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The Devon Region

Devon is a large county in South West England, bordered by Cornwall to the west, Dorset and Somerset to the east. It is unique among English counties, in that it has two separated coastlines. Both parts of the Devon coastline are part of the South West Coast Path.

The Dartmoor National Park lies wholly in Devon, and the Exmoor National Park lies in both Devon and Somerset. In addition, Devon is the only county in England to have two completely separate coastlines. Both the north and south coasts offer dramatic views: much of both coastlines is named as Heritage Coast, and the South West Coast Path runs along the entire length of both. Inland, the county has attractive rolling rural scenery, and villages with thatched cob cottages. All these features make Devon a popular holiday destination. The variety of habitats means that there is a wide range of wildlife (see Dartmoor wildlife). A popular challenge among birders is to find over 100 species in the county in a day. The county's wildlife is protected by the Devon Wildlife Trust, a charity which looks after 40 nature reserves.

The landscape of the south coast consists of rolling hills dotted with small towns, such as Dartmouth, Salcombe, Totnes etc. The towns of Torquay and Paignton are the principal seaside resorts on the south coast. The north of the county is very rural with few major towns except Barnstaple, Great Torrington, Bideford and Ilfracombe. East Devon has the first seaside resort to be developed in the county, Exmouth and the more upmarket Georgian town of Sidmouth, headquarters of the East Devon District Council. Exmouth's popularity as a seaside resort faded as it was one of the last towns to get a rail link. Until 1861 visitors had to take a coach from Exeter or a ferry from Starcross. Exmouth marks the western end of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

 

Abbotskerswell Area

Abbotskerswell is situated midway between the South Devon coast and the Dartmoor National Park, close to the market town of Newton Abbot and 7 miles from Totnes and Torbay. The County town of Exeter is 18 miles away and Plymouth 32 miles.

 

Getting There

The Coach House lies on the outskirts of Abbotskerswell, a village just off the Newton Abbot to Totnes road. As such, it is handily placed for the Moors, Torbay and the South Hams (Dartmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge etc.). Exeter is about 20 minutes drive to the North West

Nearest Travel Links

• Airport: Exeter (30 km)

 

Suitable types of Holiday Abbotskerswell

• Tennis courts
• Swimming
• Walking

 

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Exterior Facilities in The Coach House

• Balcony/Terrace
• BBQ
• Parking space
• Private outdoor swimming pool
• Private Tennis court

 

Outside there is a table and seating for 10 / 12 on terrace.
Charcoal fired "half drum" barbecue.
Swimming pool. 18m x 5m x 1.5m constant depth. Steps in one corner, ladder in another.
Tennis Court, hard surface.

 

Rental Details

The swimming pool is open May to September. Heated save for July / August. Guests are asked to use the pool between 9.30am and 11am, and 3pm and 4.30pm. If these hours are not convenient then alternative hours may be agreed by prior arrangement.

Tennis Court. Hard surface. Please use at same times as above. Access pool and tennis court through owner's garden.

 

Facilities in The Coach House

• CD player
• Central heating
• Clothes dryer
• Cooker
• Dish washer
• Freezer
• Fridge
• Log fire
• Microwave
• Television
• Video
• Washing machine

The accommodation includes a very spacious kitchen / dining room, with beams, velux windows in roof, south facing window with views over garden, and French windows (opening onto the courtyard) this is a light and airy room. Fully equipped with dining room table seating 10 / 12. Steps up to, Living room with French windows opening onto west facing terrace. Wood burning stove; turning open tread wooden staircase to first floor. Cloakroom with w.c. and hand basin off living room.
Bedroom 1 through door from living room. Double with en-suite bathroom with w.c., French windows to courtyard. Further window facing south.
Bedroom 2 through another door from living room. Windows facing east. En-suite shower room with w.c. and hand basin. Bunk beds. These can be split to make single beds - please let us know in advance. If the bunk beds are retained, it is possible to place another single bed in this room. Again, please let us know at time of booking.
Upstairs: Small landing. Doors off to: Bedroom 3. Double "sleigh" bed; wooden beams; windows to south and west aspects; velux in roof.
Bedroom 4. Double but can be unzipped to make twins, again please let us know in advance; wooden beams, two velux windows in roof.
Bedroom 5. Twin beds. En-suite shower room with w.c. and hand basin. Wooden beams. Windows facing south and west.
Family bathroom. Bath and separate shower cubicle, w.c. and hand basin. Wooden beams. Velux in roof.

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (5)
• Bathrooms (1)
• Ensuite (3)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 11 people:

• Single Beds (5)
• Double Beds (3)
• Cots (1)

 

Furniture

• Dining Seats (12)