Devon Manor House

Devon Manor House is a spacious, 11 bedroom manor house that sits high above the North Devon countryside with views to the sea in the distance. The house allows easy access to the north coast, including Ilfracombe, Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor, yet is still within reach of resorts and attractions to the west of Barnstaple such as Bideford, Appledore and Clovelly.

Devon Manor House sits within 25 acres of grounds including extensive woods, a large communal games barn with indoor swimming pool and a walled garden adjacent to the main house.

The property is superbly internally equipped as well as enjoying a full range of garden furniture, BBQ etc. The spacious light interiors, a range of media equipment, and well equipped kitchens and bathrooms make this an easy place to come together with friends or family. It is a warm house, with constant hot water, crisp cotton bed linen, deep sofas and log burning stoves in the living areas.

The house is divided in to the main house and the north wing. The main house has 7 large bedrooms and the North wing has 4 double rooms. Most rooms can be arranged as either double, twin, bunks or family style.

The property is superbly finished internally with spacious light interiors, a range of media equipment and well equipped kitchens and bathrooms making this a great place to come together with friends or family. It is a warm house, with crisp cotton bed linen and deep sofas. All parts of the house are fully centrally heated and in addition there are wood-burning stoves throughout with an ample supply of logs from the woods.

Outside there is a large communal games barn with indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor furniture, bbq and 25 acres of grounds including farmland, lakes and extensive woods. The games barn is equipped with full size snooker and pool tables, table football, badminton, air hockey, basketball, games, bean bags, sofas and much more. The walled garden is adjacent to the main house. Stables provide a warm and welcoming home for dogs which are free to roam the land but not the house please.

*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only

The local town has a good selection of shops, good pubs, an award-winning fish and chip shop, bike hire (near the Tarka Trail), surf hire and other beach sports and two supermarkets plus a grocer selling local produce. There is a post office and banks. The Tourist Information office is located in the main car park.

North Devon is home to some of the worlds most beautiful beaches, Saunton Sands with miles of stunning beach is the second longest tide in the country and is only 3 miles away. It also hosts a stunning nature reserve for birds at Braunton Burrows. Croyde with some of the best surfing in the world is only a few minutes drive away. Putsborough, to the west side of Woolacombe bay is the most beautiful beach you will ever see. The coastal walks are well marked.

3 miles from Saunton golf club. 6 more courses within 15 minutes. Portmore Golf Park. Chulmleigh Golf Course. Willingcott Valley Golf Course. Mortehoe and Woollacombe. Royal North Devon Golf Club. Highbullen Golf and Country Club.

Local activities include: surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, wind-surfing, water skiing, mountain biking, bird watching, kite surfing, coasteering, painting, knitting, handicrafts. But there is more than enough to keep most people occupied in the games barn.

The manor is 3 hours from London and the Midlands via M4/5 and the A361. Regular bus service through Braunton from Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and Croyde to Barnstaple. Barnstaple is 5 miles away and has a railway station with trains running to Exeter station. Fast trains to London and the Midlands from Tiverton. However use of a car is recommended.

- Nearest town: 1 mile, shops, restaurants, pubs.
- 5 miles to Barnstaple, supermarkets, shopping, restaurants.
- Nearest Rail/Bus station: Barnstaple.
- Nearest airport: Exeter.

The house allows easy access to both the north coast, including Ilfracombe, Lynton and Lynmouth and Exmoor, yet is still within reach of resorts and attractions to the west of Barnstaple such as Bideford, Appledore and Clovelly. 20 minutes drive from Exmoor. 30 minutes to Dartmoor.

Optional daily cleaning and chef service.

- Security deposit: £1000. This is paid prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am.
- Pets: Yes but not in the house.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.