House in Kingsbridge, Devon

Luxury Grade II Listed Georgian Farmhouse Set In Extensive Gardens

Luxury Grade II Listed Georgian Farmhouse Set In Extensive Gardens

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Buckland House & Garden
Buckland House & Drive
Conservatory
Blue Lounge
Red Lounge

Overview of Luxury Grade II Listed Georgian Farmhouse Set In Extensive Gardens

4.4 out of 5 Excellent
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14326 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Kingsbridge, Devon
  • Popular LocationSouth Devon3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSlapton Ley Field Centre5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSlapton Sands8 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Grade II Listed Georgian Farmhouse Set In Extensive Gardens

Set in a sheltered valley among the rolling hills two miles inland from Slapton Sands, a little further to the popular Blackpool Sands, Buckland House is an elegant Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse built sometime before 1750 and largely rebuilt in the Regency style as a gentleman farmer's residence in 1860. The house has received a complete restoration to a very high standard and now includes a conservatory overlooking the ponds and gardens with a view towards Dartmoor. Offering high quality accommodation for two or more families, tastefully furnished in keeping with the period of property, this lovely family home offers an opportunity to enjoy a holiday in comfortable surroundings. The entrance porch leads to the main hall, off which are the principal reception rooms. The south-facing sitting room has a traditional Georgian feel, with dual aspect windows that overlook the formal gardens. A second sitting room - the red room is a little smaller and often used by the younger guests for alternative TV programmes or games. A wood-panelled den with Bar billiards leads to the large conservatory overlooking the rear garden and ponds. The large slate flag floored traditional farmhouse kitchen has a door to the south facing patio and garden. A ground floor studio apartment with small self contained kitchen area and en-suite shower-room with views over the duck pond and orchard with a door to the rear patio which overlooks the ponds ; also access from the conservatory. Large shallow staircase leading to a landing with an original Victorian curved stained glass window with views over the countryside. Upstairs there are 6 bedrooms, 2 with en-suites and a family bathroom.
The House can be let together with neighbouring cottages for celebrations and weddings.
An area in the garden can be used to erect a marquee for special occasions seating up to 80 persons.

Property manager

Richard Smith
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Dartmouth Museum and Golden Hind are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Coleton Fishacre and Start Point Lighthouse. Travelling with kids? Consider Slapton Ley Field Centre and Woodlands Family Theme Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 3 min drive
  • Slapton Ley Field Centre - 5 min drive
  • Slapton Sands - 8 min drive
  • Woodlands Family Theme Park - 11 min drive
  • Blackpool Sands - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 30 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dartmouth Arms - 16 min drive
  • The Billy Can Coffee Shop - 8 min drive
  • Kings Arms Inn - 9 min drive
  • Start Bay Inn - 8 min drive
  • Bayard's Cove Fort - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Grade II Listed Georgian Farmhouse Set In Extensive Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Luxury Grade II Listed Georgian Farmhouse Set In Extensive Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Grade II Listed Georgian Farmhouse Set In Extensive Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Grade II Listed Georgian Farmhouse Set In Extensive Gardens located?

This family-friendly Kingsbridge holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Devon, Slapton Ley Field Centre and Slapton Sands. Strete Gate Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

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3.9/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.6/5

Communication

4.7/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large family gathering
Comms were great prior to arrival Property was ideal for large family gathering + 2 dogs - plenty of space, with very large enclosed front garden Location is two miles from the beach - roads are very narrow thru Slapton village
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect house for a large gathering
A really wonderful property, very spacious and an amazing garden and grounds. Plenty of room for everyone to eat together and the games room provided lots of entertainment. A perfect location to see South Devon and visit some beaches and neighbouring pretty towns. Richard was brilliant with his communication. I’d highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/5 Good

Jacqueline N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
A bit surprised when I came across lots of dead small flies in conservatory on window sill. Lots of room for everyone. Good place for a family get together. Certain areas could do with some attention, but overall, a good experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

5/5 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for families with children
It was very spacious. It does need updating, but having said that we didn’t have to keep telling kids “don’t touch “ the only criticism is that there is a distinct lack of mirrors with electric sockets nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/5 Good

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely grounds and traditional house
Huge house with massive beautiful grounds. Was a shame that is rained throughout our trip but it didn’t matter as the house was big enough to accommodate. Could do with a little bit of updating, but this wasn’t a problem. We loved the bar billiards table! Really enjoyed our time, and Devon is a lovely place to stay. Thank you x
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Smith

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I am Richard Smith
I live in England our children having now grown up. I spend most of my spare time & holidays at Buckland, where the family enjoy developing the house, cottages & garden to improve the holidaying experience for our guests. The large gardens are a joy to work in with some unusual plants due to the very warm summers with mild winters.
We have really fallen in love with the South Hams

Why they chose this property

Having holidayed here as a teenager, learning to sail and canoe on the river Dart my wife and I wanted to have a holiday base in the area for our young family. We looked to create a family friendly holiday home and first bought property at Buckland in 1988.
The areas beauty and opportunities for youngsters to enjoy water sports together with the pace of life in the South Hams convinced us this was the right place.
It is a joy working to improve the house and develop the large gardens and so we have plenty of experience in holidaying with young children and looking after guests!

What makes this property unique

If you are looking for a friendly holiday home to enjoy with your extended family in a quite rural environment yet close to the coast & Dartmoor then Buckland House is the place for you.
We are able to provided extended accommodation within our neighbouring cottages for special occasions, celebrations and weddings.
Call us for more details.
With the many visitor attractions close by suitable for young and old and a huge variety of things to do this area suits all ages.
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