Newton Ferrers/Noss Mayo: there is no more glowingly beautiful coastal scene in Devon than the lake-like estuary of the River Yealm, full of sailing boats and yachts, enclosed and sheltered by high, oak-wooded hillsides. These two adjoining villages are beside it; small, with riverside (and river view) good food (and children welcome) pubs, old fishermen’s cottages, essential shops. Very popular for sailing, especially dinghies; lovely, too, for walking (paths through the oak woods, brilliant views at every turn), or just sitting. Riding stables. Pedestrian ferry to coast walk to Wembury, and to secluded beach. Nearest sandy beach by car: Mothecombe (delightful), about 4 miles. Plymouth, 11; A38 road, about 7.

... and on the western edge of Noss Mayo, about 250 yards from an excellent pub, a pretty, white-washed, semi-detached traditional cottage, with small, raised fenced side garden (furniture, barbecue) with wonderful views over the estuary. Inside, stylish and smart. Entrance porch into fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, gas hob, eye-level cooker, freezer), living/dining room (‘living flame’ gas fire, toy cupboard, books, CD player), Chinese slate floor with rugs, open beam-work, farmhouse-style table and chairs, Chesterfield sofas. Upstairs (stairgate) to landing and two bedrooms - double with 'A' beams and en suite shower (suite), and twin; both have pretty estuary views. Bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). At the end of the landing is the door to the garden. Phone for incoming calls and Broadband. No smoking. Parking approx. 300 yards. Mooring facilities available by arrangement. A delightful cottage in an enchanting village.