Toad Hall Cottages

A few years ago, the remains of a mysterious ship were discovered just off Salcombe in Devon, along with a huge hoard of treasure. This treasure links the ship to a time, 400 years ago, when pirates from North Africa's Barbary Coast were making daring raids and people were taken from villages all along the south coast of Britain - to be sold into slavery. And so the story goes that the courtyard walls of High House Farm were built as a defence against these piratical raids!

A peaceful spot now, this most interesting and unusual 17th Century house, is steeped in history within its ancient walls and much of the original character has been retained. Beautiful and rare mid 19th century ship wall drawings were discovered during the renovations, one has been carefully preserved and is a treat to discover when renting this most attractive, spacious farmhouse that has been modernised and refurbished to a high standard.

1 ½ miles from East Portlemouth, a ferry ride across the estuary to Salcombe, High House is well placed to enjoy this glorious area of the South Hams, with its breath-taking footpath views, sandy coves and the proximity to the lovely beaches of Gara Rock, Millbay, Sunny Cove and the popular sailing mecca of Salcombe. A must for large family groups, the house has a games room and two meadows, one with a Shepherd's hut where you can brew a cup of tea. There is a picnic table and viewing mound to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun go down over the sea.
Just a moment - is it a mirage, or do I spy a skull and cross bones sail on the horizon - ?!

Accommodation:
The house provides flexible accommodation and can be offered as a whole for large groups, or as two separate cottages in low and mid season.

High House Farm East Wing Accommodation:
Rear door into attractive modern kitchen/diner with slate floor, ceramic hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher (no washing machine). The dining table seats 6 and there is a glazed door to a rear, enclosed courtyard. Two steps up to charming sitting room, with woodburner housed in the large fireplace, two large sofas, chairs and TV/DVD, radio/CD player and iPod dock. (When the house is let as a whole there are double sound/fire proof connecting doors from the sitting room to the hallway of the West side.) Door to stone turret stairs that wind up from the sitting room to Bedroom 1: a double bedroom (4ft 6in bed) with an en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC. From the kitchen further carpeted stairs rise to Bedroom 2: a double room (4ft 6in bed) with a 3ft single day bed (not suitable for adults) and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Both bedrooms have baby listening devices.

Outside: A private driveway leads to ample parking areas, designated for when the house is let as two units. General lawned area. Large games room located in an adjacent farm building is provided with table tennis table with equipment and table football. In front of the house are 3 gravelled courtyards surrounded by walls and provided with garden furniture, for West wing occupants. A rear, enclosed courtyard off the kitchen of East wing is also provided with garden furniture for East wing occupants. Opposite the house, across the lane, is a gated mown half-acre field. A landscaped area is provided with picnic bench and a charming Shepherd's hut (available from Easter to end October), fitted out with table and chairs and a gas ring. From the mound there are views across fields to the sea. Further 4 acre field with stunning views to Dartmoor , a sea of daffodils from Feb-April. (The games room and meadows will be shared when the house is let as two units.)

Property: Self-catering holiday house
Duvets, pillows, bed linen (not towels, which will be provided for overseas visitors only), 2 cots, 2 high chairs, stair gates for each staircase, initial basket of logs for each fire, electricity and central heating (oil) included.
Security Deposit £100 East wing
Telephone: East and West wings have telephones with a shared line and honesty boxes. Broadband internet access available. Mobile reception fair.
No smoking inside the property.
Parking: Ample, also for boat trailers and boat storage.
Beaches at Gara Rock 1 mile, Mill Bay and Sunny Cove 2 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants in Salcombe via passenger ferry, 1.5 miles. 2 pubs, shop and seasonal cafe in East Prawle 2 miles. East Portlemouth 1.5 miles. Kingsbridge 9 miles.