Perfect retreat for two people. The Boathouse has been refurbished to a very high standard throughout. Light and airy with exposed beams, oak flooring and high spec kitchen and shower room. It has been thoughtfully designed and well equipped for a comfortable, relaxed break. Private patio overlooking exotic plant garden and views through to the estuary. Off-street parking. Just under 1 mile from Kingsbridge town centre, a thriving market town with picturesque quay, character high street, two supermarkets and market square. The very popular Crabshell Inn pub is situated right on the Quay and only 8 minutes walk away along the estuary. The popular tourist destinations of Salcombe, Dartmouth and Totnes are only 15-30 minutes drive away. Our nearest beach, South Milton, is beautiful and only a 15 minute drive away, while the coastal walks on offer are spectacular. Weekly bookings (Saturday to Saturday) May to the end of September . Short stays (3 night minimum) available at all other times.
Stylish detached cottage in Kingsbridge, estuary walk to great pub/town, parking
- Cottage322 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps2
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay3 - 7 nights
A Luxury Retreat For 2, Private Patio, 8 Min Walk To Pub & 15 Min To Market Town
Owner
Fleur Gates
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English, French
- Calendar last updated:
- Aug 15, 2018
About Fleur Gates
We are Fleur and Rob. We moved down from Surrey and immediately set about designing and converting the detached annexe into the Boathouse. Our aim was to create the look and feel of a boutique hotel, but with the peace and seclusion of a holiday cottage. Fleur is in charge of bookings and Rob takes care of the maintenance.
Fleur Gates purchased this Cottage in 2008
Why Fleur Gates chose Kingsbridge
We have family who moved to Kingsbridge a few years before us. Each time we came to visit them we were reluctant to go home. In 2008, ready for an adventure, we took the plunge and moved down ourselves. The great thing about Kingsbridge is that not only is it a thriving market town year round, but it's also located on the beautiful Kingsbridge estuary. No matter what time of year the rolling countryside and estuary make Kingsbridge a lovely place to be. Plus the central location of Kingsbridge makes it a great base to explore the wonderful coastline, countryside and other market towns of the South Hams.
What makes this Cottage unique
We like to think that we’ve thought of everything you might need to enjoy your stay. The Boathouse is equipped to feel like a real home. When you arrive all you need to do is unpack your bags and relax. The bed has a quality pocket sprung mattress to give a good night’s rest. We offer free superfast Wi-Fi so you can research your next trip out or check your emails. Every year we completely refresh the Boathouse so it is pristine and ready to welcome you.
Amenities
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
- Bedroom1 double
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 2 (1 Bedroom) Notes on bedrooms: Comfortable double bed with Egyptian cotton bed linen/duvet/throw and plenty of pillows. Oak bedside tables and wardrobe. Wall mounted Freeview TV. Hairdryer. Blackout roller blind.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Shower Roomtoilet, shower
- Separate shower room with large shower cubicle. Luxury thermostatic shower. WC and basin. Heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Shaver socket. Egyptian cotton towels.
Location Type
- Near The Ocean
- Town
- Ocean View
Theme
- Romantic
- Away From It All
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Towels ProvidedBath and hand towel provided for each guest and changed mid stay.
- Telephone
- Linens ProvidedEgyptian white cotton bedding provided.
- ParkingAllocated parking space on drive.
- InternetFree Wi-Fi. Superfast fibre broadband
- HeatingGas central heating with own thermostat.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Elevator
- Living RoomOpen plan lounge/dining area with oak flooring. Glass facade opening on to private patio, with views through to the estuary. Comfortable sofa, dining table, wall mounted YouView TV, DVD player and iPod docking station/radio.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorFridge with small freezer compartment
- FreezerFreezer compartment within fridge
- StoveGas hob
- OvenElectric oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & UtensilsEverything you need to prepare a great meal
- KitchenOpen plan kitchen. Equipped to a high standard with Bosch appliances throughout. Solid oak worktops. Plenty of tableware and utensils. Ironing board/iron. Underfloor heating.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining
- comfy seating for 2 people
Entertainment
- Television
- StereoIPod docking station with headphone lead to connect you phone etc
- DVD Player
- Books
- GamesScrabble
- Video Library
Outside
- Boat
- Outdoor GrillGas BBQ on terrace, ready to go
- Deck / PatioTeak table, chairs, parasol and BBQ
- TennisTwo recently refurbished tennis courts are available to hire in the Recreation Ground
- GolfThurlestone Golf Club is only a 15 minute drive away. The course is a mix of links and cliff-top terrain with the latter providing fabulous views towards Burgh Island. Spectacular coastal views can be enjoyed from every hole on the course, which provides a challenge to all levels of golfer. Peter Alliss favourably compared Thurlestone with the famous Pebble Beach course in California. Bigbury Golf Club is a 20 minute drive away. A 'famously friendly' cliff-top coastal golf course. A challenging yet forgiving 18 hole course with stunning views in all directions. Dartmouth Golf and Country Club is a 20 minute drive away. Voted one of the top 80 golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland by Golf Monthly.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThere are steps up from the parking bay to the Boathouse
Attractions
- autumn foliage
- bay/sound
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- museums
- playground
- pond
- recreation center
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- paddle boating
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- swimming
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- mountain biking
- tennis
- surfing
- equestrian events
- deepsea fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: We regret it isn’t suitable for babies, children or pets. Sorry, no smoking inside the Boathouse. The Boathouse is double glazed and centrally heated. The central heating is controlled by a simple thermostat and the boiler provides unlimited hot water. Outside: The Boathouse opens out on to a South facing patio area for your exclusive use, with teak table and chairs, parasol, gas BBQ and exotic plant garden. Beach gear is provided - chairs, windbreak, parasol etc. Washing line and pegs. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: We supply all of the bedding, bed linen, bath towels and tea towels. Don’t forget to pack your beach towels. If you're staying for a week we will come in mid-week and change the towels. For longer bookings we also change the bed linen and clean.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
28 Reviews
A well furnished little bolt hole, well positioned to access local pubs and restaurants
We loved staying here. The property is furnished to a very high standard, containing everything we needed for a weeks stay. Rob and Fluer were great hosts and we wouldn’t hestitate to recommend The Boathouse to friends.
Thank you Sue, it was lovely to meet you. I’m pleased you had a good week and fantastic weather and that the Boathouse provided everything you needed. Best wishes, Fleur.
Beautiful property, comfortable & so well equipped. It had everything we needed.
A superb property finished to a really high standard. Perfect place to stay for a couple. Fleur was very welcoming so thank you so much.
You're welcome Alan, glad you enjoyed your stay, lovely to meet you both.
The perfect little bolt hole
The Boathouse is perfectly formed and superbly decorated. We absolutely loved our short break in Kingsbridge and would highly recommend it
Thank you - really pleased you enjoyed your break.
Perfect!
Lovely little house with everything catered for, was spotless too! Would highly recommend
Thank you! So pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Boathouse.
Small but perfectly formed
The Boathouse was ideal for 2 people, had everything you needed and more. Good location, parking right outside the house, but hone your reversing skills! Our sat nav kept saying the property was on the right side going out of Kingsbridge when in actual fact it is on the left. Best advice is to drive past and just before you approach the bridge there is a small road where it is reasonably easy to turn around and go back towards Kingsbridge with The Boathouse on your right hand side, parking is so much easier that way. Best meal we had was at the Cricket Inn at Beesands, best fish and chips at the Codfather in Kingsbridge. Salcombe is a delight and produce their own gin which I can recommend! Despite the weather enjoyed a wonderful 4:nights at The Boathouse.
Thank you for your review and your recommendations which will be very helpful for other guests - delighted you had everything you needed at the Boathouse.
Comfortable modern place with great view
Compact and nicely set out with lots of crockery etc. Easy walking distance to the town along the estuary. Clean and warm. Would stay again.
Thank you Debbie, we hope to see you again.
Map
Coast/Beach: There are plenty of great beaches in close proximity. South Milton Sands is a 15 minute drive away (free parking for National Trust members) and one of the best places to catch a sunset. Slapton Sands is 15 minutes away and features a 15 mile stretch of spectacular coast and The Start Bay Inn, serving amazing fish and chips. Bigbury is a 25 minutes drive away and at low tide you can walk across to the iconic Burgh Island Hotel (frequented by Agatha Christie) and the 700 year old Pilchard Inn. Travel: Approximately 1 hour's drive from Exeter International airport and 4.5 hours drive from London. A car is not essential, but is recommended. Nearest train station is Totnes, which has great national links. Buses run from Kingsbridge to Plymouth, Totnes, Exeter and Dartmouth. The trip to Dartmouth is spectacular from the top of a double decker bus. Distances: Other local places of interest include Salcombe which is 6.5 miles away. Located on the mouth of the Kingsbridge estuary it features beautiful beaches, stunning coastal scenery and walks. You can also take the ferry from Kingsbridge to Salcombe (seasonal). Dartmouth is 15 miles away and known for its strong naval heritage, tudor buildings, castle and art galleries. Totnes is 12 miles away and has great independent shopping on the high street and the lovely Dartington Hall Estate. Further Details: Kingsbridge is a bustling market town all year round. There are two supermarkets (Tesco and Morrisons) and a selection of independent food shops on the high street. The very popular Crabshell Inn is situated on the edge of the quay and only a 8 minute walk away. The award winning Maha-Bharat Indian restaurant is always busy. The Old Bakery is a lovely setting with great tapas. We can recommend some good restaurants and pubs in and around Kingsbridge whatever your taste. Kings Cinema is a quaint cinema at the top of the high street showing the latest releases and you can have a glass of wine! Fusion Leisure Centre is in the centre of town and features a 25M swimming pool. Harbour House is a Centre for Arts and Yoga with a vegetarian Café, located in the centre of town. The pretty Recreational Grounds in Kingsbridge have two tennis courts available for a small fee. During the summer there's a busy Sunday car boot sale on the edge of the Quay. The estuary is very popular for stand up paddle boarding, with hire and lessons available at The Crabshell Inn. There's a lovely circular walk/run from the Boathouse that takes you along the picturesque estuary (very popular with bird watchers) and through the country lanes. The Kingsbridge In Bloom team keep Kingsbridge looking beautiful and have recently won a number of gold medals.
Rates & Availability
Changeover Day: In the summer we take bookings in weekly blocks, Saturday to Saturday. Off peak, we take bookings for shorter stays (3 night minimum). The Boathouse will be all yours from 3pm the day you arrive. At the end of your stay we ask that you leave by 10am.