Alastair Sawday's Special Escapes: Self-catering in the UK

Start Bay Lookout

Start Bay Lookout, 4 Prospect House, Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Down, down, down narrow Devon lanes, hedges high as skyscrapers, bursting with wild flowers. Then, suddenly the sea, and gleaming, whitewashed Prospect House clinging to the clifftop. Views are sensational – south to Start Point Lighthouse, north to Dartmouth and beyond. Once you've dragged yourself away from the view, step through French windows into the light airy apartment, where designer Paul has mixed contemporary chic – Ralph Lauren cushions, galvanised lockers – with New England styling and added a cheeky nautical twist. The open-plan kitchen has hand-painted Shaker-style cupboards and all mod cons. Dine at the glass-topped table and look out to sea; even better, al fresco on the sun terrace. Flop on the squishy sofa in front of the wall-mounted TV – or gaze out at the sea. Bedrooms are white walled with white enamel beds, sprung mattresses and Lexington bed linen and cushions; there are even Famous Five books for those planning adventures. Bathrooms have gleaming Laufen sinks, power showers and organic smellies. There's more outdoors: a rear terrace for afternoon sun, a shared tennis court and heated pool, the South West Coast Path passing right by, North Hallsands beach a five-minute walk, and Beesands a 20-minute yomp. Bliss!

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Posted: Thursday, September 2, 2010

This information has been provided by the owner or management of Start Bay Lookout and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Details

Start Bay Lookout

Contact: Paul Hervey

• Tel: +44 (0)7977 481393
• Sleeps: 4
• Rooms: 1 double with bathroom, 1 twin, bathroom.
• Price: £382 – £1,389. 3 night weekend & 4 night midweek stays from £249.
• Closed: Never.

Checklist

• 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

• The coastal path runs in front of the apartment and it is just a 15 minute walk to the lighthouse at Start Point, seals can often be seen basking on the rocks below
• The stunning beach at Blackpool Sands is 20 minutes away with its organic beach cafe or there is a delightful hidden sandy cove just 10 minutes away at Lannacombe
• The historic naval port of Dartmouth is just 25 minutes away via the picturesque coast road
• Take the coastal path to Beesands for homemade food at The Cricket Inn or buy Start Bay crabs from Britannia Shellfish
• The harbour town of Salcombe can be reached in just 20 minutes by taking the ferry from Portlemouth with its beautiful tropical gardens at Overbecks and delightful boutiques, shops, galleries and restaurants.
• Tours of Start Point Lighthouse are available throughout the season reached by the coast path from the front door. There are amazing views of the coastline all the way across Start Bay towards Dartmouth

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