Gretel

"In the rolling acres of the ‘Valley of the Ash Tree’ - and close to the sea - South Devon at its pastoral best..." cottages available all year round, and ideal for large groups.

Situated in the heart of rolling Devonshire countryside, Ashcombe nestles in a peaceful valley close to the seaside resorts of Dawlish and Torquay and the stunning beaches at Teignmouth. Ashcombe’s superbly appointed holiday cottages all have wonderful views over the hills and woodlands of the 2,500-acre agricultural estate, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Endeavour, a spacious farmhouse sleeping 14 people is situated at Woodhouse Farm adjacent to the remaining cottages – all skilfully converted barns. Careful landscaping has provided patios and lawns for both morning and afternoon sun and the properties border a pretty, grassed courtyard with a central fountain. There is an indoor heated swimming-pool with changing rooms as well as a shared hard tennis court. All holiday cottages are well decorated and equipped; most have Italian-tiled floors, oak-beamed ceilings, double glazing, full night storage heating, log fires or electric ‘log-effect’ fires, four-poster beds (not Gretel HXN, Beaver HBBG, Ranger HTW, The Cider Barn HGGL), and en-suite facilities in every cottage (not Beaver HBBG).
Easily accessible from major routes and close to the end of the M5, Ashcombe is South Devon’s countryside at its best, with deep secluded valleys and rolling tree-covered hills affording striking views stretching from the River Exe for miles along the impressive coastline. There is a multitude of picturesque villages with historic inns and curiosity shops, and always just around the corner lies somewhere to relax, and indulge in a delicious Devon cream tea! The sandy beaches at Dawlish and Teignmouth are a delight, and within a stone’s throw is the drama of Dartmoor, a great wilderness of extremes, barren in some areas, lush in others, famous for its rocky tors and wild ponies. Golf can be found locally with courses at Teignmouth (2½ miles), Dawlish Warren (3½ miles) and Woodbury Common (12 miles). Sea and coarse fishing by arrangement.

• Fan heater
• Parking
• Main shops 3 miles
• TV
• DVD
• M/wave
• D/washer
• Fridge/freezer
• Cot
• H/chair
• Hair dryer
• Garden furniture
• Duvets with linen

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
* Indoor heated swimming-pool with changing rooms (available all year) 10am–7pm.
* Snooker table and darts.
* Club room with broadband connection and bar by arrangement.
* Food deliveries arranged in advance.
* Sun terrace with furniture (adjacent to pool).
* Enclosed orchard with seating and barbecue area.
* Enclosed children’s playground with swings and slides.
* Hard tennis court – 1 mile from Woodhouse Farm avail on request.
* Village club with licensed bar at Ashcombe, weekly events.
ASHCOMBE ADVENTURE CENTRE - AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND
* Quad biking (woodland safaris)
* Clay pigeon shooting
* Paintball over streams and ravines
* Licensed bar and restaurant
* Conference rooms

A pretty detached cottage with magnificent views, situated below Woodhouse Farm, close to all main amenities. Spacious living/dining-room and well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen area. Shower room/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. Two twin-bedded rooms, each with en-suite shower room/W.C.

• Elec and full NSH incl (Winter £25 pw)
• Video
• Shared payphone
• Auto wm/tumble dryer
• Enclosed patio
• Towels for hire £4 pp