 | Ringmore House Teignmouth Ringmore House, Brook Lane, Shaldon, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 0AJ "Ringmore House, Teignmouth, Devon, Ringmore House has been standing near the waters of the River Teign estuary since 1770, with possible earlier origins dating from 1680." |
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Ringmore House
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| Ringmore House has been standing near the waters of the River Teign estuary since 1770, with possible earlier origins dating from 1680. The house is Grade 11 listed, and the current owners, Robert and Helen Scull have restored the house and recovered many original features-fire places in the bedrooms unseen for over 50 years, internal window shutters, fire cupboards and alcoves. Ringmore is an easy flat walk upriver from Shaldon, a beautiful valley with many thatched properties along tiny winding lanes, many dating from the 15th century, exploring is a delight, and a visit to the tiny church of St.Nicholas is rewarding, with it's pre-Saxon font. A church has stood on this site since the 7th Century. The livelihood of Shaldon is based around the estuary with it's beaches-holiday makers, fishing, boating and cottage industries, whilst the town of Teignmouth on the opposite shore is a still busy and thriving port. In addition to the main road bridge across the river, Teignmouth can also be reached by the foot ferry which operates from the river beach-a ferry that has been in existence seen the 13th century-the present ferry was modernised in 1909 by being motorised !! Shaldon boasts many interests-there are Botanical gardens at the top of the village, the coastal path winds up over the cliffs towards Torquay. The Shaldon wildlife Trust cares for various small creaturs, and an 18 holeapproach golf course may be found on the cliff . In addition to the estuary beaches, a smugglers tunnel leads to Ness Cove, a sheltered sandy beach. |
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| Ringmore House has 2 double bedrooms, one of which has a King size four poster bed, and also a twin bedded room. The rooms are beautifully decorated with soft furnishings , wallpapers and antiques in keeping with the house, and big fluffy robes are provided for each guest. Helen brings a tray of tea to your room in the morning prior to breakfast if required. Afternoon tea is available most afternoons, homemade cakes, scones and jams made from the gardens produce. Breakfast is a varied menu of hand or home made bread, homemade jams and Shaldon honey, croissants, cereals, fruit and organic porridge. Guests may also choose from English Breakfast, Kipper fillets, smoked Haddock, Kedgeree, and Scotch pancakes to name a few. Breakfast is served either in the main house conservatory or the dining room and is available from 8am until 9.30 every day. |
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| Ringmore House Cottage stands overlooking the water gardens of Ringmore House, but has its own entrance and sunny private walled garden. The cottage is a romantic self catering cottage for two, but guests can sometimes have breakfast in Ringmore House. The cottage has a double bedroom with en-suite loo and basin, and separate bathroom, a sitting room, a dining room opening into a south facing conservatory, and a newly fitted kitchen. The garden has a barbeque for guests use, and furniture. Ringmore House offers a parking space always available for one car, and there is a shopping service if you would like provisions left ready for your arrival. We do not permit any smoking in the cottage, and we cannot allow any pets on the premises. We are delighted to let our guests explore the garden, the lower water garden environment, with its collection of Arum and day lilies, and stunning Astilbe, and the upper part with its giant Gunnera, and hidden ancient Lime Kiln in the trees, and a short stroll out of the gate to the waters edge to admire the far reaching views of the estuary and Dartmoor in the distance. To reserve accommodation at Ringmore House, or the self catering Ringmore House cottage, please telephone or e mail us in the first instance, we are happy to provide you with any further information, and are happy to help with any special diets. |
| Nearby Dartmoor Exeter and its Cathedral Newton Abbott and Exeter racecourses Teignmouth Golf Club Dartmouth Brixham and Torquay Powderham Castle Many historic houses and gardens. Little Ringmore stands on the edge of the estuary of the River Teign, an easy walk upstream from the main part of the seaside village of Shaldon, with its lovely sandy beaches the perfect situation for special-escapes. The house is designed with the living accommodation all upstairs, to take advantage of the lovely views both in front and behind the house. The drawing room looks towards the countryside, and opens out onto spacious balcony. It is comfortably furnished with sofas, and has a gas fire, and television with both DVD and video. The open plan kitchen and dining room, overlook the river estuary and the Strand with its listed buildings, and slipway for launching smaller boats. The kitchen is newly and comprehensively equipped with both freezer and fridge, and the utility room has an automatic washing machine. There is also a cloakroom on this floor. Ringmore is an easy walk up river from Shaldon, a beautiful valley with many thatched properties, many dating from the 15th century. Exploring is a delight. And a visit to the tiny church of St Nicholas is rewarding, with its pre Saxon font. A church has stood on this site since the 7th century. |
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| The livelihood of Shaldon is based around the estuary, holiday makers, fishing, boating and cottage industries, whilst the town of Teignmouth on the opposite shore, is still a busy and thriving small port. The foot ferry which operates from the river beach at Shaldon over to Teignmouth has been in existence since the 13th century, and the present ferry was modernised in 1909 by being motorised ! During the season, local fishermen shoot their seine nets to catch Salmon on the beach. Boat auctions are held twice a year on the beach, bringing visitors from all over the West country, and the annual water carnival and Regatta provide entertainment during the summer months. Wednesdays during the season are always fun, with stalls on the village green, local people in historic costumes, tours of the village, and evening entertainment with punch & Judy, and other plays and entertainers into the evening also on the village green. The Village has a baker, a butcher, and general grocers shop, a chemist. Post Office, and various other small shops. There are many different pubs and restaurants, all within walking distance, and a fine coffee shop with homemade cakes. |
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