Holset House, East Portlemouth (sleeps 12) This luxury VisitEngland Five Star Gold awarded elegant country house is ideal for a large family gathering. The property has beautiful gardens, children’s play equipment and a fantastic South facing terrace, perfect for an alfresco meal. A truly rural retreat, the property is within easy reach of the South West Coast Path, and the foot passenger fe...Read more >
With the early May Bank Holiday just over a week away, now is an excellent time to start planning a last minute break with a loved one, family or friends, to take advantage of the three day weekend. Why not enjoy a break in South Devon with Coast & Country Cottages? Spend a relaxing few days walking along the South Devon coast path, dining in award-winning restaurants and exploring the interes...Read more >
On Sunday 29th April 2012 a wild food gathering event is taking place at Beeson, Kingsbridge. The event is in conjunction with South Devon AONB and is hosted by Liz Turner from Trees for Health. Forage for wild foods in the season of fresh spring leaves, learning about the edible plants that lie in the woodland and meadows around us. At lunchtime cook the harvest over the fire & prepare baked...Read more >
Coast & Country Cottages are delighted to announce the launch of their 2012 New Properties brochure, available to download now! Due to a high demand for self-catering accommodation of exceptional quality, the agency has now added over 20 new properties to its portfolio. These range from cosy cottages and stylish waterside apartments in Dartmouth, to spacious family friendly houses in Salcomb...Read more >
1 Kings Cottages, Salcombe (sleeps 8) - With two sunny terraces ideal for al fresco dinning, as well as a bar and fabulous spacious living area, 1 Kings Cottages is the perfect accommodation for a family looking for a holiday in the picturesque sailing town of Salcombe this April. Within a two minute walk of the restaurants, boutique shops and quayside, the property is in a fabulous location…...Read more >
Today, 17th April, the beautiful historic maritime town of Dartmouth is being featured on ITV1’s new food show called The Great British Taste Tour. The programme is on at 4.00pm and showcases a number of local businesses including Coast & Country Cottages’ Planning Your Stay partner The Picnic Boat (www.thepicnicboat.co.uk). For more information about the programme or to watch the ep...Read more >
Situated in the picturesque sailing town of Salcombe, within just a short walk of the boutique shops, restaurants and beaches, 29 Island Street is the perfect property for a family or couple looking for a relaxing stay in a very well presented cottage. Enjoy leisurely afternoons on the terrace with a Devonshire cream tea, or head to the nearby quayside, where you can try traditional pastimes li...Read more >
Fish is the ultimate fast food. Healthy, easy to prepare and quick to cook, it is ideal in our modern busy lives. But which fish to choose and how do you cook it? In ‘Fish Easy’, one of the UK’s leading seafood chefs, Mitch Tonks, offers 100 simple recipes that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes! This brilliant new book, launched on the 16th April 201...Read more >
For those visiting South Devon on holiday this Spring, why not get your break off to a fantastic start with a relaxing beauty treatment at Haven Spa & Therapy in Kingsbridge or Dartmouth. Offering fabulous facilities why not book a facial or massage to help you unwind. Alternatively, book a pedicure and manicure to help you feel at your best! Coast & Country Cottages customers receive a 20...Read more >
Coast & Country Cottages are delighted to present their new eco-friendly rickshaw! Don’t forget to look out for us in Salcombe and Dartmouth this Summer. Below, Coast & Country Cottages Operations Manager Stuart takes the rickshaw out for its first trip along Island Street in Salcombe. ...Read more >