1/3 mile along the Coast Path from Hope Cove, in the smaller village of Inner Hope with its much photographed square of thatched cottages and just 150 yards from the sandy cove beach and Coast Path, a spacious house, once two coastguards' cottages and now the largest of a terrace of five.
Reached along a footpath with, at the front, enclosed garden with shrubs, patio (table/bench, barbecue) and 3 steps down to lawn; at the back, enclosed courtyard with lots of space for surf/beach gear.
Inside, a feeling of space, welcoming.
Two steps up to front door.
Large kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, microwave, fridge freezer, larder fridge, electric cooker, induction hob, nespresso machine).
Living room with woodburner and Smart TV/DVD.
Downstairs shower-room (suite).
Stairs (top stairgate) up to four bedrooms - two king size (5' beds), a twin (footboards), and one with two singles.
Bathroom (suite) with shower over bath.
Toys and beach games provided.
Boats and kayaks can be launched from two beaches within 200 yards.
Pub, 1/3 mile.
A brilliant family house at any time of year, moments from the beach with lovely coastal walks on the doorstep and a cosy retreat in the winter.
Hope Cove: little fishing village (shop, pubs) with harbour and sandy beach between red cliffs 4 miles from Salcombe, very pretty along its shore and with an especially lovely old area of thatched cottages.
Superb cliff walks - Bolt Tail to Bolt Head (National Trust) and on to Salcombe.
Golf at Thurlestone, 3 miles, and Bigbury, 11; Kingsbridge, 6.
