South Sandpark Cottage, Kentisbury

Property Summary
South Sandpark Cottage in rural North Devon offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to sandy beaches, coastal paths, and stunning Exmoor National Park. The well-equipped cottage sleeps up to 4 guests and is perfect for couples, families, or small groups. Pets welcome too!

Main Description
South Sandpark Cottage offers peace and tranquillity in quiet corner of North Devon. The cottage can sleep up to 4 guests in two-bedrooms (plus cot) and is well suited for guests looking for a relaxing rural retreat with beautiful countryside spanning as far as the eye can see! The owners' geese, ducks and hens are free-range around the pretty garden. This is a superb location for an 'escape to the country' or for exploring this beautiful part of the country.

Sleeps up to 4 guests
One double bedroom
One twin bedroom
Cot available on request
Well-equipped kitchen
Comfortable lounge with wifi, smart TV and digital radio
Dining table and chairs for 4
Board games, books and local maps available
Private patio garden for guests' sole use
Large gardens - shared with the owners
Up to two well behaved dogs welcome (or more by negotiation, please ask)
Enclosed dog walking field
Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am


Indoor Description
The front door opens into the kitchen, equipped with an electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, and a variety of cookware, crockery, and utensils.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the sitting area with a comfortable sofa and an electric fire, providing a relaxing space to unwind.

The open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area leads into a cosy sitting room, furnished with two sofas, an armchair, TV, and a second electric 'log' fire, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The exposed beams add character to this traditional cottage.

Upstairs, the cottage has two bedrooms: one with a double bed and views over the garden, and the other with twin beds, making it ideal for both couples and families. The bathroom comprises a bath with a handheld shower head attachment (due to the low ceiling), plus a toilet and wash basin.

Heating and electricity are included in the price of your stay. Bed linen and towels are provided for your convenience, and free WiFi is available throughout the cottage.

Outdoor Description
There is a large patio/courtyard with picnic table and bench directly beside the cottage (not enclosed), and this area is for guests' sole use. The wider gardens at the property are also available for guests to use and are shared with the owners who live next door. You may find free-range ducks and chickens in the gardens, so please ensure your dogs are under your control at all times.

There is also an allocated, fully enclosed dog walking field on-site.

Parking
Parking is available beside the cottage for two cars. There is additional parking available should it be needed.

Pets Description
Two well behaved dogs welcome (or more by negotiation).
There is an allocated dog-walking field just beyond the shared gardens.
Please do not leave your dogs alone in the property and please make sure they are under your control outside as the owners have geese, chickens and ducks roaming free.


Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
There are fire extinguishers and fire blankets in the property. If possible, guests should leave the property through the cottage entrance in the event of a fire. If the cottage entrance is not accessible, it is possible to leave through one of the upper windows in an emergency.

Christmas / New Year
The cottage will be decorated with lights and a tree during the Christmas and New Year period.

The region

Kentisbury is a quiet, scattered parish in North Devon, set on the edge of Exmoor National Park between Barnstaple and the dramatic North Devon coast.

The parish sits along the A39 Atlantic Highway, roughly seven miles east of Barnstaple and twelve miles west of Lynton. It is made up of several small hamlets -- Kentisbury, Kentisbury Ford, and Patchole -- linked by narrow lanes winding through rolling farmland and wooded valleys. The medieval Church of St Thomas stands at the heart of the parish, and the surrounding countryside offers a peaceful, rural character that is typical of this corner of Devon.

Local Amenities

Kentisbury is a genuinely rural parish with no village shop or post office. The nearest convenience stores are in Combe Martin (approximately 4 miles) or Blackmoor Gate (2 miles), where there is also a petrol station. For day-to-day shopping, Barnstaple (7 miles) is the nearest town with supermarkets, banks, and high street shops.

Nearby

Blackmoor Gate, just 2 miles away, is a well-known crossroads and the western gateway to Exmoor National Park. From here, roads lead south into the heart of the moor and north towards the coast. Arlington Court, a Regency house and estate owned by the National Trust, is just 2 miles away and makes a wonderful day out. Combe Martin, 4 miles to the north, has a sandy beach, pubs, and shops, while Barnstaple offers a wider range of amenities including the Pannier Market, independent shops, and restaurants.