Devon Cottage with Pool. Nr Coast & Exeter. Village Location with Great Pub.
Location
Car: Recommended
Being just 10 mins from J30 on the M5, Downhams House is very accessible and provides a great base from which to explore the whole of Devon. It is also only a short drive from Westpoint so a handy base for exhibitors or visitors and popular with visitors to Exeter University.
East Devon is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty bordered by the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coastline and offers plenty to do for all ages. The sea is just 20min drive away - enjoy sandy beaches at Exmouth, Regency splendour at Sidmouth, mackerel fishing at Beer or fossil hunting at Lyme Regis. Walking is excellent - choose from the wilds of Dartmoor and Exmoor, the breathtaking SW coastal path or country walks right from the door step. Historic houses & gardens are plentiful, including the National Trust's Killerton, Knightshayes and Castle Drogo. For family fun: Crealy Adventure Park, Bicton Park, Pecorama gardens and model railway, South Devon steam railway and Beer Quarry. There are 3 excellent farm shops within 3 miles and the historic cathedral city of Exeter is just 8 miles away. And don't miss out on a real Devon Cream Tea!
Other Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, wakeboarding, kitesurfing, rock climbing, archery
Golf: If you want to play golf in fantastic surroundings, look no further than golf club at Woodbury Park in Devon just 2 miles away. Even if you don’t play your best golf, the scenery alone in Devon is worth the walk, with manicured greens and an abundance of wildlife - this really is golf at it best. Golfers without a handicap can pay and play the 9 hole Acorns Course or if you want an even bigger challenge, play the18 hole Championship Course. Learn the game on the driving range, or brush up your technique with a golf lesson from the teaching pro.
Situated on the cliff top above Budleigh Salterton, at the western end of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the East Devon Golf Club commands magnificent views along the coast. At 6231 yards, it is not a long course, but offers a fair and interesting test of golf that requires accurate shot-making in order to score well. The fairways have been cut through a profusion of heather and gorse and, according to Peter Alliss, the 16th tee provides ‘the best view in golf’ 18 hole course at Exeter.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: We relocated to East Devon 15 years ago and Downhams House is our way of being able to share this wonderful unspoilt corner of Devon with others looking to find a bit of peace and quiet not too far off the beaten track (we live just 10mins away). We hope you will think of it as your very own 'home from home' and come and enjoy a slice of friendly village life in the country.
Why the Owner Chose Exeter, UK:
We acquired Downhams House as staff accommodation when we owned The Digger's Rest next door. We sold the pub a while ago but we couldn't bear to part with the lovely Downhams House and thought it would make a great holiday home. Everyone comments on the cosy feel of the house and we feel it is in the perfect location for a country break anytime of the year as this corner of Devon is far less seasonal than other harder to reach parts. Yet we still benefit from easy access to the fabulous Jurassic Coast, Exeter and both Dartmoor and Exmoor. It really is an excellent base whatever your interests.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
We think its location is what makes Downhams House so popular. We love that it is so close to the sea and Exeter and that the M5 makes it so accessible. Tucked away in this quiet but thriving village you can enjoy a slice of quintessential country life complete with chocolate box thatched pub. Rather than being a 'grockle' surrounded by other holidaymakers on a complex, you will be able to enjoy the feeling of living like a local in no time!
We have equipped the cottage to feel like a real home from home with the added benefit of membership to Woodbury Park Leisure Club. Here you can enjoy a swim in the full sized spacious pool complete with sauna and jacuzzi, keep up (or start!) your fitness routine in the gym or fitness studio or simply relax in the spa where they offer the full range of pampering treatments. We think it offers the perfect balance of great facilities with the benefit of the privacy from having your own home and all at a reasonable price.
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Photos
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Downhams House in the centre of Woodbury Salterton
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Newly installed woodburner for cosy evenings by the fire.
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Kitchen/diner opening onto garden
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Spacious entrance hall
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Twin beds can be zipped linked to form king size double.
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Sunny, south facing garden
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Early morning haze at Woodbury Park Golf Course
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Sandy Beach at Exmouth
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Beer beach with mackerel fishing boats
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The wild landscape of Dartmoor
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Wonderful fresh local produce at Dart's Farm
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Enjoy a Devon cream tea! (Old Bakery, Branscombe)
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Curl up with a good book & a cup of coffee
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Modern, well equipped kitchen
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Bedroom 1
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Modern bathroom with restful neutral décor
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Recently refurbished Woodbury Park 20m indoor pool with jacuzzi and sauna.
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Branscombe cliffs from SW Coastal Path
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Sidmouth, sand & rockpools
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Hire a canoe from Exeter Quay
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Enjoy a local pint at the Digger's Rest next door
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Crealy Adventure park is just 5 mins drive away.
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