No 2 Old Coastguard's Cottage - Newton Ferrers, Nr Plymouth, Devon, England - Sleeps 6

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No 2 Old Coastguard's Cottage is a unique waterside retreat that offers magic and charm from the moment you arrive by rowing boat! It is perfect for those with a passion for being on or near the water, and rightfully once earned a position in the Sunday Times 'Top 100 Destinations' due to its truly spectacular setting.

Your holiday starts from the moment you arrive on Newton Ferrers pontoon and row across to the cottage (rowing boat provided for your stay or bring your own as there is mooring available). No. 2 is one of a small row of pretty white cottages perched on the waters edge on the River Yealm, just before its beauty spills out into the ocean further around at the creek mouth. It overlooks the yachting havens of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, a hive of water-based activity where you will find three good pubs and shops for newspapers and provisions including a fabulous butchers with deli counter serving great pasties, olives, meat, local cheeses etc - all a short row or walk from the cottage. You can also catch the bus (or drive) to Plymouth which is within easy reach offering a great selection of shops, places for a meal out and attractions including the historic dockyard.

Whilst access by boat may lull you into a sense of isolation, the area actually offers a great deal of things to see and do. Bring your walking boots and explore the South West Coastal Path which runs just a hundred yards from the cottage. This famous coastal walking route offers miles of incredible scenery which will challenge and reward in equal measures with secret beaches and coves to explore enroute. Combe the rock pools when the tide goes out at nearby Wembury beach or surf the waves when the conditions are right and the tide is high. For those who can tear themselves away from the beauty and tranquility of this idyllic setting, you also have the stunning South Hams on the doorstep and Dartmoor National Park within easy reach.

Bring your own boat, canoe or kayak and enjoy messing around on the water from dawn until dusk. Try your luck at crabbing from the quay steps at the front of the cottage or simply sit back and enjoy a slower pace of life sipping a glass of wine on the terrace watching the antics on the water.

When dusk falls, the cottage is every bit as inviting with its coastal theme as the waterside setting outside. Rustle up a seafood supper for everyone in the well equipped kitchen then chat about the days adventures whist you eat it in front of the fire in the dining room. There is also a log burner in the sitting room to relax in front of once you retire with your favourite tipple. No television reception only adds to the charm of the holiday and provides the perfect excuse to enjoy chatting, playing old fashioned games, reading books or watching your favourite movie (TV and DVD provided and there is also internet with unlimited access) in front of the flickering flames.

Wake up in the morning fully refreshed and ready for the next days adventures with the water beckoning from the moment you open the curtains (both the double and twin bedrooms have views over the river). And once you have enjoyed breakfast on the terrace, the days adventures can begin all over again!