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Coachmans Cottage

Coachmans Cottage is located in the pretty countryside village of Sparkwell, which sits on the edge of Dartmoor and just a short drive from the South Devon coast.

The beautiful three bedroom dog friendly cottage comfortably accommodates up to seven and is ideal for both families or couples.

To the rear of the cottage is a fully enclosed garden and a wonderful decked terrace with private hot tub. Views from the garden are of the South Hams, which are best enjoyed from the comfort of the hot tub or whilst enjoying an alfresco dinner or summer evening BBQ.

Inside the former coach-house has been tastefully decorated throughout with a wonderful mix of old and new beautifully complimenting each other to provide plenty of charm and character.

The large and spacious lounge is perfect for all season with a wood-burning stove, comfy sofas and a TV complete with DVD player. WiFi is also available at the cottage.

Double doors lead through from the sitting room to the dining area where a good sized table comfortably seats up to seven for all occasions. Patio doors also open out onto the terrace and garden beyond.

A well-equipped kitchen has gorgeous views of the countryside and in the winter an AGA is available to add a little extra warmth to this lovely cosy cottage. The kitchen is fitted with a wide range of appliances, including a Rangmaster cooker, a dishwasher, a fridge/freezer and a coffee machine. A separate utility room house the washing machine and is ideal for storing muddy boots and wet coats.

There are three good sized bedrooms at Coachmans Cottage, the first is a double and located at the rear of the property on the ground floor. This beautiful bedroom has a super king bed and private access to the terrace where the hot tub is situated. Next door to this bedroom is a snug sitting room where a z-bed for a seventh guest can be positioned. The snug also has a toy box, a rocking horse and a TV with built in DVD player. Also, located downstairs is the family shower room.

The final two bedrooms are situated on the first floor and include a bright twin and pretty double with views of the garden. These two bedrooms share the upstairs family bathroom, which is fitted with a jacuzzi bath with overhead shower.

Coachmans Cottage is ideally located for exploring this beautiful area of Devon. The beaches on the South Coast are only a short drive away and include the wonderful Bantham, Wembury and Mothecombe. Plymouth and the Barbican are also within easy reach and provide an excellent day out no matter what the weather.

Opposite the cottage is Dartmoor Zoo, which was the inspiration for Matt Damon's film 'We bought a zoo', it also has strong connections to the owners of Coachmans. Other nearby attractions include National Trust managed properties such as Saltram, Buckland and Cotehele, Woodlands, Diggerland and Splashdown Waterpark.

Many outdoor activities can be enjoyed locally including wonderful walks, cycling and horse riding. There is also a golf course located in Sparkwell.

For a special occasion, The Treby Arms a Michelin Star restaurant is within walking distance of the cottage and is run by a former Masterchef winner. Many other pubs and restaurants are also within easy reach.