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This cottage has been sympathetically restored throughout to the highest standard with great attention to detail, and a wealth of original features reinstated to protect its character. It has a light, contemporary interior with white painted granite and panelled walls, quality furnishings, luxurious bathrooms and excellent amenities throughout.
All bedrooms have oak flooring, sliding sash double glazed windows, wooden painted Venetian blinds, Freeview TV and bed linen included. The addition of gas central heating via traditional column radiators in all rooms makes it a perfect retreat for a winter break.
Stable door opens onto the entrance hall. Original Victorian tiled floor, fisherman’s lamp and coat rack, carpeted staircase leading to first floor, original glazed door opening onto:
Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. This room, which is ideal for 4 but adequate for 6, has a grey porcelain tiled floor, white painted granite walls, fireplace, original panelled ceiling, dual aspect sliding sash double glazed windows, wooden painted Venetian blinds, secondary porthole stable door.
Kitchen area. Modern high gloss teal units, glass tiles, stainless steel Neff oven, hob and hood, microwave, Neff fridge, dishwasher and Miele washing machine. Dualit kettle and toaster, and an extensive range of white china, glass and stainless cookware. Solid oak breakfast bar area for dining with high stools.
Sitting room area. Large, very comfortable corner sofa in gun-metal corduroy, oak coffee tables, TV cabinet with flat screen LCD TV/DVD/CD/Freeview, large over mantel mirror.
Bedroom 1. Traditional white metal double bed with quality mattress, oak bedside table and lamp, clothes storage unit, full length mirror and chrome clothes hooks.
Bedroom 2. Full size custom made bunk beds suitable for adults, with quality mattresses and pull out storage drawers underneath. Additional clothes hanging and storage unit, corner shelf and lamp. View to the Island.
Bathroom 1. Natural porcelain tiled floor, spacious circular walk-in shower enclosure with power shower, Duravit wash basin with mixer tap, WC, glass ceiling lighting, mirror light with illuminated panels, chrome heated towel rail.
Landing area. Built-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelves.
Bedroom 3. Wooden painted double bed with quality mattress, wardrobe, Laura Ashley chest of drawers and bedside table, chrome reading lamp, mirror, Sony clock/radio/night light and laundry bin. White painted panelled walls and ceiling.
Bathroom 2. Natural porcelain tiled floor, white painted panelled walls and ceiling. Contemporary suite with full size bath, wash basin, WC, mirror light with illuminated panels, glass wall light, chrome clothes tidy and chrome heated towel rail. View over rooftops to the sea.
Small dogs sometimes accepted by arrangement out of season (on ground floor only).
Bed linen is included in the rental.
No smoking.
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