South Allington House

South Allington House is a working farm set in beautiful grounds in a quiet hamlet between Start Point and Prawle Point in the South Hams. If you want peace and quiet this is just the place for you. The area offers all the usual holiday activities - it is ideally situated for the beach and lovely coastal walks, and provides the opportunity to view birds and animals in their natural habitat. The picturesque town of Salcombe is nearby for sailing, fishing and water sports. Thurlestone is famous for its golf course. Kingsbridge is seven miles away, and can provide plenty of entertainment, from a sports centre and swimming pool to tennis courts and a museum. The historic naval town of Dartmouth is approx. 10 miles and is abundant in naval history, as well as offering spectacular river trips up the river Dart to Totnes.

We have nine rooms available in the house (5 ensuite, 2 four poster beds with ensuite, and two rooms with private facilities). All rooms have tea and coffee making facliities, colour television and hairdryer. A clothes iron and shoe cleaning materials are available on request. There is also a visitor's television lounge and pay phone for your convenience. Guests are free to use the grounds during the day; we have a tennis court, croquet and coarse fishing for your entertainment. Cream Teas are available in the summer. Self catering also available.Closed for November. No credit cards accepted.

South Allington House Open 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Grading

• 3-4 Visit Britain Stars

Awards

• Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) 2008

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

3

* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

From A38 turn off to Buckfastleigh, Totnes & Kingsbridge, and follow signs for Kingsbridge. In Kingsbridge take the main Dartmouth road, until you get to Frogmore, having passed through Frogmore, turn right over the bridge signposted East Prawle. Follow signs for East Prawle as far as Chivelstone Cross, turn left and we are 0.5 mile on the right.

Public Transport Directions

From Totnes - 10 miles
Bus from Totnes station to Kingsbridge, then taxi to S. Allington House (7 miles).

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Country house
• Farm
• In countryside
• Non smoking establishment
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Georgian house.

Accessibility

• Accepts Dogs by Arrangement

Children & Infants

• Accept children (Minimum age) - 4
• Accept children all ages
• Cot
• Highchair

Parking & Transport

• On site parking

Leisure Facilities

• Fishing
• Tennis court

Catering

• Cater for vegetarians

Payment Methods

• Cash & Cheque only
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted

Room / Unit Features

• Dishwasher
• Fridge/Freezer
• Microwave
• CD Player in all bedrooms
• Colour television in all bedrooms
• DVD Player in all bedrooms
• Electric shaver point
• Fridge
• Hairdryer in all bedrooms
• Ironing Facilities
• Radio in all bedrooms
• Washer/Dryer

Establishment Features

• Available for wedding receptions - Marquee in grounds.
• Beach within 2km
• Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
• Central heating throughout
• Electricity inc in rate
• Garden/patio for guests' use
• Ironing facilities
• Linen provided
• Near coastal path
• Public telephone
• Real log/coal fires
• Separate guests' lounge

Specialist Features

• Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
• Special provisions for walkers