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2 bedroom holiday home, Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £325 to £

Self catering accommodation in Holsworthy sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: 2 OF 8 LODGES FISHING LAKES WITH INDOOR POOL GAMES ROOM AND LICENSED BAR These spacious attractive properties offer comfortable and fully accessible accommodation in a peaceful and relaxing location. Guests can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this pretty part of North Devon. A short drive and you are at breath-taking coastal scenery with National Trust cliff-top walks on the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall sheltered coves fishing villages and long sandy surfing beaches. Ideally placed for visiting some popular attractions with something for most tastes including rugged Dartmoor Launceston Steam Railway Bude Canal and Splashpool The Eden Project The Milky Way and much more. Try sailing or other water sports on the nearby Roadford Reservoir. Leisure facilities include: 1.5 acre coarse fishing lake stocked with carp rudd and roach. Indoor hydrotherapy pool measures 11m x 5m and a depth of 1.27m - 1.37m(open April October). Games room: with football table and pool table and table tennis. Licensed café/bar with wi-fi. Outside: fenced decked balcony with garden furniture. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen towels electric central heating and wi-fi included. Regret no smoking. Location: beach 20 minutes drive village shop and pub under 2 miles supermarket 6 miles. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin. Wet room: with shower and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan and spacious with TV/DVD. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob fridge/freezer washer/dryer and microwave. Amenities: 2 dogs welcome however please note that dogs must be kept on leads within the grounds at all times and are not permitted to swim in the lake. There is an exercise paddock onsite where dogs can run freely. Any property identified with increased accessibility may have different levels of provision it is therefore advisable you contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements.

3 bedroom holiday home, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £435 to £

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: DETACHED BARN WITH SUPERB COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS Enjoy some peace and tranquillity at this renovated property set in a very quiet yet accessible spot with its own enclosed patio. Very well-equipped and furnished and offering an ideal holiday retreat. Plenty to see and do in the nearby area such as The Big Sheep The Milky Way Dartington Crystal Tamar Otter Park and Tamar Lakes with its wildlife fishing and sailing. Holsworthy has a weekly cattle and produce market a variety of shops and pubs golf course sports centre and indoor swimming pool with sauna. Just a short drive to the beach at Bude or just over 1 hour you will find the famous Eden Project The Lost Gardens of Heligan and much more. The spacious and stylish accommodation offers THREE bedrooms: 2 doubles both with en-suite bathrooms with shower over bath and WC. 1 single room with second pull-out bed. Shower room: downstairs with WC. Lounge: on first floor spacious room with lovely country views and TV/DVD. Kitchen/diner: on ground floor well-equipped with large range style electric oven fridge freezer dishwasher microwave wall mounted TV and large farmhouse table and chairs seating 6 comfortably. Leather sofas in this room make this the hub of the house. Utility room: with Belfast sink washing machine and ample storage. Outside: enclosed patio with garden furniture and BBQ. Amenities: ample parking for 2 cars. Bed linen towels electric and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking. 2 dogs welcome. Location: beach 9 miles pub 1 mile shops pubs and restaurants in Bideford 6 miles.

5 bedroom holiday home, Appledore, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £845 to £

Self catering accommodation in Appledore sleeps 11.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 11

Accommodation overview: GRAND SPACIOUS HOUSE IN THE HEART OF POPULAR FISHING VILLAGE. This stunning period house is approximately 350 yards from the quay and vibrant centre of Appledore. Historically a buoyant fishing village Appledore retains much of its original charm yet has now become a popular destination for visitors to the area. Just a short drive along the bay is the Blue Flag beach of Westward Ho! enjoying 2 miles of golden sandy beach and its characteristic pebble ridge that naturally protects the country park of Northam Burrows that houses Royal North Devon Golf Club England s oldest golf course. An ideal base for exploring the whole of North Devon there are attractions to suit all tastes and these include RHS Rosemoor Gardens The Big Sheep The Milky Way and The Oldenburg for pleasure trips to Lundy Island and more. The market town of Bideford is close by and offers a pannier market and high street shops. In the evenings relax in the walled garden. The accommodation offers FIVE bedrooms laid out over three floors: 1 master double with en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath separate shower and WC and 2 further spacious double rooms all located on the first floor. 2 twin bedrooms one with a futon bed and one with a pull-out 3ft bed on the second floor. Shower room: with WC on the first floor. Bathroom: with shower attachment and WC on the second floor. Lounge: with flatscreen TV/DVD Xbox and working open fireplace. Snug lounge: with flatscreen TV gas fire and games cupboard. Dining room: adjacent to kitchen with woodburner. Kitchen: with electric oven and hob fridge/freezer. Utility room: with washing machine separate tumble dryer wine cooler and dishwasher. Outside: the rear enclosed walled garden offers patio and lawn area with ample garden furniture and BBQ. Amenities: roadside parking is usually available within walking distance of the property or alternatively there is a pay and display car park 100 metres away. Bed linen towels electric central heating and BT infinity wi-fi included. Regret no smoking within the property. 2 well-behaved dogs welcome. Additional info: 2 people can be accommodated in addition to the 10 but please note that the dining table only seats 10. Location: beach 2 miles shops and pubs all within walking distance. Arrival: 4pm.

2 bedroom lodge, Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £335 to £

Self catering accommodation in Bradworthy sleeps 4.

Features include: • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • lodge Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 PROPERTIES 5 ACRES SMALL HERD OF FALLOW DEER DUCKS AND COARSE FISHING These delightful wood cabins are situated in an idyllic spot within 5 acres with pleasant views over the large lake and countryside beyond. You will also be a short drive to a variety of attractions with something to suit everyone including The Big Sheep The Milky Way The Gnome Reserve numerous National Trust properties Clovelly with its steep stepped cobbled streets and fishing trips Dartington Crystal Tamar Otter and Wild Wood Launceston Steam Railway and more. The sandy family beaches of Widemouth Bay Bude and Westward Ho! are all close by. The towns of Holsworthy and Bideford are also nearby and offer weekly open air markets swimming pools and other sports recreations plus a wide range of shops pubs and restaurants. For those who enjoy wildlife and walks take a trip to the Tamar Lakes also famous for its birdwatching and watersports. In the evening stroll to the village square with its shops and pubs serving excellent bar meals. Leisure facilities: enjoy fishing in the purpose-built lake fishing extra ( 6 per day or 25 per week - half price for children). Outside: relax in the extensive gardens watch the bay fawns playing in July. Shared utility room: with washing machine. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen included. Night storage heating. Additonal info: heating and electric surcharge 10 per week payable to owner on arrival. Regret no pets. Location: beach 8 miles pub and shop 5 minute walk. The lodge offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin. Shower room: with WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan with TV electric cooker fridge and microwave.

Prixford Barton, Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £1195 to £

Self catering accommodation in Barnstaple sleeps 11.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Four Poster Bed • Fishing near by • Golf near by • P

Accommodation overview: A beautiful stone built farmhouse set in three acres of lawns and gardens with a fabulous indoor swimming pool.

Just imagine a delightful stone built Grade II Listed farmhouse set within three acres of beautiful lawns, gardens and ponds, surrounded by idyllic countryside, add a fabulous spacious indoor pool and you have Prixford Barton, the most perfect holiday retreat. The small village of Prixford lies less than half an hour's drive from the wonderful North Devon Coastline and a choice of superb beaches. The surrounding countryside with rolling hills and wooded valleys offers miles of paths for walking, riding or cycling and there is a good choice of golf courses nearby. If you like to take your country pursuits closer to home, the spring fed carp and trout ponds at the bottom of the garden provide a perfect spot for a little fishing. Fabulous Marwood Hill Gardens is within a ten minute walk, and if you visit on a Sunday be sure to try the delicious cream tea in Marwood Church Hall.

Part of the farmhouse dates back to 1684 and it has been sympathetically extended and restored to feature flagstone floors, exposed stone walls and beams, natural wood doors and oak flooring. The huge family kitchen / breakfast room is light and bright with fitted units, slate worktops and an attractive decorative stone fireplace, a really special place to gather the family for leisurely breakfasts while planning the day ahead. A separate utility room and rear hall has lots of space for storing any amount of boots, coats, and beach equipment or even pushchairs. Along the central hallway you will find a spacious and comfortable family sitting room, dual aspect and with oak beams and lovely stone fireplace with log burning stove for those cosy cooler evenings. Doors lead through to a garden room with French doors out onto one of the terraces, having stunning views down the valley, and an internal door into the indoor heated swimming pool complex. This is a real bonus with a twenty six foot pool and separate sunken Jacuzzi, come rain or shine it will be hard to tear yourself away. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a separate formal dining room and a second sitting room ideal for children with games, books and TV / DVD. Stairs lead from the central hallway to the first floor where the master bedroom with ensuite shower room boasts a four poster bed and French Doors out onto a balcony enjoying the same magnificent view over rolling countryside. A really spacious twin room, a further twin room and bunk room are served by a stylish family bathroom with Ball & Claw feet freestanding bath. A second attractive double bedroom has its own ensuite shower room. A secondary staircase leads from the first floor to a door into the kitchen, for easy access to your morning cup of tea!

The extent of outdoor space is simply breathtaking, with lawns, paddocks, sheltered walled garden and superb covered brick and stone patio area, ideal for al fresco dining. An amazing array of flowers, shrubs, climbing honeysuckle, clematis and wisteria line the borders and running along the far boundary of the land there are three interlinked ponds which are fed by a stream, the largest of which includes a landing station. This area is completely fenced but great care must be taken with small children. A gate can be unlocked to allow access and it is possible to fish for carp along the banks. Throughout the grounds there are many nooks and crannies to enjoy peaceful moments, and the enchanting woodland area has a quite magical feel. For families or groups of friends looking for a memorable holiday in really special surroundings, Prixford Barton offers everything you could wish for and more.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Entrance Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with satellite plus package and DVD. Garden Room. Swimming Pool complex with Jacuzzi. Dining room. Second sitting room with TV with satellite plus package and DVD. Cloakroom with WC and basin. Kitchen/breakfast room with oil fired Rayburn, electric oven and 2 ring hob, microwave, larder fridge and dishwasher. Utility room with butler sink, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Rear hallway. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King 4 poster bed and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with 3 singles. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with Bunks. Bedroom 5 with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bathroom with Ball & Claw feet bath, shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Swimming pool (heated 24hrs) Jacuzzi (heated between 4 - 10 pm) Garden furniture. Selection of children’s books & games. Ample private parking. 3 pets welcome. No smoking. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday

3 bedroom holiday home, Appledore, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £455 to £

Self catering accommodation in Appledore sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: 3 STOREY HOUSE IN TRADITIONAL FISHING VILLAGE WITH ESTUARY VIEWS 1 of 10 tastefully appointed three storey houses a short walk from the quayside and centre of the bustling fishing village of Appledore with a nautical past dating back for centuries. The property has been furnished and equipped in a contemporary style and to a very high standard. While Appledore offers shops galleries a Maritime Museum and several family pubs serving good food the whole of North Devon is also yours to explore; there are attractions to suit all tastes and these include RHS Rosemoor Gardens The Big Sheep The Milky Way The Oldenburg for pleasure trips to Lundy Island and more. The 2 miles of golden sandy beach at Westward Ho! is a 5 minute drive as are leisure facilities such as tennis riding swimming pool and the Royal North Devon Golf Course which is the oldest links course in England. The market town of Bideford is close by and offers a pannier market and high street shops. In the evenings relax on patio or enjoy a glass of wine and views from the living area. The stylish accommodation is accessed via the second floor and offers THREE bedrooms: 1 master king-size with en-suite bathroom with shower over and WC on the ground floor. A door leads out from the bedroom into the enclosed garden. 1 further double and 1 bunk bedroom on the (entrance level) second floor. Bathroom: also on this floor with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: on the (middle) first floor with TV/DVD and Juliet balcony with pretty views over the village. Kitchen area: well-equipped with electric oven and hob dishwasher fridge/freezer microwave. Utility area: with washing machine and tumble dryer located next to the ground-floor en-suite bathroom. Outside: small enclosed patio garden with garden furniture. Amenities: 1 allocated parking space adjacent to the property and additional off-road parking. Bed linen towels electric central heating and wi-fi included. Regret no smoking. 1 well-behaved dog welcome; the owner kindly requests the dog be kept on the first (middle) floor using the stair-gates provided. Location: beach 2 miles shops and pubs all within walking distance.

2 bedroom apartment, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £380 to £

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 4.

Features include: • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • apartment Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS WALKING DISTANCE TO DAMIEN HIRST S VERITY. SHORT BREAKS AND DISCOUNTED RATES FOR 2 WEEK BOOKINGS. Situated right on the water s edge this delightful cosy apartment has ground floor access (only four steps) and offering panoramic sea views is perfect for those wanting to enjoy this wonderful part of Devon. Ilfracombe is an all year round family resort in the summer bustling with activity and in the other seasons maintaining its quaint atmosphere based around the active traditional harbour which is a 3 minute stroll away. Also close at hand you will find a variety shops the Landmark Theatre the Blue Flag Tunnels beaches a wealth of good pubs and bistros including the harbour side restaurant that is owned by the artist Damien Hirst. For walking you can join the South West Coast Path right outside the apartment. You will also be ideally positioned for touring the whole area with all year attractions including National Trust s Arlington Court Clovelly Valley of the Rocks Lynton Lynmouth Watersmeet and Exmoor National Park which are beautiful in all seasons. The golden sands of Woolacombe Croyde and Saunton Sands are 20 minutes by car. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double with TV and 1 twin. Bathroom: seaside themed with shower and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: with TV Blu-ray DVD VCR double sofa bed and large bay windows offering panoramic sea views. Kitchen area with cooker microwave fridge/freezer dishwasher and washer/dryer. Amenities: private parking for 1 car over the road from the apartment. Bed linen wi-fi electric and central heating included. Regret no pets. No smoking inside the property. Travel cot and highchair available. Additional info: extra bedding for the sofa bed can be arranged for a fee. Short breaks available. Discounted rates if booking for a fortnight (contact the office for more information). Location: pubs shops and beach easy walking distance.

2 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £275 to £

Self catering accommodation in Barnstaple sleeps 4.

Features include: • Internet Access • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 4 TRADITIONAL COURTYARD PROPERTIES WITH EQUINE FACILITIES These delightful properties have been fitted and furnished to a high standard with original features such as exposed beams being retained. Situated within a tranquil farm courtyard setting they provide an ideal base for families and couples looking to explore all that North Devon has to offer. All of North Devon s renowned beaches such as Saunton and Croyde are within easy reach and closer by you ll find the towns of Barnstaple and South Molton with their popular pannier markets. A short train ride from the conveniently placed station (within walking distance) takes you to the Tarka Trail favoured by cyclists and walkers alike. Slightly further afield days out could include the beautiful cathedral city of Exeter and pretty Torbay. You can also walk out direct from the farm along the banks of the River Taw or explore the picturesque local woods. For a more relaxing break there are plenty of green spaces on-site that can be used to picnic and sunbathe. Stabling: available upon prior arrangement with the owner.Farm activities: extensive equine facilities including supervised children s pony club (by arrangement with the owners). Fly fishing licenses can also be purchased from the local pub. Games barn: with pool table table tennis table football toddler games sofas and laundry area with 2 coin operated washing machines 2 coin operated dryers and freezer with allocated space. Outside: large communal courtyard free from vehicles parked within petanque pitch lawn with children s play equipment and orchard area for picnics. Amenities: off-road parking. Bed linen towels electric and wi-fi included. Regret no smoking. Additional info: Babysitting service available during the school holidays by arrangement with the Owner. Location: sandy beach at Instow 12 miles convenience store/fuel station 2 miles farm shop selling local produce within 2 miles pub train station and Post Office within walking distance. Country club with golf course indoor pool and spa facilities (available at a charge) 5 miles. Converted barn accommodation arranged on one floor with oak floors and window frames throughout and offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double with zip-and-link beds which can be made into 2 small singles upon request with en-suite shower room with WC and 1 double with zip-and-link beds which can be made into 2 small singles upon request with en-suite bathroom with shower over and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan with flatscreen TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen: modern with electric oven and hob fridge dishwasher and microwave. Outside: private patio area with garden furniture. Amenities: underfloor heating throughout. Regret no pets.