Gara Bridge, Moonriver
Easy distance of the bustling medieval market town of Totnes & with convenient access to Dartmoor
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About Gara Bridge, Moonriver:
Gara Bridge, a quintessential hump-back stone bridge, straddles the River Avon in this deep wooded and peaceful valley around which are a cluster of cottages that border the river and are tucked in the very heart of the South Hams. Gara Bridge Cottages are a very special group of three cottages, two were formally toll houses, the third is a newly converted reverse level barn, and all are grouped around a courtyard and enclosed gardens. The cottages, that share use of a fabulous heated indoor swimming pool, are 200 yards from the river across a paddock for picnicking and paddling, and there are 300 metres of private, single bank, salmon and trout fishing. The cottages have pretty enclosed gardens with a children's play area, a games room and Moonriver has its own private orchard garden in a tucked away spot. All the cottages have been newly decorated and the owners, who favour 'Green Tourism', have taken enormous trouble to create a simple, yet different feel, adding the 'wow' factor to these charming properties that can be let individually or to groups of families, who want to be separate but together. Mulberry and Rowan have a connecting door for extended families. The cottages are fully centrally heated and have open fires, so ideal for winter breaks and are well stocked with books, games and toys.
Facilities include an atmospheric indoor, heated, lightly salted swimming pool in separate building. Open all year. 6.5x3.5M with swim jets. Relaxing spa area to lounge in a torrent of bubbles. Double cubicle changing room & separate wc. Pool side shower.
Riverside picnic area. 4.5 acres of paddock. 300 metres single bank fishing rights on the River Avon. Fly fishing only with permits available from local post office. Games room with table tennis table, full size pool table, football table, exercise bike and equipment provided. Play area with swings, full size trampoline, sandpit & small slide. Woodland Nature Trail along former coach drive with glorious views from the coach bridge.
Moonriver is an outstanding, new and separate detached cottage.
Door to hallway with coat hooks and stairs up to very spacious and attractive, open plan, living room, lovely country views from the windows and with three large comfortable sofas (one a 4ft 6in sofa bed), chairs, TV with DVD player, a corner woodburner and dining table to seat 6. The kitchen area is smart, very well equipped with electric hob, built-under electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. From this lovely room there is a door to a raised deck area with garden furniture. This extends out into a private apple orchard garden with attractive valley views. On the ground floor are two bedrooms, one a 5ft double with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and wc; the other a twin room with 3ft beds that can be zip linked to form a large double. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and wc. Cupboard with washer/dryer in hallway.
Moonriver has its own private orchard garden and deck with access from the first floor living room.
Holiday rental prices
| Period: | per week | midweek night | weekend night | min. stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th January - 20th March 2008 | £433 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights | |
| 21st March - 17th April 2008 | £561 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
Duvets, pillows, bed linen, towels (please bring own beach towels) travel cot, high chair, stairgate and electricity all included.
Central heating (gas) from end September to Spring Bank Holiday £25 per week. Initial supply of coal/logs for open fires and wood burner included, thereafter for purchase.
Pets: Maximum of 2. Pet charge £20 per pet per week.
Telephone: Public telephone box with email & text next to Rowan. Payphone in Pool building.
Short breaks available.
Check in from 9:00 AM, check out by 9:00 AM.
Changeover day (for weekly stays): Friday
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How to book / find out more...
Please remember to quote Devon Escapes on all enquiries, advert number 1270.
Contact Toad Hall Cottages
Tel no. (day): +44 (0)1548 853089
Fax no. +44 (0)1548 853086
Website: Click to visit advertiser's website
This accommodation has been advertised with us since 23rd January 2008.
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Summary
Type: Self-catering
Bedrooms: 2 (sleeps 6)
Bathrooms: 2
Pool available
No smoking
Children welcome
Pets welcome
How to book
Please quote Devon Escapes advert no. 1270 on all enquiries.
Contact:
Toad Hall Cottages
Tel (day): +44 (0)1548 853089
Fax: +44 (0)1548 853086
Email: Click to send enquiry
Local attractions
The following are within easy reach of your accommodation.
Woodlands
60 acres of action, the biggest slides and the best rides (5.1 miles)
Totnes Castle
A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town (6.2 miles)
Pennywell Farm
Devon's friendliest day out! Hands on activities, shows and displays every 30 mins (6.4 miles)
Dartington Cider Press Centre
Unique visitor centre with 15 shops, eating places and workshops (6.5 miles)
Blackpool Sands
South Devon's award winning picturesque beach (8.5 miles)
Buckfast Abbey
Experience the peace of a monastery with 1000 years history (8.7 miles)
Greenway
Glorious woodland garden on the banks of the Dart estuary (8.9 miles)
Overbeck's
Luxuriant coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections (9.8 miles)
Dartmouth Castle
This well-preserved and beautifully sited castle juts out into the entrance of the Dart estuary (9.9 miles)
Paignton Zoo
Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants (9.9 miles)










