Two delightful Devon holiday cottages
Situated in the beautiful South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
in South Devon Badgers Den and Woodcutters Cabin are two privately owned
pine lodges nestling in the peace and seclusion of Buckland Park. They are
two of only five lodges set in two and a half acres of this beautiful valley,
a haven for birds and wildlife. A stream borders the site and the views
are of rolling hills grazed by sheep and cattle and with buzzards soaring
overhead.
The old smuggling village of Bantham is only one mile away and from here
it is a short stroll to the famous Bantham Beach with stunning views of
Burgh Island and the coastline as far away as Cornwall. For those who do
not surf or swim the coastal path leads eastwards to Thurlestone and Hope
Cove or westwards via the small estuary ferry (in season) to Bigbury-on-Sea
and beyond. This area is a walkers' paradise as you follow the numerous
footpaths with wonderful views of sea, shore and countryside.
The towns of Kingsbridge and Salcombe are nearby, only 10-15 minutes by
car, and a ferry links the two in summer. Smaller boats also take visitors
to coves and beaches in the estuary. Further afield Totnes and Dartmouth
make an interesting day out with delightful trips on the River Dart linking
the two towns. Steam trains also run from Kingswear to Paignton where there
is an excellent zoo and Totnes to Buckfastleigh with its Butterfly and Otter
Centre. Other local attractions include Dartmoor, Plymouth and numerous
National Trust properties.
There are village shops and excellent pubs in Thurlestone, Bantham and Churchstow.
Kingsbridge offers a supermarket, banks, numerous shops and regular farmers
markets.
