Lavender House

Woolacombe, Devon, United Kingdom

Sleeps: 8 adults and 2 children

Unique Features

• Boasts stunning seascapes beyond rolling countryside
• Stylish farmhouse kitchen and dining area perfect for entertaining
• Next door to an organic farm where you can stock up on local produce
• Farm estate available for private shoots

The Property

Luxury Coastal Farmhouse Woolacombe, North Devon

Inside

A 1830s Country House decked out in contemporary farmhouse style, this luxury holiday home near Woolacombe, North Devon is a tranquil retreat made for self-catering group holidays and family house parties. With the sandy beaches of Devon’s north coast on one side, and Exmoor on the other, this luxurious property is fantastically situated for all types of coastal and country holidays.

• Style: Refurbished to superlative standards, in contemporary farmhouse style
• Bedrooms: 2 doubles (super-king master en suite with bath and shower and 1 king bedroom with double shower en suite; both of these bedrooms open onto the balcony with sea views), 2 twins with zip and link beds (making super-king sized doubles), and one bunk room. In addition to the 2 en suites there is a family bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom with WC.
• For relaxation: Choose to relax in one of two plush sitting rooms with wide-screen TVs and log burners.
• For recreation: Playstation II, outdoor table football and stereo, outdoor childrens play area
• Practicalities: Under-floor heating. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, parking for 4 cars, separate drinks fridge, coal BBQ (no coal provided) dishwasher, microwave. Parking for up to 4 cars.

Outside

Beautifully manicured lawns adjoining rolling farmland that meets stunning seascapes. BBQ and sun terrace, and garden furniture. There is also a childrens play area with swings and slide plus a wendy house, lawn area for ball games, wood burner.

Food and wine

• DIY: Available on a self-catering basis, beautiful, open-plan country cottage style kitchen fully equipped with all mod cons, double oven, Aga with gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and a large dining table. Next-door is an organic farm where you can stock up on home-reared meats and fresh vegetables.
• In-house cuisine: Welcome hamper on arrival, including basic essentials, wine/champagne, free-range eggs, organic milk and bread. Caterers are available to cook-up sumptuous celebratory feasts using fresh local produce. Local organic meat can be ordered in advance for you.
• Eating out: Whether you fancy a four-course meal or fish and chips checkout Decks (www.decksrestaurant.co.uk) in the seaside village of Instow. 11 The Quay in Ilfracombe (www.11thequay.co.uk) serves champagne, tapas and fine local produce. BYO to The Shack (known to locals as Morthoe Fisheries takeaway) where you can experience fresh local seafood including cod, halibut, crab, lobster, oysters, whelks and mussels.

Getting There

• By Car: About 4.5 hours from London
• By train: The nearest train station is Barnstaple, about 12 miles from the property
• By air: Fly to Bristol or Exeter
• Helipad: No

Out and About

• Go sailing, or take a day trip by boat from Ilfracombe Harbour to Lundy Island.
• Feel the sand between your toes or go surfing on the nearby beaches of Woolacombe, Saunton Sands, Croyde and Putsborough (10-15 minutes drive)
• Follow the coastal heritage paths or go hiking across Exmoor
• Private shoots can be arranged (from £500 per gun)
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• Make your break even more memorable when you hire a classic car

Rental inclusive of

• Linen
• Bath Towels
• bathrobes
• Welcome hamper (local eggs, milk, homebaked cakes)
• Week-stays inclusive of housekeeping (3 days at 3 hrs per day) as of 2010

Accommodation Details

An 1830s Manor Lodge Nr Woolacombe decked out in contemporary farmhouse style

• Personally Inspected: Yes
  
• Sleeps: 8 adults and 2 children
• Double: 2 - 1 superking and 1 king bed
• Twin: 2 - with zip and link beds (making super-king sized doubles)
• Family: One bunk room
• Cots: Full size cot with bedding provided
• Highchairs: Yes one provided
• BBQ: coal BBQ
• Children: Yes
• Pets: Two well behaved dogs
  Please be advised the 1st dog is charged at £50.00 and the 2nd dog at £25.00 per stay.
• Evening Meals: Caterers available by arrangement
• Disabled Access: No bedrooms on ground floor.
• Mod Cons: 2 flat-screen TVs, DVD/CD players, play station, sky plus package, american style fridge freezer, drinks fridge
• Eco-friendly: Located within an organic farm estate
• Internet & Communications: Broadband internet access
• Wedding Venue: Yes - View more details
• Arrival Day: Friday
• Arrival Time: 4pm
• Departure Time: 10am
• Restrictions: No all male & female groups permitted at this property without prior permission, please contact the office.
• Damages Deposit: £1000