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Atlantic House, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 12.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Golf nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Glorious uninterrupted sea views can be admired from this breathtaking location, one of Hartland’s most stunning spots. Atlantic House is a delightful, spacious, detached property, set amidst the owner’s 17th-century farm. Lovingly converted from a former barn, it retains plenty of character with beams, stone walls and feature floors and is presented to a very high standard. The superb living/dining room takes full advantage of the views, and the sunny patio is the ideal spot to relax in and watch the waves. The property also has a large courtyard garden, ideal for al fresco dining, and the raised decked area and hot tub add the finishing touches for a holiday to remember. The magnificent rugged English Heritage coastline of Hartland and beyond runs across the farm in an AONB, offering a perfect haven for walking and bird watching. Narrow lanes from the doorstep wind down to secluded sand and shingle beaches. Berry Beach is just a 5-minute walk. Children will love the pets corner on the farm and the large playing field. The famous sandy surfing beaches of Westward Ho! and Bude are an easy drive and for family fun, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks are close by. There are numerous NT properties in the area, as well as the RHS gardens at Rosemoor and Docton Mill. Clovelly, with its quaint cobbled streets and picturesque harbour is a must. The village of Hartland is just 3 miles and has a good selection of village shops and pubs, all serving local produce. The historic port of Bideford, with its lively market, as well as the Lundy Island ferry and array of shops and other amenities, is just 15 miles. Golf, fishing, sailing, surfing and horse riding available locally. Shops 3 miles, pub 2 miles.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove and two steps up to dining room with patio doors, sea views, beams and wooden floor. Two steps up to spacious, well-equipped kitchen with electric range (for cooking), beams and slate floor. Separate toilet. Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Two steps down to double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. One step down to double bedroom with four-poster bed, additional single day bed (for +1) and en-suite bathroom with shower over spa bath and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom with additional 2ft 6in single bed (for +1 child). Bathroom with shower over spa bath and toilet. All bedrooms with TV.

Mill Barn, Milfield Hill, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299

Self catering accommodation in Milfield Hill sleeps 6.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Forming part of a newly converted farm steading, this holiday property has a spacious living room and day room for visitors to enjoy. It is set in a rural location, yet is well placed for exploring the Scottish Border country and the Heritage coast, together with its castles and other attractions. It is close to the coast, Holy Island and Bamburgh. Great walking in the area, with the Cheviot Hills and the Pennine Way nearby, as well as opportunities for gliding and horse riding. Shop and pub ¼ mile.

Spacious living room with laminate floor and French doors to garden. Very spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with range, laminate floor, sitting area, TV and French door to garden. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with four-poster bed. Large twin bedroom. All bedrooms with sloping ceilings (not low) and TV. Bathroom with Jacuzzi corner bath, corner shower cubicle and toilet.

Harthill Hall - Harthill Barn, Alport, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Alport sleeps 12.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Domesday Book), and an ancient cluster of listed buildings converted to form superb holiday cottage accommodation....and the result is the captivating blend that is Harthill Hall. Nestling in 14 acres of grounds on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the doorstep, the properties have the use of an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Noble names have woven the threads of the hall’s long history including Henry de Ferrers, the Cokaynes and the Harthills. Henry VIII is also believed to have stayed at the hall.
It was here in 1259 that Sir Richard de Hartle was issued a Papal Bull by Pope Alexander II, allowing him to appoint his own chaplain. The chapel ceased its functions as a place of worship in 1546 and now takes the form of The Chapel and Hartle Cottage. The eight cottages are furnished with antiques and surround a medieval cobbled courtyard. They all retain a wealth of original features including thick stone walls, large oak beams, mullion windows and flagstone floors. Derbyshire’s bustling market towns, villages, hills, dales and rivers offer majestic scenery, and a rich variety of customs. Boasting a varied and beautiful landscape, they offer a blend of heritage, history and family attractions. The beautiful market town of Bakewell (3½ miles) is situated on the River Wye, crossed by a 13th-century five-arched bridge which has coffee shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are Matlock, Hall Leys Park, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Buxton. National Trust properties and gardens nearby include Riley Graves, Longshaw, Mam Tor, South Peak, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall. Close by are both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Games room with free wireless internet connection. Shop and pub 3½ miles.

Tuckenhay Mill - Mill Stream, Bow Creek, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

Self catering accommodation in Bow Creek sleeps 2.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 2

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.

Stockham Lodge, Colyton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Colyton sleeps 10.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Detached • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Situated only 2½ miles from Branscombe beach, in a designated AONB and on the Jurassic Coast, this beautifully appointed property makes the perfect holiday home for all seasons. It is an ideal base to explore the spectacular scenery of the World Heritage coastline. The picturesque fishing port of Beer is close at hand where motorboat hire or mackerel fishing trips can be arranged, and it also offers good shops and restaurants. Sidmouth, Seaton and Lyme Regis are all within 10 miles. Nestling on the south-facing aspect of a tranquil wooded valley, the panoramic views from the lodge are magnificent, giving year round appeal. Converted from a flint barn and farm outbuildings this detached holiday home provides comfortable and spacious accommodation with classic rural character. A large sauna (eight persons) and fitness room has been installed for 2009. Outside the paved terrace provides an excellent vantage point to observe the valley’s wildlife. A relaxing plunge in the hot tub can be enjoyed at any time, especially at night for star gazing. The lodge is a starting point for a variety of country walks. Blackbury Camp, an iron-age fort, can be visited on the way down to the sea. The coastal path will take visitors through spectacular scenery, much of which is managed by the NT. Alternatively a trip on the old electric tram railway departs from nearby Colyton, along the Axe estuary marshes to Seaton to enjoy the traditional seaside atmosphere. Lyme Regis offers an interesting variety of shops, restaurants and inns around its famous harbour, The Cobb. The regional capital and cathedral city of Exeter is about a 40-minute drive. Shop 2 miles.

Living room with rugs on oak floor, French doors with valley views and 16th-century plank and muttin screen leading to sitting room with gas ‘coal-effect’ fire. Dining room with gas ‘wood-effect’ fire, oak floor and flint walls. Compact, well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with Range cooker and flagstone floor. Double bedroom with additional bed (for +1) and en-suite wet room with toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and large en-suite bathroom with triple shower cubicle and toilet. Further double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with double shower and toilet. Twin bedroom with additional bed (for +1) and en-suite shower room with toilet. All bedrooms have TV.

The Cottage, Chittlehamholt, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Chittlehamholt sleeps 8.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: These well appointed and spacious properties (H62 & HFFF) are beautifully set within the richly wooded grounds of a 200-acre estate. Highbullen Golf and Country Club nestles between the Mole and Taw Valleys, boasting breathtaking views towards the romantic Devon landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor. Sports facilities at Highbullen are excellent, and guests are welcome to experience them all at the Pavilion, which has stunning views over the surrounding countryside, and features facilities that include (at cost) an indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, aerobics studio and ‘state of the art’ gym. The 18-hole, par 68 golf course is on the doorstep (half price green fees), along with facilities for indoor putting green, golf simulator and spike bar, indoor bowls, boules, snooker, squash and croquet, as well as indoor and outdoor tennis courts - providing activities in abundance whatever the weather! In addition, there are 5 miles of salmon and sea-trout fishing nearby, and fly-fishing (with tuition) is available in the grounds at cost. Rowcliffe Cottage additionally has shared use of an outdoor heated swimming-pool. The main house hotel at Highbullen, with its splendid Victorian Gothic architecture, offers generous hospitality and welcomes guests to the restaurant, where fine foods and extensive wine lists can be enjoyed whilst appreciating the spectacular views. The cottages are ideally placed to explore both the countryside and the spectacular coast of North Devon. The Victorian market town of South Molton lies 6 miles away, with its shops, inns, restaurants, antique and curio shops and is the `gateway’ to the soft and beautiful landscapes of Exmoor National Park, home to red deer, ponies, sheep and a variety of natural flowers and wildlife. The varied landscape is bordered by the dramatic coastline, awaiting exploration. Instow on the Taw Estuary (10 miles) has a large sandy beach backed by dunes, where the sheltered waters are ideal for water skiing, windsurfing, sailing and sea fishing. With a selection of inns and restaurants, Instow makes the perfect spot to watch the sun set over the bay on a summer’s evening. The scenic Tarka Trail takes in the delights of both the inland countryside and stunning estuary, offering miles of cycle and footpaths. The awe-inspiring coastlines of the North Devon coast are close by - Hartland Point with towering cliffs and jagged rocks reaching out into the fierce Atlantic Ocean contrast with the picturesque fishing villages such as Clovelly, offering timeless charm preserved by the lack of traffic in its narrow cobbled streets. Half price green fees at Saunton Golf Course, one of the finest links courses in the UK, 35-minute drive. Riding locally. Shop and pub serving food, ½ mile.

Large beamed living room with wood-burning stove, patio doors and spacious beamed dining area. Large arch through to spacious well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area. Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, toilet and tiled floor. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, which can be shared via separate door with twin bedroom with Velux window.

Hall Farm, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 18
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Kings Lynn sleeps 18.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 18

Accommodation overview: Dating back to the 18th century, this elegant and spacious grade II listed farmhouse stands detached, with lawned gardens and exclusive use of an indoor heated swimming pool with an outdoor spa tub and indoor sauna. It offers a substantial venue for large families or groups wishing to holiday together. The house boasts a well-appointed kitchen with double Aga, spacious bedrooms and a games room kitted out for all ages including a table tennis table. It is set amongst rural countryside with a network of quiet lanes offering good walking and cycling from the door. The highly acclaimed Church Farm, Stow Bardolph Rare Breeds Centre, Denver Windmill, sailing club and pay-and-play golf course, Welney Wildfowl Trust, the award-winning Hare Arms pub and Downham Market with its Friday and Saturday markets, are all within easy reach. There is also easy access to the lovely sandy beaches, RSPB nature and bird reserves along the North Norfolk Coast.
The market town of Downham Market (6 miles) boasts a direct rail link to Ely, Cambridge and London (1hr 20mins). It has a supermarket, shops, restaurants, inns, post office and bank. The medieval town of Kings Lynn (8 miles), complete with handsome waterfront offers an array of good shops, inns, restaurants, theatre, cinema, bowling alley and a sports centre. Both west and north Norfolk have an expanse of sandy beaches and salt marshes along the coastline, as well as nature reserves to protect the birds and plants which thrive here. The coastal road passes through many pretty rural villages, with popular tea rooms serving wonderful local food.
For those who enjoy a visit to the beach whilst on holiday, the seaside resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham boast Blue Flag award beaches and array of traditional seaside activities and attractions for all ages. Hunstanton (22 miles) has a pier with lively seasonal entertainment, Sea Life Centre and cliff-top golf course. Heacham (20 miles) is home to Norfolk Lavender and visitors may participate in guided tours of the expanse of lavender fields to observe the harvesting. Sandringham Estate - the Queens country residence, with its Jacobean-style house, museum, superb gardens and park are open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence. To the south lies Ely Cathedral, ‘Ship of the Fens’, standing proudly in the small city of Ely. Ely has an excellent Saturday market and a good variety of gift shops, as well as a pretty water front and boat hire. The historic city of Cambridge is easily accessible for the day and well worth a visit. One of the nicest ways to explore the city is by punt, which meanders through the city and passes many of the stunning university grounds. There are also many shops, pubs, restaurants and theatres. Norwich, famous for its cathedral is also within easy reach, where a visit to the stunning cathedral is not to be missed, as is the famous mustard shop, with many new and old varieties can be purchased. Shops 4 miles, pub 2 miles.

Entrance hall. Small sunny reading room with open fire. Living room with open fire and French doors to garden. Dining room with decorative old-fashioned Range French door to terrace. Sitting room with TV. Well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with oil double Aga and two electric cookers. Games room with door to courtyard. Two separate toilets. Mezzanine floor: 4 steps to twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet (also accessed via separate staircase from dining room). Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: One double bedroom and three twin bedrooms (one double room has interconnecting door to twin). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet. Second mezzanine bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Second floor: Three twin bedrooms (all with interconnecting lockable doors).

The Lodgings at Woodhill House, Hellidon, Northamptonshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599

Self catering accommodation in Hellidon sleeps 2.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This detached barn conversion is situated in rolling countryside, in a village of 170 people, regarded as one of Northamptonshire’s best kept secrets. Adjacent to the owner’s home, in an area excellent for walking, it lies 100 yards from the Warwickshire border and 12 miles from the Cotswolds. It has the benefit of Hellidon Lakes Golf Course and Health Spa, The Butchers Arms at Priors Hardwick, and Fawsley Hall amongst its amenities. The Grand Union Canal is nearby. Areas of interest include Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Althorpe and Banbury Cross, all within 16 miles. Shops 4 miles, the local pub is 20 yards away.

Cosy living/dining room with wood-burning stove. Compact beamed kitchen with granite tiled floor. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, separate sitting area, TV, Velux window and sloping beamed ceiling. Bathroom with toilet, marble floor and Velux window.