Sleeps 8 | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Sea views | Multiple living areas | Enclosed garden | 1 dog

Overview of Double Gates

Double Gates is a large detached holiday home sleeping eight in Hope Cove, one of South Devon's best-loved coastal villages. Set slightly back from the waterfront, it combines a peaceful setting and generous enclosed garden with easy access to the village's two sandy beaches, places to eat and South West Coast Path, view more Hope Cove large cottages here.

One of the property's main strengths is the amount of communal space. Alongside the main lounge is a separate snug with Smart TV and a conservatory adjoining the kitchen, giving different generations or two families plenty of choice about where to relax. The kitchen also has an informal dining table, while the conservatory provides another place for meals overlooking the garden.

The bedroom arrangement is equally useful for a mixed group. A super king bedroom with private shower room is on the ground floor. Two twin bedrooms occupy the lower-ground level alongside another shower room, while the top floor has a double bedroom with views towards the sea and its own nearby bathroom.

Outside, Double Gates has a large enclosed garden with a generous patio, outdoor furniture and barbecue. A second patio and lawn create another place to sit away from the main terrace, while private parking for two or three cars makes arrivals straightforward.

Hope Cove's beaches are approximately half a mile away, allowing guests to walk down for swimming, paddleboarding, rock pooling or an evening meal without needing to move the car. For groups looking for a large Hope Cove cottage with flexible accommodation and plenty of family space, Double Gates is particularly well suited.

Double Gates at a Glance

Who is Double Gates Best For?

Double Gates is particularly well suited to two families because its bedroom arrangement separates the sleeping accommodation across three levels.

The ground-floor super king bedroom has its own shower room and works well for parents, grandparents or guests who prefer their bedroom on the same level as the kitchen and principal living spaces.

Two lower-ground twin bedrooms provide four separate beds, making them natural choices for children, teenagers or friends, while the top-floor double gives another couple their own part of the house.

The lounge, snug and conservatory also mean that eight guests do not need to spend every evening in a single room. Children can watch television in the snug while adults use the lounge or conservatory, yet there is still enough shared space for the group to come together.

Why is Double Gates a Great Large Holiday Home?

• Sleeps eight across four proper bedrooms
• Ground-floor super king bedroom with private shower room
• Three bathrooms plus an additional WC
• Separate lounge, snug and conservatory
• Large enclosed garden for children and a dog
• Private parking for two to three cars
• Sea views from the upper floor
• Hope Cove's sandy beaches, pub, restaurants and shop within half a mile

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does Double Gates sleep?

Double Gates sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms.

How many bedrooms does Double Gates have?

There are four bedrooms: a ground-floor super king, two lower-ground twin bedrooms and a first-floor double.

How many bathrooms are there?

There are three bathrooms. The super king bedroom has an en-suite shower room, the lower-ground floor has a family shower room and the top floor has a bathroom with a bath and shower over. There is also a separate ground-floor WC.

Are dogs welcome at Double Gates?

Yes. One dog is welcome and an additional pet charge applies.

Is there parking at Double Gates?

Yes. The private driveway has space for two or three cars.

How far is Double Gates from the beach?

Hope Cove's sandy beaches are approximately half a mile away, with the village pub, restaurants, shop and post office also within half a mile.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms at Double Gates

Double Gates sleeps eight across four bedrooms arranged on the ground, lower-ground and first floors. The layout includes one super king, one double and two twin bedrooms, giving a practical combination for families and groups of friends.

Three bathrooms are distributed across the house, so each bedroom level has convenient washing facilities.

Group Accommodation Layout

Bedroom 1 is on the ground floor and has a super king-size bed. Its private en-suite has a walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Bedroom 2 has two single beds and its own wash basin.

Bedroom 3 provides another two single beds and a wash basin.

Bedroom 4 occupies the first floor and has a double bed together with views towards the sea.

How does the layout work for a group of 8?

For two families, the super king and double bedrooms provide natural accommodation for parents, while four children or teenagers can divide between the two twin rooms.

A multi-generational group may prefer to allocate the ground-floor super king to grandparents or guests who want to remain on the main living level.

For friends sharing, six of the eight guests can use separate beds if the twin rooms are allocated individually alongside the two double rooms.

All eight guests have permanent bedroom accommodation, with no reliance on sofa beds.

Bathroom Layout

The ground-floor super king bedroom has an en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC.

The lower-ground floor has a family shower room with shower, basin and WC.

The first floor has a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

There is also an additional cloakroom with WC beside the ground-floor entrance hall.

Facilities & Information at Double Gates

Double Gates gives a group several different places to spend time indoors. The main lounge has a large L-shaped sofa, two armchairs and television, creating the principal relaxation space after a day on the coast.

The separate snug has its own sofa and Smart TV, giving children, teenagers or part of the group a second television room.

The kitchen includes an oven, electric hob, microwave, large fridge and dishwasher. An informal breakfast and dining table seats six, while the adjoining conservatory adds another table seating four and overlooks the garden.

A utility room on the lower-ground floor provides a large freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and sink, adding useful storage and laundry capacity for a week-long family holiday.

Outside, the large patio has a table, chairs and barbecue. A further small patio, lawn area, bench and side table provide another place to relax within the enclosed garden.

Facilities

Category	Facilities
Kitchen	Oven, electric hob, microwave, large fridge and dishwasher
Kitchen Dining	Table seating 6
Conservatory	Additional dining table seating 4
Lounge	Large L-shaped sofa, 2 armchairs and TV
Snug	Sofa and Smart TV
Utility	Washing machine, tumble dryer, large freezer and sink
Garden	Large enclosed garden and lawn
Outdoor Space	Main patio plus additional smaller patio
Outdoor Dining	Table and chairs
Barbecue	Provided
Parking	Private driveway for 2 to 3 cars
Heating	Air source heat pump
Connectivity	WiFi

Important Information

Information	Details
Preferred Changeover	Saturday
Check In	4pm
Check Out	10am
Dogs	1
Pet Charge	£30 per week
Travel Cot	Included
Highchair	Included
Stair Gates	2 provided
Linen & Towels	Included
Beach & Dog Towels	Guests should bring their own
Heating	Air source heat pump
Parking	2 to 3 cars
Mobile Reception	Generally poor, network dependent
WiFi	Included
WiFi Calling	Useful where mobile reception is limited
Access Statement	Available
Short Breaks	Available

Location & Things to Do Near Double Gates

Double Gates is close to the centre of Hope Cove, a traditional South Devon fishing village formed around Inner Hope and Outer Hope. Its two sandy beaches give families an easy choice for days by the sea, with swimming, paddleboarding, rock pooling and bodyboarding all popular in the sheltered bay.

Mouthwell Sands at Outer Hope is particularly popular with families and watersports enthusiasts, while the more sheltered Inner Hope beach has gently shelving sand and a relaxed harbour setting. Both have the advantage of village facilities nearby, so it is easy to combine time on the beach with lunch, drinks or an ice cream.

The South West Coast Path runs directly through Hope Cove and provides some of the finest walking in this part of the South Hams. Heading east, walkers can climb towards Bolt Tail and continue across Bolberry Down, where high cliffs provide extensive views along the coastline. A circular walk taking in Hope Cove, Bolt Tail and Bolberry Down covers around five miles and makes a good half-day outing.

Walk west and the path leads towards South Milton Sands and Thurlestone. South Milton has a long sweep of sand, rock pools and sheltered water suitable for paddleboarding, kayaking and swimming, with the distinctive Thurlestone Rock just offshore.

Thurlestone itself adds further beaches and coastal golf, while Bantham is one of South Devon's best-known surfing beaches. In the opposite direction, Salcombe provides harbour life, independent shops, restaurants, sailing and passenger ferries across the estuary.

For a full group staying at Double Gates, the real advantage is how much can be enjoyed without a long drive. Beaches, food, coastal walking and village life are all close by, with some of the wider South Hams' best-known destinations available for easy day trips.

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