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The Gallery Townhouse

The Gallery Townhouse, Fore Street, Beer, Devon, England

What a gem of a place Beer is. The hill drops down to the pretty village street and ends at a spectacular pebbled bay. Whitewashed cottages, shops, cafés, restaurants and galleries line both sides of the street; tucked up a passageway is a blue front door, entrance to an old smugglers' house. Now a smart clothes shop fills the front and a contemporary, light-filled holiday house lies behind, its three floors linked by tall stairs. On the ground floor is a snug with a sofa and a TV for kids, on the first, three bedrooms and a super family bathroom, on the top, the 'loft', a lovely spacious open-plan living space with sage-green beams and an exposed stone wall, and windows overlooking the rooftops. Tucked to one side is a well-equipped kitchen, in the centre is a beech dining table for six, to the side, sleek leather easy chairs. Bedrooms, off the biggish landing below, have lambswool mattresses, eco paints, crisp white linen. Outside, and down a little lane, is parking for one car. The young owners live close by, happily on hand to give advice. Follow the stunning cliff path to Branscombe, buy fresh fish down on the beach, enjoy a crab sandwich at the family-friendly Dolphin. In the summer there's a regatta (and swimming for the hearty!) but Beer will charm you in every season.

Special Notices

Posted: Monday, August 16, 2010

Autumn weekend breaks now available

Late deal - 11-18 Sep now reduced to low-season rates, eg, £600 for a week. Short breaks too. Autumn weekend breaks from £350. Oct half term still available too. Call 01297 20307 or visit www.devonretreat.com

This information has been provided by the owner or management of The Gallery Townhouse and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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The Gallery Townhouse

Contact: Liz & Malcolm Robinson

Tel: 01297 20307 / 07795 100 142
Fax: 01297 20307
Sleeps: 6
Rooms: 2 doubles, 1 twin; bath/shower.
Price: £250 – £995. Late Availability, Winter and Midweek offers available.
Closed: Never

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Take the SW Coastal Path from Beer to the National Trust village of Branscombe, rated one of Britain's Best Walks by the Times
Enjoy a River Cottage experience in nearby Axminster with its canteen, shop and courses
Kids (and adults!) will love Pecorama miniature railway and gardens in Beer, or go fossil hunting in Lyme Regis, then play table tennis above its sandy beach after a meal at Hix Oyster and Fish House
Explore Sidmouth's Regency splendour, cinema, ozone pool, spa treatments and cafes, plus nearby Otterton Mill and the walk to Budleigh Salterton
Play golf, learn to fly or just take the Seaton tram through the stunning Axe Valley to historic Colyton
Enjoy great meals (we can arrange babysitting!) at Steamers, the Dolphin, Barrol O'Beer or Anchor Inn, Beer (rated The Perfect Pub Garden by the Sunday Times)

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Fully modernised townhouse set within a former art gallery

Brand new kitchen/diner with natural wood and A* rated appliances

Luxury beds with Vi-Spring mattresses and crisp hotel linens

Beautiful Beer beach, great for swimming and boating

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.