Toad Hall Cottages

Written on some old deeds in rather ancient script were the words 'a field called crackle' referring to the land adjoining Bantham House, hence the name Cracklefield Cottage! Some 200 years old and originally part of Bantham House (but now entirely separate) this charming property is in the heart of the village situated a few yards along a quiet lane from the main street with its pretty thatched cottages and the ever-popular Sloop Inn. A short walk through the village, with its spectacular views of the Avon estuary and on across the 'ham' brings you to the dunes and the very special beach of Bantham. This is a paradise for surfers, beach lovers and walkers alike with its rolling surf, vast stretches of golden sand, and beautiful headland walks along the coastal path to Thurlestone and beyond. The cottage is friendly and comfortable, a real family home with a delightful fully enclosed courtyard garden.

Accommodation
Stable door into hallway. Spacious attractive kitchen/diner with laminate floor, pretty open fireplace (not operative), and oval table to seat 8. Well equipped fitted kitchen area with electric hob and built-in electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with ice box, small chest freezer and door to paved courtyard. Two steps down from the kitchen into charming, cosy and attractive carpeted sitting room, with sofas, chairs, TV and large open fireplace (not operative) set in a stone hearth. Door to the garden. Downstairs cloak-room with basin and WC. Carpeted stairs to the first floor with cupboard on the landing housing a washing machine. Large double room with range of fitted cupboards, washbasin and fine 5ft bed. Twin children's bedroom with steeply sloping ceiling and 3ft divan beds. Further double bedroom with 4ft 6in bed, sloping ceiling and wash basin. Bathroom with bath and handheld shower attachment, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Steep stairs up to the attic bedroom with velux windows and twin 3ft beds.

Outside: The cottage, protected by a castellated wall, is alongside a quiet lane. From the kitchen there is access to the enclosed garden (a suntrap) with a paved courtyard area, table and chairs. There is a raised level area of lawn with a bench and apple trees.

Property: Self-catering holiday cottage
Duvets, pillows, cot, high chair, stair gates and summer electricity included.
Bed linen, towels may be hired through THC.
Central heating (oil) and electricity end of September to Spring Bank Holiday £30 per week.
Telephone: For incoming and emergency calls only.
Parking: Off road parking for one car opposite the cottage, further limited on road parking on the main street.
Beach a third of a mile, patrolled by lifeguards. Shop 100 yards (summer only). Pub (good food - advisable to book!) 20 yards. Kingsbridge 5 miles. Salcombe 9 miles.