This appealing cottage is the very essence of a quintessential thatched country cottage, retaining many charming original features and has been tastefully modernised providing very comfortable accommodation. Hope Thatch dates back to 1650 and is reputedly the oldest cottage in the South Devon village of Malborough. Just one and a half miles from Salcombe and 2 miles from some fabulous sandy beaches, The village has a couple of shops and 2 local pubs and a small bistro all of which serve good food. From this excellent base there is masses to explore in the area, from some of the best sandy beaches in the West Country at Thurlestone, Hope Cove and Salcombe to fabulous walking along the South West coastal path; the boat lover's haven of the Kingsbridge/ Salcombe estuary; let alone the endless opportunities to sample good Devon fare in the many excellent pubs and restaurants of the area.  

"Lovely cosy cottage, real home from home - very relaxing holiday - love the area...." September 2011

"What a treasure! Our 2 weeks in Hope Thatch could not have been better. It has been the ideal base to explore Devon and Cornwall. Attention to detail is very much appreciated - especially loved having a Christmas tree. Thank you." December 2011

 Accommodation: Stable door to porch with coat hooks and door to the most attractive living room. This lovely room has exposed ceiling beams, a feature inglenook fireplace with new woodburner stove, two large comfortable sofas (one a sofa bed), a large 46" 3D Smart TV with Sky with Variety Package, Blu-Ray cinema surround sound with iPod dock, an Xbox with Kinect (similar to Wii) and an Xbox live subscription and DVD/video. Wooden pillars divide the sitting room from the dining area with a table to seat 6. The kitchen is provided with cooker, fridge/freezer and is adjacent to the rear lobby with microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and stable door to the pretty garden. From here there is a separate WC . From the living room a door opens to the stairs which are steep and spiral (stair gate at the top). Steps down to the new bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin. Spacious twin room with 3ft beds. Single bedroom with attractive 3ft day bed, this room leads into a bedroom with double bed, TV and DVD.

Outside: In front of the cottage is an enclosed and paved courtyard. To the rear is a most attractive, sheltered, enclosed garden with a level lawn, path to a raised terrace at the end with table, chairs and parasol.

Included: Bed linen, towels, travel cot, stair gate, high chair and summer electricity.
Heating (gas central heating) from end of September to Spring Bank holiday £20 per week.
Telephone: Payphone. WiFi Broadband .
No smoking
Parking: On village lane (there is normally space right outside the cottage) or in village hall car park. 
Beaches at Salcombe 2 miles, Thurlestone and Hope Cove both 2.5 miles.
Shop/PO, garage/shop, two village pubs and  Churchill Bistro, all within walking distance.
Boating and water sports at Salcombe 2 miles. Kingsbridge 5 miles.
Property: Self-catering holiday cottage.