 Self catering Farm Cottage in Devon
The Stables at Lower Collaton Farm is between Blackawton and Halwell in the heart of the South Hams. The historic town of Dartmouth, coastal walks and beaches are all six miles away. Six miles to the north is the old town of Totnes on the River Dart, with Dartmoor just beyond.
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
4 guests
£Call
At the opposite side of the courtyard from the Farmhouse are the old stables, converted into a comfortable two bedded house sleeping four people. To take advantage of the view of the fields and valley, it is an 'upside down' house with living area upstairs (stair gate installed).
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The Stables
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Lower Collaton Farm
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Entrance hall with old slate floor, large double bedded room, smaller twin bedded room, and bathroom with W.C., basin, shower in the bath, and combination washing machine/tumble drier. All rooms have the original large old beams, pine floors and natural wood finishes.
Up the oak stairs the remainder of the Stables is open plan. The living area faces south with views of the fields and valley, and has a wood burning stove, sofa and easy chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped, with pine table and dresser, and has hand painted tiles above the worktop. Between kitchen and living area is a pine dining table with chairs.
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Rural |
| Holiday Type: |
Beach, Golfing, Walking, Fishing, Cycling, Activity, Sightseeing, Romantic |
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Self Catering |
| Guests: |
4 |
| Bedrooms: |
2: 1 double bed, 2 single beds
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| Bathrooms: |
1 |
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Facilities
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Oil fired central heating (free of charge), colour T.V., video, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine / tumble drier, dishwasher, carry cot, high chair and various other little gadgets. Bed linen is included in the price, but not towels.
Outside there is parking space and a patio area with chairs and table, and a barbeque is available. A tree lined old drover's path leads to open fields recently planted with new oaks, ashes and cherries. A further private paved patio area is also available up some steps to the rear.
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Facilities:
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- TV
- Central Heating
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- Tumble Dryer
- Garden
- Parking
- Car Advised
- BBQ
- Balcony/Terrace
- No Pets
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Availability
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The Stables are available from Easter through to the end of September. Lettings are from Friday to Friday.
We regret that our sheep insist that dogs are not allowed.
James and Rosie Mussen.
Lower Collaton Farm,
Blackawton Totnes,
South Devon.
TQ9 7DW
Tel: 01803 712 260
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Tariff
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The Stables
22/04/2011, 7 nights, £590
29/04/2011, 7 nights, £490
06/05/2011, 7 nights, £490
13/05/2011, 7 nights, £490
20/05/2011, 7 nights, £490
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* please note that prices shown are subject to change and any currency rates shown are for guideline purposes only
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England |
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About the area
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| Location: |
Blackawton Totnes |
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Heading south west from Exeter the M5 turns into the A38.
Bear right up Telegraph Hill on the A38 signed to Plymouth. The A38 is all fast dual carriageway.
At Buckfastleigh (just past Ashburton) fork off and bear left on the A384 to Totnes. At Totnes beware of speed camera by the school!
At traffic lights turn right onto the A381 signposted Kingsbridge and Dartmouth.
At the village of Halwell turn left just before the Old Inn Pub, by the Church, Signposted A3122 to Dartmouth. Bear left after 400 metres at the top of the hill.
After one mile take the first turning on the right, which is signposted "Collaton- no through road". Lower Collaton Farm is about 200 metres on the left.
you get to the Forces Tavern you have gone too far; turn round and take the first turning on your left.
If using SatNav, please use the postcode TQ9 7DW, otherwise there is a danger that you will be sent to the wrong end of Ritson Lane from which there is no access to Collaton!
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| About the Area: |
Lower Collaton is between Blackawton and Halwell in the heart of the South Hams. The historic town of Dartmouth, coastal walks and beaches are all six miles away. Six miles to the north is the old town of Totnes on the River Dart, with Dartmoor just beyond.
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Entertainment
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Eating and Drinking
There are plenty of excellent restaurants in Dartmouth and Totnes. Virtually all pubs in the area do good value food, and most are children friendly. Our favourite, and probably the nearest, is the Normandy Arms in Blackawton where Sharon and Peter serve delicious food. The Maltsters at Tuckenhay is a pretty quayside pub, which was owned by Keith Floyd until he drank it dry! It serves excellent food and beer, and has a waterfront BBQ in summer in fine weather.
Other recommendations include:
Pubs
Old Inn, Halwell
George, Blackawton
Hunters Lodge, Cornworthy
New Inn, Moreleigh
Start Bay Inn, Torcross
Sportsmans Arms, Hemborough (for children)
Restaurants
Laughing Monk, Strete
Kings Arms, Strete
Anzac Bistro, Dartmouth
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Activities
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Sailing and Boating
Boat and dinghy hire, and even kayaks and canoes, are available for hire on the Dart, and beautiful trips can be enjoyed up the river to the villages of Dittisham and Tuckenhay (both with pubs conveniently located!) and beyond to Totnes.
Walking
There is public access to the coastal path with stunning views of the coastline from places such as Start Bay lighthouse, Prawle Point, Bolberry Down and Bolt Head. The coast is only six to seven miles away. Inland, Dartmoor offers a rugged alternative, with both gentle strolls and arduous hikes. The choice is yours!
Golf
The nearest course is Dartmouth Golf & Country Club, one mile away. It has two courses - a pretty, shortish 9 holer and an excellent championship course. The clubhouse also has a pleasant restaurant and bar, driving range, indoor swimming pool, sauna and jaccuzi.
Other courses nearby include:
Dainton (Newton Abbot)
Teign Valley
Thurlestone (Handicap certificate normally required)
Churston (Handicap certificate normally required)
Bigbury (Handicap certificate normally required)
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Attractions
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Places to See
Brochures are kept in a folder and regularly added to by our guests. A few ideas could include:
Castles
Totnes
Berry Pomeroy
Dartmouth
Powderham
Compton
Adventure parks
Pennywell Farm
Woodlands Leisure Park (1 mile away)
River Dart Country Park
Crealy Adventure Zone
Pennywell Farm Adventure
Sorley Tunnel Adventure Park (near Kingsbridge)
Steam Railways
Buckfastleigh to Totnes
Kingswear to Torbay
Stately Homes/Gardens
Sharpham (where delicious wine and cheeses are made)
Collaton Fishacre (National Trust, old home of the D'Oyle Carte family)
Greenaway (National Trust, old home of Agatha Christie)
The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan are both just over an hour's drive away
Buckfast Abbey
Ugborough
Saltram
Castle Drogo
Killerton
Kitley
Also: Paignton Zoo, Plymouth National Marine Aquarium
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