helpful holidays - 2014 colour supplement 1
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014
Welcome to our first supplement of 2014. We’ve 43 new or returning holiday homes for you to choose from in our growing collection of special places to stay in the beautiful West Country.
As always, we’ve star rated and inspected them all and can wholeheartedly recommend them as great places for happy holidays. If you’d like more information about any of them, please call our telephone team, all experienced property visitors, on 01647 433593. They’ll be delighted to fill you in on those extra details you need to help guide you to the best holiday cottage for you.
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P74, page 27, Wadebridge
F69, page 8, Dulverton
L84, page 18, Hallsands
A207, page 22, Bovey Tracey
The Sunday Times Editor's Award
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Short breaksShort on time? Don’t forget, if you can’t get away for a full week between November and the week before Easter (excluding school holidays), you can book a three or four night break, whilst some properties offer a two night weekend booking (with 6pm check out on the last day). Two night breaks can only be booked within 28 days of departure.
Helpful Holidays’ charity for 2014This year, we’re working once again with The Marine Conservation Society, the UK charity dedicated to protecting our seas, shores and wildlife. Their work will help ensure healthy oceans for future generations. If you’d like to donate, please include a sum of your choice with your booking or visit www.justgiving.com/helpfulholidays where you can donate online.
What shall we do today?Once again, we’ve arranged lots of special offers and discounts for you at the West Country’s leading visitor attractions. We’ll send you a copy of our 2014 ‘What shall we do today?’ booklet with your booking confirmation. It’s full of valuable savings vouchers, advice on the best walks, beaches, places to eat, farmers’ markets, quirky events and lots more to help you plan and enjoy your holiday.
2014 poetry competitionBack by popular demand, our favourite competition and the chance to shine for all you budding poet laureates! Wax lyrical about your stay in the West Country in a poem and you can win a Helpful Holidays break worth £400. Entries need to be with us by the end of September 2014 for a chance of winning a holiday.
Keeping in touchApart from our regular monthly email newsletter, you can keep in touch with us via all the major social networks. Follow us on Twitter – just register at www.twitter.com/helpfulholidays to receive our tweets; or sign up as a friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/helpfulholidays. Join Google+ or add your comments to our blog (www.holiday-cottages-in-the-west-country.blogspot.com). We’d love to hear from you.
We hope you enjoy this supplement and, wherever you go for your holidays this year, have a great time. Of course, we hope you’ll choose the glorious West Country and look forward to helping you if you do.
CONTENTS Pages
Map & property locations 4 - 5
Property descriptions 6 - 28
Symbols guide 29
Star ratings 30
How to book 30
Prices 31
What shall we do today?Once again, we’ve arranged lots of
for leading
. We’ll send you a copy of our 2014 ‘What shall we do today?’ booklet with
advice on the best walks, beaches, places to eat, farmers’ markets, quirky events and lots more to help you plan and enjoy your holiday.
4 Enquiries and bookings: 01647 433593 More photos, real-time availability and online booking: www.helpfulholidays.com
SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: where they all are . . .
H23 The Old Dairy, Langton Herring, Dorset 2 6
E27 Magnolia Cottage, Chilcompton, Somerset 4 6
E64 Glebe Cottage, Wookey, Somerset 4 7
F68 1 Bellevue Cottages, Roadwater, Somerset 4 7
F69 The Mount, Dulverton, Exmoor 10 8
F48 Little Foxes, Combe Martin, Exmoor 4 9
K33 Saltwind Granary, Clovelly, North Devon 3 9
K40 Beachwalk, Croyde, North Devon 10 10
K41 Hunters Barn, Holsworthy, North Devon 2 11
J157 Tight Corner Cottage, Petrockstowe, Devon’s River Country 4 11
J42 The Furrow, Tedburn St Mary, Devon’s River Country 4 12
J43 The Yoke, Tedburn St Mary, Devon’s River Country 2 12
J41 Springcott, Witheridge, Devon’s River Country 6 13
G62 The Old Mill, Kentisbeare, East Devon 6 13
G60 Bracken Paywood Lodge, Hemyock, East Devon 11 14
G61 Willow Paywood Lodge, Hemyock, East Devon 11 14
B15 Lower Towsington Cottage, Exminster, Torbay & Red Cliffs 5 15
B27 North Park, Maidencombe, Torbay & Red Cliffs 7 15
B24 Plumtree Cottage, Abbotskerswell, Torbay & Red Cliffs 9 16
C9 Le Voir, Brixham, Torbay & Red Cliffs 6 17
L195 Edgehill Cottage, Galmpton, South Hams 2 17
L84 Start Bay Lookout, Hallsands, South Hams 4 18
L271 Goodshelter Cleave, East Portlemouth, South Hams 5 18
L191 The Gallery, Aveton Gifford, South Hams 4 19
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L269 3 Tarifa, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Hams 4 19
L197 The Creamery, Kingston, South Hams 2 20
A208 The Old Assembly Rooms, Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor 7 20
A202 Waysideford Barn, Ashburton, Dartmoor 6 21
A203 The Old Forge, Ilsington, Dartmoor 6 21
A207 Appletree Cottage, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor 4 22
A204 The Hayloft, Manaton, Dartmoor 6 22
A205 Puddaven, North Bovey, Dartmoor 4 23
A84 Three Hares Barn, Chagford, Dartmoor 4 23
A169 Longhouse Farm, Lower Cator, Dartmoor 6 24
A177 Swallows Nest, Lower Cator, Dartmoor 2 24
A206 Harford House, Peter Tavy, Dartmoor 6 25
R95 Marpen, Freathy, South Cornwall 4 25
R96 Lower Buttervilla Cottage, Polbathic, South Cornwall 6 26
R97 The Workshop, Tredis, South Cornwall 3 26
P73 Columbine Cottage, Bude, North Cornwall 4 27
P74 Willow View, Wadebridge, North Cornwall 6 27
Q11 Arrallas Stables, Summercourt, Newquay Coast 6 28
Z50 The Mill House, Mousehole, End of England 5 28
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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8AW
Tel: 01647 433593Fax: 01647 433694
web: www.helpfulholidays.comemail: [email protected]
Open: Mon-Thu 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-7.30pm; Sat 9am-5pm
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Langton Herring, Chilcompton
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Langton Herring: small village (good food pub, church) ¾ mile from picturesque Fleet Lagoon (marine nature reserve, glass-bottomed boat trips) sheltered by the sand/shingle 18 mile Chesil Beach. Excellent walking (coast path), birdwatching; spectacular ‘Jurassic Coast’ scenery. Golf, 2½. Abbotsbury (swannery), 4 miles; Weymouth (sandy beach, Channel Island day trips, golf), 5; Burton Bradstock (pubs, beach restaurant), 11; Bridport, 13.
… in Langton Herring, 200 yards from the pub, a neat semi-detached cottage, the ground floor of which has been made self-contained for your use. At the front, an enclosed, level, brick-paved drive (owners occasionally use top part for access to their cottage next door) leads to small lawn, sunny bench and own seating area (table/chairs) behind the cottage, private and part-shaded by a beautiful big oak tree.
Inside, immaculately kept, cosy and comfortable with beamed ceilings. From drive, door into kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave). L-shaped living/dining room with leafy outlook to a neighbouring orchard, comfy sofa (converts to double bed for alternative sleeping), TV/DVD. Smallish double bedroom (wardrobe in living area) and shower-room (suite). No children. A peaceful village location: something for everyone, with stunning coastline/beaches, wildlife and good golf nearby.
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Chilcompton: village (two pubs, shop, restaurant, good golf locally, fishing) on the northern slopes of the Mendip Hills (splendid walking, birdwatching). Midsomer Norton (old town, mining museum), 2 miles; Wells (cathedral city), 7; Bath (historic city), 11; Glastonbury (small town, famous tor), 15; Bristol, 16.
… on the edge of Chilcompton, on a lane and across the drive from the owners’ home and a magnificent Magnolia tree, a charming, single-storey stone cottage, formerly stables to the old parsonage. Immediately to the front, a small enclosed sitting-out area (bench/table), just right for morning coffee. Across the drive, a shared lawned garden, bounded by fields and with lovely long rural views.
Inside, light, stylish and beautifully refurbished. Front door into smart newly fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave). Good-sized, light living/dining room with woodburner, TV/DVD/PVR and leather sofas. Two bedrooms – a double (6’ zip-linked bed or twin), and a twin (zip-linkable to 6’ double). Smart bathroom (suite). A peaceful, accessible base from which to explore this interesting and diverse part of Somerset.
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Wookey, Roadwater
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Wookey: sleepy village (pubs, working watermill with tearoom and adventure playground) on the edge of the Mendip Hills (splendid walking, birdwatching). Famous Wookey Hole caves, 2 miles; Cheddar Gorge and caves, 8. Wells (cathedral city), 3 miles; Glastonbury (small town, famous tor), 8; Bath (historic city), 23.
... peacefully tucked away on the edge of Wookey, a semi-detached, limestone glebe cottage, smartly renovated, facing a meandering garden (shared with owner) that leads through gates to the river.
Inside, comfortable living room (some beams) with large fireplace (woodburner), TV, polished wood floor and French windows to open-sided porch (bench seating), perfect for morning coffee; excellent fitted kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, microwave, fridge-freezer) with Shaker-style units, richly coloured tiles and stone floor. Loo (washbasin). Upstairs, two bedrooms – a double and a twin, both with beams and en suite shower-room (suite). An extremely comfortable, much appreciated cottage at any time of year.
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Roadwater: small village (good food pub, PO/shop, church, recreation ground) beside the Washford River on the northern edge of Exmoor. Watchet (see brochure, page 17), 5 miles; sea/sandy beaches at Blue Anchor, 4 miles, and Minehead (small resort town), 7½. Good walking on the Coleridge Way climbing over the Quantock and Brendon hills to Porlock (see brochure, page 25), 17 miles.
… in the heart of Roadwater, nestled mid-row 100 yards from the pub, a pretty whitewashed cottage with little sitting-out area (bench) catching all-day sun at the front; behind, small waterside balcony with table/chairs for 2, ideally positioned for spotting passing ducks and relaxing to the soothing sound of the babbling leat below.
Inside, comfortable and cosy with original knobbly walls/floors, some low beams. Stable doors to porch with glazed door to living room (TV/Sky/DVD) with big inglenook fireplace (woodburner); dining room with French windows to balcony; neatly fitted galley-style kitchen (slimline dishwasher, washing machine, small microwave, larder fridge). From living room, narrowish stairs up to two pretty bedrooms – a double (TV) and a twin, both looking over the leat, with iron bedsteads, and oak floors (rugs). Smart bathroom (suite plus bath power-shower). No children under 10. A sweet cottage in a great location for coast, moors and walking.
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Dulverton - The Mount
Bright high-ceilinged cellar with utility room (washing machine, tumble drier, sink) and playroom with TV, Wii and table tennis.
Up graceful stairs with bespoke stained glass window panels, five bedrooms – two double (5’ beds, views over Dulverton), one with en suite shower-room, another double with en suite shower-room (suite), and two twin. Family bathroom (suite plus bath-shower).
Spring water. Damages Deposit £250. A fabulous, spacious and comfortable house, brilliant for families whatever the weather.
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Dulverton: attractive, busy, tiny town (good shops, pubs, restaurants, galleries, church) on the beautiful river Barle. HQ of Exmoor National Park. Beautiful drive through ancient oak woods to heather moorland, 3 miles; riverside walks; Tarr Steps (famous ancient clapper bridge), about 5 miles; sea/sandy beach at Minehead, 15. Riding and fishing locally.
…. set high on the hill above Dulverton, at the end of a lane leading to the steep drive (shared with one other neighbouring property) and with fabulous views over the town and the surrounding wooded hills of the Barle valley, is this beautifully and recently completely renovated, elegant, detached Victorian house. To the front, gravelled parking and beyond this a level lawn (table/chairs) that makes the most of the wonderful views. From here, private footpaths lead off and crisscross the dense and steep 5 acres of mixed leaf woodland behind the house (brilliant for den building - small children must be supervised; remember your wellies).
Inside, generously proportioned with lots of space and extremely well finished with good colours, fabrics and interesting original artwork. Elegant main hall off which lovely living room with woodburner in marble fireplace, chaise longue, sofas and TV/DVD. Family room (sofas, comfy chairs, woodburner, iPod dock) with arch to dining room. Newly fitted kitchen (dishwasher, larder fridge, induction hob/double oven) with large pantry (microwave, freezer). Study with desk. Loo (washbasin).
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Combe Martin, Clovelly
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Combe Martin: village (small pebble/rock pool beach, shops, pubs, church, wildlife park) ribboning down a valley to the sea on the edge of Exmoor. Beautiful 10 mile coast walk to Lynton/Lynmouth (see brochure, page 29). Woolacombe’s (see brochure, page 34) sand/surf beaches, 10 miles; Saunton (superb golf, beaches) and Braunton Burrows (nature reserve), 14; Ilfracombe (resort town, boats to Lundy Island), 7½.
… 3 miles from Combe Martin, 2 from Hunter’s Inn, at the top of Holdstone Down and with terrific views and walks across Exmoor’s heather hills to the sea, a detached bungalow, across the drive from the charming, designer owners’ home and within their lovely landscaped gardens. Behind is your own enclosed and very private, established garden (patio, table/chairs).
Inside, recently refurbished and smart. Porch and step to large hall (plenty of space for coats/boots). Comfortable and bright living/dining room with TV/DVD, French windows and step down to conservatory, and views to the coast from most windows. Smart, newly fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer) with small breakfast table/chairs. Two bedrooms – a twin, and a double (5’ bed, TV); bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). Spring water. Tumble drier in garage for your use. An extremely civilised and peaceful place and wonderful for walking straight from the door.
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Clovelly: famous, cobbled, cliffside, traffic-free village (pubs, museum/shop, visitor centre) with picturesque high street winding down through 16th cent. cottages to small harbour (seasonal fishing trips/day trips to Lundy Island). Hartland (shops, pubs), 2½ miles; family adventure park, 1½; Bideford (nearest town) and Westward Ho! (golf/big beach), 10; Bude (sand/surf beaches, see page 27), 15.
… 3 miles from Clovelly, and one field back from this magnificent stretch of coast and path, deep in flower-filled hedgerows, a gorgeous cottage converted from old barns. It has been revamped to provide the sort of accommodation any glossy style magazine would be happy to feature. Everything has been provided to cater for your comfort; attention to detail makes this an exceptional place. Approached over a gravelled path and down 7 steps, it is on the corner of a number of cottages forming a beautifully sheltered garden enclave, and has its own neat, private, side garden (table/chairs). All surrounded by hedgerow meadows.
Door to hall with tiled floor and room for coats/boots. Two ground-floor bedrooms – a double (5’ bed), and a single with en suite shower-room (suite); bathroom (suite plus bath-shower, cupboard housing washer-drier). Stairs up to open-plan living/dining/fitted kitchen (slimline dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer) with Amtico flooring, lofty ceilings with lovely original exposed beams, TV/DVD and French windows to steps down to garden. No children under 6. Damages Deposit £150. A stunning cottage, 100 yards from Nat.Trust footpath to coast.
10 Enquiries and bookings: 01647 433593 More photos, real-time availability and online booking: www.helpfulholidays.com
SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Croyde - Beachwalk
Alternative side access to garden via gentle slope (avoiding steps). Also on the ground-floor, three bedrooms – a double with en suite shower-room (suite), and two smart twins; family bathroom (suite plus hand-shower) and shower-room (wet-room suite), both with beautiful slate tiling. Utility room (washing machine, tumble drier) and back door to steps down to garden.
Upstairs, all with the big glazed doors to balcony, a roomy landing/informal lounging area (beanbags, TV//DVD) and two more bedrooms – an impressive double (5’ bed) and a twin, each with own wardrobe in hall outside. Fabulous limestone-tiled bathroom (suite with large bath plus hand-shower).
Damages Deposit £200. Relaxed seaside living at its best and a stunning place to enjoy year-round.
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Croyde: large village with wonderful sandy bay (one of Britain’s finest surfing beaches) and pretty thatched pub (good food), beach shops and indoor heated pool; original part mostly Georgian but many 20th cent. additions. Saunton (excellent golf), 2 miles. Coastal path to Baggy Point (birdwatching). Barnstaple (shops, theatre, restaurants), 10 miles.
… in Croyde, on a private no through road, just 500 yards by footpath from the magnificent sandy beach and an easy stroll from the shops/pub, a smart, spacious and beautifully presented, detached seaside home. Big rooms, full of light with gleaming, fresh white decor, simple contemporary furnishings and the occasional splash of colour, make this a stylish yet relaxed place to stay. Indoor/outdoor living is easy with a wall of glass downstairs opening from an enormous kitchen/dining area to enclosed garden with big sundeck and lawn below (table/chairs, barbecue); upstairs, further ceiling-high glazed doors open to a decked balcony from the landing and two of the bedrooms, all with stunning long views over the garden to rolling countryside beyond.
Porch with space for coats/boots and 2 steps up to hall; living room with plenty of comfy seating, TV/DVD; cleverly laid out and extremely well-equipped kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, combi-microwave, American-style fridge-freezer, induction hob/double oven, TV) with glossy white units and central island, leather sofa and long, hand-crafted oak dining table alongside the full-width folding glazed door to the deck, from which steps down to lawn, privately sheltered by tall hedges and high (lockable) gate to the beach path.
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Holsworthy, Petrockstowe
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Holsworthy: main town of this large, sparsely-populated, unspoilt farming area: small but important, down-to-earth yet lively with good market, attractive square, shops, pubs. Golf course and leisure centre (indoor swimming pool, badminton, roller skating). Fishing, sailing, windsurfing on Tamar Lakes, 4½ miles; river fishing not far. Sea/sand/surf/tennis/golf at Bude (see page 27), 9 miles.
… 3½ miles from Holsworthy, along a quiet country lane and next to the owners’ farmhouse, a smart single-storey cottage, converted from what was once the carriage barn, with a little garden (table/chairs, unfenced pond) for you to enjoy. Good storage barn for surfboards/bicycles (use of owners’ freezer).
Inside, lovely and light. Spacious open-plan living/dining/kitchen (microwave,washing machine, tumble drier) with exposed roof trusses, pine dining table/chairs, comfy sofa and TV/DVD. Double bedroom with en suite shower-room (suite). No children, except pre-crawling babies. An easy place from which to explore the north coast and with good access to Cornwall.
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Petrockstowe: little far-from-beaten-track village (pub) in farmland a mile from the Tarka Trail. River Torridge (fishing), 2 miles; Fishleigh Estate (location of original ‘Springwatch’ series), 3 miles; Sheepwash (famous fishermen’s pub), 3; Hatherleigh (market town), 4; Dartmoor, 11; sea/beaches at Westward Ho! or Instow, about 15, or surfing at Bude (see page 27), 20.
… right in the heart of Petrockstowe, opposite the church (hourly chimes) and 30 yards from the village pub, a 17th cent., Grade II listed, thatched cottage tucked quietly in a corner amid neighbouring cottages. Fifty yards away, an enclosed garden (tables/chairs, barbecue) and useful storage shed for bicycles/surfboards.
One step down into little kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, fridge-freezer) with old brick floor and butler sink. Comfortable living room with inglenook fireplace (woodburner, ancient bread oven), TV/DVD and iPod dock. Narrow stairs up to two cottage double bedrooms (TVs), one with low head height on one side and en suite loo (washbasin). Bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). A surprisingly spacious, little cottage with lots of style, in the centre of the village and close to the Tarka Trail.
12 Enquiries and bookings: 01647 433593 More photos, real-time availability and online booking: www.helpfulholidays.com
SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Tedburn St Mary
The Furrow: Hall with space for boots/coats (and the interconnecting door). Large, light and bright, open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, freezer) with oak floor and beams, comfy leather sofas, woodburner, TV/DVD and French windows to the garden and patio. Stairs up to two bedrooms – the master double (5’ bed) with balustrade and en suite shower-room (suite), and a twin (2’6” beds, zip-linkable to 5’ double); bathroom (suite plus bath-shower).
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Tedburn St Mary: village (church, two pubs, PO/shop) dating back to the Domesday Book, in rolling countryside. Golf course/hotel. Very easy access from A30. Extremely convenient, central Devon location. Dartmoor (wonderful walking), 3 miles. Exeter (shops, restaurants, cinemas, theatre, leisure centres), 7 miles. Castle Drogo (Nat. Trust), 6. South coast (Starcross), 18. Easy drive to Cornwall (32 miles).
… ½ mile from Tedburn St Mary and handy for the A30 (direct to Exeter and to Cornwall), a private drive leads to two stylish cottages newly converted from a 16th cent. long barn which once stabled heavy horses, next door to the owners’ farmhouse. Good-sized shared lawned garden (tables/chairs) and each cottage has its own patio (table/chairs). Inside, the original character has been carefully preserved with oak beams and sloping ceilings. The cottages have an interconnecting door (lockable), so work especially well when booked together. Comfortable cottages in a good central location.
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The Yoke: From the garden, stable doors to smart open-plan living/dining/fitted kitchen (washer-drier, microwave) with oak floor, ‘living flame’ electric fire, TV/DVD (and the interconnecting door). Steep, narrow stairs wind up to a large double bedroom (5’ bed) with sweeping views over fields; bathroom (suite plus bath-shower).
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Witheridge, Kentisbeare
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Witheridge: village (two pubs, essential shops, thatched cottages) in the very middle of Devon, surrounded by unspoilt wooded farming country. Trout and coarse fishing lakes not far. Tiverton (old small town, barging on its canals), 10 miles. Exmoor, about 13 miles. Dartmoor, 20.
… a mile from Witheridge, a charming cottage stylishly converted from a barn attached to a farmhouse where the friendly owners and their two dogs live. To the front of the cottage, a patio (picnic bench) and you are welcome to wander and play in the owners’ paddock.
Four steps up to the front door; spacious living room with big fireplace (woodburner), slate floor (rug) and TV/DVD; bright, fitted kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer) with slate floor and big farmhouse table/chairs. Stairs up to useful utility room with washing machine, sink and storage space; loo (washbasin). More stairs up to three bedrooms – a double and two twins (one with Velux window); two bathrooms (suites plus bath-power-showers). A comfortable, neat-as-a-pin cottage in a peaceful setting.
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Kentisbeare: attractive, thriving village (pub, PO/shop, church) in the middle of rolling farmland, and a gateway to the Blackdown Hills. Lots of footpaths and bridleways, fishing at nearby Goodiford. Cullompton (market town) and the M5, 3 miles. Honiton (see brochure, page 59), 9 miles; Exeter, 16; the south coast at Sidmouth, 17, and Exmouth, 21.
… off a quiet leafy lane in Kentisbeare, a good-sized detached family home, once the village mill. Behind, a large enclosed garden with pretty views to the church, big lawns, trees, summer house and terraces/seating for al fresco dining and all-day sun. The millstream trickles gently by - outside garden boundary at the back, unfenced alongside drive (care needed). Also beside drive, densely-planted pond area (lockable gates from drive and back garden). Use (with care) of orchard where owners’ friendly kunekune pigs occasionally reside.
Inside, homely with cheery decor. Steps up to porch (bench); tiled hall; large living room (woodburner, TV/DVD) looking over pond area, with comfy sofas and double sofa bed (for alternative sleeping). Bright kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, iPod dock, double oven/ceramic hob) with gas-fired Aga (lit November to April or by arrangement for cosiness) and glazed door to terrace (table/chairs, barbecue); drying room (washing machine, tumble drier, sink) with loo (½-height saloon door) and stable doors to garden. Upstairs, on split levels, the master double (5’ bed) with en suite shower-room (suite plus bidet) and curtained dressing/cot area, and a twin (plus pull-out truckle beds, one for use in master dressing/cot area). Bathroom (suite plus hand-shower). A practical and spacious base.
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Hemyock
To the front, each lodge has an enclosed decked area with hot tub and picnic bench, ideal for observing wildlife (birds of prey, wild ducks and deer sometimes). Inside, every comfort provided, smart and modern throughout with wood floors downstairs and high vaulted ceilings. An excellent spot for nature lovers, birdwatchers, walkers and stargazers. Short breaks available all year. Arrival after 4pm. Spring water. Damages Deposit £200.
Bracken: Glazed door to large, light, open-plan living/dining/smartly fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer) with brick fireplace (woodburner), TV/DVD and sliding doors to decking and hot tub. Views over rough lawn to woodland beyond. Three ground-floor bedrooms – a large double (6’ bed) with en suite shower-room (suite), and two twin; family bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). Stairs from dining area up to mezzanine landing (table football) and two more bedrooms under the eaves – a double with single day bed, and a twin; bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). The double beds can be separated into twins and the twin beds can be zip-linked to 6’ doubles, giving flexibility in sleeping arrangements. All bedrooms have TV/DVD. Best for maximum of 10 adults.
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Hemyock: village (pub, shops, church) in the middle of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wonderfully unspoilt country: beech-wooded hills, rich farmland, orchards, lots of good food pubs. Wellington (pleasant small town), 5 miles; the M5, 6 miles. The sea at Sidmouth, 20 miles; the ‘Jurassic coast’ at Lyme Regis, 23.
… on the edge of the tiny rural hamlet of Stapley, 1¼ miles from Churchinford (pub, shop) and 4 miles from Hemyock, and peacefully secluded in their own 35 acres of mixed-leaf woodland are two modern detached lodges. Set in a clearing with a stream and ponds, approached along a gravelled drive from a five bar gate, this is a haven for wildlife and peace. You are welcome to wander the surrounding woodland, make dens and explore - a great place for children to let off steam (remember your wellies!).
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Exminster: village (shops, PO, pubs, churches) 3 miles south of Exeter (cathedral city) and close to the river Exe estuary (birdwatching); Powderham Castle and its deer park, also 3 miles; the 3,500 acre Haldon Forest Park (walking and cycle trails), 7 miles; Dawlish Warren (sandy beaches, good golf course), about 6½.
… ½ mile from Exminster in an unspoilt farming coombe, a beautiful, 300-year-old, thatched, detached cottage on the owner’s 25 acre organic smallholding which you are welcome to wander. Immediately to the front, a cottage garden with bench for catching afternoon sun. Across the little used farm track and up a couple of steps, a sloping, very private cottage garden (summerhouse, patio, table/chairs, barbecue, bicycle storage) with great views of undulating countryside.
Inside, the lovingly renovated interior offers space, comfort and relaxation with beams and wonky cottage walls. Hall to smart, light dining room, and step down to slate-floored farmhouse-style kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, gas hob/electric oven, larder fridge). Step down to sweet single bedroom. Shower-room (suite) and utility room (washing machine, fridge-freezer). Beamed living room (woodburner, TV/DVD) with twisting steep stairs up to two double bedrooms (5’ beds), one with sloping ceiling and beams. Smart family bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). A friendly cottage in a great location for exploring either by car or bicycle.
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Maidencombe: rural hamlet (pub) with peaceful sandy cove beach (swimming, seasonal café, steep access) surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and rock pools, on the South West Coast Path, yet only 4 miles from Torquay (resort entertainment) and Teignmouth (small resort/port, sandy beaches, promenade, see brochure page 71).
… perched on the hill in Maidencombe, just off the A379 and ½ mile from the beach, a well-equipped detached bungalow close to the Coast Path and with outstanding views along the coast to Hope’s Nose and inland towards Dartmoor. Well maintained, sloping, enclosed garden (tables/chairs, swing bench) with some steps and large, flat patio area.
Ten steps up to porch into hall. Good-sized kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker) with gas Aga (available by arrangement), large pine table/chairs and the sea views. Comfortable, cosy living room with TV/DVD/video and gas coal-effect fire. Four bedrooms – the master double (5’ bed) with dressing room and en suite bathroom (suite with separate shower); another double (5’ bed) with French windows to the patio and sea views; a double (6’ zip-linked bed or twin), and a single (2’6” bed) with external door (lockable). Family bathroom (suite plus bath-shower and separate shower). Back porch (washing machine) with door to garden (ideal for sandy boots). Pub, ½ mile. A comfortable house with time-wasting views in a great place for enjoying peace and relaxation as well as the bright lights.
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Abbotskerswell - Plumtree Cottage
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Abbotskerswell: village (good food pub, shop, café, church) midway between the south-eastern edge of Dartmoor at Ashburton (see page 21) and seaside resorts at Torquay, Paignton (zoo, steam railway), Brixham (see page 17); also Totnes (attractive old town on the Dart, river cruises), all 6 miles. Golf, 1 mile. Newton Abbot (large town), 2. Nat. Trust castles at Compton (3 miles) and Berry Pomeroy (6).
... in Abbotskerswell, in a peaceful spot on the edge of the village with rolling fields and woodland beyond, a large, south-facing, detached, family home. Two acres of enclosed garden (mostly grass - sloping in parts, big trees, good planting, gazebo with table/chairs/barbecue) surround it, with a choice of terraces and well-positioned seating to enjoy sun throughout the day. At the top of the garden (care needed with young children), a play fort with slide/ladder and small swing (for toddlers).
Inside, extremely comfortable and well-equipped, own home feel; plenty of space with good-sized rooms, smart fabrics/furnishings, lots of pictures. Prettily furnished living room with woodburner and TV/Sky/DVD, and dining room with big oak table and grandfather clock, both rooms with oak floors (rugs), beams and French windows to large paved terrace (tables/chairs) and the garden.
Lovely heart-of-home kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, gas-fired Aga, electric cooker) with granite worktops, central island (larder fridge, wine fridge, breakfast bar for 2), and, at one end, breakfast area (table/chairs) with double doors to snug/study/playroom with comfy seating, TV/DVD, toys and desk. Utility room (washing machine, tumble drier, sink) with back door to cobbled courtyard and steps up to garden. Downstairs loo (washbasin).
Upstairs (stairgates), four bedrooms – the master double (6’ bed) with en suite shower-room (suite, power-shower) and arch to dressing/cot area; a pretty double (5’ bed) with en suite shower-room (suite); a twin, and a room with 3’ bunk beds. Smart family bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand shower).
Outside steps up from the terrace and courtyard to garden and part-covered dog run.
Single folding bed available by arrangement (for use in dressing/cot area or downstairs snug). Pets permitted in part-covered dog run, kitchen and utility room only. Damages Deposit £250. A lovely family home, brilliantly positioned for coast, moors and exploring further afield.
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Brixham, Galmpton
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Brixham: Torbay’s fishing port: beautiful busy harbour, fish market, fishermen’s cottages, shops, fish restaurant (harbour views), deli. Lots of beaches nearby (Goodrington Sands and Broadsands, 3 miles); indoor and open-air (sea) swimming pools, yacht marina. Cliff walks to Mansands’ sandy beach, 4 miles, and Kingswear (see brochure, page 73), 8. Boats for hire. Steam railway. Ferry to Torbay or Dartmouth (town). Excellent bus service to Exeter and around Torbay. Golf, 2 miles. Torquay, 7.
… in the centre of Brixham, with fabulous views over the harbour and out to sea, a modern, detached, ‘upside down’ house tucked in the medley of houses overlooking the water. It is set 20 yards (7 shallow steps) from the lane (unloading outside; garage parking, 230 yards) and is within its enclosed, part-walled, paved garden with super views from a decked area.
Inside, very light with neutral colours and great picture windows from which to enjoy watching the to-ing and fro-ing of boats, whatever the weather. Approached by 6 steps, front door into open-plan living/dining room with electric fire, TV/DVD and large sliding doors to width-of-house balcony and those views. Neat fitted kitchen (dishwasher, microwave,
fridge-freezer, gas hob/electric oven). Smart bathroom (suite with separate shower). Double bedroom. Stairs down to two further bedrooms – a 5’ double, and a single plus bunk bed, plus sunny bathroom (suite plus hand-shower). Access from the double bedroom to very low-ceilinged utility area (washing machine, tumble drier, chest freezer) with useful storage for wetsuits and other seafaring paraphernalia. A great family house and a fine base in which to relax and enjoy the busy nautical goings-on that Brixham offers.
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Galmpton: little village (church) a mile from the sea/sandy beaches at Hope Cove and Thurlestone (see brochure, pages 102 and 104); Salcombe (see brochure, pages 96), 3 miles; Kingsbridge (see brochure, page 86), 3½.
… in Galmpton, a neat-as-a-pin semi-detached south-facing extension to a big detached house with gorgeous, lazy views over large manicured gardens and wooded meadows. Opposite, a footpath leads to the beach and pubs at Hope Cove (1¼ miles – remember torch). From the lane, a wide driveway sweeps round and up to your door. You have your own terrace (table/chairs) and part of the garden with bench, to enjoy those views.
Two steps up to elegantly furnished open-plan living/dining/kitchen (slimline dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, fridge-freezer) with TV/DVD and big glazed doors to terrace; looking to a pretty back garden, a double bedroom (5’ bed) with TV and en suite shower-room (suite). No smoking in grounds. No children. A very civilised quiet spot just to enjoy or from which to explore.
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Hallsands, East Portlemouth
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Hallsands: once a thriving fishing community, famously swept away one stormy night in 1917. Now a few dwellings and a gem of a sandy cove, right on the stunning coastal footpath in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; 1 mile coastal walk to excellent pub at Beesands. Kingsbridge (see brochure, page 86), 8 miles, Salcombe (see brochure, page 96), 12.
… perched high on the cliffs overlooking the remains of Hallsands (viewing platform) is Prospect House. It was built by two extraordinary local sisters to become a legendary hotel – now 16 smart apartments with stunning ocean views across to the dramatic lighthouse at Start Point and along the coast to Dartmouth. To the front and back are communal gardens, a heated outdoor swimming pool (31’ x 15’ x 4’3’’ to 5’10’’ deep, open 8am to 8pm, Whitsun Bank Holiday to 30 September) and tennis courts.
We have a ground-floor apartment, elegantly furnished in New England coastal style with an eye to detail by interior designer owner. Open porch (for boots/outdoor gear)
into light, sunny living/dining/fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, fridge-freezer) with TV/DVD and lovely long sea views to the lighthouse through bay windows. Two attractive bedrooms – a double (5’ bed) with en suite shower-room (suite) and French windows to small terrace (table/chairs) with tranquil views of hilly meadows, and a twin; bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). Damages Deposit £200. No children under 6. Sleeps maximum of 3 adults, 1 child. A stunning apartment in a stunning location.
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East Portlemouth: exclusive, historic village (lovely beaches, The Venus Café and Takeaway) across the sandy estuary from pretty Salcombe (see brochure, page 96), the best boating/sailing place in the West Country. Pedestrian ferry (5 minute journey) runs continuously to Salcombe’s interesting shops, pubs and restaurants (8.30am to 7.30pm in summer, reduced times in winter); harbour taxi available until late at night in summer.
… midway between East Portlemouth and South Pool (see brochure, page 93), 200 yards above Waterhead Creek (boat launching on to Salcombe estuary and moorings by arrangement), with timeless, timewasting, rural views over wooded valleys and glimpses of the estuary, is this modern house. A steepish gravelled drive leads up from the tidal road to an enclosed, sloping, mainly lawned garden (picnic table) surrounding the house with a further 3 acres of woodland walks and sheep paddocks (which a shepherd occasionally tends).
Inside, light, bright and practical. From one of the two terraces (table/chairs), door to hall, off which large living room (open fire, TV/DVD) with huge glass windows to take advantage of the view. Smart galley kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, larder fridge) and, down 2 steps,
dining area with creek views. Utility room (washing machine, chest freezer). Three bedrooms – a double with en suite shower-room (suite), a twin with TV and French windows to terrace, and a bright single. Family bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). Pets permitted during low season weeks in utility room and hall. Sleeps a maximum of 5, including babies. An excellent spot for nature lovers, birdwatchers, walkers and stargazers.
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Aveton Gifford: old village (pub, PO/shop) beside the river Avon where it becomes tidal. Within 5 or 6 miles are several villages (Bigbury, Bantham, Thurlestone - see right and brochure, page 104) on an excellent and varied stretch of coast: sandy beaches, coves, cliffs, golf courses, the Avon estuary (fishing, birds), pretty thatched-cottage village centres. Kingsbridge (see brochure, page 86), 4 miles.
… a mile from Aveton Gifford, 300 yards down a tree-lined track off a lane, three very special places to stay within handsome former farm buildings: an airy converted barn (L248), a barn converted into a gallery (L191) overlooking meadows and a Grade II listed former music room (L249). See brochure (page 84) for full details of this beautiful location.
The Gallery: a new ‘upside down’ cottage, exceptionally well done, with its own private enclosed garden (table/chairs, barbecue) at the back, opening to a meadow, with shared grounds and fields beyond for you to enjoy the birdsong and stars. Inside, it has been designed for simplicity and tranquillity, focussing on the long, rural views and original paintings and photographs. On the first floor, open-plan living/dining/fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, cooker with induction hob, iPod dock) with living area with the views, woodburner, TV/DVD and big glazed doors to steps down to garden. On the ground floor, two bedrooms looking to the courtyard – a double (6’ zip-linked bed or twin) with en suite shower-room (suite), and a double (5’ bed) with en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower). Spring water. Arrival after 4pm. A cottage which is bright and airy in the summer or cosy as a winter retreat, with wonderful walks from the door and beaches within easy reach.
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Bigbury-on-Sea: village (PO/shop) with south Devon’s biggest sandy beaches (The Venus Café, Takeaway and Surf School, seasonal beach shop), stretching to Burgh Island (The Pilchard pub; famous art deco hotel - you can walk to it at low tide, go by long-legged tractor at high). Good windsurfing; fine cliffs for walking and sea-bird watching. Golf, 1 mile. Kingsbridge (see brochure, page 86), 10 miles; Salcombe (see brochure, page 96), 15.
... in Bigbury-on-Sea, one of seven sunny apartments with great sea views over a few rooftops, less than ¼ mile from the glorious sandy beach. On the seaward side, a communal lawned garden accessed by a sloping path from the lane side.
Inside, bright and fresh with modern seaside decor. Step up to entrance; living/dining room (TV/DVD) with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to large balcony (table/chairs, lower ground floor apartment below) – great views, superb spot for sundowners and sunsets; arch through to fitted kitchen (washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer). Two bedrooms – a double (5’ bed) with en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower), and a stylish twin with sea views; fully-tiled shower-room (suite).
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Kingston, Buckfastleigh
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Kingston: remarkably off-the-beaten-track little village (good pub, church) with lots of pretty houses, a mile from the river Erme’s beautiful wooded estuary and good sandy Wonwell beach. St Ann’s Chapel (PO/shop), 1 mile. More fine sandy beaches and golf at Bigbury-on-Sea/Burgh Island (see page 19), 4 miles; for shops, pretty Modbury, 3½ miles.
… ¾ mile from the pub at Kingston, a gorgeous cottage converted from extremely handsome Victorian farm buildings, once a creamery for an old farm (no farm now). It faces out over its own enclosed garden with long views over lush, undulating farmland, semi-detached to the friendly owners’ equally handsome house. A grapevine-shaded patio with table/chairs, barbecue, elegant sculpture and neat topiary give a distinctly Italian feel to this sun-filled garden.
Glazed doors from garden to elegant living room (TV/DVD) with ‘living flame’ gas fire; ground-floor double bedroom (5’ bed) with en suite shower-room (suite) and door to garden. Stairs up to piano room with comfy sofas and views and large kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave) with walnut worktops, butler sink and glazed doors (balustrade) with those lovely views; both rooms have high beamed ceilings. No children, except pre-crawling babies. A stunning hide-away for a romantic break.
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Buckfastleigh: pleasant little old town (pubs, cafés, shops, weekly farmers’ market) beside the river Dart and Buckfast Abbey, close to Dartmoor. Outdoor swimming pool. South Devon Railway. Butterfly and otter sanctuary. Four miles to Holne (pub, see brochure page 126) en route to the moor, 6 to Totnes (attractive old town, summer boat trips to Dartmouth); Torbay (seaside), 12. A good base.
… in the heart of Buckfastleigh, within walking distance of local shops, pubs and restaurants, a unique, Grade II listed, late Georgian building, formerly the Assembly Hall for the town, now completely and extensively renovated by the architect owner to create a very contemporary style home. At the back of the house, gravelled courtyard garden with seating for al fresco eating or taking in the sun.
Inside, the accommodation is ‘upside down’, the living area occupying the greatest space. The whole house is wonderfully light and modern with high ceilings, tall original sash windows and slate or wood floors. Beautiful part-open tread stairs up to living room with open fire, well stocked bookshelves, TV/DVD, Wii and further stairs up to mezzanine level with kitchen/dining area (dishwasher, microwave, freezer, gas hob/electric oven, larder fridge) with dining table seating up to 10 and glass balustrade looking over the living area. Small loo (washbasin). On the ground floor, four bedrooms – two double, one with en suite shower-room (shower, washbasin), a room with full-size cabin bunk beds, and a single (2’6” bed) with cabin bed. Smart bathroom (suite with shorter than standard bath plus separate shower, washer-drier). Best for children over 4 due to stairs. Damages Deposit £150. An exceptional place to stay in this friendly town and a brilliant base for exploring both the coast and the moor.
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Ashburton, Ilsington
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Ashburton: ancient, busy little town on Dartmoor’s edge, with renowned cookery school. Within 4 miles is the moor’s most spectacular part (around Buckland, Widecombe, Manaton - see page 22 and brochure, page 129 ); within 2 miles, a beautiful stretch of the river Dart leading to Dartmeet (see brochure, page 126), and an ‘adventure park’ (for all ages). Buckfast Abbey, 4 miles; Totnes (small town), 8; the sea at Torbay, 12.
… off a quiet country lane around 2 miles from Ashburton towards Landscove, a secluded and spacious, detached ‘upside down’ cottage smartly converted from a stone-built ‘bank’ barn with split-level foundations. Prettily planted, enclosed garden with small lawn and terrace (table/chairs, barbecue) and gravelled path/steps winding up to a further paved suntrap terrace (table/chairs). Surrounding the cottage, 4 acres of fields/woodland to explore (own risk, unfenced stream, care needed with children).
Ceiling-high glazed doors to hall and three smart bedrooms with polished slate floors (rugs) – two double, one beamed, the other with en suite shower-room (suite), and a room with two singles, beams and glazed door to garden. Family bathroom (suite plus hand-shower, washer-drier). Stairs (half-landing, glazed door to steps down to terrace) up to large open-plan living/dining/kitchen with oak floors and big oak ceiling trusses – step down to comfy sofas and TV/DVD at one end and, at the other, across a bridged gallery (glass balustrades), fitted kitchen/dining area (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer) with granite worktops, exposed stone wall and 4 steps up to back door to upper terrace. Pub, 1 mile by road; golf, 5. No children under 10. A peaceful and scenic location with easy access to both moor and coast.
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Ilsington: pretty little village (church, shop, good food pub) on Dartmoor’s farmed and wooded south-eastern slopes, through which flows the river Lemon to Teignmouth (see brochure, page 71), its ancient wooded valley a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and habitat of a wide range of woodland birds and butterflies. Haytor, 2 miles. Easy access to A38, 2½ miles.
... just 150 yards from the pub and shop in Ilsington and for centuries the village forge, the prettiest of thatched detached cottages with a sunny little enclosed garden (table/chairs, bench, bicycle store) looking to the neighbouring church (bells Sunday mornings/Wednesday evenings).
Inside, comfortable and welcoming with good-sized rooms, polished wood floors (rugs) and, from upstairs (high apex beams, Velux windows/sloping eaves), pretty countryside/church views. Terracotta-tiled entrance lobby (space for coats/boots) to comfy living room (TV/DVD/video) with ‘living flame’ gas stove; kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, gas hob/electric oven, iPod dock); ground-floor double bedroom; two smart shower-rooms (suites) with tiled floors; rear porch/utility with washing machine, Sheila Maid and stable doors to garden. Upstairs (steep narrow stairs, rope handrail), making the most of the lofty eaves space and the views, a double bedroom and a room with two singles (both lowish lintels/narrow doors, approx. 6’ x 2’). No children under 12. A real ‘chocolate box’ cottage in a friendly village location.
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Bovey Tracey, Manaton
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Bovey Tracey: large village (shops, pubs, restaurants) on Dartmoor’s south-eastern edge. 2 miles away is Haytor, one of the moor’s most spectacular tors. Good golf, 4 miles; riding and many good village pubs locally. Newton Abbot (swimming pool/leisure centre), 7 miles; sea/beaches (Teignmouth, Shaldon, see brochure pages 71 and 72), 10 miles.
… on the hillside in Higher Brimley, a pretty hamlet 1½ miles from Bovey Tracey, is this ‘chocolate box’, semi-detached, thatched cottage. Enclosed, rose-filled, terraced cottage garden with far-reaching views across the Teign Valley, steps leading to lovely private seating areas (tables/chairs) and a little thatched summer house. At the rear of the cottage, a narrow drive leads to a parking space for one small car with steps leading down through the garden to the house.
Inside, many original features have been carefully preserved, such as beams and leaded windows. Stable doors to little porch for coats/boots (washing machine, tumble drier). Spacious fitted kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave) with farmhouse kitchen table/chairs and views to the garden. Cosy beamed living room with woodburner, comfy sofas, TV/DVD and big bay window (window seat) with garden views. Two steps down to loo (washbasin). Two more steps down to bathroom (bath plus bath-shower, washbasin). Double doors to the garden. A further step down to cosy snug (woodburner). Upstairs, two comfortable double bedrooms (one with 5’ bed). Storage space available for your bicycles. No children under 4, except pre-crawling babies. A charming cottage, full of character.
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Manaton: pretty little village (pub with small shop, tennis court, playground, church) in a beautiful part of Dartmoor, and close to spectacular rock tors (Hound Tor, Bowerman’s Nose) and lovely tree-filled valleys (Lustleigh Cleave). Golf driving range, 5 miles. Nearest shop, 5 miles. Riding stables not far; Chagford (see page 23) 6; the sea (Teignmouth/Torbay, see brochure, page 71), 15.
… 400 yards from the pub in Manaton, in the peaceful wooded hamlet of Water and about ½ mile walk through woods from Lustleigh Cleave/river Bovey, is this beautiful cottage, carefully and newly converted from a hayloft above granite stables (horses occasionally) beyond the owners’ ancient farmhouse. Enclosed courtyard (table/chairs) immediately to the side and, beyond the owners’ walled garden, your own enclosed private garden (picnic bench). You are welcome to wander the 9 acres of gardens, pond (unfenced) woodland and fields (sheep, horses, chickens).
From parking area, 60 yards of gravel path and 3 granite steps to the front door. Big bright tiled hall (space for walking gear). Stairs up to wonderful open-plan living/dining/kitchen with spectacular views from big roof windows across fields to Black Hill, hand-built kitchen (dishwasher, larder fridge) with large table/benches/stools at one end and, at the other, woodburner, Blu-Ray TV/DVD and big leather sofas. Two steps up to hallway and two double bedrooms, one with 5’ double, limited hanging space and each with smart en suite shower-room (suite). Beyond the living area, another double bedroom with en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower). Exterior utility room (washing machine, tumble drier, freezer). Stabling available, by arrangement. A beautiful, relaxed place to stay at any time of year with woodland and moorland walks from the door.
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Chagford: lively, friendly little town (pubs, shops, outdoor swimming pool, tennis) away from main roads in the shelter of high Dartmoor. Past it the river Teign (fishing) hurries through woods and meadows below Castle Drogo (Nat. Trust). Excellent walking; superb views. Open moor, 2 miles; golf, 3; Exeter (city amenities), 17; sea/beaches, about 20.
... 2 miles north of Chagford, this superb ‘upside down’ cottage has been converted with much style from a barn close to the friendly owners’ home, within a shared, traditional Dartmoor farmstead (some farming and a ‘hobby farm’ with ponies, rare breed sheep, hens). At the side, your own private garden (table/chairs, barbecue) surrounded by 11 acres of farmland which you are welcome to wander; lovely walks nearby. Stabling available, by arrangement. Games area (two half-sized pool tables, unheated, small children should be supervised) above the stables.
Gravelled path (60 yards) from parking to entrance. Steps up to split-level, whole-of-the-top-floor living/dining/kitchen with stripped wood floors (rugs), granite walls and original, high beams; 5 steps up from kitchen/dining area (dishwasher, microwave, freezer, woodburner) to roomy living area with comfy leather sofas, TV/DVD, lots of DVDs and farmland views. Downstairs (stairgate), two bedrooms, both with TV/DVD – a stylish double (5’ bed) with en suite bathroom (suite plus bath-shower and hand-shower), and a twin (zip-linkable to 6’ double) with en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower). Hall and bathrooms have Travertine stone-tiled floors, bedrooms are carpeted. Laptop provided. Outside, utility/drying room (washing machine, tumble drier, coat/boot racks) and log store. Spring water. Stylish and comfortable, a really great conversion.
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North Bovey: postcard-pretty village (good food pub, medieval church) with tree-shaded green in the beautiful wooded valley of the mini river Bovey, two lane-miles from the spectacular open moor around Manaton (see left) or Moretonhampstead (see brochure, page 133). Bovey Castle (hotel, good restaurant, golf), about 2 miles.
… about 2½ miles from North Bovey, the last ¼ mile via tarmacked drive, a south-facing detached cottage beautifully converted from a barn in front of the owners’ farmhouse (no other houses nearby). The cottage and its cobbled sitting-out area immediately to the front (tables/chairs) have wonderful long views over gentle rolling moorland and meadows - a wildlife haven (marsh fritillaries from April to June). Thirty-two acres for you to wander.
Inside, well finished with beams, natural colours, good fabrics and lots of light, with the accommodation over three levels. In the middle, large open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer) with some exposed stone walls, large glazed door to terrace at the back, woodburner and welcoming sofas and TV/DVD at one end. Small cloakroom with loo (washbasin). Stairs down to lobby; utility room (washing machine,
tumble drier, sink), useful for boots/country-life accoutrements, with access to cobbled area. Generous-sized bedroom (6’ bed) with en suite bathroom (suite plus bath-shower) and swing seat sited to make the most of the view. Stairs from the living room up to another large double bedroom on the third floor under the eaves with romantic slipper bath plus en suite loo (washbasin). Spring water. A beautiful and original conversion in a wonderful tranquil, timeless spot.
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Lower CatorThe longhouse has a big, enclosed lawned garden (table/chairs) at the back. Original occupants would have housed their precious livestock under the same roof, now it’s a cosy cottage with lovely flagstone floors and exposed beamwork, approached over 50 yards of hardcore track. From the courtyard, door to cobbled cross passage (5’5” lintel) with back door to garden; living room with granite flagstone floor (rug), huge inglenook (woodburner), TV/DVD; dining room; galley kitchen (washing machine, tumble drier, microwave, fridge-freezer, solid-fuel Rayburn, electric cooker). From dining room, stone stairs up to three bedrooms – a double, a twin, and one with two singles; bathroom (suite with 5’ long bath).
Lower Cator: hamlet in a hill-farmed valley in the middle of Dartmoor, so brilliantly placed for moor exploring. Widecombe-in-the-Moor (see brochure, page 129), the river Dart (lovely moorland walk via tors) and Dartmeet (see brochure, page 126), 2 miles. Ashburton (see page 21, nearest town), about 7 miles, the sea at Torbay, 19.
… in Lower Cator, snugly tucked around a part-cobbled courtyard and with wonderful walks in all directions from the door, a Devon longhouse (pictured above) built from the granite of Dartmoor and an ancient hayloft imaginatively converted into a brilliant get-away for two (see right), all with origins in the 15th cent. They once formed part of a family farm and farming is continued by neighbours. Spring water. A brilliant spot for true country-lovers and walkers.
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The smaller cottage has its own garden (table/chairs) across the courtyard. Inside, a hugely high ceiling with exposed beams and big floor-to-ceiling window give plenty of light and the feeling of space. From the courtyard, 9 granite steps up to front door to open-plan living/dining/kitchen (washer-drier, microwave, fridge-freezer) with TV/DVD, the high ceiling and woodburner; at this level, bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). Wooden stairs up to double bedroom gallery with limited clothes-hanging space and a dear little Hobbit-style window. No children. Not suitable for anyone with mobility problems.
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Peter Tavy: village (church, good food pub) in the lea of west Dartmoor’s tors amid hut circles and other Bronze Age remains, 2½ miles from Mary Tavy (see brochure, page 149). Footpaths to open moor; pony-trekking, 2 miles. Tavistock (see brochure, page 150), 3½ miles; Brentor’s landmark church, 5; Tavy Cleave (spectacular gorge); Plymouth, 19 miles; South Devon and Cornwall beaches, about 25.
… a mile from Peter Tavy, beside the river Tavy, a detached, 19th cent. house recently renovated to make a smart, comfortable family home, set on the edge of Harford Bridge Holiday Park (4* camping/touring site). From your enclosed private garden (tables/chairs) a gate leads to the park, allowing you full use of the facilities (children under supervision) with games room (table tennis, table football), tennis court, children’s play area and river fly fishing (NRA licence and park permit required).
Inside, large fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, freezer, gas hob/electric oven). Dining room with woodburner and views to the park. Comfortable living room with woodburner, TV/DVD and quiet snug area with double doors to the garden. Loo (washbasin). Steep stairs up to half-landing with steep steps (handrail) from one side up to a double bedroom (5’ bed) with TV/DVD and en suite shower-room (suite); from the other side, more steep steps (handrail) up to another double bedroom (5’ bed) with TV/DVD and bathroom (suite with separate shower, sloping ceiling). Under the eaves, a twin bedroom with sloping ceilings. No children under 2. A convenient place from which to explore Dartmoor or further afield.
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Freathy: hamlet of chalet houses overlooking Whitsand Bay’s (see brochure, page 164) fine sandy beach. Bus service to foot ferry to Plymouth from Cremyll (good pub), 5 miles.
… in Freathy, with superb panoramic views out to sea and along the coast, a detached, single-storey chalet perched high above the cliff road, facing south-west for all-day sun and spectacular sunsets. Enclosed garden with seaward-facing paved terrace (gated), outdoor shower and small lawned areas front and back. A hundred yards distant is a big open playing field (grass tennis court). The glorious, huge sandy beach is about 350 yards away, reached by a steep and, in places, rough footpath.
Inside, smartly refurbished with cool seaside colours, neatly laid-out to make the most of the 180 degree seascape (binoculars provided!). Steps (or gentle slope) down to glazed front door to open-plan living/dining/kitchen (slimline dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer) with TV/DVD, futon sofa (converts to double bed for alternative sleeping) and big glazed bi-fold doors to terrace (table/chairs, barbecue) and shed (washing machine, tumble drier, space for surfboards etc.). Two neat bedrooms – a double (5’ bed), and a small single (2’6” bed with pull-out truckle bed, zip-linkable to 5’ bed with access from end only; hooks for clothes-hanging). Compact bathroom (suite with 4’ long bath plus bath-shower and hand-shower). Best for maximum of 2 adults, 2 children. A sensational spot any time of year.
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Polbathic, Tredis
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Polbathic: small village (pub) close to the Devon/Cornwall border, 1 mile from St Germans (see brochure, page 165), an interesting, old village (Norman church, good food pub, shop, mainline railway) at the head of an arm of the Tamar estuary. Port Eliot house/grounds open to public (March-June). Sea/sand/golf at Portwrinkle (see brochure, page 165), 3½ miles.
… in Polbathic, 50 yards from the pub, a smart modern house recently converted from two farm cottages, with enclosed courtyard garden (picnic bench) to the front and elevated decking area (tables/chairs) at the rear.
Hall with slate floor and original fireplace (ornamental, bread oven). Fitted kitchen (dishwasher, combi-microwave, freezer, Rayburn). Boot room (washer-drier) with door to decking. Loo (washbasin). Living/dining room with oak floor (rugs), big comfy sofas, large fireplace (woodburner), TV/Sky/DVD, big pine dining table/chairs and double doors to courtyard. Stairs up to half-landing, off which a double bedroom with en suite shower-room (suite) and, to the other side, a twin with ornate Victorian fireplace (ornamental). Double bedroom (5’ bed) with door to decking; bathroom (suite with separate shower). A stylish family house in a good location to discover some of Cornwall’s loveliest beaches.
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Tredis: tiny, mostly farming hamlet, midway between the sea at Portwrinkle (beach, café, golf) on Whitsand Bay (see brochure, pages 164 and 165) and St Germans (railway station, Port Eliot house/grounds - see brochure page 165), both 2 miles. Seaside villages/beaches nearby at Seaton and Downderry, 3 miles; Looe (see brochure, page 166) and Kingsand/Cawsand (see brochure, page 159), 8. Pub/shop at Polbathic (1 mile, see left) or Crafthole (1½ miles). Easy access to A38, 3 miles.
… tucked away down a quiet lane in Tredis, a stylish and comfortable, stone-built cottage converted from a workshop annexe to the owners’ neighbouring farmhouse. Behind, own sunny paved terrace (table/chairs, loungers) overlooking the owners’ garden, an enclosed lawned part of which you have use of, with picnic bench, barbecue and superb views over rolling green fields to a glimmer of the sea at Whitsand Bay beyond.
On two levels, the interior is light and bright with fresh white-painted walls, floors (rugs) and beams, complemented by touches of colour in fabric and furnishings. Front door into open-plan living/dining room (woodburner, TV/DVD, iPod dock) with stable doors to conservatory (seating, terrace access) and step up to arch to good-sized smart kitchen (slimline dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, gas hob/electric oven). Upstairs (stairgates), lovely long countryside views and a peek of the sea from lofty double bedroom (5’ bed) with big window seat (2’6” x 6’6” mattress, can be used as child’s bed) and large en suite bathroom (suite with separate shower). Suitable for a maximum of 2 adults/1 child under 10. All generously done, a great spot for just relaxing and/or exploring the south Cornwall coast.
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Bude, Wadebridge
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Bude: small, friendly resort with two magnificent sand/surf beaches, natural sea water bathing pool, lots of grassy running-about space behind them, and canal through middle for boating, coarse fishing and swans. Shops, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool/sports centre, golf, riding - an easy walk from everywhere. Surfing tuition/hire. Superb cliff-walking coast.
… the ancient village of Poughill (church, pub, PO/shop) with its pretty thatched cottages is on the far edge of Bude, 2 miles from the sandy cove of Northcott Mouth. Off a hedgerow lane, 500 yards from the pub, is a neatly manicured, wooded site with 14 single-storey cottages, indoor heated swimming pool (40’ x 12’ x 4’ deep, available February half-term to end of October half-term and during Christmas/New Year period), games room (table tennis, pool table), laundry, payphone, shady orchard and children’s play field.
This semi-detached cottage has lovely long views from its sunny patio (table/chairs). Inside, contemporary, neat-as-a-pin and comfortable with open-plan living/dining/kitchen (slimline dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer) with TV/Blu-ray/DVD/video and glazed doors to patio. Two bedrooms – a double (5’ bed), and a twin; bathroom (suite plus bath-shower and hand-shower); loo (washbasin). Quiet, convenient and a brilliant base from which to venture out.
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Wadebridge: lively, small market town, plenty of shops, good restaurants, cinema, leisure centre (indoor pool), fine medieval bridge on the river Camel, where bicycles can be hired for the Camel Trail. Padstow (see brochure, page 200), 6 miles.
… along a quiet, wooded lane, ½ mile from the centre of Wadebridge and its bistros, cafés, pubs and cinema, a semi-detached granite cottage with 17th cent. origins. All beautifully restored, insulated and made gorgeous with original Delabole slate floors downstairs, low doorways and beams (5’8”), lovely thick, knobbly walls and bags of charm. To the side, a simple walled garden with 4 slate steps up to raised lawn (table/chairs, bench), and useful sheds for bicycles/surfboards.
Cosy living room with open fire, TV/DVD; generous-sized dining room with big inglenook and original cloam oven; smart kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, freezer, larder fridge, electric
oven with induction hob) with low-lintel door to back garden; back lobby with room to play and hooks for coats and space for walking boots/wellies. Narrow, steep stairs (gated at top) up to three bedrooms – a roomy double (5’ bed), a twin, and a single with pull-out truckle bed and hooks for clothes-hanging; large bathroom (suite plus bath-shower), and neat shower-room (suite). At the back, utility shed with washing machine and tumble drier. A gem of a cottage with a pleasant, wooded, level lane walk to pub/shops (remember torch).
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SUPPLEMENT 1 2014: Summercourt, Mousehole
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Summercourt: village (good pub, PO/shop) in the middle of Cornwall. The north coast beaches at Newquay (see brochure, page 204), about 6 miles; the south coast, about 12; St Austell (town), about 9 miles; Truro (cathedral city), 10; Probus (large village with Cornwall’s finest church tower) and beautiful Trewithen Gardens, 5 miles.
… on the edge of a wooded valley, 1½ miles from Summercourt, stables converted into a smart, single-storey, detached house, 50 yards away from the farmhouse. At the front, flat gravelled area and, at the back, a private enclosed garden with south-facing patio (furniture, barbecue) and gate to a
small bluebell wood. You have shared use of all-weather tennis court with practice wall in a wildflower meadow.
Inside, smart and unfussy with high ceilings. Open-plan living/dining/fitted oak kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer) with woodburner, comfy leather sofas, TV/DVD, tiled floor (rugs); utility room with washing machine and tumble drier. Three bedrooms – a double (5’ bed) with lovely long rural view, en suite shower-room (suite) and door to patio; a twin; and a room with bunks; bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). A superbly peaceful place, with easy access to north or south coast.
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Mousehole: perhaps the prettiest Cornish fishing village; horseshoe of granite cottages, shops, good restaurant, cafés, pub round its harbour. Little sandy harbour beach. Good walks. Newlyn (busy, fishing harbour), 1 mile. Penzance, 2; Porthcurno (Minack Theatre), 8; Sennen (good sandy beach, surf school), 10; Land’s End, about 12.
… in the heart of Mousehole, a charming, 18th cent., Grade II listed cottage, yards from the harbour, pubs and shops. Three steps down to small, enclosed courtyard with stable doors to the cottage. At the back of the cottage, accessed from the road, a small patio area (tables/chairs). Parking for one small car in garage (washing machine, tumble drier, freezer); car park,1 minute walk.
Large, stylish living/dining room with woodburner, leather sofas, TV/DVD and dining table/chairs seating 6. Low lintel (5’6”) to fitted kitchen (dishwasher, microwave). Loo (washbasin). Open tread stairs (handrail) up to three bedrooms – a double (5’ bed), and two singles (one with pull-out truckle bed). Bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). Arrival after 4pm. A truly delightful, traditional cottage right in the heart of the village and within walking distance of the beach. The view
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SYMBOLS GUIDE CAR PARKING
Plain car + O - off road, at the property Plain car + G - garage Plain car + R - reserved space available (possibly at extra cost) Plain car + Q - on a quiet road nearby Plain car + P - public car park nearby (please ask us for details) Plain car + L - in a lay-by nearby Plain car + B - on a busy road nearby
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See brochure, page 223 for more details.
SHORT BREAKS
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If this symbol appears, short breaks are available from November to the week before Easter, excluding school holidays (and at short notice throughout the year). See brochure, page 7 for more details.
DISABLED ACCESS
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Suitable for those who find walking difficult. Access from car drop-off to property is short and fairly level (2-3 steps up or down at most), living room and kitchen are easily accessible and there is a bedroom and bath or shower-room (fitted with grabrails) with loo at entrance level.
Suitable for wheelchair users. The property and facilities have been specifically designed with wheelchair users in mind.
We are very keen that properties should be as accessible as is reasonably practicable for all customers. If you have disabled people in your party, please always discuss a property’s suitability for them with us, in detail, before booking.
GREEN COTTAGE
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See brochure, page 6 for more details.
Please also see our Important points to note (brochure, page 223).
PROPERTY REFERENCE
STAR RATING (see page 30)
MAXIMUM NUMBER THE PROPERTY SLEEPS
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TYPE OF HEATING
CH - central heating NSH - night storage heating UFH - underfloor heating EH - electric heating GF - gas fire
Heating and electricity are normally included in the rental. If any charges apply, they are mentioned in the property description.
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* N.B. There is usually a small charge for logs, even when other forms of heating are included in the rental.
BROADBAND
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There may be an additional charge for internet access.
TELEPHONE
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If provided, they may be payable.
COTS AND BABY-SITTING
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If a property supplies more than one cot, the number available is indicated in the box.
HIGHCHAIRS
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If a property supplies more than one highchair, the number available is indicated in the box.
TOWELS
Shaded grey - not available Extra - extra cost O - for overseas visitors only
Please bring your own beach towels.All holiday homes provide bed linen free of charge and beds will be made for your arrival. See brochure, page 217 for more details.
SMOKING
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Where smoking is permitted, for safety reasons you must not smoke in bedrooms.
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STAR RATINGS HOW TO BOOKWe have star rated all the properties in our brochures since we started in 1982 and have been pleased how enthusiastically you (our holidaymakers) have welcomed our efforts to quantify the ‘feel’ and ‘comfort’ of a holiday home. Our star ratings are unique in that they rely enormously heavily on the experience of the inspectors, members of our staff who have seen hundreds of houses. They check everything we think might be relevant to your enjoyment of your holiday, from basic cleanliness to whether the colour of the curtains goes with the duvet covers, and then they grade the property on the basis of all of these things. They remain, however, strictly personal assessments, in the best of faith, of interior quality and ambience only. They have nothing to do with the outward appearance or situation. Nor are they necessarily directly related to the quality or quantity of ‘gadgets’. Tick boxes ? ... well, some, yes, but mostly it’s about ambience, tone and comfort, all looked at with a good dollop of common sense.
Properties rated 5 star now would have been miles off the scale 10 years ago and, as standards continue to charge upwards, we constantly review to ensure that our star ratings remain useful. The greatest praise of them is, perhaps, the degree to which our customers of many years tell us they rely on our star ratings ABOVE ALL ELSE in their search for a perfect holiday place. The fact they have been appreciated by so many people for so many years makes us feel we are doing something right.
means what we would call ‘basic’, i.e. it has all the basic necessities but contains little or nothing that is new or smart. However, it may well have charm. A surprising number of people say ‘basic’ is what they want.
is better furnished and equipped: often very pleasant, quite attractive and friendly - just a little old fashioned. Or, alternatively, more functional than beautiful.
good quality and thoroughly efficient, a considerable and successful effort made to make it attractive; well-equipped; almost always fitted kitchens.
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means excellent, ‘own home’ feeling, very good quality, attractive and well furnished and probably (though not necessarily - see individual descriptions) extremely well-equipped; or in some other way special.
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More people say we malign places than that we over-rate them. We welcome your opinion; please let us know in your questionnaires. And please don’t forget and properties may be in marvellous situations.
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Helping you find the perfect place for your holiday
Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll do our very best to find you a place for your holiday which suits you perfectly. We regularly visit all the properties we let. When you ring, you’ll be able to speak to someone who has been to the property or properties in which you’re interested. They’ll use their experience and knowledge of those places to help you choose one which matches your hopes and expectations. They’ll steer you away from those they consider unsuitable and direct you towards those they can confidently recommend on the basis of what you tell them. Please use their local knowledge to help you make a well informed choice. We try to make booking a cottage through Helpful Holidays very easy.
By phone: 01647 433593 Online: www.helpfulholidays.com
HOW THE PRICE LIST WORKSRentals are per property from the dates specified; where ‘change-over days’ are other than Saturdays, the rental from the nearest Saturday applies. All prices are in pounds sterling and include VAT.
Single price bandsWhere there is a single blue box with a letter or letters in it at the end of the property’s description, find the appropriate letter code in the left-hand column of the price list (see right) and follow the row along until you reach the relevant date column. That is the rental, irrespective of whether the column is blue or white.
Dual price bands Where there are two boxes (one dark blue, one white) with letters in them at the end of the property’s description, the white box applies to the dates in the white columns in the price list - Spring Bank Holiday, High Season, Christmas and New Year. At all other times of the year the dark blue box applies.
Price bands with numbersWhere you see a box with a number following the price code letter, the rental quoted in the price list is for that number of people, or less. Each person in excess of the number is charged for, pro rata, at a per person rate. To calculate them, divide the rental by the number following the letter(s) in the box, multiply the result by the number of people in your party. If you need help, call us.
Price bands with textVisit www.helpfulholidays.com and enter the property reference number in the Quick Search box to find the property details and prices.
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31Thanks to 4Corners Images & SuperStock for the cover images. All maps are based on Ordnance Survey.
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