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FANTASTIC SEA
VIEWS,
STUNNING SETTING ELECTRIC &
KINGSAND
34
FORT PICKLECOMBE
SLEEPS 2 to
4
LINEN INCLUSIVE
‘Sea Spray’ is a luxury
apartment (3rd
floor out of 4 floors) situated in Fort Picklecombe, 2 miles from
Torpoint,
East Cornwall.The apartment is only yards from the waterfront, with
fantastic
views over Plymouth Sound and Cawsand Bay. Plymouth is visible in the
distance
and there is an interesting array of ships and sailing boats visible
over
the Sound. Fort Picklecombe was originally a 19th cent Fort and in
recent
years has been converted into prestige residential apartments.The Fort
is in a quiet rural setting on an interesting and rugged stretch of
coastline,
ideal for walkers.There is a small sandy beach (not during
winter)
a few minutes stroll away and Cawsand sandy beach and pretty
village(wih
a good pub, cafes and shops) is under 2 miles by road and coastal
footpath. Kingsand is next to Cawsand. A ferry (summer only) takes one
from Cawsand across the bay to Plymouth, landing on famous Plymouth
Hoe.
Adjacent to Plymouth Hoe is the attractive Barbican area of quaint
shops,
restaurants, sailing boats, National Acquarium, Elizabethan House and
other
attractions. Boat trips up the estuary . Behind the Hoe and
Barbican
are Plymouth city centre shops. Fort Picklecombe is next to National
Trust
Mount Edgcumbe Estate (free access to the public, lovely coastal and
other
walks) and allows paid access to the country house and gardens.
At the rear of the apartments are the
Fort’s terraced landscaped gardens & tennis court . There is
a dedicated
parking space for one car in the car park beneath the Fort,with
convenient
adjoining lift to the holiday apartment (also stair access). Other
parking
in grounds. The apartment has a glass fronted open plan living area
with
a balcony,offering stunning panoramic coastal and sea views.
Accommodation
comprises:
Bedroom 1 has 1 double bed. Bedroom 2 has bunk beds. Futon double bed
in
living area. Maximum of 4 people only. Kitchen area has an
electric oven,hob unit, micro-wave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Good
size
open plan living area. Colour T.V. & DVD. Shower room. Heating by
electric
panel wall heaters (easy to keep warm). No pets.
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click: Looe
LINEN, GAS, ELECTRIC &
LOOE 17
SLEEPS
2
NO BABIES OR CHILDREN UNDER
16
CENTRAL HEATING INCLUSIVE
‘Shire Horse Barn’, a
spacious and
recently completed barn conversion amidst lovely countryside at
Trewidlands
6 miles from Looe, East Cornwall. Polperro is 11 miles and Liskeard
approx
4 miles. Plymouth is 14 miles. Looe and Polperro are well known
and
picturesque fishing villages, popular with visitors, Looe boasting a
good
sandy beach. A short distance further down the coast are St Austell
&
Fowey. A good coastal position for exploring the many local attractions
of East Cornwall whilst being in easy reach of Plymouth. The cottage
was
once where the Shire Horses were stabled, the property originally being
on a farm; one of a small number of cottages in a quiet rural and
secluded
setting at the end of a short lane. Panoramic country views.The cottage
is all ground floor, there being an adjoining cottage with
accommodation
next to and above Shire Horse Barn. Great care has been taken to
retain the character of the original building; high beamed ceilings,
exposed
stonework complemented by attractive furnishings. There is a dedicated
off the road parking space at the rear.
Accommodation
comprises:
Bedroom 1 has 1 double bed. A quality Futon double bed in lounge area.
Roomy
lounge/diner with T.V. Kitchen/diner with an electric cooker, hob unit,
microwave and fridge/freezer. Shower room with shower unit, washbasin
&
toilet. Utility room with washing machine. Central heating. No pets.
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