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Dining
Private kitchen
Interior detail
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Challaborough, ENG
  • Challaborough Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bigbury-on-Sea Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Burgh Island
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Double Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Kids' /Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Burgh Island / Bigbury on Sea Views / Beach 100 m: Cosy Old Coastguard's Cottage

Our light, newly renovated old coastguards’ cottage looks out to Burgh Island. There are 3 beautiful sandy, quiet beaches nearby, all great for surfing, paddle-boarding and rock pooling. Perfect for families and walkers / dog owners.

- Blue flag winning Challaborough Bay 1 min.
- Bantham and Bigbury Bay 15 min.
- On South West Coastal Path.
- Two cosy 13th C pubs walkable.
- Pretty market towns of Modbury, Kingsbridge and Salcombe Harbour, 20 min drive.

GUESTS LOVE OUR COTTAGE FOR:

“Sea views and the sound of the sea when we had the windows open to sleep was lovely.”

“We loved how close the cottage is to our favourite spots in Bigbury-on-Sea and Ringmore.”

“Probably our favourite AirBnB we've ever stayed in.” 

“…very quiet and peaceful considering being end of July. Clean beach with life guards and powerful waves (surfer paradise).”

“The cottage is such a lovely decorated space and it caters for all needs.” 
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An old coastguard's cottage along a stunning coastline, it’s now light, bright and coastal inspired, adapted for modern living. There's plenty of character with a ship's beam spanning the living room ceiling, wooden floors and light hues of blue /green greet you as you climb the stairs to the loft.

CLEANING PROTOCOL
Given the current situation we are fumigating the cottage between stays and sanitising after thorough cleaning, in line with current industry standards. Our cottage has been certified by Visit England's 'Good To Go' scheme.

SUMMER SUN:
In full summer, enjoy the garden patio or head straight down the road to the beach, picking up buckets and spades from our collection or the shop a minute away. On breezy days, the patio and conservatory are a sheltered sun trap and enjoy views to the sea and the hills.

COSY DOWN IN WINTER :
Enjoy long walks along the cliffs, the solitude of the beaches and a toasty log burner enjoyed from the huge sofa in the evenings. A basket of logs and kindling is ready for your first night + instructions for those new to lighting a real fire.

BEACHES, SURFING + SWIMMING :
Lifeguards are on duty at Challaborough and Bantham Bays; surf or paddle boarding gear can be hired from the Discovery Surf Centre just across the road in the holiday park. Outside school holidays (at their discretion) you can use the swimming pool & playground at the holiday park.

BEDROOMS :
2 Double Bedrooms
1 Twin Bedroom (most suitable for children)

FIRST FLOOR :
DOUBLE BEDROOM : A built-in bed brings you views of the sea from the window as you drink your morning coffee.

TWIN BEDROOM: Kids have their own room complete with blackout blind, nightlight, and a chest of story books.

SECOND FLOOR:
DOUBLE BEDROOM: The loft bedroom (steep steps) has amazing views out to Burgh Island and the sounds of the sea will lull you to sleep.

Travel Cot (& Change Mat) can be left out on request.

KITCHEN & DINING AREA:
We love cooking so the kitchen is well equipped with a range cooker, mixer, blender, baking cupboard and a shelf of cookbooks.There’s tea and coffee left for you, a coffee grinder (and beans) and a cafetière so you don’t need to pack one.

The dining area (in the open plan kitchen) is intimately lit for evening dinners around the farmhouse table.

LIVING AREA:
Adjoining the kitchen, the living room has a large 4 - 5 seater sofa, armchair and WiFi enabled TV complete with BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Amazon Prime TV and freeview Satellite TV.
There’s a den under the open staircase with bean bags for kids to play in.

BATHROOM:
Shower, WC and sink (no bath). Baby bath can be provided on request.

UTILITY ROOM:
Washing machine & tumble dryer

CONSERVATORY:
A small conservatory at the front of the cottage overlooks the garden. There's room to dine, have evening drinks or shelter from windy days whilst still enjoying the view.

PATIO GARDEN:
There's a small patio garden with a bench and views to sea. Garden furniture can be brought out for lunches al fresco. The walls to our friendly neighbours' gardens are low so dogs need to be on a lead /tied to the bench.

Other things to note
Please take care of babies/ young children on the stairs. The loft staircase is steep for those unstable on their feet.

Well behaved dogs are welcome here - we do ask that you supervise them. Plenty of guests have enjoyed staying here with their dogs, but the low garden walls may not be suitable for some dogs. There are lots of dog friendly beaches nearby in low season, and a walk / short drive away in high season.

We look forward to welcoming you to stay!

Property manager

Frances Carlisle

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please remember children are your responsibility
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs - please note our house rules.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No sandy feet or shoes in the house. Please read our house manual on how things work, rubbish collections, + how to contact us during your stay.
Pets are welcome, please keep them off soft furnishings and beds. Ensure they are not left unsupervised. The garden is gated but does have low walls.
This is a family home and as child friendly as we can make it, but please supervise children on stairs + remember they are your own responsibility.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and South Devon, while Brownston Art Gallery and The Watermark are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Overbecks Museum and Garden and Sea N Shore. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Challaborough, ENG

What's nearby

  • Challaborough Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bigbury-on-Sea Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Burgh Island - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bantham beach - 29 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Hope Cove Beach - 30 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ring 'O' Bells - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Modbury Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Burgh Island / Bigbury on Sea Views / Beach 100 m: Cosy Old Coastguard's Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Burgh Island / Bigbury on Sea Views / Beach 100 m: Cosy Old Coastguard's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Burgh Island / Bigbury on Sea Views / Beach 100 m: Cosy Old Coastguard's Cottage?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Burgh Island / Bigbury on Sea Views / Beach 100 m: Cosy Old Coastguard's Cottage located?

This family-friendly Kingsbridge cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Challaborough Beach, Wyscombe Beach and Bigbury-on-Sea Beach. South West Coast Path Section 37 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 38 Trailhead are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Loveday J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Coastal cottage a few minutes walk from the beach. Great base to explore the beautiful South Hams.

We had a lovely stay at this cottage. The local beach is lovely and you can walk to Bigbury beach and Burgh Island. There is very little outdoor space at the cottage and it does look directly over the holiday park but even in our half term week the holiday park wasn’t noisy. The cottage is well equipped but the beds are all quite small and not particularly comfortable but fine for a week away
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property

Absolutely beautiful house, very comfortable and well equipped. The location near the beach and coast walks was fantastic. The owner provided really good information on the local area and checked in on our first full day to ensure everything was ok. Would highly recommend this cottage and will definitely be back!

About the host

Hosted by Frances Carlisle

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We're (Frances & Andy) a family of four, with two young kids who adore the sea as much as we do! We spend a lot of time here but are based in London, so our trusty housekeeper keeps up the good work for us whilst you'll have us at the other end of the phone. Andy grew up in neighbouring Somerset and still has family living nearby. He's been visiting Bigbury on Sea since he was small and has never grown tired of it! Frances grew up next to long sandy beaches in the chilly North East and whilst a city girl at heart there's nothing more inspiring or comforting than being by the sea.

Why they chose this property

We (Frances & Andy) have been coming to this area for as long as we've been together - Andy used to holiday here with his parents as a child, and when the rare chance to buy a local property came up, it was the perfect opportunity to spend more time here and start bringing our own children to create their own memories.

What makes this property unique

We love what everyone else loves about the cottage - that we can be at the beach in less than a minute, enjoy views of Burgh Island from the bed or the garden, and hear the sea through the windows.

We spent two years renovating the cottage, opening it up and brightening the rooms to bring in the daylight. Being able to add our own slightly quirky style and add a calming coastal palette that feels warm even in winter was so important and one of the things we love most.

You can enjoy the views and the warmth of the sun even when it's windy down at the beach from the patio garden, or when it really is cool the conservatory is set up for cosy dining or reading whilst remembering you're by the sea!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish