Sitting on the border between Devon and Cornwall, this charming 1700s cottage for two is ideally located to taste both sides of the cream tea debate. Head east for 9 miles to reach Devon where you can explore the likes of Plymouth and Dartmoor National Park. Or head west to venture deeper into Cornwall, where you can find the Eden Project or the endearing Cornish village of Looe.
Enter the property through the private entrance and into the hallway where a grand staircase in addition to original doors and flooring await. Continue into the lounge/diner where your eye will be drawn to the characterful stone fireplace and wooden beamed ceiling. The decor in this room is elegant with an air of French country about it. Sit at the dining table to enjoy a meal with your other half while admiring views of the garden. A step leads up to the classic cottage kitchen with plenty of space for cooking up a special meal. Upstairs, you’ll find the king-size bedroom and a bathroom with a shower over the bath. Outside is a lawned garden with furniture and a chicken coop.
This property is located near the quiet hamlet of Tideford Cross (0.5 miles) in South Cornwall. The village of Tideford is 2 miles away, where you can find a butcher’s shop and a traditional pub. Enjoy a day out strolling the grounds of Port Eliot Gardens, which is a historic priory with 9th-century foundations. If you continue south, you’ll reach the coast – the closest beaches are Shag Rock Beach (8 miles) and Downderry Beach (7.5 miles). This location is also ideal for visiting the Eden Project (25 miles) and the village of Looe (11.5 miles), where you’ll find a pretty harbour and plenty of restaurants.