Higher Venice
A fabulous 18th century character home with spectacular views. This five-bedroom farmhouse cottage near Dartmouth features fantastic surrounding grounds.
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Set in one of Devon’s most iconic settings, Higher Venice is a lonely farmhouse cottage positioned on the hill just outside Dartmouth. The property enjoys compelling views of the countryside and is perfect for Your Devon Escape. Positioned in extensive grounds, appreciate the spectacular gardens and large-paved terrace complete with barbeque and outdoor furniture.
You are welcomed to the property via a grand gravelled driveway that leads directly to the front door with enough parking for three to four cars.
Higher Venice opens into a main hallway with typically period styled terracotta tiling.
The ground floor comprises of a nicely sized dining room and separate lounge area that both lead out to the fabulous sunroom. The sunroom is fitted with bi-fold doors that open to the patio and views beyond. Name a better set up for a farmhouse cottage.
The kitchen is well equipped and suitable for a large gathering with the dining area split between a kitchen and dining room table. There are two ovens, a fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The kitchen will be supplied with t-towels and a sundry pack.
There is a downstairs bathroom with shower, and kids playroom that can act as an extra bedroom, if required, with a futon bed (please enquire when booking). The main family bathroom with bath is located upstairs. A starter supply of toilet rolls and hand soap will be available in the bathrooms.
All five bedrooms are located upstairs in this farmhouse cottage. Two of the double bedroom benefit from en-suite shower rooms. The remaining three bedrooms are two doubles and a double bunk room (four singles). All bedrooms have stunning views of Devon countryside.
The gardens are truly magnificent, incorporating a beautiful walled garden, two shallow streams, a bluebell wood and wildflower banks. You can explore the Devon countryside without having to leave the grounds, with walks that not only give a vista of the garden but also of the stunning valley the house is located in.
This farmhouse cottage is idyllic for Your Devon Escape. Allow the children to roam in the grounds while the adults watch whilst relaxing on the patio above. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace or in the sunroom and evening barbeques out on the patio. Higher Venice is certainly worth a visit.
A twenty-minute walk down the path from the back of this farmhouse cottage leads you to the superb pubs and restaurants of nearby Tuckenhay. Or explore further, on your Devon holiday with walks into Dartmouth and the surrounding area.
Higher Venice is a short drive from the towns of Dartmouth, Totnes and Kingsbridge, traditional towns worth exploring. You are a fifteen-minute drive from the beaches of Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands.
If you’d like to bring more than one dog to this farmhouse cottage, please get in touch before booking as we may be able to accommodate you.
Dogs:
If you’d like to bring more than one dog with you, please get in touch before booking as we may be able to accommodate you.
Parking:
Private parking for four cars.
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