Toad Hall Cottages

Gara Bridge, a quintessential hump-back stone bridge, straddles the River Avon in this deep wooded and peaceful valley, tucked in the very heart of the South Hams. Gara Bridge Cottages are a very special group of three self catering cottages, two were formally toll houses, the third is a newly converted reverse level barn, and all are grouped around a courtyard and have safe, enclosed gardens. Within easy distance of the bustling medieval market town of Totnes and with convenient access to Dartmoor National Park and the renowned and abundant south coast beaches that are within an 8 mile radius, these cottages are ideally placed.
The cottages, that share use of a fabulous heated indoor swimming pool, are 200 yards from the river across a paddock for picnicking and paddling, and there are 300 metres of private, single bank, salmon and trout fishing. The cottages have pretty enclosed gardens with a children's play area, a games room and Moonriver has its own private orchard garden in a tucked away spot. All the cottages have been newly decorated and the owners, who favour 'Green Tourism', have taken enormous trouble to create a simple, yet different feel, adding the 'wow' factor to these charming properties that can be let individually or to groups of families, who want to be separate but together. Mulberry and Rowan have a connecting door for extended families. The cottages are fully centrally heated and have open fires, so ideal for winter breaks and are well stocked with books, games and toys.

Outside: Mulberry and Rowan have a well-kept enclosed safe garden with children's play area all set in a lovely garden arranged over two terraced areas amply provided with tables and chairs. The games room is tucked in a quiet corner with another private and enclosed area of lawn.

Facilities:
Atmospheric indoor, heated, lightly salted swimming pool in separate building. Open all year. 6.5x3.5M with swim jets.
Relaxing Spa area to lounge in a torrent of bubbles.
Double cubicle changing room & separate WC. Pool side shower.
Riverside picnic area.
4.5 acres of paddock.
300 metres single bank fishing rights on the River Avon. Fly fishing only with permits available from local post office.
Games room with table tennis table, full size pool table, football table, exercise bike and equipment provided.
Play area with swings, full size trampoline, sandpit & small slide.
Woodland Nature Trail along former coach drive with glorious views from the coach bridge.

Mulberry is attached on one side to Rowan Cottage.

Mulberry Accommodation:
Front door from the lane into hallway and pillared entrance to the charming beamed living room, cosily furnished with sofa and chairs grouped around an open fireplace, TV/DVD/video and dining table to seat 7. Door to kitchen/breakfast room with further dining table and tiled kitchen with eye level double oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Access to the garden. Upstairs to 4 bedrooms. Two double bedrooms both with 4ft 6in beds, TVs, washbasins and fitted cupboards, one with a door to a bright conservatory with cane chairs and door opening to the garden, a quiet corner to escape the family! Single bedroom with 3ft bed. Twin bedroom with washbasin. Family bathroom with bath, electric power shower, basin and WC.

Duvets, pillows, bed linen, towels (please bring own beach towels) travel cot, high chair, stairgate and electricity all included.
Central heating (gas) from end September to Spring Bank Holiday £25 per week. Initial supply of coal/logs for open fires and wood burner included, thereafter for purchase.
Telephone: Public telephone box with email & text next to Rowan. Payphone in Pool building.
No smoking
Parking: A central courtyard provides ample parking for the cottages.
Beaches from 8 miles. Pubs at California Cross 1.5 miles; Morleigh 2.5 miles. Totnes 7 miles. Kingsbridge and the Salcombe estuary 8 miles.