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?
Nestled within the South Hams district of Devon is the small village of Stoke Fleming, offering an idyllic base for exploring both coast and countryside of Devon. The village rests on the shores of Start Bay and plays host to an array of amenities, including a Post Office with a village shop where you can gather all of your self-catered necessities, as well as two pubs to choose from. Close by is Dartmouth, or you could travel further along the coast to Paignton and Torquay.
An exceptional getaway awaits you at The Gulls, an outstanding detached property enjoying one of the most sought-after positions on the cliff tops of the South Hams district of Devon, offering a wonderful self-catering experience at any time of the year. With four spacious bedrooms, an immaculate interior design and its superb position on the coastline, this property is perfect for groups of families and friends to call home as they enjoy a coastal break to Devon, with the added luxury of an outdoor Plunge Pool to enjoy in the summer months. At the end of each day, look forward to returning to the warmth of the property and relaxing and unwinding within the sitting room, where the large windows affords breath-taking sea views and the plush seating arrangement invites you to kick back in front of the TV, with the electric fire setting a cosy ambiance. The adjoining snug room allows younger guests of the group to enjoy an evening of games brought from home or allows you to escape the excitement of the group to curl up on the sofa to delve into a good book. From here, take the staircase to the lower-ground-floor to reveal a well-equipped kitchen, boasting a contemporary design and all the quality appliances required to cater for yourselves, with the windows providing stunning sea views to admire, while dinner simmers on the Range hob. The dining room provides a social space for everyone to gather together, with the picture window providing uninterrupted sea views to enjoy as you tuck into a home-cooked dish or toast to a special occasion. Once the evening has drawn to a close, look forward to retiring to one of the four bedrooms, each one boasting good storage space, a refreshing ambiance and quality linens, promising that sleep will come easy at the end of an action-packed day. Discover the master suite on the first floor, featuring a plush Emperor size bed and a sumptuous L-shape sofa with a Smart TV, yet the most impressive feature is the jaw dropping view of the Devonshire coastline and beyond. Bedroom two comprises of a twin bedroom and is served by a shower room, whilst on the ground floor there is a double bedroom and another super-king-size bedroom with zip/link features, offering a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your party make up. Continuing to impress is the garden area, where you and your loved ones can look forward to a spot of alfresco dining upon the raised terrace or taking a dip into the plunge pool, where the stunning sea views continue to captivate. Better acquaint yourself with your surroundings by taking a stroll into the centre of Stoke Fleming, where you will find an array of amenities, including a pub, a restaurant, a café and a Post Office with a shop, where you can pick up all the essentials. From the property, the award-winning beach at Blackpool Sands is just a mere stone’s throw away, where you can try your hand at one of the watersports or you could explore the coastline further by walking the magnificent South West Coast Path passing in either direction. The Dart Valley Trail is another great walking opportunity, offering the best of Devon’s coast and countryside, whilst the town of Darmouth is also nearby, offering a lovely leisurely afternoon of exploring and visiting the 14th century castle with views over the River Dart Estuary and Bayard's Cove Fort, as well as museums and art galleries to meander. Further afield are the famous seaside resorts of Paignton and Torquay, home to even more family-friend attractions and Salcombe on the Kingsbridge Estuary is a charming spot with beaches and the National Trust property of Overbeck’s to visit. With so much to see and do, a stay at The Gulls promises to be an outstanding getaway.