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Sleeps 4+ 2 infants in1x large double with super king bed (cot space) & 1x large twin (cot space) |
 | Gitcombe has both indoor and outdoor (May-Mid Sept) swimming pools. The indoor pool has Roman style wide steps steps - ideal for sitting and splashing. There's aslo a heated outdoor whirlpool that little ones can use with supervision. |
 | Treatments via a visiting beauty and massage therapist can be pre-booked. |
 | A selection of traditional childrens board games in each cottage. Tennis racquets, tennis balls, buckets, spades, crabbing nets and lines available to use on help yourself basis in wooden shed. |
 | brilliant hand carved wooden playground includes a train, pirate ship and infant, child & garden chair swing, tennis court, basket ball post and net |
 | cows and sheep in surrounding fields and lots of natural wildlife. Resident pooch Tango enjoys playing with children and fetching balls and sticks |
 | soft play room with ball pool, and pool table for older children |
 | Private chef services and gourmet ready meal delivery are available |
 | Beautiful Blackpool Sands beach is approx 15 minutes away, privately owned with mother and baby facilities, and the award winning child friendly Venus Café serving organic food |
 | travel cots, high chairs, childrens cutlery & plastic crockery provided, socket covers, integral stair gates at top of stair flights. Bed guard/rail available on request. |
 | Up to two of each available |
 | List of trusted baby sitters can be provided. CRB baby sitters also available. |
 | delicious ready meals available for delivery to your cottage from several local companies. Private chef services also available. Both by pre-arrangement. Great choice of chic cafes and restaurants in nearby Dartmouth. Two waterside pubs within a 10 minute drive, or 45 minute walk (each way). |
 | The Coach house as a private garden. |
Discount Notes:
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 4 + Cot-Sleeping Infants
The Coach House is one of eight stylish and luxurious character cottages within the exclusive Gitcombe Country Cottages Estate near Dartmouth. Each boasts tasteful Scandinavian Country-chic influenced interiors and luxurious touches such as limestone-clad bathrooms and granite topped kitchens plus a scenic and tranquil setting nestling in their own private valley in the heart of Devon's sought-after South Hams region.
As well as a stunningly scenic setting, a short drive from Dartmouth and Conde Nast Traveller award-wining Blackpool Sands, the cottages have a private health club, large indoor heated pool, Klafs sauna and steam rooms, plus a kids soft play area and a sun deck with outdoor whirlpool offering truly beautiful inspiring views over the rolling hills, woodland and meadows of valley setting . There's also an outdoor pool (open in summer), all-weather tennis courts and beautifully hand carved wooden play area. All in all, Gitcombe is just as enchanting for kids as it is for adults - who could fail to have fun playing spot the moo cow across the valley whilst splashing about in the outdoor hot tub!
The Coach House was the original farmhouse at Gitcombe and is now a chic country cottage blending charming architectural features with contemporary style and luxury. The open plan living, dining area boasts slate flagstone floors and original inglenook fire for atmospheric, cosy winter evenings but is backed up by full central heating. There's a TV, Freeview box plus CD and DVD players. The spacious kitchen area features both an Aga and a Fisher Paykel conventional oven with hob in an island unit. There are granite work tops, stainless steel American style fridge/freezer, Miele dishwater, Miele washer-drier and microwave. There's a ground floor cloakroom and lobby with gently curving stairs (stairgates provided) leading to the first floor bedrooms which comprise a super-king double and a twin, both with space for a cot. They share a large bathroom with glamorous sunken Jacuzzi bath (shower over) and limestone floor. French doors from the lounge lead to large patio with wooden table and chairs, plus a miniature Lutyens’ style garden bench for mini guests and a charcoal BBQ. Sleeps 4 + 2 infants.
PLEASE NOTE: Gitcombe provides un-assembled ‘pop up’ style travel cots, so please be aware that you will need to erect the cot before bedtime.
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Gitcombe lies in Devon’s exclusive South Hams, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with beautiful coastline to the south and the wild landscape of Dartmoor National Park to the north. Blackpool Sand, voted Best Family Beach in Britain by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine is just a few minutes drive away and boasts a special toddler’s sandpit, paddling pool area and an award winning café/take away serving organic childrens meals.
Further afield are the glorious sandy beaches and coves of Salcombe, Hope Cove, Bigbury, with shallow shelving waters, ideal for paddling and little swimmers. May be take a ride on the sea tractor to Burgh Island with it’s unique Art Deco hotel (non residents not actively encouraged in the hotel). The nearby pretty waterside village of Dittisham on the River Dart, offers unbeatable crabbing opportunities, the perfect low cost activity to while away hours for little ones and parents alike. Then stop at the ever popular Anchorstone Café for a glass of wine and some local mussels whilst you watch the boats sail past. Also within a short drive is Pennywell Farm with its brilliant hands-on attractions. Don’t miss their adorable miniature pigs.
Venture up on to Dartmoor and see ponies and their adorable foals wandering freely and then head to the Miniature Pony Centre at Mortonhampstead, they have miniature donkeys too. There are two steam railways in the area to spoil the boys, one chuffs along the coast over at Kingswear and the other winds up river to Buckfastleigh. Woodlands leisure park has a vast indoor play zone for little one and more to amuse older children outside.
Nearby Dartmouth is a stylish little town, set on the
River Dart, with a long waterfront and lots of boats and waterside
activity to enjoy, not to mention chic art galleries, boutiques and
fabulous eating places. For relaxed fine dining try Angelique restaurant
now run by the Michelin star group 10 in 8 who run several restaurants
across the country including L'ortolan in Reading. Also worth noting is
the new Rockfish Grill owned by Mitch Tonks' group the owner of the
fabulously popular Seahorse restaurant, Rockfish Grill offers equally
popular more family orientated dining. For traditional fish and chips
why not try Rockfish takeaway in Bayards cove ( Dartmouth), perfect
enjoyed quayside in the summer whilst watching the boats float by. For a
gourmet treat they also offer takeaway lobster.
A little further afield, lies Salcombe, another chic waterside town. Riverford Field Kitchen, part of the Riverford group(who can deliver fresh organic food boxes to Gitcombe cottages), offers farm tours, sometimes tractor tours, to see how their organic vegetables are grown and then lunch in it’s fab Field Kitchen, with great food and canteen style tables and benches. The menu caters for meat eaters too. And for lovers of wine and cheese, don’t miss Sharpham Vineyard, at the forefront of wine making in the UK. Visit its winery for some great award winning white wines and the farm shop for divine Sharpham cheeses made at its own creamery. Then head for the Vineyard Café for more excellent food.
A big hit with guests in the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm which is right on Gitcombes doorstep and offers plenty of opportunity for stroking, patting and cuddling the animals.Past Guest Ratings: * (4 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
Listed in The Times' 'Fabulous 50'
Fantastic property suitable for all. Felt like home from home, interiors lovely...
Fantastic property suitable for all. Felt like home from home, interiors lovely and AGA fantastic.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
This is an immaculately kept property in a pretty location with friendly and own...
This is an immaculately kept property in a pretty location with friendly and owners who clearly care about what they do. The property we stayed in didn't have an enclosed garden or in fact a table or anything outside - this wasn't a problem for us because it wasn't warm enough while we were there but I think it would have been a shame if we had visited in summer.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
A beautiful holiday home in a beautiful setting! We've had a fantastic time and ...
A beautiful holiday home in a beautiful setting! We've had a fantastic time and LOVED all the bonus bits like the stunning pool, hot tub and play zone. Thank you both – very relaxed owners!!
We are not ready to go home, in fact, my daughter wants to live here! You have t...
We are not ready to go home, in fact, my daughter wants to live here! You have thought of everything and with real style... Perfect combination of facilities for us and the baby monitor works from the tennis courts!"
Great weather at Blackpool Sands, Crabbing for England at Dartmouth and Brixham....
Great weather at Blackpool Sands, Crabbing for England at Dartmouth and Brixham. All huge fun and even relaxing in the gorgeous pool complex, a great bonus in the evenings. Evie left off her arm bands for the first time. A red letter visit!
Had a fab time steam trains, Pennywell Farm, boats Devon has it all. We w...
Had a fab time steam trains, Pennywell Farm, boats Devon has it all. We will be back again with babysitters in tow, so we can try the pubs
Fantastic location & facilities and the weather was brilliant! Lily swam withou...
Fantastic location & facilities and the weather was brilliant! Lily swam without armbands! Best days out Pennywell Farm, great for under 5s, North Sands and Salcombe (Winking Prawn). Crabbing at Dittisham, 6 in one pull! Beat that!
Have had a lovely week at Gitocombe which has worked really well for us with a...
Have had a lovely week at Gitocombe which has worked really well for us with a small toddler. Felt very at home here at the Coach House. Joshua enjoyed having space to run around the grounds, the swings, the soft play, the horses. He also enjoyed Blackpool Sands and Pennywell Farm, and Tango, the dog!
Excellent accommodation in stunning surroundings. A great base for exploring Sou...
Excellent accommodation in stunning surroundings. A great base for exploring South Devon.- 5 star rating!
We have stayed at Gitcombe on two occasions, and both times we have found it a l...
We have stayed at Gitcombe on two occasions, and both times we have found it a lovely place to stay. Comfortable beds and a truly stunning location, and the afternoon session in the indoor pool ensured our son was out like a light every night!
Considering the remote nature of this destination, a welcome pack would be much ...
Considering the remote nature of this destination, a welcome pack would be much appreciated - this was a comment that was made time and time again in their visitors book.
The pictures don't do it justice. The accomodation at Gitcombe has a very high s...
The pictures don't do it justice. The accomodation at Gitcombe has a very high standard of finish and the owners have put a great deal of thought into making sure you have everything you need.
Amazing location and the facilities were just great...
Amazing location and the facilities were just great
We have had a lovely relaxing week. We have made full use of the facilities ...
We have had a lovely relaxing week. We have made full use of the facilities which are fantastic. Yve & Mike have been very helpful so that you for your warm welcome. The area is gorgeous, excellent days out at Blackpool Sands, Paignton Zoo, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Totnes
. We shall be back!
