Mallards Riverside Cottage

Mallards Riverside Cottage is a beautiful holiday home set in an idyllic and peaceful location of Braunton.

Mallards is a feature detached two bedroom stone cottage set in an idyllic and peaceful location of Braunton. A former riverside barn and working blacksmiths in the mid 1940s – Mallards has since been converted and recently undergone a complete renovation to form a charming cottage of great character and comfort in one of the most picturesque corners of the village.

Backing on to the River Caen and overlooking the beautiful 13th century parish church, Mallards is just a short 5 minute, level-easy walk away from Braunton's village centre. This offers a wide range of amenities including local shops, supermarkets, library, medical centre, churches, tourist information, museums and a great selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants. The picturesque Tarka trail (both a foot and cycle path) can also be accessed from the village which follows both the Taw and Torridge estuaries; and North Devon's 4 best surfing beaches (Saunton, Croyde, Puttsborough and Woolacombe) are all within a short drive away (9-20 minutes). Saunton Golf Club is also within easy reach of the property, as well as a number of riding schools.

The property is located on two levels and comfortably accommodates up to 5 persons in two bedrooms. The French Country Retreat is a charming, light and spacious bedroom, featuring a white wooden double bed, brushed cotton bedding, a flat screen TV, DVD player, ample built-in wardrobe space, chest of drawers and bedside tables. It also has the privacy of an en-suite bathroom, where you can enjoy a relaxing Jacuzzi air bath and have use of a WC, basin, under-sink storage, large illuminated mirror and towel rails. This bedroom also comes with an additional single bed and /or travel cot. Other features include a charming exposed brick fire place and large bay window - allowing sunlight to stream in.
The second bedroom, Driftwood Haven, is a light and welcoming twin /super-king size room, featuring beautiful driftwood interior and capturing relaxing rural views across the church yard and river. This bedroom provides either a quality super-king size bed, or two comfortable single beds (depending on preference) and has a large driftwood style wardrobe, drawers and bedside tables for storage. This room also features bedside lamps, a rustic wooden mirror and a flat screen TV with in-built DVD player. With Egyptian Cotton duvets and brushed cotton bedding - Driftwood Haven provides both quality and warmth for a great nights sleep.

This bedroom has use of a family shower room, right next door, featuring a power shower, WC, wash basin, airing cupboard, illuminated mirror and towel rails. All bed linen, bath towels and beach towels will also be provided for guests.

Downstairs, you will find a light a spacious living room to your right, and a large and bright dining room to your left. Both traditionally furnished, in a country cottage style, these rooms provide space for all the family.
The living room is a perfect area to sit and relax in. The large bay window is perfectly positioned for capturing sunlight – a great place to sit and read or enjoy watching the large flat screen TV. This room is equipped with a comfortable 3 piece leather suite (including a recliner chair and footstool), soft tweed beanbag and cushions and a warming gas fireplace for those chillier evenings. A large selection of books, DVDs and games are also provided for your use, as well as the use of NetFlix and PlayStation 3. The dining room comes complete with a large country style dining table, seating 6, to enjoy many family meals around.

Mallards beautifully renovated kitchen is modernised and well-equipped, whilst keeping its traditional character and charm and has picturesque views of both the River Caen and historic Parish Church. With an additional farmhouse table, seating 4, this is a great little space to enjoy breakfast with a view. Appliances include; an electric oven, grill, hob, extractor hood, microwave, kettle, 4-slice toaster, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Tassimo coffee machine, heated towel rail and flat screen TV with inbuilt DVD player. A range of cookery books and a DAB radio are also provided, giving this cosy kitchen a real 'home from home' feel.

To the front of Mallards Cottage is a sunny private courtyard with a large wooden table and chairs to enjoy many nights of alfresco dining on. Also complete with a BBQ area and Chiminea. Then towards the bottom of the garden you will find an elevated fishing area when guests can enjoy a bit of brown trout fishing whilst in the sunshine.

As well as dining, other outside amenities include a board /bike store, washing facilities for wetsuits etc (hose and water butt) and an outside toilet area. There is also private parking for 2 vehicles directly outside the property.