Longbow Barns - Dartmouth, Devon, England

Main features of this high quality character self-catering accommodation in Dartmouth:

• Spacious Dining and Living rooms.
• Full fitted modern Kitchens with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washer / dryer, kettle, toaster to make self-catering easy.
• Dining table and chairs to comfortably seat all guests.
• Separate Bathrooms for all Bedrooms, all with shaver points, 3 bathrooms with bath/shower, 2 with showers
• Digital TV, DVD, Video and Wi-Fi. High chairs and travel cots included.
• Ample parking for seven cars.
• Full central heating and night storage.
• Separate lawned gardens with child safety pond in lower apartment garden, tables / chairs and benches, and a sea view

Upper Apartment - 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

Spacious L-shaped living room with natural stone walls, exposed beams, and three picture windows to enjoy magnificent views including the Dart estuary and the sea behond plus, Wide Screen digital free view TV/DVD/Vidio and Wi Fi. Main bedroom with a King size double bed for greater comfort and en'suite bath/shower room, and a twin bedded room with en'suite shower room, digital free view TV/DVD. Separate fenced/shrubbed gardens with views to the River Dart estuary and out to sea.

Lower Apartment - 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Living Room: Comfortable room with 3 settees, Wide Screen Digital TV, DVD . Glazed doors lead to garden patio with Chinese style gazebo and natural pond with child safety grid. Living room and garden enjoy views over the town down to the estuary and out to sea. Spacious well-equipped farmhouse kitchen with a table to seat 8 people plus Wi Fi. Two double bedrooms and twin bedroom with their own bathrooms. Two bedrooms have digital free view TV/DVD. En-suite digital free view tv only.

Please visit http://www.dartmouthselfcatering.co.uk to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Devon.

Great Walking and River Trips. Children will enjoy crabbing along the embankment. Woodlands family theme park. Steam train trips from Kingswear to Goodrington and , ideal day out with the children to Paignton Zoo. The South West Coastal Path can be started at Warfleet then on to Stoke Fleming, Blackpool Sands, Strete, Slapton Sands, and Torcross continueing around towards Salcombe and on towards Wembury. There are numerous tourist attractions along the coast and several National Trust properties to visit in the area. The nearest Market Towns are Totnes, Newton Abbot and Kingsbridge. Agatha Christie's Greenway is open to the public! Dartmoor National Park and great beaches not far away. The nearest to Longbow Barns is Blackpool Sands (10 minute drive)This is a beautiful beach with modern amenities including the Venus Cafe and restaurant, also the beach shop. There is a parking charge during the season. Bigbury-on Sea is aproximately 40 minutes drive from Dartmouth and is just a beaching experience and deserves a whole day out.

Travel: Totnes Railway Station. Exeter Airport

Good places to visit: Dartmouth Castle, Britannia Royal Naval College, Agatha Christie's Greenway. Devon villages and nearby beaches. Blackpool Sands. Three miles of Slapton Sands steeped in WW2 history. Bee Sands. Golden sands at Bigbury-on-Sea. Dartmoor National park and much more.

Annual Events: Many local festivals and cultural events. Dartmouth Regatta including The Red Arrows August 30th 31st Saturday 01st September2012.

Good places to eat: The Floating Bridge/Wildfire Bistro at the Dart Marina. Sails. Jan & Freddies. The Dartmouth Arms. The Sportsmans. The Angle. Mitch Tonks, The Sea Horse. The Forces Tavern. Royal Castle Hotel. The Apprentice. The Laughing Monk at Strete. The Cricketer at Bee Sands. The Venus restaurant Blackpool Sands. Excellent public houses, more restaurants, tea shops for scrumptious cream teas, and bistros. Always fish and chips.

Local Sports: Watersports / Beaches/Golf / Rambling / local Leisure Centre/Nearby holiday park for the children.

The beautiful historic town of Dartmouth is positioned on the hillside, with views of the River Dart estuary. This ancient seaport town has a lengthy and illustrious history. Stroll through its narrow and atmospheric streets to admire the handsome period buildings. Dartmouth's natural deep-water port still provides a harbour for boats although nowadays these tend to be private yachts for leisure purposes. A couple of centuries ago, Dartmouth harbour was one of England's busiest ports sending mariners, pilgrims and even crusaders on voyages of discovery and expedition. If you get time, visit the Britannia Royal Naval College for an insight into its marine and seafaring history.

The ancient narrow streets of Dartmouth are now home to cafes, restaurants, interesting and original shops, art galleries and delicatessens where you can stop for a bite to eat or purchase local delicacies to take back to your holiday cottage for later.  he cobbled market place features colourful stalls and regular farmers markets sell fresh high quality local produce.  The 2 hour Town Walking Trail includes the main historic features of interest, and of course wonderful views of the boats on the estuary.

Sailing and fishing are a popular pastime with local people and holidaymakers. The steam train ride to Paington from the Kingswear side of the estuary is also a favourite activity for visitors.  The Dartmouth Regatta is held in August, the highlight being the Red Arrows display.  Further afield the Little Dartmouth walk on the South West Coast Path takes in Dartmouth Castle where you can stop for a drink and admire the views out to sea, and National Trust properties at Greenway (Agatha Christie's house) and at Colyton Fischacre provide more historic and garden interest.

Dartmouth is located in the South Hams, one of Devon's most beautiful spots. In the middle of rolling hills and pictureque creeks, the town has a nautical charm and a fascinating history, reflected in its architecture. If you love the water, Dartmouth is the place for you with sailing, canoeing and wonderful beaches just around the headland. Walk and explore the town and the paths along the River Dart, or hop on a train, bus or ferry and enjoy South Devon at it's best. Short breaks available. Do contact us Tele: 01242 251270. Mobile 07880602933. Winter 2012 Special Offers now available for January, February and March, subject to availability.

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