Mallard Cottage

About Mallard Cottage Holiday Cottage

Set in a beautiful location within Braunton Burrows Nature Reserve and just 11/2 miles from Saunton Sands' 3 mile stretch of golden surfing beach these six delightful cottages offer a unique holiday experience. They sit amongst mature trees and shrubs in 12 acres of pastureland where mown paths meander through wildflower meadows to encircle a tranquil and picturesque lake stocked to challenge the most ambitious coarse fisherman. Warm summer evenings can be enjoyed rowing peacefully across the water or relaxing on one of the benches and children will find fun and challenges in the adventure park and toddler play area. An indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub (open all year) a well equipped games room and play area for small children all add to the enjoyment and the grounds offer plenty of space for ball games. The surrounding 1 000 acre nature reserve a designated UNESCO Biosphere is one of Britain's finest sand dune areas with a rich variety of plant life many of them rare. Walking and cycling on the Tarka Trail start 11/2 miles away Saunton boasts championship golf and the nearby pretty village of Croyde has good pubs restaurants and lovely family beach. Braunton (2 miles) offers shops pubs fine restaurants and an arts and crafts centre and the lovely old market town of Barnstaple winner of Britain in Bloom in Europe is just 7 miles. Further afield Arlington Court Lundy island and Heddon Valley (all N.T.) the RHS garden at Rosemoor and Dr Smart's garden at Marwood are well worth a visit.