Brook Cottage is a quaint Victorian period property in the "old town" of Dawlish. Built in 2nd half of the 19th century, "Brook" has been completely refurbished & offers lovely accomodation for 4 people. Available for holiday rentals all year round. Furnished to a very high standard and available for self-catering holiday rentals.
The beamed kitchen/diner is fully equipped with all those "mod cons" to make your holiday just that little bit easier. A stable door from the kitchen leads out on to an enclosed patio garden at the rear, where the morning sun can be enjoyed. There is, of course, a large selection of games, puzzles and books to enjoy should there be an inclement day!
The easy level walk to the "front" with it's long beach, takes you along the town's babbling brook and through the lovely gardens of The Lawn.
Quietly sitting on the south Devon coast is the pretty little seaside resort of Dawlish, previously the haunt of Jane Austen, as well as Charles Dickens who went on to use the seaside town as the birthplace of Nicholas Nickleby. Made up of mainly Victorian and Georgian buildings, Dawlish has a fine collection of architecture from both periods, which combined with some earlier buildings, give it that special charm. In the heart of Dawlish is “The Lawn”, an attractive public park with its’ avenue of mature chestnut trees and lovely colourful flower beds, a perfect spot where families can play. “Dawlish Water”, or “The Brook” as it is affectionately called, travels through the centre of “The Lawn” cascading down a series of small waterfalls towards the front. If you walk along the edge of this little river, you can watch the large numbers of trout feeding in the river, as it gently flows towards the sea. The famous Dawlish black swans can be seen gently swimming along “The Brook”, their cygnets paddling behind them. Originally imported from New Zealand by John Nash, a Dawlish born man, they are symbolic of Dawlish and have been the town emblem for over 40 years.
There's a wide range of eateries, including cafes, restaurants, pubs & takeaways. There is a comprehensive programme of events running through the summer months, based around the bandstand on the Lawn, as well as a theatre, museum, art gallery & a selection of shops. For some leisurely exercise a game of obstacle golf or perhaps a boat trip, be it fishing or bird watching!
The bigger resorts of Shaldon, Teignmouth, plus the large beach and nature reserve at Dawlish Warren, and the county capital of Exeter, are all just down the road, plus Torquay and Paignton! Dawlish’s excellent rail & road links make it an ideal base for touring this part of the country. |
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