Higher Gitcombe is situated in a small hamlet on the outskirts of Cornworthy and Tuckenhay and almost equidistant from Dartmouth and Totnes. The nearby River Dart is fully navigable from Dartmouth to Totnes and is a major feature of local life with abundant boating opportunities for young and old. Cornworthy is set within a picturesque and well wooded valley with a church, community hall and a thriving village inn. Tuckenhay is a stunning village on a secluded riverside creek which is part of the tidal system of the Dart. There are two good pubs including the Watermans's Arms and the famous Maltster's Arms which was previously owned by the late Keith Floyd. Dittisham and Ashprington villages are close by with superb dining establishments.
For boating enthusiasts, Blackness Marine on the River Dart is just a few minutes' drive away ()
and offers a deep- water slipway and tender memberships including a launch and recovery service as well as undercover
storage.
Dartmouth, about 5 miles away, has fine dining opportunities with award winning restaurants and internationally renowned chefs. There is a mix of specialist and high street stores offering everything from chemists, markets, art galleries, boutique and retail shops. Popular events are the Dartmouth Royal Regatta and annual Music Festival. Other attractions include Dartmouth Royal Naval College, Dartmouth Castle, Dartmouth Steam Railway and Paddle Steamer boat cruises. Boat enthusiasts will find top class marina facilities to rival the best on the South Coast.
The historic market town of Totnes is approximately 6 miles away and offers an eclectic range of shops including multiple health and organic options, a well-stocked book shop and a wide range of unique and individual artisan shops. Totnes has a wonderful 'alternative' lifestyle reputation with unique weekly markets and much more.
The 365 sq miles of Dartmoor National Park lies to the north and there are stunning views of Haytor from the house. The
large expanse of the park offers any number of outdoor activities in one of the most unspoilt and dramatic landscapes
in the UK. The sailing opportunities locally are second to none at nearby Dittisham just minutes away. The Dart and Kingsbridge
estuaries are nationally renowned along with the ever popular and affluent town of Salcombe.
The nearby beaches are amazingly beautiful too including blue flag Blackpool Sands (about 6 miles) and Slapton Sands (about
8 miles). Dartmouth Golf and Country Club, with Club and Championship courses is just 1.5 miles with further golf courses at Bigbury, Thurlestone and Wrangaton. Halwell Airfield club for light aircraft is a 10 minute drive. Newton Abbot and Exeter have excellent race courses.
Access to Exeter and the M5 motorway is just 45 minutes. Totnes has the latest fast train service to London Paddington in under three hours with the Midlands and the North on direct services. Exeter Airport has an increasing number of domestic and international flights, often negating the need to travel to Bristol or London.