Bowden Wood gallery Gallery
Bowden Wood
Bowden,
Devon
Self-catering
+44 (0)1548 800500
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£135 - £295
per night
£945 - £2065
per week
A bright and spacious cottage set against a backdrop of woodland for days spent happily reading by the wood-burner or lunch on the sun deck
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 11 Dec 24 - 11 Dec 24
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£135 - £295 per night
£945 - £2065 per week
The Experience
This wooden cottage was originally built for the 1922 Ideal Home Exhibition and carefully renovated to modernise it and make the most of the wonderful views. Inside there is plenty of room for four with an open plan living space and two good-sized bedrooms, each with doors to the outside decking. White walls and sash windows keep it bright and there are some beautiful design features, with good artwork.
The kitchen runs along the back wall of the cottage and is modern and well stocked. There’s also a snug with a double sofa bed, and a useful utility room by the front door with a big freezer and wine chiller. Annie leaves you a hamper of seasonal veg from the garden, homemade jam and chutney, fresh eggs from her hens and a bottle of wine from Michael Sutton’s Cellar.
You have a choice of outdoor spaces including small, covered porches with white picket fences at the front overlooking a neat lawn, a sun deck for drinks and dining and a children’s play area to the side.
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We think you'll love
- Walks in the woods before morning coffee on the porch
- Rainy days reading by the wood-burner
- Spotting stars in the clear night sky
You should know
- No dogs please
- You can't walk to a shop
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £135
- Weekly price
- from £945
- Damage deposit
- £250
- 1 Cottage for 4
- From £1352 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm Fridays and Mondays
- Check out
- 10am Fridays and Mondays
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights (from £200 p/n) October - March, Mon-Fri or Fri-Mon stays. 7 night minimum in high season.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
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A beautiful blue wooden cottage set against a backdrop of woodland and filled with natural light, Bowden Wood makes for a perfectly relaxing home-from-home. Spend early mornings on the covered front porch listening to birdsong, set out to explore the south Devon coast which is just minutes away, and enjoy a leisurely evening on the deck as the sun goes down, taking in the wonderful views.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Michael Sutton's Cellar is a short walk along the lane and has regular pop-up dining events as well as wine tastings. Dartmouth is a 10-minute drive for food shops, restaurants, riverside walks and scenic boat trips. Totnes is half an hour away for lovely independents and a weekly market. A wonderful stretch of coastline is a short drive, along with an AONB and access to the South West Coast Path.
Local points of interest from Annie Norton
- Dartmouth is only 4 miles away but Bowden is a rural gem nestling in a beautiful valley, a mile from Blackpool Sands with its child friendly amenities, organic cafe and Blue Flag beach.
- Easy access to many points along the South West Coastal Path, ranging from beautiful shingle and sandy beaches to rugged coastline vistas.
- Walk up the Dart to enjoy pub lunches at Dittisham or Tuckenhay; or motor up the river as far as Totnes for beautiful river views.
- Enjoy vintage steam train rides from Kingswear to Paignton via Agatha Christie's Greenway House (National Trust) or from Totnes up to Buckfastleigh, gateway to Dartmoor and its wild moorland.
- Totnes has an enviable foodie scene with many independent cafés, shops and weekly markets.
- Nearby Dartmouth with its castle, museum, ferries across the river and varied shops and cafês is a vibrant hub, with annual Food and Music Festivals and of course the famous, Royal Regatta.
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Introducing
Annie Norton
Annie and her family spent years living in India and Japan, then returned to England and began their search for a home in south Devon. They have carefully restored and renovated the house and grounds and love sharing it with friends and guests. Charlotte manages the bookings and then welcoming Annie will meet and greet, otherwise housekeeper Sarah is on hand.
Bowden Wood was the perfect place to meet up with friends for a relaxing week. We loved the location, the beautiful autumnal walks, listening for and seeing owls and the peace, quiet and stillness of the area. It is the most comfortable and generous holiday home, with lots of lovely unique details. We appreciated Annie's jam, chutney and eggs, together with the flowers and wine, and we had great fun using the tennis court during our stay. An excellent stay all round!