Bowden Close House: Chestnut

Maidencombe, Devon, England

"Chestnut is a two storey centrally heated wing of the main house for 4 people. It has extensive views of the South Devon coastline and features a spiral staircase in the lounge."

Location

Bowden Close House is a large Victorian property set in an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens overlooking the stunning coastline of Lyme Bay, just 4 miles from Teignmouth and Torquay.

It is a short walk from the South West Coastal Path and the picturesque cove of Maidencombe Beach. Dartmoor with all its many attractions and the lovely towns of South Devon, including Dartmouth and Totnes, are all within easy reach.

Owner's Description

Chestnut is a two storey centrally heated wing of the main house for 4 people. It has extensive views of the South Devon coastline and features a spiral staircase in the lounge.

Ground Floor

Lounge/Diner: Entrance door giving access to the lounge/dining area with comfortable seating. Colour TV, Freeview and video, dining table and chairs.Wooden spiral staircase leading to the first floor.

Kitchen: Fully fitted floor and wall cupboards, fridge, electric cooker and microwave oven.

First Floor

Bedroom 1: Double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Bedroom 2: 2 single beds, wardrobe and chest of drawers

Bathroom: Bath with shower over, toilet and wash basin

There is ample parking in our private car park and secure garaging for touring bikes.

Guests are welcome to use our acre of landscaped gardens. There is a gate from the garden which gives direct access to the steep narrow lane to the beach.

Things You Need To Know

A pay phone is available in the reception area for your use. Please note that mobile phone reception can be erratic.

* 2 night breaks - 50% of weekly rate

* 3 & 4 night breaks - 75% of weekly rate

Directions

View Map

At the end of the M5 take the A38 towards Plymouth/Torquay. At the junction of the A38 and the A380 bear left onto the A380 to Torquay over Telegraph Hill. After a couple of miles turn left onto the B3192 to Teignmouth. Follow this road for approximately 3 miles. As you enter Teignmouth, at the bottom of the hill turn right at the traffic lights. Continue until you reach the next set of traffic lights and take the left filter over Shaldon bridge across the estuary. Follow the coastal road up the hill towards Torquay for approximately 2 miles to the village of Maidencombe. After the 30 mile an hour sign, at the bottom of the dip Bowden Close can be found on the left hand side clearly signed.

Other Information

WALKS
Bowden Close House stands just above the South West Coastal Path which, at 600 miles long, is the longest in the Britain. There are also many rural walks nearby through some of the most unspoiled countryside of South Devon.

DARTMOOR
Dartmoor National Park is easily reached for a day out. See the Dartmoor ponies and visit places of interest such as Widdecombe-in-the-Moor, Lydford Gorge, Becky Falls and Bovey Tracey, gateway to the Moor.

TOWNS & VILLAGES
South Devon is renowned for its pretty villages and towns including Totnes, an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle, and Dartmouth, famous for its Naval College and Michelin star New Angel restaurant. Plymouth and Exeter are half an hour away for theatres and larger shopping centres, whilst Torquay, with all its many seaside attractions, is just 4 miles away.

GOLF
There are several good golf courses in the area including Teignmouth and Torquay.

FISHING
Fishing trips can be arranged from Torquay Harbour and numerous towns along the South Devon coast and on the River Dart.

WILDLIFE
The area has abundant wildlife and is very popular with birdwatchers. It is one of the few strongholds for the rare Cirl Bunting (pictured) and the Exe estuary is renowned for its over-wintering birds, particularly the beautiful Avocet.
Just down the hill from Bowden Close House is the picturesque Maidencombe cove where you can sit at the lovely little Beach Cafe and try to spot the seals.