Tucked quietly away in a shared courtyard this tasteful reverse level conversion of the former Taverners Inn stable block provides a superb holiday cottage in Devon, ideal for small families and couples. The detached cottage, which dates back to the 1750's is located in the village of Aveton Gifford, South Devon at the head of the Avon estuary, whose waters meander down to the sea and the sandy surfing beaches of Bigbury on Sea and Bantham.  There are plenty of beautiful local walks and the South West Coastal Path follows the coast a few miles away.  You can lose yourself for hours exploring the sailing centres of Dartmouth and Salcombe as well as the market towns of Kingsbridge and Modbury and the kids will find plenty to keep them entertained, that is if you can ever prise them away from the beaches. The cottage has a welcoming atmosphere with thick walls and exposed beams and the popular village has an excellent community shop, broadband hot spot and recreation area plus a welcoming inn serving good food. Welcome pack, including a bottle of wine, on arrival.

Previous guests' comments: "Lovely, cosy, warm cottage, very well equipped and in a convenient location to get anywhere in South Devon....many thanks for the wine, biscuits etc." September 2011.  "Had a lovely relaxing time in a very peaceful and beautiful area and enjoyed the cosy cottage, a home away from home"  Jane, Matt and Sarah.

 Accommodation:  
Front door from courtyard to hallway, big enough for wellies, coats and wet dogs. Stairs up to open plan living room, divided by the stairwell with a lounge area furnished with two leather sofas, (one a 4ft 6in sofa bed, ideal for a child or extra guest), TV, and DVD. Kitchen/diner, electric cooker with ceramic hob, grill and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. Dining table with four chairs. Ground floor double bedroom with 4ft 6in bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Family bathroom with bath, shower over, hand basin and WC. Bunk bedroom with two 3ft bunk beds, peg hanging rail and chest of drawers.

Outside: Small private decked area overlooking the communal courtyard with garden table and chairs. Small enclosed upper terrace accessible from the kitchen.   

Included: Bed linen, towels, (linen and towels not provided for short breaks in low season - can be hired for an additional cost), towels (not beach towels), electricity and stairgate.   Travel cot and high chair available on request.
Central heating (oil). Winter heating supplement from end of September until Spring Bank Holiday £15 per week.
Pets: Medium sized well behaved dogs welcome.  Pet charge £25.00 per week.
Ample free parking in village car park 100 yards from cottage.  (Unloading possible outside entrance to courtyard).
No smoking.
No telephone, mobile reception good.
Beach: Bantham 3 miles, Bigbury on Sea 3 miles.
Village shop and Post Office 100 yards with WiFi hotspot, Village pub 300 yards.
Kingsbridge with all facilities 3 miles. Modbury 3 miles. Salcombe  6 miles.
Property: Self Catering Holiday Cottage.