Large cottage to rent in Kingsteignton, near Newton Abbot - sleeps 12

Thatched Cottage 6 bedrooms, sleeps 12

This Grade II listed 16th-century building, formerly a farmhouse and restaurant, is sure to keep the whole family entertained.

Lower Ground Floor:
Games room: With pool table, bar with stools and 40’’ Freeview Smart TV with Netflix.
Utility room: With washer/dryer and tumble dryer.
Narrow stairs to.

Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: With 42’’ Freeview Smart TV with Netflix.
Kitchen: With breakfast area, electric range, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and door leading to garden.
Shower room: With shower cubicle (no toilet).
Separate toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Emperor size bed, 28’’ Freeview Smart TV and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Bedroom 2: With super kingsize bed, 32’’ Freeview Smart TV and step to en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed, 25’’ Freeview Smart TV and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 4 With kingsize bed and 25’’ Freeview Smart TV.

Bedroom 5: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize bed on request) and 25’’ Freeview Smart TV.
Bedroom 6: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize bed on request) and 25’’ Freeview Smart TV.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail (accessed from landing and bedroom 4).

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Hot tub for 5 (private). Private parking for 10 cars. No smoking.

Extra Amenities

Thatched Cottage is a spacious detached six bedroom property for 12 guests and is suitable for a large family or a group of friends. It is a beautifully furnished converted restaurant set within the town of Kingsteignton, 2 miles from Newton Abbot and 1 mile from Newton Abbot racecourse. Spend some time unwinding in the open plan living and dining area on the ground floor which is light, airy and has plenty of room and home comforts for everyone to spread out. Perfect for a relaxing evening indoors when you’re not out exploring the delights of the local area. Next door, the kitchen is well equipped to prepare a family dinner. It is perfect for socialising whilst cooking a home-cooked meal. From the living room three steps lead down to a separate games room area which houses a pool table, a bar with stools, a gaming fruit machine (which is free to use with no prizes), a 40” Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix. Upstairs are 6 bedrooms each with a Freeview Smart TV with Netflix.

The enclosed garden is great for pets and it features a 5-seater hot tub, a barbecue, 2 picnic benches on the lawn plus a small patio area with a bench, great for enjoying your morning coffee.

Kingsteignton has a choice of shops, pubs, a variety of eateries and sporting facilities, and the nearby towns and villages offer a variety of attractions. Nearby Newton Abbott can be reached from the doorstep along the walking and cycling path which takes you through the Hackney Marshes nature reserve. The ancient market town offers plenty of local shops, high street chains and supermarkets. There’s also a racecourse where National Hunt racing takes place from spring until autumn, with craft fairs during the winter.

There are a number of beaches within easy driving distance including Teignmouth, Torquay and Paignton, which also has a zoo. Spend a day on the beach building sand castles and walk the impressive Victorian Pier at Teignmouth.

Enjoy the stunning beaches around Torquay and the many hidden coves such as Meadfoot, Oddicombe, and further afield, the pretty Ness Cove. And of course, the South West Coast Path provides stunning seascapes across the bay, with a popular stretch from Torquay Harbour to Daddyhole Plain.

The Dartmoor National Park is nearby with rugged and stunning scenery where you can enjoy walking, cycling, horse riding, climbing and canoeing. You can see the ponies, walk the Tors or simply stop off in one of the many villages for a Devon cream tea. For the children, there is Crealy Adventure Park or Go Ape in Haldon. There are many cycle ways off road, including Powderham Castle where there is a cycle track along the estuary. Other memorable days out include the Round Robin Bus Trip, Paignton Zoo, Woodlands Adventure Park, Babbacombe Model Village and Kents Cavern. Beach 3 miles. Shop and pub ¼ mile, restaurant 1 mile