cottage on the river

First Floor

There’s something instantly restorative about stepping foot into this property. Interiors are calming and cosy, with a palette of warm buttery neutrals, earthy greens and pops of spring yellow, framed by original stone walls and wooden beamed ceilings. All the decor is modern, stylish and functional, with a nod to Scandinavian design. Think rattan side tables, raw textures and plenty of natural lighting. With rooms and restful nooks scattered across different levels, there’s a delightful sense of surprise and discovery coupled with solitude and privacy.

The front door opens onto the entrance hallway, leading towards two king-size bedrooms, each up their own small set of steps. One with its own family-size en-suite and the other with access to a separate next door bathroom. Down another small set of steps, you will find the chic Scandi-farmhouse style kitchen and dining space, filled with all the essentials and more for rustling up delicious breakfasts or dinners, with a large kitchen island and access to the surrounding garden.

Second Floor

From the kitchen, climb upstairs to the spacious vaulted ceiling living room with its extended pentagon shaped windows and sweeping views overlooking the river. By day, the room is flooded with light, showing off the à la mode interiors in all their glory, and by dusk, the lamps and log burner are lit, ready for snug and cosy nights in. The perfect setting for plonking yourself down with a book or a board game.

Ground Floor

Down a private set of stairs from the kitchen, is the tucked away Master Suite, a joyous sanctuary of its own, overlooking the river with an adjoining sun room and private access to the garden. This Super-King bed can be made into twins on request.

Outside

Cottage on the River’s wrap-around patio garden is a hub for entertaining. With a BBQ, outdoor dining and comfy outdoor sofas and loungers, you could easily while away your time spent solely outdoors. There’s direct access down some paved stone steps to the river which is an idyllic spot for an afternoon picnic.

The door from the kitchen allows for dinners to easily be transported to the decked outdoor dining set-up, where balmy summer evenings can be spent gazing up at the clear night stars. For cooler evenings, you’ll find a fully stocked log bunker outside to keep your fire a-blazed. And if wild swimming isn’t your thing, Cottage on the River has its very own hot tub.

Dogs

This property very much welcomes dogs, so feel free to bring your pooch along and let them run free on the moors. Please note that there is a £40 additional charge per dog.

Children

Parents with young children should be aware that Cottage on the River sits next to a running river, with private access down some stone steps. Please note that the gate leading to the river and stairs does not lock and could easily be opened by little ones.

To Do

– There is plenty of moorland mooching to be done across Dartmoor with its plethora of walking trails and the property is located directly on the Two Moors Way, so be sure to pack your walking boots and maybe a pair of binoculars to spy all the rare-breed birds. (The Tavistock Inn is popular with walkers in need of a refuel and refresh.)
– Widecombe’s 14th century St Pancras Church is worth a visit, alongside the surrounding scenic and historic towns of Ashburton and Totnes.
– Southcombe Barn, an arts, wellbeing and retreat space (just a 5 minute drive down the road), offers  a variety of workshops and pop ups including gong bath sessions and yoga for the soul.
– If wild swimming is your thing, poodle along the River Dart where you’ll find some lovely secluded spots for a dip. Or if you’re feeling even more adventurous, rent a canoe and head downstread.
– If you fancy venturing further afield, the South Devon beaches of Bantham and Thurlestone, are worth exploring and great for surfing.