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Bowcombe Boathouse

Kingsbridge, Devon
Self-catering
+44 (0)1548 559221
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From
£235 - £325
per night

From
£1835 - £2440
per week

Filled with interesting finds, antiques and artefacts, this is a charming cabin hideaway for couples on the banks of the Kingsbridge Ria

1 bed

1 bedroom

Sleeps 2

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

This idyllic waterfront retreat perched on the banks of the creek is a haven from the hustle and bustle of life. Once you turn off the road running between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth you’ll feel miles from anywhere. Originally a boathouse, the interiors have been transformed into a rustic-chic bolthole, all deep navy blues, elegant mahogany and brass fittings.

You might find it tricky to pull yourself away from the squishy window seat, handily positioned near the roaring wood-burner, with its mesmerising watery views over the Kingsbridge Ria. Owner Miranda has filled the cabin with discovered treasures, antiques and curios, plus books and games for rainy days. The kitchen is top-notch and you climb a small staircase to your en suite bedroom.

Step out to your terrace to listen to the water and birdsong, take the ladder down to the shore and kayak to Kinsgbridge for lunch, return and spend the evening telling stories by the firepit.

We think you'll love

Kayaking up the creek to the Crabshell Inn for lunch
Soaking up the sun outside on the deck, watching the sea birds and the ebb and flow of the tide
Clifftop walks along the glorious South Hams Coast Path

You should know

One side of the bed is tucked under the eaves – mind your bonce!
Access to the foreshore is via a small vertical ladder which can get slippery
You get a generous box of logs from the owner's land

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £235
Weekly price: from £1835

1 House for 2: From £2351 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in: 4pm
Check out: 10am
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

An absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, the location is stunning, the house is absolutely beautiful and Miranda has thought of everything you could possibly need.

Joanna, London Dec 2023

A truly incredible stay which allowed us to completely switch off and enjoy quality time together.

Siofra, Hampshire Oct 2023

Everything about The Bowcombe Boathouse was a slice of heaven. It has been so beautifully designed and decorated and the view/location was bliss. The main road was right behind you but once you turn into the drive and shut the gates, well we didn’t want to leave. Miranda’s style made it all very special and we would definitely go back. Being able to take our dog was the icing on the the cake!

Sarah, North Curry Sep 2023

This idyllic waterside retreat is brimming with character and rustic luxury, the perfect place to escape from reality and be at one with nature. The views over the beautiful Kingsbridge Ria are stunning and can be seen from every room, even the shower. What better place to sit than on the deck with a gin and tonic from the honesty bar, watching the ever-changing ebb and flow of the watery landscape.

Sheila, Sawday's Inspector Aug 2023

The boathouse was amazing! The location utterly stunning right on the estuary and perfect for a morning swim and canoe to Kingsbridge (although you need to keep an eye on the tides!) The decor in the boathouse and finishing touches just exquisite - candles everywhere for ambience - a window in the shower to see the view - a sinker of a day bed in the window once again to take in the stunning view perfect for a glass of wine or a cup of coffee - a fire pit with steamer chairs & solar fairy lights for an evening under the stars - coffee table books to while away the chilled out hours - not to me

sacha, Hitchin Aug 2023

We had a wonderful stay at Bowcombe Boathouse! Rain or shine it was such a special place to spend our summer holiday. Whether we were sunning ourselves on the deck, having an early morning cup of tea on the window seat, or taking Miranda's kayaks out for a spin, we were surrounded by the changing light and colours on the water. Miranda's background as an artist shines through in the interiors, clearly put together with much love and creativity to make a relaxing and beautiful space.

Ruth, Bath Jul 2023

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Location

The neighbourhood

Kingsbridge (one mile) is packed with shops, delis, restaurants, cafés, art galleries and even a small cinema. It's a 15-minute stroll or, at high tide, you can borrow the kayak and paddle there. For eating out try: award-winning restaurants Wild Artichokes, Jamie's 27 or Mahabharat Indian restaurant and takeaway. Hop on the bus to arty Totnes, potter around boaty Salcombe or walk the South Hams.

Local points of interest from Miranda Gardiner

You’ll hit the unique sweet spot of feeling like you’re a million miles from anywhere - a place where no one will find you - and yet have every convenience at your fingertips.
The centre of South Devon’s Foodie Heaven. On our doorstep, Kingsbridge, we have Jane Baxter’s Wild Artichokes & 27, a restaurant by a Chef of the Year. Authentic pubs: The Journey’s End, Ringmore & The Cott, Dartington, winner, UK Pub of the Year.
You can watch the tide ebb and flow, whatever the weather, from the comfort of the window seat or deck loungers. Paddle out on our kayaks to a local pub and explore the Kingsbridge Ria.
Between a Boutique Vineyard & Artisan Distillery? Calancombe Estate offers a cellar door experience: wine tastings, lunch & tours of the vineyard. Their creamy bubbly rivals Champagne. Make your own bespoke Gin at the Salcombe Gin School
Individual market towns with independent characters. Totnes: bohemian and full of independent stores & coffee shops, Kingsbridge: farm shop provisions and everything you need. Ashburton: antique Mecca.
You’re never far from the relaxing effects of being by the water, whether riverside walks straight the cabin, wild sea swimming in the morning sun with a coffee afterwards from a beach cafe or taking in sections of the coastal footpath.

Introducing

Miranda Gardiner

Miranda lives in her pretty cottage nearby where she also has her artist's studio. Multi-talented, she is also a cookery book writer and interior designer who sources and curates artefacts and antiques from her travels, as displayed in the cabin. Her attention to detail is razor sharp and she is a generous host, happy to share information and suggestions about the local area.

Bowcombe Boathouse

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Miranda Gardiner

Bowcombe Boathouse

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Miranda Gardiner

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