Buckland House
At Buckland Court
Buckland – Slapton – Kingsbridge – Devon
Explore Buckland Court
The South Hams is Devon’s jewel in the crown with Buckland located in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’. The area has picturesque estuaries and a stunning coastline with miles of unspoilt beaches and hidden coves. The farming hinterland extends to the wild untamed heathland of Dartmoor, where there is variety for all to explore and enjoy.
From the richly wooded Dart Valley and the historic deepwater port of Dartmouth all the way to Bigbury Bay, Burgh Island and further you can discover the charm of our bays, coastal villages and towns.
Buckland is only 10 minutes away from the Blue Flag beach at Blackpool Sands and about 20 minutes from a surfing beach at Bantham, as well as eleven of the best natural beaches to be found anywhere in the UK including, Slapton Sands, Beesands, Lannacombe, East Portlemouth and Bantham and five river estuaries including the Dart, Avon, Yealm, Erme and Gara.
There is easy access to the South West Coast Path for walking and the wilderness of Dartmoor for walking, climbing and riding.
The South Hams offers something for everyone; the area is a Mecca for rambling, bird-watching, swimming, surfing, horse riding, golf and those interested in fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing. Or just chill out and have fun by visiting our local Gastro pubs and restaurants.
Buckland House is an large elegant Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse circa 1750 remodelled in the Regency style as a gentleman farmer’s residence in 1860. Offering high quality self contained accommodation for two or more families, tastefully furnished in keeping with the property, this lovely family home offers an opportunity to enjoy a holiday in comfortable surroundings and it’s own large private gardens.
The property has its own large private front gardens and delightful secluded valley gardens with waterfall and spring fed duck ponds in over one and a half acres of grounds with badminton/cricket area, plus built-in barbecues. For alfresco meals, there’s a cafe table and chairs in the sunken part of the garden near the waterfall with views down the wooded valley and over the fields. In spring, it’s full of snowdrops, bluebells and pink campions.
For larger groups
Consider renting two or more cottages
Friday Changeover: Cherry Cottage together with Lower Yard cottages
Saturday Changeover:
- Buckland House plus Oak sleeps 26
- Oak plus Larches sleeps 17
- Buckland House plus Larches sleeps 19
- All three sleeps 31
Buckland Court is located about one and a half miles north of Slapton.