Farmhouse style kitchen/diner with slate floor, ceramic hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The dining table seats 6 and there is a glazed door to a rear, enclosed courtyard. Two steps up to charming sitting room, with woodburner housed in the large stone fireplace, two large sofas, chairs, window seat and TV/DVD, radio/CD player and iPod dock. Door to stone turret stairs that wind up from the sitting room to Double bedroom (5ft bed), large stone fireplace, window seat,and additional 3ft single bed. En-suite shower roomwith large shower, basin and WC. From the kitchen further carpeted stairs rise to the second double room (4ft 6in bed) with a 3ft single bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Both bedrooms have baby listening devices and two have TV sockets.
The East Wing of High House Farm offers very attractive accommodation as part of High House Farm, a wonderful stone built former farmhouse, close to the coast and not far from East Portlemouth and Salcombe on the other side of the estuary in South Devon. A few years ago, the remains of a mysterious ship were discovered just off Salcombe in Devon, along with a huge hoard of treasure. This treasure links the ship to a time, 400 years ago, when pirates from North Africa’s Barbary Coast were making daring raids and people were taken from villages all along the south coast of Britain - to be sold into slavery. And so the story goes that the courtyard walls of High House Farm were built as a defence against these piratical raids! A peaceful spot now, this most interesting and unusual 17th century house, is steeped in history within its ancient walls and much of the original character has been retained. 1 mile from East Portlemouth, a ferry ride across the estuary to Salcombe, High House Farm East Wing is well placed to enjoy this glorious area of the South Hams, with its breathtaking footpath views, sandy coves and the proximity to the lovely beaches of Gara Rock, Millbay, Sunny Cove and the popular sailing mecca of Salcombe. A short walk away is the newly opened Gara Rock Restaurant for ice creams, drinks, breakfast, lunch, tea or evening meal, with stunning panoramic views over the coastline and beach. Many of the beaches in this area also have the added bonus of being dog friendly all year round.The house has a games room and a meadow with a Shepherd’s hut where you can enjoy refreshment and shade whilst taking in the vista. There is a barbecue, picnic table and viewing mound to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun go down over the sea. Just a moment - is it a mirage, or do I spy a skull and cross bones sail on the horizon.
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