yard walk away we have a lovely shop available which has a great variety of stock and everything you may need for your stay, pub within 1 mile, beach 2 miles
  • Close to Bigbury-On-Sea and Kingsbridge

The property

Oyster Cottage is a delightful, two-bedroom, white-washed property situated in the quaint village of St Ann's Chapel.

A stone’s throw away from village stores and The Pickwick Inn pub, and a short distance from the coastline, Oyster Cottage offers a homely base for a family break within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The designated parking space is located just outside the private, dog-and child-friendly walled garden.

As you step inside the front door, you will be greeted by a handy utility/cloakroom and drying room, as well as a wall-mounted map of the County in the hallway.

Be welcomed by a stylish, open-plan living space, complete with an elegant, fully-equipped kitchen, dining table for four, and a plush, teal sofa that faces a tasteful woodburning stove – an idyllic place to gather to watch a film on the Netflix-enabled TV or play a board game.

On brighter days, dine alfresco in the evening whilst watching the sunset in the west-facing garden, where you can light the barbecue and savour your food and drink around the large patio table.

When you’re ready, return indoors to relax in a charming double with accompanying en-suite shower room or a lovely twin, with adjoining family bathroom.

When you're ready to explore, start with a scenic walk right from your front door, or even take the kids to the nearby playground to provide them with a fun start to the day.

Make the short trip to the iconic Bigbury Bay, with a walk across at low tide to Burgh Island a must during your visit, whilst you can also spend time at the remote location of Ayrmer Cove.

Slightly further afield is Bantham Bay with its infamous Gastrobus, or head to South Milton with its seafood cafe.

On your return to your lodgings, grab essentials from the impressively-equipped village store, which is brimming with local produce, or dine out at one of the many surrounding eateries, including The 12C Journeys End Inn or The Oyster Shack.

Bigbury Golf Club is also nearby, offering breath-taking sea views, or visit Dartmoor National Park, which is easily reached by car.

Plymouth marina lies a little further away and is truly a sight to behold Here you can also find two stunning National Trust properties: Saltram and Buckland Abbey.

A trip to Kingsbridge for a tour of the Cookworthy Museum is recommended, or you can even take a ferry across the estuary to Dartmouth Harbour.

Round off your break by touring the beautiful Salcombe estuary, with its lovely North Sands Beach, the National Trust grounds of Overbeck's Garden, or embark on a hike up to the East Soar vantage point, before returning home to enjoy another stunning sunset back at the wonderful Oyster Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

BIGBURY-ON-SEA

Modbury 6 miles; Plymouth 12 miles.

Bigbury-on-Sea is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is ideal for family holidays. Dusted with sand and lapped by shallow waters, the beach offers safe fun for groups particularly if you’ve got children in tow. In addition, Bigbury-on-Sea beach is dotted with rock pools, so there’s plenty of entertainment for budding marine biologists. There’s also a wide and varied selection of watersports available to visitors who prefer their holidays to feature a little adrenaline rush. Windsurfing and kite-surfing are popular here, with hire facilities located right on the beach. To give you some peace of mind, there are lifeguards present at Bigbury-on-Sea beach during May to September and the beach also has a first-aid room. You can even take the dog onto the beach, although they are restricted to certain areas during the summer. Bigbury’s most famous landmark is Burgh Island, which overlooks the beach itself. The island is accessible at low tide, when the waters reveal a causeway that links it to the beach. However, when the tide is in you can still reach the island by hitching a ride on the popular and unique ‘sea tractor’. Burgh Island boasts an award-winning hotel, elegant and rather genteel, it’s an ideal romantic retreat for couples. Explore the South Devon coast with its fabulous sandy beaches and its breathtakingly beautiful coastal path or simply take time to visit some of the charming estuary towns and villages dotted throughout the area, such as Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. The city of Plymouth and the wild open spaces of Dartmoor are also both close at hand.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas