Driftwood Cottage Shaldon

Just 5 minutes from central Shaldon and its beautiful beach; this 4 bed retreat provides families, friends and groups with the perfect coastal holiday home.

Close to the quaint charming fishing villages Ringmore and Shaldon, there are many amenities on offer. The popular village butcher, shop, newsagent and bakery are all just a 2 minute walk away. There are also many pubs, cafes and fish and chips to to enjoy. The seaside town of Teignmouth can be visited by England's oldest passenger ferry at Shaldon, all year round and close by you can access the South West Coastal Path.

Shaldon Regatta, Teignmouth Air Show, family activities and live music are popular in the summer months.

Flexible sleeping arrangements, 3 floors of gorgeous interiors and family-friendly appeal characterise the recently renovated Driftwood Cottage.

BRAND NEW KITCHEN (2024)

Exterior
The cottage features a large south facing decked terrace and garden, accessible from the upper floor, and an off street covered parking space.

The private enclosed garden boasts a large alfresco dining table, sun loungers, a family BBQ, gravelled garden area and selection of family beach games.

The property's quirky layout involves 2 separate entrances on two different levels; one via the street level front porch, and one on the upper level through the back garden gate.

Ground floor
The front door opens into a large new porch with ample space to hang coats, store shoes and boots as well as beach gear.

There is a king size or twin room, featuring a huge new super king zip and link bed, with a modern bathroom with a fitted power shower.
The hallway flows into a second brand new family bathroom, with a power shower, WC and Jack & Jill sinks. There is also a washer dryer, with a large drying rack.

First Floor
Up the stairs, you pass 2 bookcases, which are well stocked with books for all the family plus a huge collection of DVDs. The first floor features 3 spacious bedrooms and a newly installed family bathroom. Two ample bedrooms boast zip and link beds which can be made into doubles or singles and the third bedroom is furnished with two single beds and the lovely bathroom features its own bathtub and shower. The versatile sleeping accommodation is ideal for friends and family.

Upper floor
The top floor is a gorgeous haven with direct access to the south-facing terrace and lawned garden.

Natural light and large windows offset this loft style dining and entertaining area. This floor also features a brand new modern full-equipped, family kitchen with views across Shaldon's rooftops, with a newly fitted stable door giving direct access to the decking and barbeque area.

The inviting country-style dining room provides a venue for hosting relaxed breakfasts and candle-lit suppers. Leading directly from the kitchen, the room features a large solid table with 8 chalky white spindle chairs perfect for self-catering.

The triple aspect living room has large corner sofa and a separate second sofa, Smart TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi, and a library of traditional games and DVD's.
The entire property has been beautifully redecorated in preparation for this season.

Guests looking for flexible sleeping arrangements will love this property; the ground floor area off the car port, has been specially designed to suit teenagers, grandparents, extra guests or nannies. The property has newly fitted double glazed windows.

Please note that Driftwood Cottage is pet-free, and so dogs are not permitted.

Location
Guests are a 5 minute walk away from the quaint charm and modern amenities of fishing villages Ringmore and Shaldon. 

This property has a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £350, which is payable to Original Cottages with the final balance of your holiday, eight weeks prior to your arrival, and is refunded within 5 working days of your departure. Alternatively, you may wish to pay a non-refundable Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver equivalent to 10% of the Accidental Damage Deposit value, which covers you for the full value of the Accidental Damage Deposit, should any damage occur during your stay.