DOG FRIENDLY & RURALBeautiful Victorian Farmhouse and Converted Barn in a secluded valley in the heart of the stunning South Hams, Devon. A great property for big family holidays and getting away with friends, but with room to breathe!Traditional / mixed furnishings sit alongside contemporary facilities to make for a comfortable and luxurious stay. The Games Room and hot tub makes for a great hang out too.Each property has its own private gardens as well as 70 acres of land to explore.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORSAs well as walks closer to Fletchers the South Devon Coast offers miles of glorious walking with superb views and plenty to see. To the north and only 10 minutes by car is the Dartmoor National Park with 365 square miles of moor, streams, rivers and forest. High granite tors, prehistoric remains and enchanting hamlets and villages make Dartmoor a very special place.FOR CHILDRENWithin 20 minutes drive are the Woodlands Adventure park, the Pennywell Farm and adventure park, the River Dart adventure park and numerous smaller attractions for sunny and not so sunny days.GARDENSThere are half a dozen National Trust properties and gardens within easy reach of Fletchers and a day trip away are the RHS gardens at Rosemoor, the world famous Eden Project and the Lost gardens of Heligan. During the summer months there are many private gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Look for the yellow signs.TOWNSTotnes is the nearest town to Fletchers, famous for it’s eclectic and alternative lifestyle but with a great range of independent shops and a refreshing lack of chain stores. Its Norman castle, medieval Guildhall and many Elizabethan buildings stretch down to the River Dart. Lively and different Totnes has a twice weekly market and a great selection of bars, cafes and pubs with regular live music. Nearby at Dartington is the famous hall, gardens and arts centre as well as the Cider Press craft and shopping centre.Dartmouth at the mouth of the River Dart is the place for boats large and small with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The castle, museum and the famous Britannia Royal Naval College are all worth a visit.Kingsbridge at the head of its estuary is a good stopping off point on the way to the beaches of the south and west coast of the South Hams while Salcombe is a mecca for sailors. To the north the Dartmoor gateway towns of South Brent, Buckfastleigh (with its famous abbey) and Ashburton are worth a visit before climbing up to the moor itself. The Torbay towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham offer everything from shopping and sailing to the bucket and spade beach delights of Paignton and the fishing port of Brixham.For city life Exeter and Plymouth are both 40 minutes by car.SPORTSailing and Watersports are to the fore in the South Hams with facilities for boat hire and launching at Totnes, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Salcombe and Torbay. Canoeing, kayaking, diving and sea and coarse fishing are all readily available. There are 6 Golf courses within easy reach with tennis at Totnes and Blackawton, horseriding at Broadhempston and on Dartmoor, rock climbing at Buckfastleigh and on Dartmoor, surfing at Bigbury, horse racing at Newton Abbot and Exeter, football at Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay and Rugby at Exeter. Swimming pools are in Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Torquay. Also swimming in the sea of course! Boat trips varying from 12 seater canoe adventures to large pleasure boats and nature watching or fishing trips start from many centres in the area. Steam trains run from Totnes and Kingswear.
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Guests are able to walk through the nearby fields and streams as it’s owned by Fletchers Combe (70 acres). However, please bear in mind that we rear livestock so make sure to close gates behind you and don’t harm the animals!
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Dog friendly neighbourhood with a pond to swim and fields to run around.
Fabulous farm with hot tubs & sauna and a stunning view towards the City of Bath.Stylish and versatile largely en-suite accommodation set around a traditional courtyard with parking.
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Our farm is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has exceptional views. The farmhouse has a large and very well-equipped kitchen, with 4-oven Aga, large electric oven, gas hobs, and many appliances. There are a choice of dining areas and a big TV room. Large outdoor pizza oven. The entire farm is heated by a biomass boiler so warmth and comfort are guaranteed. We are fully-licensed and even have The Cheerful Tortoise, our micropub, which we could open by request for your visit!
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Guests will have exclusive use of the Farmhouse, accommodation and gardens
Located between Dorchester & Bournemouth in Winterborne Kingston, Abbots Court rural retreat has been described by The Guardian as “A luxurious but un-stuffy country retreat”.A Victorian house offering 7 luxurious en-suite bedrooms with a self contained 2 bedroom studio (great for teens) & huge country kitchen.Chesterfield sofas, roaring fires, extensive grounds, hot tub & BBQ area make it the perfect midweek escape or weekend retreat & the local pub/shop is just down the road in the village.
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Set alone in 6 acres of lawn and woodland offering total seclusion from the outside world, the whole place is yours exclusively from start to finish.As you enter the house you are met with a stunning sweeping staircase taking you up to the first floor. Six beautiful bedrooms decorated in modern Farrow & Ball, all with private en suite bathrooms, luxurious bedding and stunning views.Bedrooms 5 & 6 can also be used as inter-connecting- perfect if you have younger children staying.For the older teens, the second floor is ideal with its self contained kitchenette, lounge, 2 bedrooms and large bathroom.There is one ground floor bedroom- ideal for those who would rather not have to climb stairs…The lounge boasts large chesterfield sofas with a roaring fire and doors out onto the patio and grounds.Moving to the Dining room with enough seating for all your guests you can make this room as grand or casual as you desire….Why not have pre or after dinner drinks in your own lounge bar, also with open fire, decorated in vivid colours with an impressive collection of gin bottles…The large open plan country kitchen with butler sink, double fridge, kitchen table and breakfast bar has everything you need during your stay…Private games room with pool table, dart board and fruit machine is the perfect escape for some fun with the piece de resistance being the hot tub cleverly located in the central courtyard in the middle of the house….With acres of woodland, BBQ and outside seating we think we have thought of everything for the perfect rural getaway…
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Once you arrive at the retreat the house is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay!
The Manor Hall on THE COTSWOLD MANOR ESTATE is a 17th century Grade II listed property with an under-floor heated conservatory/dining room, a beamed sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. The farmhouse kitchen incorporates a range cooker, super fast broadband provided plus utility room with washer/dryer. Guests also have exclusive use of a hot-tub, BBQ and patio furniture set in private lawns, and shared use of 70 acres of parkland with Games Barn.
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Set in 70 acres of beautiful parkland, The Cotswold Manor Estate is a superb venue for family and friends celebrations.Our properties all include a private garden with exclusive use of a hot-tub, picnic tables and BBQs. Each is uniquely designed and converted to ensure all guests can dine and socialize together.Guests have shared use of our popular Games Barn, which includes pool table, table tennis, air-hockey, table football and numerous sports equipment.The parkland has three wildlife ponds, streams, vineyard, orchard and a bluebell wood. Large, closely mown fields can be used for a number of activities including Zorbing, archery, Laser clay pigeon shooting (laser not shot), personal trainers, ball sports, team building activities and more.A perimeter walk of nearly 3 miles has been created, and those interested in wildlife will be delighted to see Barn, Little and Tawny Owls, Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrels and Red Kites. The ponds are home to Ducks, Mute Swans, Cormorants, Coots, Moorhens, Herons, Woodpeckers, Egrets and spectacularly coloured Kingfishers.Dogs are very welcome (surcharge applies)
A stunning 10 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3 reception room country house in the centre of the Georgian market town of Swaffham, Norfolk. Bring together up to 22 family and friends for a memorable stay in splendid comfort and style. The experience of a quiet country manor and gardens with the convenience of gastro pubs, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets just a few steps away across the town square.For groups of up to 12, please look at our other property, a converted chapel in Upwell Village.
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Wonderful social spaces warmed by cosy wood burners, a grand baronial dining table, exceptionally well equipped kitchen and just under an acre of tranquil walled private gardens: Oakleigh House is the perfect home to celebrate your special occasion gathering.The ITV series ??Kingdom starring Stephen Fry was filmed on location in the house in the fictional town of Market Shipborough.The impressive Georgian frontage of this Elizabethan manor house is a historic and architectural landmark in the central square of the bustling Norfolk market town of Swaffham, 40 mins drive from the north Norfolk coast.Under 2 hours drive from London or 1.5 hours by train from Kings Cross to Downham Market (20 mins taxi to Swaffham), its the perfect getaway location.Originally built around 1580 in the Elizabethan brick and flint Norfolk style, the house was given an elegant Georgian frontage in the mid 1700s.Recently renovated throughout, and redecorated to a very high interior design standard, the period Georgian and Elizabethan Grade II listed features have been blended with contemporary design flare and ambience.The rooms are richly furnished with artwork, quirky curiosities and designer furniture to create a funky private member club atmosphere, blending old and new.Enjoy our special luxury features: – Crisp white bed linen on memory foam mattresses with white bath and hand towels- Sonos speakers in all public rooms to play your favourite music through the Sonos app- Two roll top copper and nickel baths, stepping out onto under floor heated marble- Four beautifully designed walk-in wet room showers- Large range cooker with 6 burner gas hob, griddle and double ovens- Two large Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezers, Nespresso machine and other quality appliances- Secluded gravelled courtyard area with outdoor barbecue, dining table and chairs- Cushioned garden furniture- Tranquil garden pond with koi and other fish- Floodlit garden and mood lit outdoor spaces- Garden swing under magnificent weeping lime tree- Laundry room with two large Miele washing machines- Super fast fibre Wifi boosted throughout all areas of the house
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Guests may use all areas of the house and garden. There is an outhouse with storage areas used only by the host.
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Parking: there is room for 4 cars in our private parking area at the front of the house. Additional street parking is available close to the town centre.The property is pet friendly, but please contact host to discuss and agree this before confirming your booking.Mobility access: ground floor bedroom with comfy substantial double sofabed and direct step free access to hallway and garden. Ground floor toilet and sink (bathroom first floor). Two steps at front door.
Nestled in the heart of Exmoor National Park, Treborough Lodge is a secluded and stunning country house sitting beautifully within 25 acres of parkland, paddocks, and terraced gardens surrounded by 300 acres of conservation area.Book your family weekend getaway now. Christmas & New Years. Indoor Pool coming in 2021. Bedrooms/Bathrooms scaled to number of guests. Dog Friendly – Equestrian Facilities – Hot Tub – Cinema & Games Room – Baby Grand Piano. Treborough Lodge recently updated throughout, has 10 spacious bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms and 2 WCs. Guests will have to access to entire house but bedrooms and bathrooms will be scaled to the number of guests. Pricing is for double occupancy per bedroom unless previously agreed. Additional guests and/or bedrooms will incur additional charges. For example 4 bedrooms will be set for 8 guests, 5 bedrooms for 10 guests, etc. We have flexible bedroom configurations. With Superking Ziplock Beds (superking or 2 oversized singles) and large day beds available, we can configure bedrooms upon request. Baby Grand Piano – Hot Tub – Indoor pool coming May 2021Dog Friendly – 2 well mannered dogs at ?60 per stay. Restrictions apply. Can accommodate up to 8 horses ample stabling and paddock space. Pricing upon request. Approximately 1 mile from Treborough Hill Cross Country Course.Offering an idyllic and tranquil setting to escape and enjoy quality time with friends and family. Ideal for Christmas or New Years; the perfect venue to spend any time of year; or a luxury retreat during the shooting season. Chargot Shoot and 5 other local shoots within 5 miles of property.Approaching from the elevated Owl Gate driveway, one can’t help but appreciate the lovely coastal views as you drive down through the parkland past post and rail fencing to the beautifully situated southwest facing country house.Throughout the seasons, Treborough Lodge offers an escape to a magical paradise for major celebrations or outstanding accommodations for local events: i.e. Dunster by Candlelight, Watchet Music Festival, Treborough Hill Cross Country BE Events.Over the years the grounds have been transformed and now provide a fabulous vista from the main house. There are places to sit and enjoy the tranquillity of nature, watching deer, foxes, rabbits and in the evening listening to a chorus of owls. Idle the hours away with a game of croquet on the lawn, gaze at the stars in the hot tub or enjoy a BBQ under the loggia. Children have the freedom to explore and a dedicated play area will keep them entertained for hours.Discover Local Places Woodland Walks with beautiful coastal views within the grounds Famous Coleridge Way accessible 5 minutes walk Dunkery Beacon (highest point on Exmoor) 11 miles Dunster Castle and Dunster Beach 7 miles Woolacombe Beach (Mail on Sunday Best British Beach) 44 miles Secret Orchard Cider and Torre Cider Farm 5 miles Wimbleball Lake (Activity Centre) 8 miles Taunton 18 miles Airports – Bristol 48 miles, Exeter 37 miles London Paddingtion via Taunton 2.5 hours
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Discover Local Places Woodland Walks with beautiful coastal views within the grounds Famous Coleridge Way accessible 5 minutes walk Dunkery Beacon (highest point on Exmoor) 11 miles Dunster Castle and Dunster Beach 7 miles Woolacombe Beach (Mail on Sunday Best British Beach) 44 miles Secret Orchard Cider and Torre Cider Farm 5 miles Wimbleball Lake (Activity Centre) 8 miles
Highcliffe Manor dates from 1895 and commands stunning views across extensive gardens and grounds to the celebrated Heritage coastline. The historic Manor House is situated in the heart of a charming coastal village with local amenities including pubs, cafes and shops all within walking distance of the property.A place of great natural beauty with sweeping views across the North Sea and recognised as a notable spot for bird watching and wildlife.
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The Manor is located to the south of the historic fishing village of Flamborough and approached via private road through open farm land and woods culminating at grand wrought iron gates. The final approach up the sweeping gravel driveway through well maintained gardens brings you to the extensive parking area to the front of the property.
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Guests have private access to the property and 11 acres of land.
The house can accommodate up to 30 guests in 12 en suite bedrooms and one children’s bedroom. Balinakill has a large garden with a cedar wood hot tub and BBQ area and is close to the beach and a full range of outdoor activities. Balinakill is ideal for groups of family and friends of all ages, corporate groups, special celebrations, get togethers and weddings and we are pet friendly!We are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Kintyre Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland.
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This is a grand victorian country house which has many original features including an oak panelled drawing room with a grand oak fireplace, a victorian dining room with open fire, original cornicing in most of the large public rooms and bedrooms, a conservatory room with a piano and pool table and a cosy private bar which you stock and run yourselves. The house kitchen is very well equipped for catering for large numbers and there is a separate catering kitchen should you wish to hire caterers for a special meal or for your entire stay!
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The whole house is yours! The only room which is locked off is the catering kitchen – for caterers only – should you wish to hire contract caterers durng yor stay.
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This house is special – you won’t want to leave!
16th Century former coaching Inn. Cinema room, games room with air hockey, pool, darts karaoke and plenty of board games to entertain your family.It was set up to sleep 23 but whilst the rule of 6 is in place we have reduced the bedrooms to comply.Outside we have a Hot Tub, a garden area with day bed and outside bar. Charcoal BBQ and covered seating area.We have a bespoke indoor infa red sauna that seats 6 peopleWe can pre stock the bar with products please email for details.
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Multi fuel burner in one of the inglenook fire places. sky q with 75 inch flat screen and sound bar.Fuly equipped catering kitchen ice machine dishwasher and utility room
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Hot Tub Outside Bar
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The housekeeper visits to look after the Hot tub to comply with health and safety and accesses the laundry room to service the Curly Tail Accommodation whilst the rule of 6 is in place
Bessingham Manor is an award winning historic Victorian house, recently restored to its former glory. Most of the bedrooms are huge, many with four poster beds and their own en-suites. It is situated just five miles inland from Holt, Cromer and Sheringham but is quietly nestled on the edge of a tiny village, away from the normal busy tourist areas.
