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 of Bantham, South Devon, 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.

"Very comfortable, cosy, good quality. Wonderful location in this beautiful estuary. Everything works, interesting and well chosen pictures and lovey days on the beach. Thank you." July 2011

"Another lovely stay at Cracklefield Cottage. Thanks for the cream tea on arrival." August 2011 

 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 wood burner stove, sofas, chairs, TV and large open fireplace (not operative) set in a stone hearth. Door to the garden. Downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC. Carpeted stairs to the first floor with cupboard on the landing housing a washing machine. Large double bedroom 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. 


Included: Duvets, pillows, cot, high chair, stair gates and summer electricity.
Bed linen and towels may be hired from an independent hire company - details from Toad Hall Cottages.
Central heating (oil), wood burner stove (fuel not provided) and electricity end of September to Spring Bank Holiday £30 per week.    
Parking: Off road parking for one car opposite the cottage, further limited on road parking on the main street. Weekly parking permit available from main beach car park.
Telephone: For incoming and outgoing 999 calls.
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. 
Property: Self catering holiday cottage