Tucked away in a beautiful South Hams valley, a short walk from one of the finest stretches of the Coast Path, 3 miles from lovely sandy Mothecombe beach and 1½ miles from waterside pubs/shops at Newton Ferrers, a smart cottage, end-of-row in a tranquil hamlet.
Split-level layout and fresh decor give a light, airy feel, with big glazed doors to a terrace (table/chairs).
Beyond, gated bridge (care needed) over a pretty, babbling brook to enclosed garden with good-sized lawn sheltered by tall trees and views to meadows where hens scratch and inquisitive alpacas graze (opportunities sometimes to help with feeding, by arrangement; scarves to purchase).
Step up to front door to kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, freezer, larder fridge, electric cooker); glass balustrade with open tread stairs down to fabulous living room (woodburner, TV/DVD), full of light with high apex beams and doors to terrace.
Twin bedroom (linkable to 6' double) with en suite shower-room (suite).
Upstairs (stairgates), two more smart bedrooms (big beams/some sloping ceilings) - a double (5' bed, TV) with en suite bathroom (suite with separate shower), and a room with two singles.
family bathroom (suite plus hand-held shower).
A hidden gem in a peaceful rural spot, with pretty villages and beaches nearby (Coast Path, 1 mile).
Newton Ferrers/Noss Mayo: adjoining small villages beside the River Yealm estuary, sheltered by oak-wooded hillsides, popular for sailing, lovely for walking or just sitting.
Essential shops (Newton Ferrers) and good food pubs.
Low tide footpath across the creek.
Tennis courts; riding stables.
Pedestrian ferry to coast walk to Wembury (village), and secluded beach.
Mothecombe (nearest sandy beach by car), 4 miles.
Plymouth, 11.