Court Barton is situated in the village of Aveton Gifford adjacent to St. Andrews Church which dates from the 12th century. The 16th Century stone built owners farmhouse looks down the valley to the Avon estuary & is set within some 8 acres of garden with a duck pond, fields & paddock, all of which is available for guests to enjoy. There are also a number of footpaths & bridle paths surrounding the property. The owners have two ponies (Twinkle & Mickey Mouse), as well as four ducks, a cockerel & several chickens (who lay lovely free range eggs!), & two friendly guinea pigs (Tuffers & Ginger). Aveton Gifford lies within the Avon Valley in the heart of the South Hams & is an ideal base to explore South Devon. The village boasts a friendly pub with restaurant & pool table. Bar meals are also offered & children are very welcome (www. The-fishermansrest.co.uk) Launching access for boats is available on the river Avon which meanders out to Bantham beach & the sea beyond. Behind the main farmhouse a 100 year old stone barn has been converted into Two very comfortable holiday cottages, The Old Stables, The Dairy.