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Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Ringwood sleeps 9.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Old Bridge Cottage lies on the banks of the River Avon in Hampshire at the edge of Ringwood, a beautiful old market town on the edge of the New Forest. The holiday cottage overlooks open water meadows to the rear yet is only a 2-minute walk to the centre of town with its range of shops, wonderful pubs and fine places to eat. The riverside garden has 100 feet of private river bank with fishing rights and views over the river to the nearby thatched pub, the Fish Inn. The house itself dates back several hundred years in parts but has been extended over the years. All can enjoy the large hot tub and sauna and the main garden has a lovely outdoor heated swimming pool and the Breeze house for al fresco dining. The lively coastal town of Bournemouth is 15 minutes’ drive, the ancient city of Salisbury 30 minutes’ drive and London 1-2 hours by car or coach. An ideal spot from which to explore the New Forest National Park with its varied wildlife, walks and cycle paths. Shops 200 yards. Main house: Living room with open fire, surround sound and two French doors to small sun room/
main garden. Large dining hall with oak refectory table seating 12 and main staircase. Spacious well-equipped kitchen with further dining area, oak table, granite worktops, island unit and tiled floor. Beamed snug with gas ‘coal-effect’ fire, double sofa bed (for +2), audio system, window seat and second staircase. Utility/walk-in drying room with door to second garden. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with TV, DVD, fitted wardrobes, meadow view and en-suite bathroom with corner bath, quadrant shower unit and toilet. Double bedroom with river view. Two steps down to twin bedroom with river view and two steps up to en-suite shower room and toilet, shared with single bedroom with meadow view. Twin bedroom with river view. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet.
Studio in riverside garden: Step up to front decking area with patio doors to central room with TV, DVD, seating, dining area, double sofa bed (for +2 children). Open-plan kitchenette/double bedroom (for +2) with fitted units and wardrobes. Shower room with toilet overlooking garden with 6-seater hot tub, 6-seater sauna.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299
Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 6.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Games Room • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Character farm cottages in glorious countryside above an unspoilt hidden valley...with all-weather leisure facilities Robin Hill Farm is set in 14 acres of beautiful rolling countryside in the North Devon biosphere. The six properties, converted from stone farm barns and buildings, are centred around the old cobbled farmyard. The location offers a peaceful and secluded setting away from the daily hustle and bustle, yet it is only 3 miles to shops, entertainment and the beach. Inside the holiday cottages are well furnished and provide a relaxing haven after a long day sightseeing, walking, cycling or on the beach. The heated indoor swimming pool room includes a hot tub and a stunning conservatory attached. From the conservatory and decking area guests can enjoy the beautiful views over the valley towards Exmoor, whilst drying off or enjoy a coffee or glass of wine no matter what the weather. There is a very well equipped games room for all ages and for big and little kids video games can be enjoyed on a 60in plasma screen.
Outside the grounds have been landscaped to create two play areas, one with ball games, the other with playhouse and climbing frame. A communal patio means that adults can relax whilst watching their children play. Guests can enjoy the farm’s 14 acres of land and woodland walk which are host to a variety of wildlife and wild flowers with lovely views of Jennetts Reservoir. Nearby there is plenty to keep visitors busy. Many quaint villages await discovery - the photogenic ‘chocolate box’ village of Clovelly being of particular note. Appledore offers all the olde worlde charm of a fishing village, famous for its arts, crafts and maritime heritage. Beach lovers will delight in the wide sandy beaches, the nearest being the Blue Flag Westward Ho!. Walkers can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the coastal path, while the Tarka Trail traces the steps of Henry Williamson’s Tarka the Otter and provides miles of traffic-free cycling (and walking) - bikes can be stored securely or hired locally. Award-winning farm parks, The Milky Way and The Big Sheep, will fascinate the younger ones. Gardens within 30 minutes’ drive include RHS Rosemoor, Docton Mill and Tapeley Park. Several local pubs nearby, with the nearest in Littleham village serving real ale and home cooked food. Shops 3 miles, pub 1½ miles.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £900 to £1299
Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Character farm cottages in glorious countryside above an unspoilt hidden valley...with all-weather leisure facilities Robin Hill Farm is set in 14 acres of beautiful rolling countryside in the North Devon biosphere. The six properties, converted from stone farm barns and buildings, are centred around the old cobbled farmyard. The location offers a peaceful and secluded setting away from the daily hustle and bustle, yet it is only 3 miles to shops, entertainment and the beach. Inside the holiday cottages are well furnished and provide a relaxing haven after a long day sightseeing, walking, cycling or on the beach. The heated indoor swimming pool room includes a hot tub and a stunning conservatory attached. From the conservatory and decking area guests can enjoy the beautiful views over the valley towards Exmoor, whilst drying off or enjoy a coffee or glass of wine no matter what the weather. There is a very well equipped games room for all ages and for big and little kids video games can be enjoyed on a 60in plasma screen.
Outside the grounds have been landscaped to create two play areas, one with ball games, the other with playhouse and climbing frame. A communal patio means that adults can relax whilst watching their children play. Guests can enjoy the farm’s 14 acres of land and woodland walk which are host to a variety of wildlife and wild flowers with lovely views of Jennetts Reservoir. Nearby there is plenty to keep visitors busy. Many quaint villages await discovery - the photogenic ‘chocolate box’ village of Clovelly being of particular note. Appledore offers all the olde worlde charm of a fishing village, famous for its arts, crafts and maritime heritage. Beach lovers will delight in the wide sandy beaches, the nearest being the Blue Flag Westward Ho!. Walkers can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the coastal path, while the Tarka Trail traces the steps of Henry Williamson’s Tarka the Otter and provides miles of traffic-free cycling (and walking) - bikes can be stored securely or hired locally. Award-winning farm parks, The Milky Way and The Big Sheep, will fascinate the younger ones. Gardens within 30 minutes’ drive include RHS Rosemoor, Docton Mill and Tapeley Park. Several local pubs nearby, with the nearest in Littleham village serving real ale and home cooked food. Shops 3 miles, pub 1½ miles.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Ashey sleeps 10.
Features include: Hot Tub • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: This splendid, detached house offers exceptionally light and spacious holiday accommodation with a sumptuous feel, having been constructed to offer a very high standard of fittings and furnishings, whilst also providing every modern convenience. There are two separate kitchens – ideal for undertaking larger dinner parties – and a separate dining room. All bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom and TV for extra comfort, and there is also a snooker table located in the living room for additional entertainment. The property is situated near a large family pub/restaurant and a small holiday development and has views of the surrounding countryside to the rear.
The island’s largest town, Ryde, lies approximately two miles distant and has a lively nightlife with plenty of pubs and restaurants. There is a marina and a pier – which is the terminus for the high speed passenger ferry from Portsmouth. The long stretch of beach is flanked by many cafes, a play area, ten pin bowling, an ice rink and golf. Further afield there are a host of attractions, including Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle, as well as wildlife and country parks – enough to keep the whole family entertained. Havenstreet Steam Railway tourist attraction travels past the property during the summer months - a magical trip for all age groups. There is a train stop nearby and it is worth a ride to experience a nostalgic tour. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are many excellent scenic walks, as well as sailing, fishing and horse riding all available locally. Shop 2½ miles. Spacious living room with ¾-size snooker/pool table and patio doors to garden. Dining room with living area. Spacious, well-equipped fitted kitchen with slate floor and door to balcony/garden. Utility. Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Four double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom and toilet (two also with shower attachment). Children’s playroom with four additional single beds (each for +1 child) accessed via one of the double bedrooms.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 8.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Standing within its own substantial grounds and enjoying fine countryside views, this spacious detached holiday cottage has been completely renovated and refurbished throughout. Offering all modern facilities and comforts, it nevertheless retains a great deal of character with its wealth of beams, wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace and some flagstone floors. A patio area to the front of the house offers opportunities for barbecues and sitting out, whilst surrounding the property are extensive grounds (with no near neighbours) and lawned area, planted with trees. The property also boasts a 7 seater hot tub, which makes the most perfect place in which to relax and unwind after a long day touring this delightful area.
Set in a peaceful rural location, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it has easy access to the coast. The English Heritage coastline lies within walking distance (1 mile), as does the local beach. Picturesque Clovelly, with its cobbled street leading down to a tiny harbour, is just a short drive away. Historic Bideford, a prosperous port during the heyday of trade with America by sea, lies 18 miles distant, its most famous landmark being the bridge (made up of 24 arches) spanning the River Torridge since the Middle Ages. Traditional West Country crafts are displayed in Old Ford House, and pleasant boat trips can be enjoyed on the river. Bude, with its beaches and town attractions, is just 11 miles distant and several fantastic surfing beaches are within easy reach, as well as water sports on the Tamar Lakes, 7 miles distant.
Activities are plentiful in the area, catering for the whole family. Popular theme attractions offer complete days out for children in the younger age range, while more traditional pursuits exist locally which include golf, fishing, riding, sailing and surfing. Shop 6 miles (also 2½ miles, Mon-Sat am only) and pub 1/2 mile. Large living room with wooden floor and patio doors to garden. Beamed sitting room with wood-burning stove in inglenook and slate floor. Dining room with inglenook, beams and slate floor. Well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Utility. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with four-poster bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Large twin bedroom. Further compact twin bedroom with sloping ceiling. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. All bedrooms with wooden floors.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299
Self catering accommodation in Bow Creek sleeps 6.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Devon’s best kept secret... Just inland from some of Devon’s loveliest and most natural beaches lies the village of Tuckenhay set along Bow Creek on the River Dart.... In a setting of stunning natural beauty, Tuckenhay Mill is the centrepiece of a cluster of country homes and cottages with superb leisure facilities including two indoor and one outdoor pools, making it ideal for a family holiday for all ages.
The Mill which once produced some of the finest paper in the land, nestles in the green and shady Bow Creek, a languid inlet of the River Dart where private yachts have replaced the old tall-masted ships and barges. Around the mill are all the buildings which once went to make up a small bustling village port. These listed buildings have been sympathetically restored and converted to a delightful range of holiday properties to suit larger family parties. Awards have been won for the conversion of buildings and the conservation of the area. With so much to do, many holidaymakers return year after year.
South Devon awaits you
Tuckenhay is only a 20-minute drive from the superb Blue Flag beach at Blackpool Sands and about 30 minutes from a surfing beach at Bantham, as well as some of the best natural beaches to be found anywhere in the UK.
There is also extensive access to the coastal footpath for walking and the wilderness that is Dartmoor for walking, climbing and riding.
This is a mecca for ramblers, bird-watchers, swimmers, surfers, horse riders, golfers and those interested in fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing.
In addition, there are many historic NT houses to visit including Agatha Christies’s Greenway as well as a local vineyard (with award-winning wines) at Sharpham.
Tuckenhay is only 5 miles inland from Dartmouth and 3 from the market town of Totnes. Village shop 3½ miles. Riverside inn and restaurant within walking distance.
A superb choice of cottages
Each of the cottages has been individually styled to offer comfortable and spacious accommodation. Great care has been taken to retain the feel of the original buildings and extensive use has been made of traditional materials. Most have garden, terrace or patio. Individual cottage details are shown on the following pages.
Many cottages have more than one bathroom and some have an en-suite bathroom to every bedroom. Kitchens are comprehensively equipped: most have dishwashers and all have microwave cookers.
Couples and honeymooners will feel snug and comfortable in the small cottages: Mill Leat, Mill Stream and Mill Spring. Families can spread out in Papermaker’s or Turbine Cottages, while Mill Lodge, Edgecombe Barn and Tuckenhay Mill House will sleep larger parties in comfort. Of course, combinations of cottages can accommodate bigger gatherings of family or friends.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299
Self catering accommodation in Axminster sleeps 6.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: In a secluded country setting on the Devon/Dorset border this comfortable detached former barn is set within 6 acres of the owner’s grounds. Offering ideal family accommodation, it enjoys its own hot tub and children can also enjoy a games field with playhouse, swing and play tower. The River Axe valley provides lovely walking opportunities and coastal walks along the Dorset and East Devon heritage coast. Lyme Regis, Seaton, Sidmouth, Beer and Branscombe all within easy reach. Historic and NT sites to explore include Forde Abbey and Montacute House. Golf, riding and fishing all available locally. Shops in Axminster 1½ miles. Pub and restaurant, 1 mile. Spacious living room. Dining room. Spacious well-equipped kitchen. Shower room and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with TV. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom and toilet.
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Sleeps 13
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Baschurch sleeps 13.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 13
Accommodation overview: This excellent property stands detached amid its own enclosed gardens, in a peaceful setting in the attractive Shropshire village of Baschurch. Spacious rooms, modern conveniences and a full range of leisure amenities make it an excellent choice for large family holidays or group gatherings whatever the season. Guests benefit from year-round use of an indoor heated swimming pool, games room (with pool table and darts), sauna and Jacuzzi available 2pm-7pm, as well as their own enclosed lawned garden complete with furniture and barbecue. Close to the village church, the house is also conveniently located within walking distance of a range of shops and the village pub.
Just 9 miles north west of historic Shrewsbury and close to the Welsh Borders, Field House stands in an ideal position for exploring and sightseeing within this lovely region. England’s largest inland county, Shropshire remains one of the country’s least populated and unspoilt landscapes, where bustling ancient market towns lie encompassed by acres of countryside. This is an area immersed in history, with Domesday Book associations; noteworthy castles include the English Heritage castle at nearby Moreton Corbet, the hilltop remains at Montgomery and Clun to the south, and of course the splendid sandstone fortifications which dominate the centre of Shrewsbury. Whether you crave nightlife, history, culture or shopping, nearby towns have plenty to offer all tastes and ages. Oswestry boasts the legendary King Oswald’s Well, said to have curative powers, and nearby Wem has plenty of rustic pubs in which to sample the local ales; the 200-year-old ale brewing tradition can still be observed at Wem’s Hanby Ales brewery. Other notable attractions include Hawkston Historic Park and Follies, Wroxeter Roman City, Hodnet Hall Gardens and Attingham Park (NT). Go karting, paint balling and quad biking are available in the local area, depending on the season. Shops ¼ mile. Large living room with ‘living-flame’ gas fire and patio door to garden. Dining room with countryside views. Modern kitchen with breakfast room. Utility. Games room with board games and nursery equipment. Double bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms, one with sloping ceiling and two additional single beds (each for +1). Bathroom with shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Shower room and toilet.
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