Welcome to Blue Drift Devon
THE ACCOMMODATION
Park right up outside the house and enter via the front door which leads you into the downstairs hallway area. The open plan kitchen/ living/ dining area is a beautiful sunny space with doors opening out into the garden. There’s a large 5-seater corner sofa, 3-seater sofa, a smart TV with Freeview, an extendable ceramic dining table with seating for up to nine and a breakfast bar with two bar stools. There is Netflix access provided on 2 of the TV’s (the lounge and super-king room). All 4 double bedrooms each have a smart TV.
Blue Drift has plenty of luxurious touches including white shutters in some of the rooms, brand new flooring throughout, a private hot tub and free Wi-Fi.
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The kitchen with quartz worktops is fully equipped with a fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, two electric ovens, 5-ring induction hob, slimline wine fridge, kettle, toaster and plenty of cupboard space for storing your food. There’s also a handy utility area next to the kitchen with a washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave and an additional sink.
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The ground floor is completed with a downstairs toilet and a fully enclosed level garden with a patio area, 4-seater hot tub, outdoor dining set for 9, an outdoor sofa and a hanging egg chair.
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The stairs then lead to the first floor where you will find four of the bedrooms (one of which is ensuite) and the family bathroom which has a shower over the bath, LED bluetooth anti-mist mirror, double vanity unit and two heated towel rails.
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The first bedroom on the first floor has a super king-size bed with a wooden baby cot, the second has a standard double bed, the third has a king-size bed with an ensuite shower room and the fourth room has a single bed.
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Head upstairs to the second floor to discover the master bedroom with a king-size bed, smart TV, velux windows and an ensuite shower room. Please note this room has a sloped ceiling either side although it is very spacious.
There are two allocated private parking spaces on the driveway directly outside the house and there is also additional free on-road parking nearby on Bedland’s Lane (3 minutes walk away via an unpaved path along a grass bank/ 0.2 miles).
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The privately fenced garden is a sheltered space with a small lawn and a patio area. The patio doors open out into the garden from the kitchen/ dining area, perfect for socialising.
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Here's a full list of the bedroom layout:
Middle 1st floor:
Bedroom 3: Super king-size bed.
Bedroom 2: Standard double bed
Bedrooms 3: King-size bed with ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 4: Single bed.
Family bathroom with shower over the bath.
Top 2nd floor:
Bedroom 5: King-size bed with ensuite shower room (sloping ceilings)
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Guest access
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT:
- Check-in: From 4:00 pm
- Check-out: By 10:00 am
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LOCATION & SURROUNDINGS:
- Please note that the house is located alongside the B3178 road, which connects Budleigh Salterton to Sidmouth. While all the rooms have modern double-glazed windows, some traffic noise may be audible indoors.
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- The property is situated in an unfinished housing development, although the house itself is in perfect condition, and the adjacent properties in Phase 1 are complete. However, Phase 2, down the road, is still in the final stages of being finished (hopefully by early June). the majority of the noisy construction is already completed with mainly finishing touches being made.
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PARKING:
- The driveway accommodates two vehicles. Please don't try to squeeze in a third vehicle on the slate pathway as it may crack the slabs.
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- If you have a third vehicle, free on-street parking is available on Bedlands Lane, a 5-minute walk away along an unlit grassy path.
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- Parking in other areas of the estate is not allowed, as these spaces are assigned to neighbours—even if they appear empty. Please don't park across the pavement as we can't block the pedestrian access.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLES:
- There is no EV charger at the property.
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- Please do not charge electric vehicles using the domestic plug sockets, as this could overload the system and cause damage.
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- Information about local EV charging stations is provided in the welcome folder.
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SECURITY:
- There is CCTV installed at the front of the property.
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ACCESS & SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
- The garage is not accessible to guests.
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- No extra beds are available, and the bedrooms do not have space for guests to bring their own additional beds.
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- A wooden baby cot is available in the super-king bedroom (cannot be moved). A fitted sheet can be provided upon request, but guests should bring their own baby bedding. If you wish to bring your own mattress for the wooden cot, the dimensions are 120 cm x 60 cm.
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- Please note there are no stair gates, and the house spans three floors. Children should be supervised accordingly.
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CHILD-FRIENDLY AMENITIES:
- One plastic high chair is available.
- Plastic plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery are provided for young children.
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NOISE & HOT TUB USE:
- Out of respect for the neighbours, please keep noise to a minimum in the garden between 10pm and 8am as the area is residential with young families living nearby.
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- The hot tub is available for use between 8am and 10pm only so as not to disturb the neighbours next door.
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- The house is not suitable for parties or loud gatherings.
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- A BBQ isn't provided & there isn't a suitable space in the garden for guests to setup their own. Please don't place a disposable BBQ on the garden furniture or on the grass/ white porcelain tiles.
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DOGS:
- A maximum of two dogs are allowed for an additional fee of £20 per dog, per stay.
- Dogs are not permitted upstairs or on any furniture.
- No puppies under one year old.
- Guests must pick up and dispose of any dog mess.
- Dogs must not be left alone in the property.
- Please bring your own towels for cleaning/drying your dogs before they enter the house.
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MOBILE SIGNAL & WI-FI:
- Mobile signal at the house is limited, depending on your network. However, once connected to Wi-Fi, you will be able to make Wi-Fi calls and send texts.
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HEATING & COOLING:
- The heating is setup via a smart system called Hive & from October to March it will automatically be set to 20 degrees. From April to September it will be turned off but guests can switch it on when needed.
- The property does not have air conditioning or fans.
- If you are visiting during warmer months, you may wish to bring your own fans.
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WALKING TO BUDLEIGH SALTERTON:
- The town is approximately one mile away, a 20-minute walk.
- Please be aware that pedestrian access from the housing development is via an unlit grassy path on a bank alongside the B3178 road.
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