A sprawling compound nestled into the verdant English countryside, this vacation home for rent in Devon is a graceful, 17th century manor home, whose lovely original features and history have been carefully preserved and protected.
Restored and designed by London based creative duo Iglauer & Iglauer, the classic English cottage design has been updated with modern features that enhance its overall character. Divided into three different zones, the living areas are located on the ground floor with an intimate and bright fireside lounge with direct access to a bright an convivial sun room that creates a flow of indoor/outdoor space.
The kitchen is a master chef’s dream, with professional grade appliances ideal for entertaining in the adjacent breakfast dining area, and additional room for up to ten guests in the formal dining room.
Upstairs, the five bedrooms tucked away in the gabled eaves sleep up to eleven guests making this a great destination for family and friends to share.
There’s a media and games room and a luxurious and rare indoor pool as well as a hot tub that allows for fun all year long.
The grounds are lush, green and very private with gorgeous gardens, three ponds and a furnished terrace for taking it all in.
The covered BBQ pergola is a casual dining space with wooden benches for open-air Summer dining.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Wifi throughout, games room with TV, DVD player, game console with games. Ample on site parking.
AROUND
North Devon is a picturesque natural playground known for it’s wild stretches of golden beaches, rocky coves and dramatic cliffs (Woolacombe, Croyde Bay and Saunton Sands are a few of the best) and it’s naturally biodiverse dunes at Braunton Burrows, as well as the famed South West Coast Path; Britain’s longest national trail at over six hundred miles.
Just fifteen minutes from the medieval town of Barnstaple, a wealth of cultural experiences also beckon, with excellent local pubs, gastronomy and the Tarka Trail footpath and cycleway that passes along the Taw riverfront. Once a hub of trade and commercial activity, the town has retained much of it’s medieval character at the center along with subsequent eras including a lovely Victorian market.
Closer to home, you’ll find a picturesque swath of woodland to the north west of the property, perfect for a quiet stroll in the countryside.
LOCATION
Barnstaple, Devon, England. Nearest Airport: Exeter Airport (90km) or Plymouth Airport (96km)
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring through Fall
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