Esmé's Cottage: The accommodation

Esmé's Cottage

Esmé's Cottage is located just 50 metres from the original Ivy Bridge, a 13th Century stone-built construction which crosses the River Erme in the old part of Ivybridge's town centre. The bridge is still in use today. Of 'hump-back' design and originally used by both riders and pack horses, it is the subject of the 1813 painting by Turner entitled 'Ivy Bridge'.

The Cottage is one of 6 in a row of terraced cottages which were built approximately 170 years ago. Originally of single story thatched design, the cottages have been extended over the years, and the thatch has been replaced with more functional slate tiles.

On entering from the street, the Cottage comprises a main living room and large kitchen/diner downstairs. Upstairs there are 3 pretty bedrooms and a toilet/bathroom with bath and shower. The property is carpeted throughout, except for the blue-pebble bathroom floor, and the kitchen which is floored in blue-grey slate.

The accommodation, which is centrally heated and benefits from modern sealed unit double-glazing, comfortably sleeps up to 5 + baby. We consider this to be an appropriate number of guests for the size of the property and the available facilities. Guests also have access to a small, private south-facing patio and rockery garden to the rear of the property. Outdoor table & chairs, parasol, lounger and barbecue are provided.

A detailed list of facilities follows:

Facilities
Sitting Room	Kitchen/Diner	Bedroom1	Bedroom2	Bedroom3	Bathroom
Spacious and tastefully-furnished, centrally-heated sitting room.	Alcove leading to good-sized family kitchen/diner, with access to South-facing cottage garden & patio	High ceiling double bedroom. Beautifully furnished, with exposed oak beams.	Twin room, overlooking patio & garden to the rear.	Small single room, with exposed oak beams.	Modern, stylish bathroom.
original stone fireplace	modern fitted kitchen with Belfast sink	waxed pine double bed	2 single beds	1 single bed	walk-in shower cubicle with thermostatic shower
wood burning stove	table and seating for 6	original oak beams	bedside table	Vertbaudet shelf unit with hanging space	corner bath
LCD television with satellite TV	gas hob and a wide range of cooking utensils	original fireplace with woodburning stove	built-in wardrobe	mirror and reading light	sink & mirror
DVD player and selected DVDs	electric fan oven	antique wash-stand	mirror and reading light		dual-flush wc
Micro Hi-Fi with iPod/MP3 player	washing machine with integrated dryer	pine wardrobe
wireless internet connection*	dishwasher	clock radio
range of reading materials and board games	fridge/freezer
2 sofas, easy chair and coffee table	microwave, kettle, toaster, plus cutlery/crockery for 6

*chargeable service

Images from in & around Esmé's Cottage

To give you a flavour of the accommodation and the surrounding area, we have included a number of photographs with short descriptions below. Click on the images to view the photos in more detail.

Around Esmé's Cottage The Cottage is located opposite St John's Church and just 50 metres from the original Ivy Bridge, with the River Erme flowing beneath. Turn right at the Bridge and Ivybridge's High Street shopping, pubs and restaurants are just 150 metres further on. A left turn at the bridge leads to the park and children's garden then onwards out of town in the direction of Harford Gate and the lower reaches of Dartmoor.

St John's the Eucharist, opposite the Cottage

Living space downstairs The Sitting Room boasts the original, open stone fireplace with woodburning stove. The room has been tastefully furnished in leather and fabric, and is equipped with a range of modern entertainment facilities, including LCD television, DVD player, wireless internet access* and a range of CDs and DVDs. Traditional board games and reading materials for all age groups are also available.

Kitchen & Garden The kitchen/diner is modern and is furnished in a cream & light oak colour scheme with grey slate flooring, neatly complementing the dark oak timbers in the ceiling. It is fully equipped with electric fan oven, gas hob, fridge freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher, has plenty of storage space and can easily accommodate the catering needs of a party of 5. The adjoining dining area, with extendable table and seating for 6 looks out on to the patio and cottage garden.

Bedrooms & Bathroom Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms: a double, a twin and a small single. In keeping with the quality of the decoration downstairs, the bedrooms have been furnished to a high standard and have been designed with the original oak beam and fireplace features in mind.

	A modern bathroom, designed in blue & white pebble, is located on the landing next to Bedroom 2. The bathroom includes a large corner bath and walk-in, thermostatic shower.

Esmé's Cottage, Ivybridge, Devon

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