Gorgeous 3 bedroom barn conversion near to beaches

Hi Great Barn is a lovely spacious barn conversion just a few miles away from glorious beaches on 3 sides of the compass. Indeed 3 of the top 50 in the country (Sunday Times) are just a short drive away. The barn is tastefully decorated with a very large lounge and dining area. There are 3 bedrooms, one master bed with super king bed and ensuite, a double bedroom with double bed and a further bedroom with 2 singles. Change over on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. 7 days booking. Pets allowed. The space Great Barn is a large property. The rooms are as follows : Downstairs : Large Dining Room with a large oak table, oak floor and beams, wood burner Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven, hob, washer dryer Double Bedroom with King size bed Double Bedroom with 2 singles Large family bathroom with bath and shower Upstairs : Large Double Bedroom with Superking bed and large ensuite with bath and shower Very Large Lounge with woodburner Guest access Guests have the whole property. There is a very private, gated, pretty, cobbled courtyard. There is also extra parking for 2 cars. Other things to note Great Barn is situated in a quiet hamlet but is blessed by being near many great beaches on three points of the compass. Indeed The Sunday Times recently listed 3 local beaches as being in the Top 50 in the UK. Great Barn is centrally located for all 3. They are as follows : BIGBURY/BURGH ISLAND (to the West of Great Barn) This beach has everything – even a romantic island with its own pub on it - The Pilchard Inn. Even the drive there is very pretty. Drive through Kingsbridge towards Modbury. The quickest way is via the tidal road. It gets covered at high water so work out when to go – don’t get caught out. There is another route although slightly longer. Once you arrive you can park at the main car park or a farmer has opened up a field and will charge for the day. There are plenty of facilities. BLACKPOOL SANDS (to the East of Great Barn) Not to be confused with the other Blackpool ! To quote the Sunday Times ‘This is a gorgeous spot. Scrupulously clean and oh so fashionable for the latte drinking classes’. The beach is surrounded by exotically wooded cliffs and has a diving platform anchored in the bay. SOAR MILL COVE (south of Salcombe) The Sunday Times travel editor’s favourite beach on the planet !!! Drive beyond Salcombe and park in the public car park just before the Soar Mill Hotel and follow the path to the beach. However the list of beaches doesn’t stop there. There are many more to choose from…and most of which are as good or better than the 3 above. BANTHAM On the other side of the River Avon to Bigbury, Bantham is the surfers beach. If there is a Westerly/Southerly wind the swells come straight in to Bantham beach and the surfers will be there in force. Great for Boogie boards as well as Surf Boards. You can have lessons on the beach or just take your own boards. Obviously great for just swimming in the waves too ! BEESANDS/HALLSANDS (to the East of Great Barn and our nearest beach) A long stretch of beach that is sheltered from Westerly winds. It shelves steeply so good for swimming, although less good for kids. Hallsands is the next beach up. Walk along the coast path to Start Point and the light house and you will come across the unique ‘missing’ village – washed away after a large storm. The history is fascinating. BEACHES IN THE ESTUARY To the west of Great Barn you have Salcombe estuary. Opposite Salcombe there are a number of beaches that merge together at low tide. They are all sandy and safe for the kids (although watch out for tides running sideways across the beaches). There is a café on the beach that sells ice cream and coffee. There is also a small passenger ferry that can take you across the water into Salcombe for a spot of lunch. The beaches in the estuary are as follows :- MILL BAY Park at the Mill Bay National Trust Car Park. We have always managed to get parking here – even in the height of summer. Mill Bay is a large sandy beach in the sheltered estuary. Good views of Salcombe. SUNNY COVE A walk South along the coast path brings you to Sunny Cove. This is a lovely curve of sand surrounded by rocks. SMALL’s COVE & FISHERMANS COVE At low tide really just extensions of Mill Bay. There is a café at the top of the steps. This is also where you get the foot ferry to Salcombe. BEACHES SOUTH OF GREAT BARN Directly south of Great Barn are a number of small, pretty sandy beaches hidden between rocks. They are as follows :- LANNACOMBE Reached by a very narrow lane. There is a small car park that opens out onto a pretty stretch of sand between cliffs. MATTISCOMBE A 1km walk from start point. This is again a pretty sandy beach. GARA ROCK Reached by a 10 minute walk from the car park at the top. At the top there are also the Gara rock apartments and café complex. The café is a must on any visit. Amazing views and good food too. After going to any of the above we find it very pleasant to stop off for afternoon tea at ALLINGTON HOUSE There are many others….SLAPTON SANDS and HOPE COVE to name just two…… If it isn’t a beach day there is plenty more to do SALCOMBE A favourite with the sailing set. It is always busy with lots of fashionable clothes shops, pubs and restaurants. You can quite happily while away an afternoon walking down the high street with a Salcombe ice cream. This is also the place to hire boats or organise fishing trips. DARTMOUTH Also full of boats. It is perhaps for real sailors rather than those that just want to look the part. DARTMOOR If you tire of the coast there is the most magnificent National Park just 30 minutes away. We would thoroughly recommend the RIVER DART COUNTRY PARK. This is set within the park and offers a host of activities and adventures including High ropes, low ropes, zorbing, canoeing and even a Pirate Ship !