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Deceptively larger than it looks, Nepeans was originally a game keeper's cottage and is partly octagonal in shape. This fairy tale cottage is hidden in a small clearing deep in the woods, and overlooks the estuary with stunning views. Nepeans provides total seclusion.
Ground Floor
- large sitting/dining room
- log fire
- second sitting room
- kitchen
- 1 twin bedroom, 3ft beds
- shower room and wc
First Floor
- 1 double room
- 2 twin rooms 3ft beds
- family bathroom
- laundry room
- further separate wc
Just up from Pamflete Beach is Nepean’s cottage, hidden in the woods with a lovely view of the Estuary. Nepean was a gamekeeper, and when his cottage was no longer needed, three extra bedrooms and a bathroom were added as a second story, making a cosy house for a family holiday.
The Bosun's Cottage is set in the very heart of the Flete Estate surrounded by the rolling pastures of the Home Farm. Standing at the end of a long private drive, it is surrounded by its own private garden with tranquil views over the valley to the woods beyond. This lovely detached cottage provides spacious family accommodation with a large kitchen and light and spacious rooms. The Bosuns Cottage is an ideal holiday home for families with small children and dogs as the enclosed garden makes for a fun and secure play area and the house has a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of space!
Beaches at Mothecombe and Coastguards are just five minutes by car and Pamflete Beach which can only be reached by foot is just a stroll away along a private walk.
Ground Floor
- a roomy entrance hall
- sitting room, log fire
- separate dining room
- kitchen
- cloakroom
First Floor
- 1 double bedroom, 5ft bed
- 1 room, 3ft bunks
- 1 twin room, 3ft beds
- 1 single room, 3ft bed (plus a pull out bed)
- family bathroom
Outside
- Adjacent stables and a turnout paddock are available to guests staying at The Bosun's Cottage.
The Bosun’s cottage, so called as it was built after World War II to house Commander John Mildmay-White’s boatswain (“Bosun“), who continued to work for him after the war. Commander Mildmay-White was the father of Anthony, who lives at Mothecombe House with his family.
Flete Mill Cottage is set in its own little terraced walled garden, looking over ancient water meadows which follow the River Erme and lies one mile along the old carriage drive which runs for four miles between Flete House and Mothecombe, allowing guests to walk to all the other Flete Estate holiday cottages without ever seeing a motor car. Otherwise, Mothecombe beach is a ten minute drive away, whilst the little market town of Modbury is ten minutes’ drive in the other direction.
The Cottage is perfect for four legged friends as it has an enclosed garden and for families we think that children over 11 years will enjoy the adventure of sleeping in the lodge in the walled garden or wandering safely along the car free carriage drives.
Ground Floor
- sitting/dining room, log fire
- kitchen with utility room
- cloakroom with downstairs loo
First Floor
- 1 double room, 5ft bed
- 1 single room, 3ft bed
- bathroom with shower
The Garden Lodge
- 1 twin room, 3ft beds
- bathroom
Flete Mill Cottage was originally, as its name suggests, a water mill which was powered by a leat from the river Erme. It was embellished as a “cottage orné” in the 19th century and following refurbishment, it is a sweet cottage for three people, with accommodation for another couple in the garden lodge and a sunny walled garden with a view across Flete water meadows to the river.
This unique row of cottages perched above Coastguards Beach enjoy spectacular and ever changing views out across the Erme Estuary to the sea beyond. The beach is literally just fifty feet from the front door and from here you can explore the whole estuary or wander over to Mothecombe Beach. Although the cottages are terraced, there are no other house within view.
Ground Floor
- porch opening to a sunny terrace
- 2 sitting rooms, 1 with log fire
- large kitchen/breakfast room
First Floor
- 1 double room
- 2 twin rooms, 3ft beds
- bathroom
- shower room
The Coastguard Cottages share a children's games room and communal gardens.
Celebrate a Special Occasion with family and friends at Flete – we can offer all three Coastguards Cottages for a long weekend to accommodate 18 guests until Easter this year.
Call us for more information on availability and prices, but short-breaks there start from £1,251 (£69.50 per person).
Records show that the Coastguards Station existed in 1822 with five boatmen and an officer. The station continued until the Ministry of Works surrendered their lease back to the estate in March 1945. By the time there was only one remaining coastguard, J. W. Cooper, and four sub-tenants.
A letter of 17th December 1940 from the Ministry of Works and Buildings to the Estate’s agent states “I have to inform you that H. M. Coastguard Station, Mothecombe was damaged by high explosive bomb during enemy air attack which occurred on the 2nd December at approximately 6pm”. Fortunately, the damage was only superficial.
In 1971 the five cottages were modernised and reduced in number to four to accommodate the extra facilities (bathrooms!) Over time, the cottages were converted to holiday lets.
The house made famous for being the Dashwoods humble abode in Sense and Sensibility, Efford is in fact a large, beautifully proportioned detached country house, set in its own grounds bordered by mature woodlands. With wide views across the higher reaches of the River Erme the garden reaches down to the edge of the estuary. Efford epitomizes the dream of an English summer retreat and is perfect for large family gatherings at any time of the year.
Ground Floor
- entrance lobby
- 2 large sitting rooms with log fires
- dining room to seat 12
- farmhouse kitchen
- utility room and walk in larder
- games room
- cloakroom
First Floor
- 1 double room, 5ft bed
- 2 twin rooms, 3ft beds
- 2 single rooms, 3ft bed
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 further wc
Second Floor
- 2 twin rooms, 3ft beds
Only one August date left this year – contact us to book ASAP!
Efford House as it stands today is a Victorian addition to an earlier building and was known as “Byngo Hall” for many years. It was used until the 1970’s as the agent’s house, but was taken back in hand and refurbished in the 1980’s. It features in the films International Velvet and Sense and Sensibility.
The little lane, cut into the hillside was part of a track that crossed the river to Saltercrease. The grooves made by the cart wheels can be seen cutting into the rock surface of the lane. The posts marking the crossing remain in the river, but the track has silted up and is no longer safe to use.
The name “Efford” has come from the ebb ford.
This unique row of cottages perched above Coastguards Beach, enjoy spectacular and ever changing views out across the Erme Esturary to the sea beyond. The beach is literally just fifty feet from the front door and from here you can explore the whole estuary or wander over to Mothecombe Beach. Although the cottages are terraced, there are no other houses within view.
Ground Floor
- porch opening to a sunny terrace
- 2 sitting rooms with log fires
- dining room
- kitchen
- cloakroom
First Floor
- 1 double room
- 2 twin rooms, 3ft beds
- bathroom
- shower room
The Coastguard Cottages share a children's games room and communal gardens.
Celebrate a Special Occasion with family and friends at Flete – we can offer all three Coastguards Cottages for a long weekend to accommodate 18 guests before Easter this year.
Call us for more information on availability and prices, but short-breaks there start from £1,251 (£69.50 per person).
Records show that the Coastguards Station existed in 1822 with five boatmen and an officer. The station continued until the Ministry of Works surrendered their lease back to the estate in March 1945. By the time there was only one remaining coastguard, J. W. Cooper, and four sub-tenants.
A letter of 17th December 1940 from the Ministry of Works and Buildings to the Estate’s agent states “I have to inform you that H. M. Coastguard Station, Mothecombe was damaged by high explosive bomb during enemy air attack which occurred on the 2nd December at approximately 6pm”. Fortunately, the damage was only superficial.
In 1971 the five cottages were modernised and reduced in number to four to accommodate the extra facilities (bathrooms!) Over time, the cottages were converted to holiday lets.
This unique row of cottages perched above Coastguards Beach enjoy spectacular and ever changing views out across the Erme Estuary to the sea beyond. The beach is literally just fifty feet from the front door and from here you can explore the whole estuary or wander over to Mothecombe Beach. Although the cottages are terraced, there are no other houses within view.
Ground Floor
- porch opening to a sunny terrace
- large sitting/dining room, log fire
- kitchen
First Floor
- 1 double room
- 2 twin rooms, 3ft beds
- bathroom
- shower room
The Coastguard Cottages share a children's games room and communal gardens.
Celebrate a Special Occasion with family and friends at Flete – we can offer all three Coastguards Cottages for a long weekend to accommodate 18 guests before Easter this year.
Call us for more information on availability and prices, but short-breaks there start from £1,251 (£69.50 per person).
Records show that the Coastguards Station existed in 1822 with five boatmen and an officer. The station continued until the Ministry of Works surrendered their lease back to the estate in March 1945. By the time there was only one remaining coastguard, J. W. Cooper, and four sub-tenants.
A letter of 17th December 1940 from the Ministry of Works and Buildings to the Estate’s agent states “I have to inform you that H. M. Coastguard Station, Mothecombe was damaged by high explosive bomb during enemy air attack which occurred on the 2nd December at approximately 6pm”. Fortunately, the damage was only superficial.
In 1971 the five cottages were modernised and reduced in number to four to accommodate the extra facilities (bathrooms!) Over time, the cottages were converted to holiday lets.
Pamflete House is a large Grade II listed manor house at the heart of the Flete Estate moments from the wonderfully secluded Pamflete Beach. It sleeps 18 guests in the house including the integrated East Wing flat and has a large formal dining room which seats 20; perfect for family celebrations and fabulous house parties! The house is set in its own private grounds and there is a newly resurfaced club sized tennis court, stabling and paddock for four horses. The house has broadband and Sky TV + Sports as well as table tennis, pool table and croquet set for the front lawn, so plenty to keep everyone entertained.
Pamflete is let partly staffed and guests are required to have some catering during their stay - we will happily suggest some local chefs who have helped previous guests of Pamflete House. Please do call the office for more information on this.
No dogs or pets are permitted at Pamflete and there is a no smoking policy inside the house.
Pamflete House (sleeps 12 people)
Ground Floor
- Large drawing room
- Morning room with TV (Sky Sports) & DVD player
- Dining room seating up to 22
- Large kitchen, table for 8, AGA and double electric range
- Play room with TV (Sky Sports) & DVD player
- Utility room with washer and dryer
- Drying room with washer and dryer
- Two WCs
- Wetroom shower
First Floor
- 2 Superking bedrooms with en-suite bathroom & shower
- 1 double bedroom (6ft divan)
- 3 twin bedrooms all with 3ft divans
- 3 further bathrooms with bath and shower
- Separate WC
The East Wing (sleeps 6 people)
- Large lounge with dining area, TV (sky sports) & DVD player
- Kitchen with washer/dryer
- Superking bedroom with wash basin
- 2 Twin bedrooms, 3ft divans
- Bathroom with bath and shower
- Separate wetroom shower
- Separate WC
The East Wing flat can be accessed via internal stairs from the main house or separately via its own private entrance.