Ashprington, Devon

The Bathing House

This romantic riverside cottage is situated on the banks of the River Dart on the Sharpham Estate two miles from the Devon village of Ashprington and can sleep three people in one bedroom and a sofa bed.

3 guests
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
no pets allowed

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The Bathing House is a romantic cottage converted from a Grade II* listed Georgian bathing house on the banks of the River Dart on the Sharpham Estate two miles from the Devon village of Ashprington. The cottage sleeps three people on a double sofa bed in the second floor sitting room and the first floor double bedroom with balcony, plus a bathroom. On the ground floor is a kitchen and utility room and on the top floor is the sitting room with a wood burning stove and views of the river. Outside are steps down to the river and a terrace with table and chairs where you can fish. Part of the estate and gardens can also be walked and there is an outdoor unheated swimming pool available from June to August if the weather permits. On a lovely estate and just two miles from the village, The Bathing House is unique accommodation in a stunning setting for a Devon break. Note: On very high tides and in certain weather conditions the river level can flow over the stone quay which the Bathing House kitchen sits on. In the past water has entered the kitchen a couple of times a year. The water is usually a few centimetres high and is easily pumped out by the caretaker. Attempts have been made to waterproof the walls and floodgates have been installed on the three doors. If a high tide of over 5m is forecast the caretaker will install the simple floodgates beforehand. Guests can either climb over the low gate or use the entrance door in the lounge. If water should enter the property, inform the House Manager and the caretaker will visit and pump it out. Guests staying when a high tide is forecast are contacted to warn them.

The pretty village of Ashprington straddles Bow Creek, a tributary of the River Dart and is home to the award-winning Sharpham vineyard.

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?