This roomy reverse-level cottage is situated in a row of converted barns around a courtyard on a former farmyard along a lane on the edge of Woolston hamlet. Laid out over three floors, wood floors, pale colours and good furniture make this light and welcoming accommodation all year round. The front door off the shared courtyard leads into your hall with two bedrooms, where you can sit peacefully on window seats and look out across the sunny courtyard. Charming spiral open-tread stairs wind up to the lofty sitting room with its dining table and cosy wood burning stove for which the logs are all provided. On sunny days you can throw open the big glass doors to the garden. There is also a glass door to outside from the smart and efficient kitchen. Another flight of spiral stairs head up again to the magnificent master bedroom, all lofty with a huge bed and relaxing en suite bathroom. Outside, your garden is sunny and sheltered with steps up to a seating area where you can light the barbecue amid fruit trees growing on the lawn. From here, you can head through the gate to a side lane, just right for heading out for walks in this lovely peaceful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In the area you will be spoiled for choice of lovely sandy beaches for surfing and sandcastling, or head a bit further to the Dartmoor National Park to walk, climb tors, fly kites and eat cream teas in village tea rooms. For serious shoppers, Salcombe and Kingsbridge are bustling towns full of interesting little shops and galleries. For peace or exploring the area, Swallows Barn is a splendid base.

Salcombe is a popular destination for walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea and was once a major port. There are two pretty beaches within a short distance, North Sands and South Sands

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