Florence Cottage

About this property

The Cottage at Florence House in the wonderful village of Slapton, is beautifully presented recently built home, tucked in a private position behind the owners’ own home, has the kitchen and living space on the upper floor, making the most of the super views across the village and out over the scenic countryside beyond. Downstairs are two bedrooms and a modern shower room. This lovely property has parking, a scenic terrace and pretty garden to unwind and take in the views, perfect for a relaxing break or a holiday for a family or friends, come rain or shine, and with the pubs and shop in easy walking distance this is sure to be a popular cottage guests will return too again and again.

The picturesque village of Slapton boasts two excellent pubs, a community village shop well stocked with local produce, play park and some stunning walks around Slapton Ley. The millennium field at the top of the village is a fantastic viewpoint for gazing out over the village to Start Bay and the lighthouse at Start Point. This divine village is situated less than a mile from Slapton Sands, and access to the South West Coast Path, and is 20 minutes’ drive from the bustling market town of Kingsbridge and the historic town of Dartmouth. The bohemian hub of Totnes is also a 30 minute drive, with Dartmoor a little further on. This popular village is superb for exploring all the delights the South Hams has to offer.

Accommodation: Entrance hall, up half flight of stairs to open plan kitchen, dining, living space, kitchen, two ring electric hob and integrated cooker, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine, slimline dishwasher, under counter fridge with ice box, small breakfast bar with 2 stools, dining space dining table with seating for 4, CD/Radio player, living space, three seater sofa, poang chair, wicker chair, TV and Blu-ray player, patio doors to terrace. From Entrance hall, Bedroom 1, 5ft king size bed, Bedroom 2 is small and contains a 2’3 bed with 2’3 trundle bed that zip together to create a 4’6” double bed (please advise at time of booking if you wish this to be made up as a double), shower room WC, hand basin, heated towel rail, shower cubicle.  Bedrooms and sitting room have underfloor heating.   

Attached to the cottage but accessed from a separate entrance is a utility room, shared with the owners with a washing machine and tumble dryer for shared use, along with additional freezer space in a basket in the chest freezer.  There is space for drying washing at the back of the property. 

Outside: Terrace and garden with 3 benches, picnic table and views over the village and out over the countryside.  The garden also has a trampoline, slide, swings and a Wendy House – all available if supervised and use at your responsibility.

Parking: Parking for one car by front door through reasonably narrow entrance (An SUV will fit, more details to follow on dimensions). If the owner is at home, parking may be restricted at times due to the narrow entrance but the owner will always move her car if necessary.