At a holiday cottage in Washborne you can escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and truly relax. This sleepy hamlet, accessed down tiny lanes and surrounded by beautiful farmland, gives you a feel of real rural Devon, yet is still close to quirky Totnes and the beautiful beaches of the South Hams.
Expect traditional stone cottages with characterful features and far reaching views, yet still with all the modern touches to make your holiday go smoothly.
The hamlet of Washborne is found a few miles south of Totnes down pretty single track lanes, and makes an ideal base for those wanting to get away from it all and enjoy country walks and traditional pubs. Made up of few cottages and surrounded by rolling farmland leading down to the banks of the River Dart, when you book a holiday in Washborne you can kick back and enjoy the peace and quiet, whilst still being perfectly placed to enjoy all the area has to offer.
Just a short hop in the car or a scenic walk away you'll find the waterside village of Tuckenhay where you can enjoy one of two waterside pubs. Both the Maltsters Arms and Watermans Arms won't disappoint in terms of idyllic views and great food, and are popular with walkers and families. At high tide you can launch a paddleboard or kayak here, or simply watch the sailing boats moor up whilst the kids paddle in the water.
Totnes is the nearest town with its colourful markets, quirky shops and myriad of places to eat and drink. A local hub for the arts, culture and music, time flies by here browsing the independent galleries and shops that line the steep high street, watching the street performers or stopping for a something delicious from one of the street food sellers in the market.
At Washborne you're also just a few miles from the wonderful choice of safe family-friendly beaches that the South Hams is famous for, including picturesque Blackpool Sands or the wide sandy beaches at Thurlestone and Bantham.
A holiday in Washbourne offers you the chance to relax in a peaceful countryside setting whilst being able to reach the beautiful towns and villages that line the River Dart in a matter of minutes.