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Golden Meadow, Torcross

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The house entrance is at ground floor level with a grand entrance hall that features a central console table, ornamental fireplace and two occasional chairs. The kitchen, dining area, an en-suite bedroom and snug are also located on the ground floor. There is a lower ground floor level with four bedrooms (three of which are en-suite), a cloakroom with WC, the living room and a cinema room.

About Golden Meadow

The house entrance is at ground floor level with a grand entrance hall that features a central console table, ornamental fireplace and two occasional chairs. The kitchen, dining area, an en-suite bedroom and snug are also located on the ground floor. There is a lower ground floor level with four bedrooms (three of which are en-suite), a cloakroom with WC, the living room and a cinema room. Upstairs (first floor) there is a terrific master bedroom with separate bathroom.


Reception rooms

Ground floor snug off entrance hall with dual aspect coast and countryside views as well as access to the terrace
The room is furnished with two sofas and coffee table with woodburner and television

Lower ground floor living room with carved wood feature panelling and wall art, furnished with three sofas and two occasional chairs
The central coffee table has a selection of books, and sliding doors lead out to the terrace

The Workshop living room is incorporated into the master bedroom and has a two-seater leather sofa, two occasional chairs and a console table
Floor to ceiling sliding windows (with a protective glass screen) offer fantastic views, and the room also has a flat screen TV with Freeview and Bose sound dock

Off the living room on lower ground floor is the cinema room with a large Sony flat screen television that includes Netflix (requires guests' own log-in), as well as a music centre/stereo and iPod dock
A sumptuous L-shaped sofa offers a relaxing place to enjoy a movie night together

Cooking & Dining

Kitchen

Located on the ground floor, the kitchen incorporates a dining area with a large farmhouse-style table and seating for ten. Featuring spectacular coast and country views, there's also granite breakfast bar with four leather / brushed steel barstools
Integrated appliances include two double electrical Neff ovens with grills and hobs and a Neff microwave, a three door stainless steel fridge-freezer with wine fridge, a dishwasher and Delonghi coffee machine
* The washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the utility room opposite the kitchen

The kitchen in The Workshop is open plan with the living and dining areas and has a single, electric fan-assisted oven, hob, grill, and a fridge with freezer box

Dining

The gorgeous ground floor dining room is open plan with the kitchen and features floor to ceiling dual aspect views of Start Bay
Central to the room is a large banquet-style table with plush seating for ten guests

Sleeping

The first floor master bedroom has a separate landing area, spectacular views and access to the furnished, private terrace
The room features a king size bed with gorgeous linens and bespoke upholstered headboard

The second bedroom is located on the ground floor and has en suite shower room, king size bed and lovely views across the countryside and out to sea

Bedroom three is located on the upper ground floor and is furnished with a double bed. Floor to ceiling glazing showcases the surrounding views and the room has its own en suite shower

Bedroom four, located on the lower ground floor, has a king size bed and en suite shower room. Sliding doors lead out to the private terrace which is furnished with a table and chairs

Bedroom five is a lower ground floor double bedroom with en suite shower room and sliding doors out to the garden

Also located on the lower ground floor is bedroom six which is a twin room with doors leading out to the gardens

Bedroom seven is found in The Workshop and is a spacious open-plan master bedroom with king size bed and fantastic views

Bathing
The house has six exquisite bathrooms including the full suite next to the master bedroom, and the shower room within The Workshop. The remaining four en-suite shower rooms include large, walk-in double cubicles, designer wash basins and WCs
*A chic guest cloakroom with WC and hand basin can be found on the lower ground level


Outdoors
The main tiered flagstone terrace is split-level creating two separate spaces. Each is furnished with outdoor rattan suites and glass-topped tables, with lanterns and garden lighting creating a wonderful atmosphere to relax and entertain in
There is also a large first floor patio accessed through the kitchen and dining room which has a stone-topped table and seating for fourteen

Parking
The driveway has parking for three cars and additional free parking can be found at the bottom of Tor Church Road which is about half a mile away. Guests using this parking option may need to first drop their luggage as it's a 15 minute walk (0.5 miles) back up to the property from here
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Torcross, Devon

Weather & Local Conditions

18Β°C

Clear sky

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 3:12am

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18.30Β°C
Temperature
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26 km/h
Wind Speed
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82%
Humidity
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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

  • βœ“ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
  • βœ“ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
  • βœ“ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
  • βœ“ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active
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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Golden Meadow sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition
This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

  • βœ“ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
  • βœ“ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
  • βœ“ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
  • βœ“ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up
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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

76m

(249 feet above sea level)

Golden Meadow sits in a peaceful Devon setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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76m
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Torcross
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Rural
Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

  • βœ“ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
  • βœ“ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
  • βœ“ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
  • βœ“ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits
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Driving Note: The roads to Torcross are typical Devon lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.2671203Β° N | Longitude: 3.6643211Β° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Torcross (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

4:18am

Sunrise

7:22pm

Golden Hour

8:22pm

Sunset

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Sunrise
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8:22pm
Sunset
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7:22pm
Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

  • βœ“ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
  • βœ“ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
  • βœ“ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
  • βœ“ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day
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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:22pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Torcross, you have approximately 16.08 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Golden Meadow.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Devon. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

Data updated: 14 Jul 2026 | Location: 50.2671203, -3.6643211

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