... about 1¼ miles from Stoke Gabriel and on the same estate as C618, a boathouse, built in 1760 as a bathing house in what must be one of the most secluded, private, romantic settings in south Devon. For that privacy you walk 600 yards down a gentle valley, over fields and through woods beside the River Dart, except on arrival and departure when you and your luggage will be taken by four wheel drive vehicle (winter weather permitting).The boathouse, with thick woods behind, is on the water's edge where the Dart meanders between Stoke Gabriel and Dittisham. Much birdlife (shelduck, egrets breed nearby), fishing/boating. The only sounds are lapping water and wind in the trees. There can be few better places for evening drinks or breakfast than on the wide, covered balcony which surrounds the boathouse.

Inside, it has been extensively refurbished, made extremely beautiful, double-glazed, designer curtains, essentially comfortable. A haven from almost everything. Outside stairs to the balcony and front door. Small hall which leads to the lovely, large, light - water reflecting on the ceiling - all-in-one, oak floored, living/dining/kitchen. The living room (TV/DVD) with fireplace (woodburner) has floor-to-ceiling French windows stretching the width of the boathouse; these fold back on themselves, the room opening out to the balcony (furniture). Very smart blue and white kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, freezer). Dining table seating 4 (window seat); also downstairs shower-room (suite). Upstairs, two bedrooms, both carpeted, beams, ceilings to the apex: the master bedroom with 6’ bed and en suite bathroom (suite plus power-shower) has French windows opening to a small balcony; a pretty twin bedroom. Washer-drier upstairs. Don’t forget to bring your torch - and binoculars. A marvellous, unique, magical place.