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Description:

Amidst idyllic countryside this single storey detached cottage enjoys prolific sightings of birds badgers foxes and deer as well as spectacular views over Devon’s heartland towards Dartmoor. Set on the owners’ smallholding it is within 2 miles of a village boasting the longest row of thatched cottages in England a popular inn welcoming children and dogs a shop/P.O. and miles of signed footpath walks. Crediton a lively town with good shops and indoor pool is 4 miles and the cathedral city of Exeter is 12 miles. Killerton House Castle Drogo and Knightshayes (all N.T.) and superb beaches are within an hours’ drive.

Porch. Open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove patio doors to terrace and kitchen area. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (electric shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and underfloor heating inc
• Logs foc
• TV
• DVD
• Clock/radio
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• Cot or t/cot
• Highchair
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Shared walled garden and grounds with raised covered pond (toddlers beware!)
• Terrace with furniture
• Easy walking access
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 291 – 631

Sleeps: 4

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Set on a quiet ‘no through’ lane flower filled in summer this quaint little fisherman’s cottage (left) lies a short walk from Appledore’s restaurants inns galleries shops and lively quay (right photograph). From here there are scenic boat trips fishing for bass or mackerel and a pedestrian ferry to Instow’s sandy beach. An excellent maritime museum displays the history of this ancient seafaring area. A renowned golf course indoor swimming pool and a centre for canoeing abseiling and other activities are within 2 miles. Bideford is 3 miles and many visitor attractions are under 5 miles. Exmoor and north Cornwall are easily accessible.

Attractive sitting/dining room with revealed stone wall and ornamental fireplace. Fitted kitchen with door to walled courtyard. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Double bedroom with arch to dressing area. Small twin bedded room.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and gas CH inc
• TV
• Video
• Clock radio
• Microwave
• Auto wm
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Quayside parking 80 yds
• Public car park (extra charge) 150 yds
• Walled courtyard with furniture
• Barbecue
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 283 – 753

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

A wonderful place to relax and unwind full of original features and beamed throughout this comfortable and charming property overlooking the duck pond has its own private patio and adjoins the owners farmhouse on a working farm. Quiet country lanes are ideal for cycling and walking and it is close to Layer Marney Tower and the pretty town of Maldon with its picturesque harbour. In the area there are a host of attractions. Just 2 miles is the famous jam factory at Tiptree a must to visit for afternoon tea. Colchester with its splendid castle and grounds and its famous zoo Constable country Lavenham and Dedham and Mersea Island with its company shed restaurant enjoys a fine reputation and the oyster bar should not be missed all are within an easy drive. Pub and shop 2 miles.

Open plan beamed sitting room with sofa bed (for + 2) and well equipped kitchen area door to conservatory with dining area. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Stairs to galleried beamed double bedroom.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full oil CH inc May to Sept (other dates £20 pw poa)
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/cot
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Fenced pond (toddlers beware!)
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 1 small well behaved dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 301 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Just 20 yards from the sandy beach and enjoying spectacular views over Martello Bay this spacious property with its ‘upside down’ design and landscaped enclosed rear garden is the perfect location for a family holiday. One of a row and set close to the golf course it is under a mile from Clacton’s shops pubs pleasure pier (pictured) and seafront gardens. Numerous restaurants provide choice of cuisines and the designer village offers great shopping opportunities. A short drive leads to the historic and lovely town of Colchester with its famous zoo and castle and the scenic pleasures of Constable Country.

Conservatory with doors to decked area. Bunk bedded room. Shower room/WC. First floor: Open plan sitting/dining room with sea facing balcony and archway to kitchen. Second floor: Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedded room with TV. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and gas CH inc
• 3 TVs
• DVD
• Mini music system
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• Parking for 1 car and 1 additional roadside parking space
• Private enclosed garden with decked area and furniture
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 343 – 824

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Just 20 yards from the sandy beach and enjoying spectacular views over Martello Bay this spacious property with its ‘upside down’ design and landscaped enclosed rear garden is the perfect location for a family holiday. One of a row and set close to the golf course it is under a mile from Clacton’s shops pubs pleasure pier (pictured) and seafront gardens. Numerous restaurants provide choice of cuisines and the designer village offers great shopping opportunities. A short drive leads to the historic and lovely town of Colchester with its famous zoo and castle and the scenic pleasures of Constable Country.

Conservatory with doors to decked area. Bunk bedded room. Shower room/WC. First floor: Open plan sitting/dining room with sea facing balcony and archway to kitchen. Second floor: Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedded room with TV. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and gas CH inc
• 3 TVs
• DVD
• Mini music system
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• Parking for 1 car and 1 additional roadside parking space
• Private enclosed garden with decked area and furniture
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 343 – 824

Sleeps: 6

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Set on the unique island of Mersea between the Colne and Blackwater estuaries this delightful detached property lies within 10 minutes’ stroll of the sandy beach (pictured) and just 5 minutes from shops pub and restaurants. This popular yachting and fishing area has excellent local seafood and is a paradise for walkers and bird watchers. Colchester Zoo and Castle 10 miles. Constable Country and Clacton-on-Sea within 20 miles.

Entrance hall. Sitting room. Dining room with doors to patio. Spacious kitchen with door to garden. Cloakroom/WC. Twin bedded room. First floor: Double bedroom with TV/DVD and en-suite shower room/WC. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment).

Features:

• Linen (duvets and blankets) and towels inc
• Elec and full gas CH inc May – Sep (all other dates £20 pw poa)
• Plasma TV
• Flat screen TV/DVD
• DVD
• Mini music system
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• T/Cot
• Hairdryer
• Highchair
• Stairgate
• Parking
• Enclosed private garden with furniture
• Barbecue
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 397 – 921

Sleeps: 5

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Description:

Osea is something special an exclusive private island retreat situated on the Blackwater at the base of the Thames Estuary conveniently close to central London. Approached by a causeway built in roman times it is accessible by car at low tide 4 hours in every 12 there is also a river taxi (extra charges). Surrounded by four miles of beaches and coastline this beautiful island is a marine sanctuary for an abundant variety of wildlife and rare birds. With its 350 acres of countryside it offers peace tranquility and privacy away from the hustle and bustle. This cluster of cottages two of which are listed buildings each having its own individual sitting area evolve around the village which dates back to the 16th century and is at the centre of the island. Osea provides beautifully appointed cottages finished to a very good standard designed to make your stay a truly unique experience. It has the added benefits of an outdoor heated swimming pool games room viewing room gym sauna and tennis court. The owner can arrange a variety of activities as well as a chef to prepare meals for you (full details on request). If visitors can tear themselves away from the comfort of the cottages a wide variety of attractions invite exploration The picturesque town of Maldon 5 miles with its pretty quay and quaint shops Colchester Zoo and castle constable country Mersea island famous for its fish and oysters and Southend for family fun are within an easy drive. Pub and shop on the mainland 3 miles.

Open-plan sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove and well-equipped kitchen area. Three double bedrooms two with four poster beds. Single bedroom. Two bathroom/WC with roll top bath and separate shower cubicle.

Features:

• Elec panel CH inc
• Easy walking access
• No pets

Weekly Price GBP: 433 – 1023

Sleeps: 7

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A real gem this delightful holiday property is set on a hill overlooking the river estuary; its decked balcony makes a perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying sunsets over the river while the stylish interior offers a high standard of comfort perfect for a family holiday whatever the season. Only 45 minutes from London by train (0.5 miles from station) and just yards from the old town of Leigh with its cobbled streets traditional pubs museums restaurants serving local seafood and a man made beach. For the more adventurous a good walk takes you into nearby Southend-on-Sea which offers family fun and an abundance of shops restaurants and of course its famous pier. Shop and pub 100 yards.

18 steps down to entrance: Spacious open-plan sitting/dining room and well-equipped kitchen area with a door to decked balcony. Lower ground floor: Utility area. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Access to garden. First floor: Two double bedrooms both with TV. Single room with TV. Bathroom/WC with roll-top bath and separate shower cubicle. Steep stairs to second floor: Double bedroom with TV.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec inc
• Gas CH inc May 1st – Oct 1st (other dates £25pw poa)
• 5 TVs (Freeview)
• DVD
• Music system
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• Hairdryer
• Wi-fi
• Parking
• Enclosed garden with furniture
• Barbecue
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 349 – 839

Sleeps: 7

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Description:

This hidden oasis set in 26 acres and converted to exacting standards enjoys a covered terrace for alfresco dining and glorious views over an undulating landscape encompassing a livery stable rare breed sheep and woodland full of birdlife. With one of the best sailing stretches on the East coast Brightlingsea is a unique yachting centre rich in maritime heritage. Beth Chatto gardens 4 miles. Dedham (Constable Country) and port of Harwich 15 miles. Coarse fishing by arrangement beach 0.75 miles. Shops inns 0.5 miles.

Open plan sitting room with electric ‘wood burner effect’ fire oak floors dining and kitchen areas. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. First floor: Second sitting area with TV/video and ‘mock’ balcony. Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arr). Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and elec rads inc
• Elec ‘wood burner effect’ fire
• Widescreen TV
• TV/video
• DVD with surround sound music centre
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Auto wm
• T/Cot
• Highchair
• Stairgate
• Hairdryer
• Parking for boat and trailer
• Enclosed garden
• Undercover terrace
• Garden furniture
• Barbecue
• Easy walking access
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 319 – 753

Sleeps: 5

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