Manor House with Indoor Pool and Huge Games Barn
Glorious Views, 3 miles from Saunton Sands, Croyde
Ash Barton (Sleeps up to 35 in 11/13 Bedrooms)
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Spacious 11/13 bedroom manor house high above the North Devon countryside with views to the sea in the distance. The main house has 7/8 large bedrooms. The North wing has 4/5 double rooms. Most rooms can be arranged as either double, twin, bunks or family style. In addition there is a large communal games barn with indoor heated swimming pool and 25 acres of grounds including extensive woods. The walled garden is adjacent to the main house. The property is superbly internally equipped as well as enjoying a full range of garden furniture, BBQ etc. The spacious light interiors, a range of media equipment and well equipped kitchens and bathrooms make this an easy place to come together with friends or family. It is a warm house, with constant hot water, crisp cotton bed linen, deep sofas and log burning stoves in the living areas.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 10 February 2012 - 16 February 2012 | £5295 | - | ||
| 17 February 2012 - 29 March 2012 | £4695 | - | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 28 June 2012 | £6795 | - | ||
| 29 June 2012 - 13 September 2012 | £8495 | - | ||
| 14 September 2012 - 18 October 2012 | £5795 | - | ||
| 19 October 2012 - 1 November 2012 | £7295 | - | ||
| 2 November 2012 - 20 December 2012 | £4695 | - | ||
| 21 December 2012 - 3 January 2013 | £9995 | - | ||
| 4 January 2013 - 7 February 2013 | £4395 | - | ||
| 8 February 2013 - 15 February 2013 | £5495 | - | ||
| 15 February 2013 - 29 March 2013 | £4795 | - | ||
| 29 March 2013 - 5 July 2013 | £6995 | - | ||
| 5 July 2013 - 13 September 2013 | £8995 | - | ||
| 13 September 2013 - 18 October 2013 | £5995 | - | ||
| 18 October 2013 - 1 November 2013 | £7495 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. Weekend prices available. Enquire for details.
Changeover day
Friday, Departure by 10am please to allow for cleaning for next guests who should arrive after 4pm, but if bookings allow we will always do our best to be flexible. Other days by negotiation out of high season.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 11/13 bedrooms. Very large master suite with king size bed and en suite shower room. |
| Bathrooms: | 6 en-suite, 2 family bathrooms. 3 Separate WC's. |
| Kitchen: | Large family kitchen, 2nd kitchen very well equipped. Huge sitting room with range of large sofas and chairs and a piano. |
| Utility Room: | 2 washing machines, 5 fridges, 3 freezers, 2 dishwashers. |
| Living Rooms: | Dining room for 35. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linens and towels except pool/beach provided. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv internet access central heating cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
| Suitability: | children welcome suitable for elderly wheelchair accessible pets accepted |
| Location Type: | beach rural |
Notes on accommodation
Strictly non smoking. All parts of the house are fully centrally heated and in addition there are wood-burning stoves throughout. We have an ample supply of logs from the woods. The house is beautiful but robust and very suitable for children or large family parties. The games barn contains the heated indoor swimming pool as well as a huge play area. Equipped with full size snooker and pool tables, Table football, Badminton, Air hockey, basketball, games, bean bags, sofas and lots of fun stuff. It is the perfect party venue. Optional daily cleaning and chef service.
Accessibility
The Manor House has wide open staircases which are relatively easy to negotiate. 1 ground floor en suite double with disabled facilities.The north wing has 2 downstairs bedrooms but they have fairly tight doorways.
Outside
The Manor House has a large walled garden, the north wing has its own private garden. In addition the grounds extend to 25 acres of farmland, lakes and woods. The swimming pool is indoor and heated with large French doors leading to the garden. Stables provide a warm and welcoming home for dogs which are free to roam the land but not in the house please.
Coast/Beach
North Devon is home to some of the worlds most beautiful beaches, Saunton Sands with miles of stunning beach is the second longest tide in the country and is only 3 miles away. It also hosts a stunning nature reserve for birds at Braunton Burrows. Croyde with some of the best surfing in the world is only a few minutes drive away. Putsborough, to the west side of Woolacombe bay is the most beautiful beach you will ever see. The coastal walks are well marked.
Golf
3 miles from Saunton golf club. 6 more courses within 15 minutes. Portmore Golf Park. Chulmleigh Golf Course. Willingcott Valley Golf Course. Mortehoe and Woollacombe. Royal North Devon Golf Club. Highbullen Golf and Country Club.
Special interest holidays
Local activities include surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, wind-surfing, water skiing, mountain biking, bird watching, kite surfing, coasteering, painting, knitting, handicrafts. But there is more than enough to keep most people occupied in the games barn.
Travel
We are 3 hours from London and the Midlands via M4/5 and the A361. Regular bus service through Braunton from Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and Croyde to Barnstaple. Barnstaple is 5 miles away and has a railway station with trains running to Exeter station. Fast trains to London and the Midlands from Tiverton. However use of a car is recommended.
Distances
Nearest town: Braunton 1 mile, shops, restaurants, pubs. 5 miles to Barnstaple, supermarkets, shopping, restaurants. Nearest Rail/Bus station: Barnstaple. Nearest airport: Exeter. Braunton is a good base as it allows easy access to both the north coast, including Ilfracombe, Lynton and Lynmouth and Exmoor, yet is still within reach of resorts and attractions to the west of Barnstaple such as Bideford, Appledore and Clovelly. 20 minutes drive from Exmoor. 30 minutes to Dartmoor.
Further details
Braunton has a good selection of shops, good pubs, an award-winning fish and chip shop, bike hire (near the Tarka Trail), surf hire and other beach sports and two supermarkets plus a grocer selling local produce. There is a post office and banks. The Tourist Information office is located in the main car park.
Booking notes
The property can also be booked for weekend, long weekend or mid week breaks out of the main summer holidays. A 33% deposit secures a booking with the balance due 8 weeks prior to arrival. In addition we require a security deposit of £1,000. Fully refunded once keys have been returned and providing no serious damage/loss has been done to the property.
House swap
House swap in US, Italy, France, Portugal or Alps considered.
For booking and further information
Property Ref E1387
Simon Daukes
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7785 386 622
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)20 7603 3218
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