West
Country Cottages - Devon Cottages
Lake
View
Colmer, California Cross, South Devon.
Sleeps 4 + cot, Rent band
M, Map Ref: E14/15.
    
Colmer is set in the centre of the idyllic South
Hams of Devon, surrounded by 28 acres of grounds, which vary
from landscaped lawns and walled gardens to wild woodland and
meadows. Add to this a range of year-round indoor and outdoor
facilities and you have the ingredients that create the perfect
holiday. Each property is privately owned and enjoys its own
style and individuality. Choose between the Georgian splendour
of Colmer House and the charming, old, stone buildings of
Colmer's original farming estate, which have been converted into
rustic cottages that combine traditional character with modern
convenience.
Colmer is not only an ideal summertime retreat; during the
cooler months you can enjoy the indoor heated pool complex with
its fitness room. Fishing is available on the private lake and
there is a tennis court and croquet lawn.
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There are plenty of tranquil spots where you can unwind,
escape into a good book or take out your watercolours and produce that
masterpiece. With so much to enjoy at Colmer you will be tempted never
to leave. However, venture just a little further afield and you will
find out why this area is one of Britain’s favourite holiday locations.
The little towns of Totnes, Dartmouth and Kingsbridge are all within
easy reach of Colmer. They are full of character with delightful shops,
restaurants and waterside hostelries. Local delicacies include Dart
Salmon and a wide range of local cheeses, all of which can be washed
down with a glass of wine from the local Sharpham vineyard. The many
South Hams beaches include Bigbury-on-Sea, from where you can reach
Burgh Island on foot or by sea tractor.
Lake View is part of the Georgian Manor House, which now
comprises a number of elegant, individual units. There are lovely views
from its windows across the grounds to the lake; patio doors lead from
the living room to a large patio with a balustrade wall. Note: Non-Smokers
Only.
A £100 refundable Security Deposit
is payable.
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Accommodation: Ground Floor: Open Plan
Lounge/Kitchen/Diner. First Floor: Master Bedroom with twin beds, which
zip together to make a 6ft bed (Bedroom 1 also has TV with Video
Recorder). Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, power
shower (with body jets), WC and washbasin. Facilities: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher,
Automatic Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer on site, Barbecue on site,
Parking, Video Recorder (on bedroom television), Colour Television with
DVD Player, Full Fixed Heating. Payphone on site Shop(1/4mile)
Inn/Pub(1/4mile) Electricity & Heating inclusive. Duvets provided. Bed
Linen & Towels inclusive. Pets not allowed. |
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Indoor
Facilites
On the first floor of the INDOOR POOL
complex is a FITNESS ROOM
with a range of cardio-vascular exercise equipment. The small
GAMES ROOM has a pool table.
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Outdoor Facilites The OUTDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL is
occasionally fed by a waterfall, which tumbles over the mouth of a cave,
which houses a BARBECUE and
TABLE TENNIS. For younger children,
there are swings and a large, cabin style Wendy house that has a slide
down the roof. Older children will love the Woodland Adventure Play
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The hard TENNIS COURT can be
booked for games on a same-day basis (bring your own racquets and
balls). For less energetic pursuits, you can borrow a set of
BOULES or
CROQUET set for a game on the lawns beside Colmer House.
From the croquet lawn, a boardwalk leads through the water garden to
the lake, which is stocked for COARSE
FISHING with large Carp and Golden Rudd. A minimum of
three stands will be available through the year. You will need to
bring your own fishing tackle and have an appropriate licence.
The acres of varied habitat make Colmer a nature lover's paradise.
Meadows, woodland, water meadows, the watergardens and the lake
attract hundreds of species of birds, butterflies and dragonflies.
Badgers have 'sett' up home within the estate and foxes, deer,
squirrels, hedgehogs and rabbits are among the many animals that can
be spotted. Sit quietly in a secluded spot and your patience cannot
fail to be rewarded. So don’t forget your binoculars!
DARTMOUTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB.
Colmer has close links with the golf club, which is only 10 minutes
drive away. Guests at Colmer have the benefit of a holiday
membership, which gives a 25% discount on the green fees for the
championship standard golf course and on all health and leisure
facilities |
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Weekly Prices 2008
A Booking Fee of £12 is payable on each booking
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RENT BAND |
5Jan- 9Feb |
9Feb- 23Feb |
23Feb- 22Mar |
22Mar- 19Apr |
19Apr- 10May |
10May- 24May |
24May- 31May |
31May- 7Jun |
7Jun- 21Jun |
21Jun- 5Jul |
5Jul- 12Jul |
12Jul- 26Jul |
26Jul- 30Aug |
30Aug- 13Sep |
13Sep- 27Sep |
27Sep- 18Oct |
18Oct- 1Nov |
1Nov- 20Dec |
Xmas/
NewYr 08/09 |
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531 |
786 |
594 |
651 |
711 |
831 |
891 |
1110 |
711 |
600 |
405 |
651 |
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Notes: All prices
are per week and are quoted in £ (GB Pounds).
For properties that have a Friday changeover, weekly rents for the following
Saturday apply.
Rents do not denote availability. Some properties are not
available during the winter months.
Check
Availability Here
Out of Season, Heating Supplements apply at some properties, as indicated in the
facilities.
These are payable on bookings taking place before 10 May and
after 13 September 2008.
Map Ref: E14/15
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