Spacious Detached House with Uninterrupted Panoramic Sea Views
Superb Cliff Top Position, Private Garden, Ample Parking
Sleeps 8/9 (4 Bedrooms)
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Merrivale is situated in the south west corner of the South Hams on the Devon/Cornwall border and enjoys uninterrupted panoramic sea views from its superb cliff top position in the coastal village of Heybrook Bay within the parish of Wembury, an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). The location is perfect for couples or family holidays, walking the coastal paths, exploring the nearby beaches or simply relaxing in the garden or on the decking soaking up the sun and watching the many boats and species of birds. Merrivale is spacious and modern with most rooms having superb sea views including the 3 good sized bedrooms downstairs and master bedroom upstairs with balcony and stunning sea views, each of the bedrooms has a bath/shower room either en-suite or adjacent. There is a large living room with log fire, kitchen and utility, conservatory/dining room, study area and large decking overlooking the sea as well as various seating areas on the terrace or in the garden. Ample parking.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 18 February 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £720 | 4 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 21 April 2012 | £960 | 7 | ||
| 21 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £880 | 4 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £1280 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £980 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £1280 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1760 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £960 | 7 | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £1280 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £680 | 4 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £1520 | 7 | ||
| 5 January 2013 - 9 February 2013 | £680 | 4 | ||
| 9 February 2013 - 16 February 2013 | £920 | 7 | ||
| 16 February 2013 - 30 March 2013 | £760 | 4 | ||
| 30 March 2013 - 27 April 2013 | £960 | 7 | ||
| 27 April 2013 - 25 May 2013 | £920 | 7 | ||
| 25 May 2013 - 1 June 2013 | £1360 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2013 - 13 July 2013 | £1080 | 7 | ||
| 13 July 2013 - 27 July 2013 | £1360 | 7 | ||
| 27 July 2013 - 31 August 2013 | £1840 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices for the property per week in UK Pounds. Short breaks are available out of high season at 80% of weekly tariff for 4 nights or less. Please contact for availability. A heating supplement of £40pw is charged from 1st October until 31st March.
Changeover day
Saturday changeover day with 10.00 departure and arrival from 16.00. Changeover day can be flexible for short breaks and Christmas/ New Year weeks.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: upstairs double with 6' bed (queen size), balcony with sea view. Bedroom 2: double with 5' bed (king size). Bedroom 3: double/twin bedroom with 2 double (4’6”) beds. Bedroom 4: twin 3' beds or can be joined (zip link) to make 6' double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Bedroom 1 adjacent bathroom, bath, wc, basin. Bedroom 2 en-suite bathroom, corner bath, walk in shower, wc, bidet, basin, shaver point. Shower room, shower, wc, basin, bidet, airing cupboard. Bedroom 4 en-suite shower room, electric shower, wc, basin. |
| Kitchen: | Range cooker with 5 ring gas hob, electric double oven, grill and warming drawer, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer with chilled water/ice maker, microwave, drinks fridge, kettle, toaster and coffee percolator, TV with Freeview and DAB radio. |
| Utility Room: | Fitted units, washing machine and tumble dryer, ironing board, iron, clothes airer, vacuum cleaner etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Double sliding patio windows with amazing sea views opening on to terrace and steps to garden, comfortable seating for 9, open log fire, games table and chairs, Sky & Freeview TV, DVD/VCR, CD/MP3 player, bookshelves with books, maps, guidebooks and games. |
| Other: | Conservatory/dining room: dining table for 10, sideboard and dresser, I-pod dock, double patio doors leading to decking with table and chairs for outside eating. Cane 2 seat sofa with 2 chairs for relaxing and enjoying sea views. Study area with Wi-Fi. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Duvets, pillows, bedlinen, towels (not beach towels), tea towels included for each week of your stay. Laundry of bedlinen, bath and tea towels, as well as changeover clean included. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating cot high chair |
| Suitability: | children welcome suitable for elderly |
| Location Type: | beach waterfront |
Notes on accommodation
Gas central heating; log fire; suitable for children (cot and high chair available by request), the elderly and the disabled with assistance. For the comfort of all guests we have a non smoking policy in the house. Sorry no pets. Ofsted registered child minder available for babysitting by prior arrangement and payable locally. There is a garage at the property but this is not available for use. There is however a lockable shed with sink in the rear garden for use to store bikes, wet suits (on hanging rail) and boards etc while on holiday. Basic cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and some dish washer/washing machine tablets. Welcome pack includes Devon cream tea, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk and sugar/sweeteners, as well as a bottle of wine, lemonade, coke and sparkling mineral water in the drinks cooler.
There is a games room with 6' pool table, mini table football and mini air hockey, as well as a bistro table and chairs. Sky TV in the upstairs master bedroom.
Accessibility
Suitable for the elderly and the disabled with assistance.
Outside
New for 2011 is the refitted Games/Playroom underneath the decking with 3/4 size pool table and ensuite cloakroom with toilet and wash basin. The room also has an external decking area (with sea view), a bistro table and two chairs, as well as a small fridge for drinks.
A great feature of Merrivale is the attractive garden laid mainly to lawn with various seating areas, which provide a super opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted panoramic sea views spanning the Mewstone to the south east, the Eddystone Lighthouse straight ahead and across Plymouth Sound to Rame Head, Cornwall to the south west. The garden encompasses many different seating areas and is secure for young children to explore. The decking area outside the conservatory has a large table, parasol and chairs for dining. There is ample car parking.
Coast/Beach
Merrivale is only 5 minutes walk from the coast via a footpath at the end of the drive and within a mile along the coastal path to the east is the National Trust beach at Wembury and to the west the beach at Bovisand, both with toilets and cafe/shop. Within easy reach by car you are many of the Devon and Cornish beaches such as Whitsands, Bigbury, Thurlestone and Bantham, as well as the north coast beaches such as Bude, Polzeath and Newquay.
Golf
3 miles to Staddon Heights golf club with a commanding view across Plymouth Sound to the historic Hoe and the city beyond, so you can enjoy spectacular views as you play the fantastic cliff-top golf course. St. Mellion Hotel Golf and Country Club is 19 miles (about 40 minutes drive). Whitsand Bay Hotel Golf Club is 26 miles (about 50 minutes drive).
Thurlestone golf course is 21 miles (about 40 minutes drive).
Bigbury golf course is 16 miles (about 35 minutes drive).
Skiing
Plymouth dry ski slope and toboggan run is 10 miles away.
Travel
Exeter Airport - 47 miles.
Plymouth Railway Station - 6.5 miles.
Plymouth Cross Channel Ferry Port - 7 miles.
Plymouth Coach Station - 6 miles.
Use of car recommended.
Daily bus service to Plymouth.
Distances
Plymouth City Centre - 6 miles.
Plymouth Hoe/ Barbican - 6 miles.
Eden Project - 44 miles (1 hour 15 mins).
Salcombe - 24 miles (45 mins).
Looe - 29 miles (55 mins).
Padstow - 54 miles (1 hour 30 mins).
Dartmouth - 29 miles (55 mins).
Exeter - 45 miles (1 hour).
Further details
Heybrook Bay has a pub, The Eddystone, and a mile away in the village of Down Thomas is The Mussel Inn, parts of which may date back to the 14th Century, post office, and convenience store/ bicycle shop. For a main supermarket Morrisons in Plymstock is 4 miles away on the A379 towards Plymouth or Sainsburys at Marsh Mills, which is 9 miles away. The nearest banks are in Plymstock or Plymouth city centre. Riverford is a fantastic organic farm shop with everything from fruit, veg, meats, cheeses, wine and other groceries located in Yealmpton on the A379 heading east from Elburton. Somewhere to head for a little treat! Merrivale is only six miles from Plymouth where you can explore the historic Barbican area renowned for its heritage including the Mayflower Steps, cobbled streets, quaint shops, fine restaurants and bars many specialising in locally sourced produce and seafood. Around the city there is a wide selection of tourist attractions including the National Marine Aquarium with its sharks, Plymouth Pavilions with its leisure pool and ice rink, the dry ski slope or toboggan run, the Theatre Royal which hosts many pre-season London West End Shows or the Drake Circus shopping mall which offers a wide selection of top retail outlets. Other local activities include coastal walks, hiking in Dartmoor National Park, boat-hire, surfing, mountain biking, horse-riding, fishing, cinema, not forgetting Adrenaline Quarry near Liskeard, a must for thrill seekers, with the longest zip line in Britain with a special Hovercraft Flying School! As Merrivale is on the border of Devon and Cornwall you can easily explore the two counties and find within an hour or so by car as there many fine Stately Homes and gardens open to the public such as Buckland Abbey, home of Sir Francis Drake, and castles such as Tintagel with legend of King Arthur. The many other gardens in Devon and Cornwall are a special delight in the spring when they provide a blaze of dramatic colours.
Booking notes
A 25% deposit is taken on booking. The rental balance, heating supplement (if applicable) and security deposit are payable 6 weeks before your holiday start date. The cautionary security/breakages deposit is £200 and will be refunded once the house has been checked over and usually within a week after leaving. For short breaks please enquire. Low season heating supplement of £40 per week.
Guest comments
What a fantastic house and setting- we have had a great break from London and enjoyed the house and views so much. July 2010
A lovely week! What a fantastic setting and house- all the comforts of home and very well decked out. August 2010
Superb location, lovely house, sunshine, fresh air & clotted cream. Sept 2010
What a fabulous house! Such amazing views. A week is not long enough.... Certainly the most well equipped house we've ever stayed in. February 2011
We are so impressed with your house and the attention to detail you have give it. The view, especially on a sunny day, is fantastic. May 2011
The best place we have stayed in. Wish we lived here! May 2011
Your house is so lovely, the mod cons are excellent, all rooms are beatiful & the views are just breath taking!!! June 2011
We had lots of things planned to do before we came, however just ended up spending most of our time on the deckl! A lovely holiday very relaxing & really enjoyable. July 2011
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
Richard with a cheesy smile cooking at Merrivale
About the owner
I live in Birmingham with my wife Sarah and children Josh and Hannah. Our hearts are by the sea, which is why we love Merrivale and the peace of Heybrook Bay.
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Fabulous uninterrupted sea views, peaceful location and a spacious house. Merrivale is handy for Devon and Cornwall with close proximity to the historic Barbican and Plymouth Hoe. This is the undiscovered part of the south coast between Salcombe and Looe!
Unique benefits of the property
The sea, peace and quiet, whilst being close to fabulous beaches, the rugged wilderness of Dartmoor national park and the city life of Plymouth, with its maritime history.
For booking and further information
Property Ref E1540
Richard and Sarah Lait
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)121 684 2926
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7919 037 600
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