Delightful holiday cottage in Marldon, Paignton, Devon

Rose Cottage serves as a fantastic exploring base as it is close to both Paignton and Torquay which both have great features. In a tranquil village setting, 2 miles from the sandy beach at Paignton, these three adjoining single-storey holiday cottages, imaginatively converted from former farm buildings, retain splendid original roof beams and stone walls. Adjacent to the owner’s home, around the same pretty courtyard garden with a pond and fountain, they are attractively furnished in ‘New England’ style. The South Hams boasts the mildest climate in Britain. Paignton, 2 miles, and Torquay, 4 miles, has sailing, tennis and sports centre and coloured lights festoon the harbour by night. It has many good sandy beaches, giving it an almost Mediterranean feel. Inland is the medieval town of Totnes, with a castle and 16th-century buildings, and once a week, there is an Elizabethan and farmers’ market. From the quayside, there are boat trips down the River Dart to Dartmouth; the South Devon Railway runs steam trains to Buckfastleigh and along the coast to Kingswear, opposite Dartmouth. Take a ferry across to visit Dartmouth with its array of shops and restaurants, take a walk around the castle and enjoy one of the tea shops for a Devon cream tea. Within easy reach is the spectacular Dartmoor National Park. There are many tourist attractions close by including Agatha Christie’s summer home, Babbacombe’s model village and the award-winning Paignton Zoo. Away from the coast, visit Tavistock, where you can enjoy some dramatic scenery. There are many National Trust properties and plenty of surfing, swimming, sailing and angling. Torquay has a lot to offer, such as the Living Coasts, where the penguins wander freely, and the theatre which has shows all year round. The Roman city of Exeter is 15 miles, whilst bustling Torbay encompasses Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Visit the yachting marina and a selection of fine gardens, in addition to Kent’s Cavern where the remains of some of Britain’s very earliest inhabitants were found. Discover the castles, abbeys, wildlife parks, steam trains and model railways, all within easy reach with many open throughout the year. Shop 700 yards, pub and restaurant 400 yards. All on the ground floor. Open plan living space: With beams and French doors leading to gravelled area. Living area: With Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player. Dining area. Kitchen area: With electric oven, gas hob, microwave and fridge. Bedroom 1: With four poster double bed with French doors leading to courtyard, and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet. Bedroom 2: With twin beds. Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet. Gas included. Barbecue. All properties: Gas central heating, electricity and bed linen included. Towel hire. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Laundry room with washing machine and coin-operated tumble dryer (shared with other properties on-site). Freezer (shared with other properties on-site). Gravelled and grassed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Landscaped grounds with sitting-out area and barbecue (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is a pond and a fountain in the courtyard, 30 yards away.