Follow the winding Devon lanes to Smalls, nestled in the hillside across from Salcombe on the Kingsbridge estuary. This gorgeous large group holiday home is set in extensive private grounds that slope gently down to Smalls Cove where you’ll have direct access to a private beach area.
Step through the door into the utility room, the perfect place to dry the dog and leave your sandy shoes and wetsuits after a day on the beach. Round to the right are two ground floor bedrooms and a bathroom; Bedroom 3 can have a super king or twin beds and Bedroom 4 has bunk beds with an optional extra guest bed at no additional charge – a great room for 3 children sharing. The bathroom has a bath and a separate shower.
Straight ahead from the utility room are the stairs; up you go and off to the right are the kitchen and the living room. The kitchen is light and airy with fresh neutral tones, and it's very well equipped for your stay, with a conventional oven and hob as well as the electric Aga; in the middle of the room a pine-topped table comfortably seats 9.
The living room takes on a very different vibe, with relaxing shades of green, plush velvet sofas and a wood-burner; it feels intimate and cosy, despite being a big room. It's easy to imagine a stroll ,aong the beach or a bracing clifftop walk in autumn or winter, then coming back to Smalls, lighting the fire and hunkering down for the evening. The cosy glow, the togetherness.
Left of the stairs are Bedrooms 1 and 2. Bedroom 1 is the master bedroom of the house; it has sea views, a king size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower. Bedroom 2 also has a king size bed, and just opposite there’s a shower room.
From the kitchen, doors open to the garden and the wider grounds; this is an outstanding feature of Smalls because they really are enormous and you’ll have so much fun exploring. The walled garden, terraces and wooded areas echo the days when a grand Georgian house stood here, it’s all rather magical. The decking by the kitchen is a lovely spot for morning coffee, a leisurely barbecue or even a nightcap beneath the stars.
Typical of hillside gardens, the grounds have different levels and lead right down to the waterside. Wind your way round to the other decking areas with a hot tub and a firepit, and wonderful views over the estuary; slip into the warm bubbles, enjoy the vista before you, the wholesome sea air, and fingers crossed, the warmth of the sun.
Over a narrow road the grounds continue down to Smalls Cove, which has safe bathing status. The path winds its way through the trees, past the ponds and a seating area, and then there’s the beach, with an area roped off exclusively for guests' use. Smalls is a very special place to stay for holidays and weekends any time of year, but if you come in summer it’s such a perfect hideaway. Happy times are yours to enjoy, memories are waiting to be made. Book today!