Fresh Escapes is a professional holiday letting and management company with years of experience marketing, managing and even owning holiday homes in and around Devon. We’re proud of our family roots and aim to provide this same family feel to all our guests. We know that many of our guests come on holiday to escape the world, and so we won't disturb you too much during your stay. We'll check in with you after you've arrived, and we'll be on hand if you need anything during your visit, but the house is yours to enjoy and we hope you'll love it as much as we do.

A superb fusion of rural Devon lifestyle and the essence of coastal living, Pippin Cottage harks to the area’s seafaring heritage, inviting you to relax and revive in the heart of this idyllic village. Blues and whites set the tone from the comfy sofas to the laid-back bedrooms. Just a few minutes in any direction and you’re among the verdant, undulating hills; the ragged cliffs; sandy beaches and picturesque coastal towns. Inside From the moment you enter Pippin Cottage, you feel the bright and airy freshness of this much-loved home set over three floors. Contemporary and comforting styling is delivered with a welcoming lightness of touch, with the nautical tones throughout reflecting the area’s rich maritime spirit. Two sofas in the lounge area invite you to gather and reminisce about the day’s adventures. One of the sofas can be made out as a double bed, but only for occasional use (Guests should request the sofa bed linen prior to their arrival). The lines of the greyed oak flooring then lead you to the perfectly-equipped galley kitchen. Up to the middle floor, you’ll find a twin bedroom and the family shower room. Ascend again to the master bedroom, set into the eaves with truly outstanding views of the rolling hills reaching for the sky in the stunning South Hams - a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outside Outside, the quaint walled garden has decking and a seating area to take in the fresh Devon air including a coal barbeque. There are two steps up to the front door. The lounge-diner is on the ground floor, with a flight of stairs to the first bedroom and a further flight of stairs to the second-floor master bedroom. The garden decking has one step down to the street beyond.

Pippin Cottage lies within the ancient village of Malborough, adjacent to All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century, with a spire that can be seen for many miles around. The village amenities are all close at hand - a Co-Op grocery with a petrol station; the Post Office lies directly opposite and two popular and highly rated pubs - The Old Inn and The Royal Oak. Venture east or west for just two miles to reach some of Devon’s most stunning coastline. To the west, you’re 5 minutes’ drive to the ever-popular resort of Salcombe where the Kingsbridge estuary meets the sea. Grab a coffee as you explore the wealth of independent boutiques, galleries, and more that line the town's narrow lanes. Then take lunch in one of the variety of inns and restaurants. Head east to the National Trust’s Bolberry Down for clifftop walks and unrivalled views of the rugged coastline. Pick up the renowned South West Coast Path at Hope Cove - spectacular scenery, sandy beaches and shallow waters perfect for younger visitors. Salcombe can get very busy, especially in the high season, but there is a Park & Ride available during the Summer. There is a bicycle track that runs from Malborough to Salcombe Getting around Local buses run between Kingsbridge, Hope Cove, Malborough, and Salcombe. A perfect base from which to explore this beautiful area. Pippin cottage is only two miles from the popular sailing resort of Salcombe, four miles from the market town of Kingsbridge, and near to several outstanding safe Sandy beaches. There are plenty of scenic country walks to be enjoyed over the cliff tops and along the estuary where nature’s bounty and bird life will keep you enthralled for hours. For Golf enthusiasts, you will find a range of beautiful courses, Bigbury, Dartmouth and Thurlestone (the latter being the closest)