The luxurious Old Farmhouse is the original house, old beams and a listed sixteenth century staircase. It has its own south facing lawn and terrace with with table, seating, barbecue and private hot tub all with extensive views.
The huge and spectacular kitchen is built around a large island unit topped with a big slab of marble. With washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, 5 hob Range cooker with double oven. A secret door links to the Georgian House so that both can be taken together sleeping 15. Off the kitchen is a large L-shaped room, sitting and dining areas with woodburning stove and a minstrel’s gallery above, with comfortable settees, a dining table and chairs. The TV has freesat and Apple TV. In the main bedroom a super king-size four poster bed with, marble-lined en suite shower room. Twin bedded room, luxurious main marble-lined family bathroom. A further twin bedroom with en suite shower room on the ground floor gives those with slight mobility problems downstairs facilities. Full Wifi.
There is a beautiful indoor pool kept at 30C or more all year round and children’s play area, indoors and outdoors with trampoline, swings, ball pool and lots more. There is also 16 acres of grounds with woodland, meadows, streams and ponds. We are home to all manner of wildlife including badgers, foxes and buzzards. There is a huge fenced animal enclosure with alpaca, ducks, chickens, peacocks, pigs, and even goats.
Combe Martin village is a mile away. It has a lovely sheltered beach, famous for its rock pools, together with shops, pubs, and a museum. It has a rich history and lively events including a yearly carnival.
Exmoor National Park is just up the hill, half a mile away. It has cliffs (England’s highest), small bays, lovely walks, wildlife, wooded coombes, prehistoric remains, ancient castles and churches and unspoilt small towns and villages.
There are miles and miles of huge wide sandy beaches just 20 minutes away – brilliant for surfing. There is trendy Croyde; miles-long Woolacombe and vast, usually deserted, Saunton Sands with its internationally famous dune Nature Reserve.
There are lovely small towns all around with full modern facilities but also with their own unique attractions. Lovely Lynton and Lynmouth linked by a water driven cliff railway. Pretty Ilfracombe with its picturesque harbour now the setting for Damien Hirst’s massive statue – love it or hate it you must see it. Barnstaple with its famous Pannier Market, Bideford with its ancient bridge.
There are so many attractions and activities nearby. Zoo, wildlife park, castles, museums, stately homes, gardens, riding, golf, surfing, sailing, boat trips, fishing, walking, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and much more.
For under-occupancy pricing between the 12th April and the 17th May (when single household government restrictions are in place) please enquire with the owner direct. Flexible holiday start days and lengths are also available during this period.