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Between Dartmouth and Salcombe, South Devon
Parking
There is a car parking area off the main drive. Please do not park in the
farmyard or drive.
Arrival / Departure
Guests are welcome to arrive any time after 3.00pm and are requested to
leave by 10.00am on the day of departure. Guests are also requested to leave
the property as they found it, clean and tidy, thank you.
Linen
Duvets pillows and all bed linen is provided in all cottages except the
Part Farmhouse, where linen can be hired if required. Towels can also be
hired if required.
Babies
Cots and high chairs can be provided. (Cot linen and bedding cannot be supplied.)
Please advise us of your requirements in advance.
Security Deposit
A separate security deposit cheque for £75 is required at the time
of final payment. This will be destroyed following your stay unless any
extra cleaning, breakage or damage charges are deemed necessary.
Local Facilities
Shop - 2 miles - Chillington. Supermarket - Somerfield, Kingsbridge - 7
miles - open every day.
Nearest Pub - Beesands 3/4 mile
Nearest Beach - Beesands 3/4 mile
Nearest Leisure Centre - Kingsbridge 7 miles
Nearest Tourist Office - Tourist Information Centre, The Quay, Kingsbridge. Telephone - 01548 853195
Nearest Health Centre / Surgery - Chillington 2 miles
Hospitals - Kingsbridge (small) 01548 852349 has a 24 hr minor injuries A&E department or Derriford, Plymouth (large) 01752 777111
BEESON
FARM HOLIDAYS - OUR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
At Beeson Farm, we endeavour to develop and manage the impact of our business on the environment in as sustainable way as possible. We are members of the South Hams Green Tourism Business Scheme and have recently gained the Gold Award for our endeavours. We are committed to:-
- Good environmental practice in business activities, minimising harmful effects and maximising the beneficial influences on the environment
- Complying with environmental laws and fulfilling duty of care requirements for waste disposal
- We welcome support, participation and suggestions from our customers as to how to continue to improve our environmental policy and protect the environment
The following are some of the measures we are implementing:-
- The establishment of a wildlife nature reserve with bird hide and boxes and the creation of two fenced ponds
- Use of traditional methods in managing hedgerows and field boundaries and new native tree and hedge planting
- Provision of visitor information packs on local walks, public transport, wild life parks, fauna and flora indigenous to our site, coast and countryside events information
- Secure dry storage for bicycles
- Use of traditional building products and methods in the conservation and renovation of the farm buildings on site
- Minimising waste by recycling glass, paper, plastic, cardboard, aluminium, iron and garden waste
- Supply of any
surplus home/organically grown fruit and vegetables to customers and the
sale of local products.
(subject to availability) - Monitoring of energy, waste and water consumption and making energy savings through insulation, use of energy efficient appliances/lighting, provision of a shower for every bedroom en suite, use of "hippo bags" in cisterns
- Provision of local menus from nearby pubs and restaurants and details of farmers and other markets providing local produce
- Using local labour and suppliers and environmentally friendly and traditional products
- Promotion, use and support of local environmental organisations such as BTCV and Devon Wildlife Trust