About the area
Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
The tiny, pretty village of Noss Mayo is hidden away on the southern bank of the Yealm Estuary and is home to two good pubs. Across the water is the larger village of Newton Ferrers, and you can get between the two villages by a causeway at low tide and a seasonal ferry that operates a triangular route and calls in at the SW Coastal Path, Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers. Newton Ferrers has a local butcher, chemist and Post Office. The village pub has fantastic views across the water towards Noss Mayo and the creek. The area is blessed with many walks that meander along the waterside and across the fields, while to the north Dartmoor's high tors and open spaces beckon those who love wild country. The city of Plymouth with its shops, Marine Aquarium and Barbican quayside area is just 10 miles away.
This fabulous detached contemporary cottage is set into the riverbank on the waterside in Noss Mayo. With amazing views up and down the River Yealm and a stylish interior, it is a relaxing waterside retreat for couples. From your car, head through a gate and down steps to the front door. As you step inside you will be bowled over by the fascinating views from the sitting room, all cosy and smart with cool colours and squashy sofas. If required there is space for a childs single folding bed. There is a table here to dine whilst watching life on the river, enjoying meals prepared in the neat and efficient little kitchen. The double bedroom is restful and romantic The outside is as lovely as the inside, with a table and chairs on a sundeck looking across the river and a quay with slipway and mooring which you share with one other cottage. For suppers on the river bank, wander 500 yards to the popular inns. Visit Plymouth for city lights and amenities, with a wide choice of excellent restaurants and a theatre. Walkers will be spoiled for choice, with woodland footpaths and walks to the Coast Path with stunning cliff top views. Mothecombe has a fabulous sandy beach where Sense and Sensibility was filed or the rock pools and marine conservation centre at Wembury are fascinating. Junket Studio is a lovely base for two in a very beautiful area.
