Newly refurbished cottage with many original features for the discerning weekender or those in need of a battery recharge. Period features retained to ensure that the character of this old fisherman's cottage remains intact. Everything you expect from a characterful cottage but updated, centrally heated and refurbished to provide comfort and relaxing atmosphere. Pilchards is a special hideaway for those seeking a memorable stay, just 50 yards from the head of Noss Creek on the River Yealm and 15 minutes from a fabulous sandy beach at Mothecombe. This charming 18th century holiday cottage lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with excellent walks direct from the front door. A small café type table and chairs outside front entrance provide good perch for breakfast or morning coffee. Many facilities in the village include two local pubs, launching place for your kayak or canoe, tennis courts, children's playground, village green with adjoining woodland walk.

Perfect for families, couples or those seeking solitude. Waterside location, bring your own canoe or paddle boarder and wend your way upstream. Situated on coastal footpath, many good local walks, good area for exploring local market towns, rural crafts, Dartmoor, stately homes and gardens. Plymouth offers historical waterfront, large range of shops, restaurants, theatre, cinemas, live entertainment, museum, aquarium, fish market. Excellent local pubs (The Swan and The Ship) serving delicious bar and restaurant food two mintes from front door BUT Pilchards is located in quiet position off road, approached by walkway.

LOCAL SHOPS: Newton Ferrers, accessible via the Voss causeway at low tide, has Traditional Butcher, Post Office with Cafe, Tea Room, Chemist, well-stocked Co-op (ATM), Riverford Farm Shop (Yealmpton). Local farm veg stall. PUBS: Noss Mayo has two waterside pubs, the very popular Ship Inn and The Swan where you can sip your evening drink on Pope's Quay in the evening sunshine. Further afield: The Rose & Crown in Yealmpton, Treby Arms in Sparkwell, Ship Inn at Ugborough to name but a few. WALKING: Plenty of local walks in the immediate vicinity - it is a 15 minutes walk to the Coastal Footpath and a stunning circular walk round the headland is a must! TENNIS COURTS, CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND , VILLAGE GREEN, BROOKINGS DOWN WOODLAND all near to public car park. There are local beaches to explore and the long sandy stretches of Mothecombe Beach are within striking distance. PLYMOUTH: the historical and vibrant waterfront..... Theatre Royal, cinemas, large department stores and restaurants, bistros and waterfront cafés to suit all tastes. Head for The Barbican - the old historical part is worth a visit including the Mayflower Steps, Plymouth Gin Distillery and if