The Albatross in Woolacombe village has spectacular uninterrupted views of Woolacombe Sands from almost every aspect of its large plot that includes a garden and two sun decks. New this year is the addition of The Nest, a stylish annexe in the garden that increases capacity to a total of 12 adults, or perhaps three families. To further enhance the holiday experience a traditional hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge pool are all located on a glass screened sun deck allowing your party to make the most of the stunning 270 degree views. Out of the main season, the main house, The Albatross, can still be let as a sleep 10 with The Nest sleeping 2 let separately.
This sizable detached 4-bedroom house plus 1–bedroomed annex is made for those who love to be beside the sea and relish not having to use the car. Just 200 meters from the award-winning Woolacombe beach, visitors are attracted by surfing, paddleboarding, sunbathing and sand-castle building, although this is also prime walking country with spectacular coastal trails past the colony of basking seals starting literally on the doorstep. Guests can easily saunter into the centre of Woolacombe and enjoy refreshments at the independent bars, cafes and ice-cream parlours, or perhaps pick up supplies to enjoy back at the house, inside or out.
In the house the lounge offers plenty of comfy seating and main TV with surround sound and streaming services. In the bay armchairs look out to sea beside a desk suitable for working from home. There is a Yamaha keyboard for the musically inclined. In the open plan kitchen-diner, a large picture window stretches across the front of the property and the dining table and chairs have been carefully positioned to enjoy the breath-taking sea views. There is a fully equipped and stylish kitchen, perfect for rustling up your favourite meals and a double-sided wood burner which makes this welcoming space cosy at any time of the year. An adjacent family room is well equipped to entertain the children with TV, books, a range of toys and table football. French doors lead onto the upper decked area with large wooden table chairs, benches and a swing seat. Steps lead down to a large sundeck with hot tub, sauna and cold plunge pool and plenty of comfortable seating to relax and enjoy the view.
In the annexe, an open plan lounge-kitchen-diner also has a desk, TV with surround sound, a woodburner and a view to the open ocean. The bathroom has a capacious shower.
All bedrooms in the main house offer sea/coastal views with bedroom two in the main house benefitting from a wonderful glass screened balcony with table and chairs, an ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee. The bedroom in The Nest has double aspect windows with garden views to catch the sun rising over the hills.
Outside there are many areas to explore: the wonderful lawned garden which surrounds the Nest has a climbing frame with swings, there is a balcony on the main house and the two sun decks all with magnificent sea views.
Accommodation (Main house):
Living room: with HDTV, Streaming services, DVD, surround sound, and a multi-room music system and open fire.
Family room: with wall-mounted TV, multi-room and bluetooth music system, books, table football and toys.
Kitchen/diner: with large double-sided woodburner, Hi-Fi with CD, mini disk and radio and multi-room music system. Gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, large American-style fridge/freezer and Nespresso coffee machine and plenty of small kitchen appliances
Utility room: with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Cloakroom: with WC and handbasin
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double bed, with coastal and sea views, en-suite bathroom with large shower, WC and handbasin.
Bedroom 2: Superking bed, double aspect room with window and full height sliding doors onto private balcony with table and chairs, giving wonderful panoramic ocean views.
Bedroom 3: Twin zip 'n' link beds which can be converted to a superking on request (please advise when booking). Bedside tables, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Wonderful views across the bay towards Morte Point.
Bedroom 4: Twin zip 'n' link beds which can be converted to a superking on request (please advise when booking) and two full size bunk beds. Views of the bay and out to Lundy Island.
Family Bathroom: with bath, separate corner shower cubicle, WC and basin.
Outside: The Albatross main house has an upper deck with dining area, swing seat and bench all overlooking the sea with steps down to the fully-glass screened sundeck with plenty of seating, traditional hot tub (no bubbles), sauna, cold plunge pool, standing shower and separate foot shower.
Further outdoor shower and hanging area at rear of main house, ideal for rinsing wet suits and sandy feet.
Accommodation (Annex):
The Nest Annex has a living green roof and triple doors opening onto a large fully enclosed rear garden with patio area, and sloping lawn with climbing frame. Open plan living area with bifold doors and large window with ocean views, log burner with comfy seating, Smart TV, surround sound, bluetooth streaming, dining table and chairs, separate small desk area. A kitchenette area has fitted units, electric oven, induction hob, fridge, microwave and sink.
Bedroom 5: Kingsize bed, wardrobe and bedside tables.
Annex Bathroom: Shower room with walk in shower, WC and handbasin.
Pets: One or two well-behaved dogs allowed downstairs in the house only.
Linen and heating: Linen and towels inclusive. Gas CH throughout main house and underfloor heating in the annex.
Notes: Fibre Broadband and wi-fi available throughout both properties with multiple wired network ports in the annex. No smoking. Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available. Outside gas BBQ. Family parties only. Maximum 12 adults. Please note, stag and hen parties are not permitted at this property. Sloping driveway with turning area and parking for 3 cars. Additional reserved parking spaces on road for 3 cars. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.