Lilly's Cottage, Dawlish welcomes you into a bright, open-plan ground floor where the well-equipped kitchen features an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher and a De'Longhi coffee machine for lazy morning brews. The adjoining dining area seats up to six guests, perfect for sharing meals after a day on the sand. Step through into the sociable living room, where a comfortable sofa and two armchairs sit beside an electric fireplace, with a Smart TV and Alexa speaker ready for cosy evenings in.
Heading outside, the enclosed courtyard garden offers a sunny spot to relax with a table and chairs, ideal for morning coffee or alfresco dining, while a separate utility room keeps washing and drying out of sight. Upstairs, two tasteful double bedrooms occupy the first floor alongside the family bathroom, while the spacious master bedroom climbs to the top floor, offering a double bed and a child's sofa bed beneath the eaves. Although there's no designated parking, street parking can be found right outside on Exeter Road, with a short stay car park just two minutes away for unloading.
Picture evenings spent watching Dawlish's famous black swans glide along The Lawn, ice cream in hand as the tide rolls in. Days drift between sandy shores and the South West Coast Path, tracing the red sandstone cliffs towards Dawlish Warren. Return to your courtyard garden as the sun dips, swapping stories from the day over a glass of something cold.
Lilly's Cottage, Dawlish sits within easy reach of some of South Devon's best family attractions. Shaldon Wildlife Trust (6 km) is an intimate zoo set in a woodland garden, dedicated to preserving some of the rarest and most endangered animals in the world. Go Ape Haldon (11 km) offers thrilling zip wires and high ropes courses among breathtaking forest views, suitable for all ages and abilities. The Quay Climbing Centre in Exeter (16 km) provides an exciting indoor climbing experience with extensive walls and bouldering areas, while Paignton Zoo (19 km) is home to over 2,000 animals across 80 scenic acres, supporting vital conservation work.
Venture a little further afield to uncover more of Devon's charm. Diggerland in Willand (46 km) lets you ride, drive and operate real diggers and dumpers, a thrilling day out for machinery enthusiasts young and old. Wellhayes Vineyard in Clayhanger (48 km) is a family-run producer of quality sparkling wine, set amid the picturesque Devon countryside. Coldharbour Mill in Uffculme (53 km) is a historic woollen mill dating from 1797, with working textile machinery, steam engines and fascinating exhibits on the industrial revolution.
Closer to home, Exmouth (32 km) is a picturesque coastal town with stunning beaches, scenic trails and a lively local culture, easily reached via the Exeplorer Water Taxi from Dawlish Warren. Plymouth, a 53-kilometre drive from the cottage, is a vibrant waterfront city steeped in maritime heritage, offering world-class dining, historic quaysides and cultural attractions to round off your South Devon holiday.
