Welcome to the Self Catering Garden Apartment at Folly Rise, Bigbury on Sea, Devon
The south-facing “Garden Apartment” is completely self-contained, surrounded by a large enclosed garden ablaze with flowers all spring and summer long, enjoyed by both children and adults. It is extremely spacious and the English Tourist Board, after rigorous inspection, awarded us the coveted 3 Keys/Commended rating. We have “Country Oak” Laminate floors throughout, with the exception of the Bathroom which has black and white diamond tiles in keeping with the white traditional suite, each main room overlooks the sea.
The spacious Lounge/Dining room is attractive and comfortable, with a new Digital Colour TV, DVD with an up to date selection of DVDs for all age groups, Radio/Cassette Player. There are two bedrooms, 1 with a double bed and the other with 3’ twin beds. The kitchen is very well equipped with electric stove, microwave, 2 refrigerators, (one larder, the other with freezer compartment), washing machine and spin dryer and a Tefal Coffee Percolator. The bathroom has a Bath, an over bath electric shower, toilet and wash basin. We have put in place grab rails to assist more vulnerable guests to get in and out of the shower and there is a wall mounted heater plus central heating radiator.
The
Garden Apartment is just 3 minutes walk across from acres of magnificent
safe, sandy beach. Do remember to bring binoculars, as Bigbury
Bay presents an ever changing scene. The speed and acrobatics of the windsurfers
never cease to amaze and you will see the Royal Navy, Luxury Liners on
the horizon and elegant yachts at anchor off Burgh Island. This is an
off shore island made famous by Agatha Christie and the secret haunt of
the Prince of Wales and Mrs Simpson in the 1930s. There is a Five Star
Hotel, often seen on TV and the location for Agatha Christie's Poirot's
"Evil under the Sun", where one may dine and dance in the Art
Deco surroundings. At low water you can take a 500 yard stroll across the sand and walk round the island up to the Huer’s hut, originally the site of a 600 A.D Monastery, and latterly used to alert the local fishermen that pilchards were in the bay. Why not stop for a drink at the 14th Century Pilchard Inn built in 1336, haunt of the smuggler Tom Crocker. At high tide do not miss the opportunity of riding on the unique stilted sea-tractor, which conveys visitors back to the mainland.
Set in the heart of the South Hams, close by are numerous places of interest including the sophisticated yachting centre of Salcombe, historic Dartmouth and Plymouth and their connections with Sir Francis Drake and the Pilgrim Fathers.
Wonderful coastal walks, bird watching, sailing, surfing, deep-sea fishing and windsurfing are just a few of the many activities available and Bigbury boasts its own 18 hole golf course just a mile away. The views are so spectacular they will play havoc with your handicap! Golfers enjoy the excellent Bar and Restaurant in the Clubhouse.
10 miles hence there’s wild and rolling Dartmoor with it's ponies and heather. The National Trust have many glorious gardens and fascinating historical houses to visit. For the children there are theme parks, children’s farms and leisure centres - AND OF COURSE THE FABULOUS BIGBURY ON SEA BEACH!
Regretfully- no smoking or pets.
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