4 bedroom house in Combeinteignhead, Devon
A Traditional Thatched Devon Long House
Close to the Teign Estuary, 1.5 Miles to the Sea in One of Devon's Prettiest Villages
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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The accommodation is reached via a thatched porch. The spacious hall with wood floor leads to a very large beamed living room with wood-burning stove in feature fireplace. Beamed, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen and dining-room with Aga and dishwasher with a door to patio. Utility room with freezer and washing machine. Workroom with sink. Cloakroom/WC. Separate cloaks cupboard. First floor: Two beamed double bedrooms with 5ft beds, one with TV and en-suite shower room/WC. Two further beamed bedrooms with sloping ceilings; one double with wash basin and one twin-bedded. Bathroom/WC with shower over corner bath and bidet.
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| Rental periods | |
| 28 June - 29 August 2008 | £1000 |
| 30 August - 31 October 2008 | £600 |
| 1 - 19 November | £550 |
| 20 December 2008 - 2 January 2009 | £1150 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Short breaks are available except for July and August and charged pro rata.
Changeover day
Saturday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king sized bed and en suite bathroom, TV and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 2 with king sized bed and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 3 with double bed, wash basin and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 4 with twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Bedroom 1 has an en-suite bathroom with walk in shower, basin and toilet. Main bathroom has corner bath with shower above, bidet, wash basin and toilet. Cloakroom with toilet and wash basin. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen has an Aga, also an electric hob and oven. Microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Fridge/freezer. Washing machine/tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Very large beamed lounge with wood burning stove, furnished with period furniture and comfortable seating. TV with basic satellite channels. Video and stereo. |
| Other: | Work room leads off kitchen with a sink and fitted units. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen, towels and utility service costs are included in the tariff price. Logs may be purchased locally if required. |
Notes on accommodation
Central heating. Non-smokers only. Suitable for children, a cot and highchair provided. Pets not accepted.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The property has not been adapted for wheelchair use but guests with slight mobility problems may be okay. There is a cloakroom toilet on the ground floor but all bedrooms are on the 1st floor.
Outside
Sheltered garden with table and chairs for 8. Barbecue. Car parking for up to 4 cars.
Coast/Beach
The lovely Teign estuary is within walking distance and the delightful sheltered cove of Maidencombe beach lies just 2 miles away. Teignmouth, a resort visited by the poet John Keats, is 4 miles distant and further on along the coast, the more sedate resort of Dawlish can be found, the seafront of which is spanned by a granite railway viaduct built by Brunel. The so-called English Riviera, embracing Torquay, Paignton and Brixham is within a is within a short drive.
Golf
Dainton Park, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot
18 holes, accepts non-members, handicap not needed.
Exeter Golf and Country Club, Topsham Road, Exeter, must book in advance, 18 holes, accepts non-members, must have a handicap.
Stover Golf Club, Bovey Road, Newton Abbot, 18 holes, accepts non-members, must have a handicap + certificate.
Teignmouth Golf Club, Teignmouth, must book in advance - weekends only, 18 holes, accepts non-members, must have a handicap.
Manor House Hotel, Moretonhampstead, must book in advance, 18 holes, no handicap, accepts non-members.
Torquay Golf Club, Petitor Road, Torquay, 18 holes, accepts non-members, must have a handicap.
Churston Golf Course, Dartmouth Road, Nr. Paignton, 18 holes, accepts non-members, must have a handicap + certificate.
Travel
By air - the nearest airports are Exeter (18 miles) and Plymouth (35 miles) away.
By sea - Cherbourg, Santander, St. Malo and more places, see ferry crossings to and from Plymouth. A transfer by coach, bus, train or taxi will be necessary to reach the property.
By rail - Newton Abbot is a main line station 2 miles distant.
By car - Combeinteignhead is 90 miles from Bristol, 180 miles from Birmingham and 213 miles from London.
Distances
Torquay 7 miles, Newton Abbot 3 miles and Shaldon 3 miles.
Further details
Places of interest nearby include historic houses and castles, Powderham and Compton Castles, Castle Drogo, A La Ronde, Saltram House, Killerton House and many other National Trust properties. Babbacombe Model Village and the Babbacombe Pottery, with Kents Cavern also worthy of a visit. Consisting of two parallel caves with stalactites and illuminated by flood-lighting. The caves aroused great archaeological interest in the 19th century, when remains of people believed to have been among the earliest inhabitants of Britain were discovered there. Dartmoor lies 8 miles away and represents southern England's greatest expanse of wilderness, roamed by wild ponies and sheep. Good walking locally. For rail enthusiasts the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway runs daily during the summer from Paignton's station near the harbour and connects the town with Goodrington Sands, before running alongside the Dart Estuary to Kingswear and the historic nautical town of Dartmouth in its beautiful setting. Exeter with its historic centre is 14 miles away. The Eden Project is within a reasonable distance and well worth the effort.
Nearest shops: 1 mile, open Sundays.
Nearest town with major shops and banks: Newton Abbot, 3 miles.
Nearest train station: Newton Abbot, 3 miles.
Nearest petrol station: 2 miles
Nearest supermarket: 2 miles
Nearest hospital: Teignmouth, 3 miles.
Nearest beach: Maidencombe, 2 miles.
Restaurant: Wilde Goose (200 yards) - Combeinteignhead.
Restaurant: Combe Cellars (0.5 mile) - Combeinteignhead.
Restaurant: The Church House (1 mile) - Stokeinteignhead.
Booking notes
Call or email us with your booking requirements and we will confirm promptly. We require a 50% deposit when booking with the balance payable 2 months before your rental. Bookings to be paid in full if made less than 2 months in advance. Further details and directions to the property will be sent to you shortly before your arrival. In the meantime we will be pleased to answer any queries that you might have.
Guest comments
Beautiful cottage in idyllic surroundings.
A lovely home in a delightful village, we will come back.
Very well equipped and furnished, we had a superb holiday.
For booking and further information
Mr & Mrs B J Hitchens
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1676 533143
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