This property is located in the North Devon countryside, just two miles from the Atlantic Coast. The village of Hartland is just one mile from the property and offers a coffee shops, pubs, galleries, and craft workshops, as well as a traditional bakers, and butchers. Hartland Abbey is also nearby and is a wonderful place to spend a day, with its expansive gardens, interesting architectural features, and enjoyable walk down to the cove beach, which visitors may recognise from the BBC’s The Night Manager or Tim Roth’s The War Zone. A little further afield, there are many local attractions to suit all tastes, including the huge sandy beach Westward Ho!, the private village of Clovelly, and the Cornish seaside town of Bude.
This detached thatched cottage offers a relaxing base from which to enjoy a break in North Devon. On the ground floor the main lounge is a light-filled dual-aspect room with a stone fireplace which now houses a wood burner-effect electric fire. The comfortable sofas make a great place to sit back at the end of a busy day of sightseeing and perhaps enjoy the TV and DVD. There is a second lounge room, in the form of a lounge/diner, which offers a large inglenook fireplace, with another wood burner-effect electric fire, sofa, and armchairs, as well as a large dining table. The spacious, farmhouse-style kitchen provides a second dining area, perfect for breakfast or informal meals, and is equipped with an oven. hob, microwave, and fridge/freezer. The washer/dryer can be found separately in the utility room. The main bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC is located on the ground floor, as is a separate WC. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, three of which are double rooms, the fourth being a twin room. Guests will also find a shower room with WC on this floor, and a handy office space, just in case one of your party needs to catch up with work.
Outside, there is a spacious garden, with table, chairs, and a barbecue. Please note that a stream runs through the garden, so children will need to be supervised. There is ample off-road parking provided.
There are some picturesque places to explore in the local area suitable for all ages. The historic village of Clovelly is just 6 miles away and is completely car free; ride a donkey or a sledge to get to the two museums, cafes and craft shops. Kids will love the Milky Way Adventure Park (6 miles) and the BIG Sheep (13 miles), which have plenty of rides for everyone to enjoy. Take some sailing, kayaking or windsurfing lessons at the Tamar Lakes Activity Centre (14.5 miles), then head on to charming Bude (9 miles from Tamar Lakes, 17 miles from the property) famed for its pastel-painted beach huts and sandy beaches. For something a little different, pop to the Gnome Reserve (13 miles) and explore the 4 enchanted acres of woods to meet the many gnomes and pixies that are hiding among the wildflowers.