Riverside House, Tuckenhay, Totnes, Devon ,England (South Hams, Devon)

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Riverside House

Riverside House, Tuckenhay, Totnes, Devon, England

The tide ebbs and flows here, people potter around in rowing boats, the herons and kingfishers dart by. Walk through a stone archway straight into the lovely warm kitchen: the old quay worker's cottage is still very much Felicity and Roger's home, filled with interesting objects from their travels and Felicity's vibrant paintings. A large living room is cosy with a wood-burning stove, comfy sofas, a piano and lots of books and games, and the kitchen has all the mod cons you may need to produce a meal - though you may be distracted by the gorgeous views. Bedrooms (two with balconies overlooking the river) have super mattresses, fresh flowers and dainty china; the family room is perfect for little ones too, with two singles and a set of bunk beds and lots of toys and children's books. Sit in the garden with the quacking ducks and your toes in the water; you can barbecue here in summer, and there's a slipway so bring your own canoes and dinghies, or rent locally. If you don't feel like cooking it's a small hop to the pub for live music and good food. Totnes is near, there's Dartmoor for walking and riding, and stunning beaches and coastal paths beckon.

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Riverside House

Contact: Felicity & Roger Jobson

Tel: +44 (0)1803 732837
Sleeps: 10
Rooms: 3 doubles (1 with bath & shower, 1 with bath/shower), 1 room with bunks for 2 plus 2 singles, shower room.
Price: £1,200 – £1,600.
Closed: Occasionally

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

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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

River Dart : walks, ferries, boat hire & riverside pubs
Dartington Hall, Coleton Fishacre (NT) & Greenway (NT)
visit ancient Totnes & Dartmouth
walking & riding on Dartmoor only 30 minutes away
several beaches within 30 minutes : Salcombe 40 minutes
walk the Coastal path from Start Point to Prawle Point

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

a tranquil setting on the tidal creek

dining kitchen

master bedroom

sitting room with piano, TV & games

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Riverside House and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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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.