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The Captain’s House (1711)

3.5 miles E of Looe | Accommodates 8 | Price Band R (£540 - £1422)

 
Fabulous sea views from the second floor sitting-room.
 
The Captain's House is one of a small terrace of Victorian town houses.The large sitting-room on the second floor has an open fire and leather seating.The first floor bathroom has a lovely claw-foot bath.
 
The hand-crafted main kitchen.The dining-room opens out to the front terrace.Sea views from this double bedroom.
 
The en suite double bedroom on the top floor.The twin bedroom is at the back of the house.The small terrace at the front leads into the dining-room.
 
The beach at Seaton looking towards Downderry.Seaton beach looking towards Looe.The beach at Downderry is a two minute walk away.
 
Please click on the images above for a larger view.

One can imagine a sea captain of old scanning the horizon from this four-storey Victorian town house for sight of his ships heading home to Plymouth Hoe. Even today, some kind of maritime activity will surely catch your eye as you take in the views from Rame Head to Looe (see photograph). Set off the road above the rock pools and sand of Downderry beach, this terraced house (the property with the dormer window) has been lovingly restored, retaining many period details, including a claw-foot bath. The spacious sitting-room and three of the bedrooms look out over the sea, and a separate snug offers extra relaxation space. The beautifully appointed kitchen leads into an elegant dining-room, which opens onto a small terrace where barbecues can be enjoyed as the sun sets. With numerous beaches and footpaths accessible along the coast, bustling Looe nearby, ferries from Kingsand to Plymouth, and the Eden Project beckoning to the west, you will want to stay forever! Please note that the changeover times are 4pm on arrival and 10am on departure.

Accommodation:

Steps to Ground Floor Entrance hall. Dining-room with open fire. Kitchen with electric range cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer. Utility-room with fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Shower-room with double shower, WC and wash-basin. First Floor Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, WC and wash-basin. Bedroom 1 with double bed (5'). Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with bunk-beds. Second Floor Sitting-room with TV, video, DVD player, CD and tape player and open fire. Snug with combined TV/DVD player. Third Floor Bedroom 4 with double bed (6'), TV and en suite Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin.

Facilities & Services:

Inclusive Electricity. Heating – full oil-fired CH. Telephone (incoming only). Duvets. Towels. At Cost Fuel for open fires – first bag free thereafter purchase locally.

Miscellaneous:

Public car park 150 yds. Parking on road. Patio furniture and barbecue. Shop 300 yds. Pub 300 yds. Public telephone 300 yds. Map Ref SX 310 541. Regret no children under 6. Regret no smoking. Pets welcome (1 dog only). Arr/Dep Friday.

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