Brook Cottage is a quaint Victorian period property in the "old town" of Dawlish. Built in 2nd half of the 19th century, "Brook" has been completely refurbished & offers lovely accomodation for 4 people.
Available for holiday rentals all year round. Furnished to a very high standard and available for self-catering holiday rentals. The beamed kitchen/diner is fully equipped with all those "mod cons" to make your holiday just that little bit easier. A stable door from the kitchen leads out on to an enclosed patio garden at the rear, where the morning sun can be enjoyed. There is, of course, a large selection of games, puzzles and books to enjoy should there be an inclement day!
Less than 10 minutes easy level walk to the "front" with it's long beach, takes you along the town's babbling brook and through the lovely gardens of The Lawn.
Lounge
"Country kitchen"
"The Blue Duck room" - the twin bedroom
"Pretty in Pink" - the master bedroom
Quietly sitting on the south Devon coast is the pretty little seaside resort of Dawlish, previously the haunt of Jane Austen, as well as Charles Dickens who went on to use the seaside town as the birthplace of Nicholas Nickleby. Made up of mainly Victorian and Georgian buildings, Dawlish has a fine collection of architecture from both periods, which combined with some earlier buildings, give it that special charm.
In the heart of Dawlish is “The Lawn”, an attractive public park with its’ avenue of mature chestnut trees and lovely colourful flower beds, a perfect spot where families can play. “Dawlish Water”, or “The Brook” as it is affectionately called, travels through the centre of “The Lawn” cascading down a series of small waterfalls towards the front. If you walk along the edge of this little river, you can watch the large numbers of trout feeding in the river, as it gently flows towards the sea. The famous Dawlish black swans can be seen gently swimming along “The Brook”, their cygnets paddling behind them. Originally imported from New Zealand by John Nash, a Dawlish born man, they are symbolic of Dawlish and have been the town emblem for over 40 years.
There's a wide range of eateries, including cafes, restaurants, pubs & takeaways. There is a comprehensive programme of events running through the summer months, based around the bandstand on the Lawn, as well as a theatre, museum, art gallery & a selection of shops. For some leisurely exercise a game of obstacle golf or perhaps a boat trip, be it fishing or bird watching!
The bigger resorts of Shaldon, Teignmouth, plus the large beach and nature reserve at Dawlish Warren, and the county capital of Exeter, are all just down the road, plus Torquay and Paignton! Dawlish’s excellent rail & road links make it an ideal base for touring this part of the country.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Dawlish, South West
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Exeter - 9 miles
Nearest Port:
Teignmouth - 5 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Just down the road.... - 0.1 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Just down the road.... - 0.1 miles
Nearest Beach:
Less than 10 mins easy level walk - 0 miles
Nearest Golf Course:
The Warren Golf Club - 2 miles
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Good Nightlife, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Town
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC. Upstairs bathroom fully tiled with Bath, Shower, WC and Basin.
Separate downstairs WC and Basin.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Fully fitted kitchen with all mod cons to make your holiday that little bit better!
General:
Central Heating, House Linen. What's included....Electricity, GCH, Bed Linen, Tea towels.
What's not included.... Bath towels.
Dining:
Seating for 4.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, Radio, Board Games. There is a large collection of books, puzzles and games, as well as videos, in case there should be an inclement day.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, Garden Furniture. Enclosed patio garden with seating at the rear of the property.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
1st dog free; 2nd dog £15
Local activities in and around Dawlish, South West
Powerham Castle built in 1391, is the ancestral home of the 18th Earl of Devon. The Castle, which withstood the ravages of the Civil Wars, lies in the beautiful setting of an ancient deer park alongside the River Exe, on its' 4000 acre estate.
Killerton House, close to Exeter in Devon, is owned by the National Trust, and its' large gardens were originally laid out in the 18th century.
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary offers a great, enjoyable, educational experience. Wander around the butterfly farm and see new butterflies emerge in tropical surroundings.
For a fantastic journey around the coastline go to Living Coasts, from loud loveable penguins to cute furry seals to colourful puffins, they're all at home here.
Becky Falls Woodland Park is high on Dartmoor and provides some of the most scenic and enjoyable walks in the south west, as well as lots of family fun year round.
Canonteign Falls, in the beautiful Teign Valley area of Dartmoor, is England’s highest waterfalls.
Pennywell Farm and Activity Park is a fantastic family day out with a wealth of things to do and see.
Be it the Bird of Prey centre, the Farm animals, Pony centre , Puppet shows, Go-Karts or Mini Diggers you won't have a moment to waste! Rain or shine, Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay is a well worth a visit.
And for any shop-a-holics, why not take a trip to Trago Mills in Newton Abbot? Trago Mills offers the biggest range of discounted goods in the West Country. Dawlish has more than something for everyone - why not come see....
Powderham Castle
...built in 1391, is the ancestral home of the 18th Earl of Devon. The Castle, which withstood the ravages of the Civil Wars, lies in the beautiful setting of an ancient deer park alongside the River Exe, on its' 4000 acre estate. Embellished in the 18th century, the Rococo plasterwork is amongst the finest in England. The Castle is open to the public from Easter to October each year and welcomes thousands of visitors.
For a fantastic journey around the coastline go to Living Coasts , from loud loveable penguins to cute furry seals to colourful puffins, they're all at home here. Focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe, Living Coasts is a unique, aquatic visitor attraction.
....in the beautiful Teign Valley area of Dartmoor, is England’s highest waterfalls. The falls descend 220ft (67m) almost vertically, before running on through rock formations and ancient woodlands, then cascading into the tranquil lakes below. Canonteign Falls offers a spectacular day out for all the family with walks and quiz trails, a wetland nature reserve, plus all the usual necessities for a great day.
....on the edge of Dartmoor, set in 10 acres of woodland, lakes and waterfalls, is an unusual place to visit for all the family. You can watch the skilled pottery workers handcraft their world famous teapots or perhaps have a go at painting your own - you can be sure to go home with a very special original masterpiece. Take as long as you like as studio time is free, excellent for a rainy day.
....is a fantastic family day out with a wealth of things to do and see. Be it the Bird of Prey centre, the Farm animals, Pony centre , Puppet shows, Go-Karts or Mini Diggers you won't have a moment to waste!
And for any shop-a-holics, why not take a trip to Trago Mills in Newton Abbot? Trago Mills offers the biggest range of discounted goods in the West Country. Set in 100 acres of rolling countryside it has it's own lakeside miniature steam railway as well as some great children's rides, including Dune buggies, Trawlers Boats and Supakarts.
Rental Notes: Holiday lets run from Saturday to Saturday, commencing at 4pm on the day of arrival, ending at 10am on the day of departure, allowing time for cleaning of the property between visitors.
Please telephone or email to provisionally book your accommodation so that we may hold the dates for you. Then return the completed and signed booking form within 4 days.
Please note, provisional bookings are only held for 4 days.
We require a deposit of 25% of the Rent Payable, to be sent with the booking form in order to confirm a reservation. Reservations are not binding upon us until the deposit is received in cleared funds.
Short breaks are available, please enquire.
Bed linen and tea towels are provided. We do not provide bath and hand towels.
In the interests of all guests, please do not smoke inside the property.
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Owner joined site on:
11 March 2004
Property listed since:
11 March 2004
Holiday Cottage in england - South West - Devon - Dawlish
