Rose Cottage
Wembury, South Devon.
Sleeps 5 + cot, Rent band N
Rent Band G for 2 + cot (low season)
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Rose Cottage is a detached, white-washed, 17th century cottage close to the picturesque River Yealm. Beside the cottage, safely fenced and gated from the garden, there is a lake created by a breakwater across part of the river; the lake is specifically used as a bird sanctuary. Along the uneven path that surrounds the lake there are picnic tables and seats and you can sit and fish for mullet, crabs and eels (bring your own fishing tackle) from the breakwater. The river scene changes with the ebb and flow of the tide; at low tide you can see a variety of water birds including ducks, swans, herons, kingfishers and egrets. Inside, Rose Cottage is beautifully furnished in traditional English country cottage style. There are oak floors, rugs, a wood burner and lovely views from many of the rooms. To the rear and side of the property are paved areas where children can play or you can enjoy a drink or meal whilst watching life on the river. There are sandy beaches at Wembury and Bovisand, and the magnificent scenery will delight walkers on the coastal path. Plymouth offers theatres, shops, an ice rink, The National Marine Aquarium and the historic Barbican where cafés, restaurants and shops line the cobbled streets. The Dartmoor National Park is a short drive away, or cross the Tamar Bridge to explore Cornwall and visit the Eden Project.