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Watermouth Castle Apartments
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apartments in a castle
overlooking Watermouth Bay with superb recreational
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Postcode: EX34 9SL
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"Views over bays and
cliffs from a castle stronghold - a unique
holiday opportunity . . ."
Watermouth Castle offers a rare
combination of opportunities - for not only
do visitors have the chance to live in a
castle, but they also enjoy unlimited, free
entry to one of the West Country''s premier
tourist attractions during their stay.
Within the splendid castle itself, there are
six superb apartments, an indoor heated
swimming-pool, a museum, a choice of theme
attractions, and some fascinating water
displays. Outside, the castle's 50-acre
estate features wonderful landscaped
gardens, with plenty of space for strolling
and relaxing, and glorious woodland walks.
There are ducks and waterfowl to admire on
the lake outside the walls, and beautiful
views from the castle over Watermouth Bay
and its harbour, where there are slipway
facilities for visitors'' boats, as well as
moorings for larger craft (by arrangement
with the harbourmaster).
The
castle is a true example of a Victorian
folly, completed in the mid 19th-century by
the Bassett family. Now extensively restored
by the current owner, its self-contained
apartments are reached through an archway in
the south court, where the indoor heated
swimming-pool is available exclusively to
apartment residents. All of the properties
have been decorated and furnished to a
comfortable standard throughout, in keeping
with the style and ambience of the Castle,
and all feature four-poster, half tester or
brass beds. A separate part of the castle,
open to the public, contains the fascinating
museum collections, including a Victorian
kitchen, animated displays, mechanical
musical instruments, a large model railway
and a unique arcade of pier slot machines,
all in working order.
In
the underground theatre is the Water
Spectacular, reputedly one of the best
fountain shows in the world, a thrilling mix
of lights, music and water. Outside in the
grounds are further family entertainments,
including traditional rides and slides,
fascinating water features, children's play
areas, a `Gnome land', themed crazy-golf,
and much, much more all of which earned
Watermouth Castle a place in the finals of
the South West Tourism `Large Visitor
Attraction Of The Year' Award in 2005.
Watermouth Castle enjoys an incomparable
setting on rising ground, commanding views
over the bays and cliffs of the magnificent
coastline stretching away to the east.
Take a woodland walk through the estate to
the picturesque, award-winning village of
Berrynarbor, or visit the coastal village of
Combe Martin (less than 3miles to the east)
- famous not only for its sandy coves,
inlets and majestic headlands but also as
`the gateway to the Exmoor National Park'.
Combe Martin offers a choice of shops and
cafes, and one of Devon's oldest inns!
Ilfracombe is only a five minute drive away
to the west, with a range of seaside
attractions, good shops and a golf course,
and visitors can enjoy miles of golden sand
at nearby Woolacombe and Croyde Bay. Superb
cliff-top scenery and beautiful wooded
valleys make this one of North Devon''s most
scenic areas - as well as a paradise for
walkers. Note: Music may filter into the
pool area from the antique Mortier organ
between 10am and 6pm.
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Higher Poulston Farm
- 11 country cottages with indoor heated pool,
tennis court, and child's playground. |
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Harbertonford,
Totnes. - TQ9 7LE
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Surrounded by rolling Devonshire
countryside, these attractive farm cottages,
adjacent to a working farm, have been
skilfully converted from the long barn and
farm buildings. Comfortable and welcoming,
the cottages at Higher Poulston Farm have
many attractive features, and some boast
four-poster beds.
Set
in 9½-acres of beautiful grounds, there are
a whole host of activities to be enjoyed
here. There is an indoor heated swimming
pool, and a large lawn for relaxing, as well
as approach golf, croquet, a hard tennis
court and children's play area. Or why not
spend a peaceful afternoon at the nearby
fishing lake, which is well stocked with
Carp.
There are also three games rooms, with pool,
toddlers' play area and table tennis, and a
squash court and indoor ball games room.
Away from the farm there are many attractive
places to explore, and a tourist information
room on site will provide plenty of ideas. A
mile away, the village of Harbertonford has
a shop and post office, and Morleigh has a
pub serving good food.
The
seaside is close at hand, with a beautiful
shingle beach at Blackpool Sands and a long
shingle beach at Slapton. Also within easy
reach are the Torbay resorts, as well as the
boating and sailing centre of Salcombe.
You can visit
Woodlands Fun Park, or the Dartmoor National
Park, both 4 miles away, or Paignton Zoo 10
miles. The ancient town of Totnes is 3
miles, with a castle to visit on rainy days.
Or enjoy a day out to Dartmouth, 8 miles,
where you can play golf on an 18-hole
championship course, take a cruise up the
river, or take the ferry to Kingswear and
ride on the steam train to Paignton.
Services for all properties: Welcome tray.
NSH. OFCH (in CP26 & B6254). All fuel, power
& bed linen (duvets) inc. Towel hire.
Parking in communal car park close to
properties. Cot & h/chair (please bring own
cot linen). Video. Stereo/CD. Shared
payphone. Elec cooker. M/wave. Shared
laundry room with 2 w/machine & 2 t/dryers (foc).
Shared grounds & garden with furniture & gas
BBQ. Indoor games room. Heated indoor
swimming pool (11m x 5.5m x depth 0.85m to
1.55m, heated all year). Hard tennis court &
approach golf. Two mountain bikes (1 gents &
1 ladies) avail foc. Milk delivered daily.
Fishing lake with carp approx 1 mile, (carp
must be returned to the lake), bring own
equipment, some rods avail but limited. One
pet welcome (except in CP28), no pets are
allowed in any property from mid June to mid
September.
PRICE REDUCTION If both cottages
(CP26 & B6254) are booked together - £100pw
reduction
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Sherill Farm
Holiday Cottages - 13
cottages -
Indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Solaruium, and
Steam Room, Gymnasium and tennis court. |
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Milton Abbot, near
Tavistock - Postcode: PL19 0QP
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Superb shared indoor
heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, solarium and
steam room (operated by £1 coin meter)
Well-equipped small gym, table tennis and
pool table All-weather tennis court,
trampoline Badminton net or volleyball
Approached by its own private
driveway and set in 16 acres of glorious
Devon countryside, Sherrill Farm is a
perfect spot to relax and unwind. The farm
offers delightful cottages converted from
the original 300-year-old barns, a detached
farmhouse with its own private gardens, and
a fabulous newly built pair of cottages
which can be let singly or as one unit,
accommodating up to 25 people. Great Meadow
Barn is situated approximately 50 metres
away down a country lane. Clustered around
the central courtyard, the cottages retain
many features and are charmingly furnished
and decorated, with well-equipped, modern
mellow pine kitchens.
Sherrill Farm also boasts a magnificent
indoor heated swimming pool (12m x 6m x
depth 0.8m to 2.6m), open all year. After an
energetic swim you can step out onto the
surrounding sun terrace and enjoy the
stunning south-facing views, whilst the
children keep themselves entertained in
their own play area. Table tennis and pool
can also be played in the pool area.
An
all-weather tennis court is available,
rackets for hire (correct tennis shoes to be
worn). If you prefer just to take it easy
then why not stroll around the grounds and
meet the resident pets, large and small.
There are three ponds; one created to
encourage wildlife and set in beautiful
surroundings. How many newts, tadpoles,
frogs, butterflies, birds and insects can
you spy? Two further ponds have been stocked
with fish, for those wishing to try their
hand at this relaxing pastime (rods can be
hired on site).
There is also a picnic area and summerhouse
along the banks of the ponds, a beautiful
area offering peace and tranquillity.
Whatever you decide to do, Sherrill Farm is
a superb place for the entire family.
Nestling in wonderful rolling countryside,
it is perfectly situated for exploring North
and South Devon and Cornwall. Close by is
the beautiful Tamar Valley and Dartmoor
National Park, both with many breathtaking
walks.
The
whole area is ideal for those who enjoy
cycling, horse riding and walking. There are
many exciting places to visit including
Morwellham Quay and the National Trust
properties of Cotehele, Buckland Abbey and
Lydford George, with its White Lady
Waterfall. Tavistock, 6 miles, is a popular
market town with pannier market, shops and
opportunities for trout fishing.
Enjoy canoeing on the River Tamar and
Tavistock canal, or cycling on the Plym
Valley track or the newly-opened cycle track
in Tavistock; all of which your host will be
happy to advise you upon. The North and
South coasts are within easy reach by car
and offer an amazing choice of splendid
sandy beaches, watersports of all kinds,
cliff top walks, swimming, surfing and other
seaside activities.
The
old stannary town of Launceston with its
castle ruins is a short drive and within
easy driving distance is the Eden Project.
For those who enjoy a game of golf there are
several good 18-hole courses in the area
including the famous international Jack
Nicklaus course at St Mellion. A must for
all the family is Trethorn Leisure and Golf
Park at Launceston.
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Smythen Farm Coastal
Properties - 2
Cottages in country setting: play area with swimming
pool, swings, games room and much more. |
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Berrynarbor,
Ilfracombe - Postcode: EX34 9TB
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Shared use of covered
swimming pool
These five cottages are set in a
designated AONB, with lovely views over the
Sterridge Valley and the sea 3 miles away,
with wonderful beaches nearby.
There are lots of facilities on site,
including free children's pony rides. The
covered swimming pool (28ft x 14ft, depth 1m
to 1.3m) is heated from Easter to November
(no extra charge), and set in a sun-trap
courtyard, whilst the children's delightful
play area has a two-storey tree house,
slide, swings and Wendy house. Younger
children can play in the inflatable ball
pond and bouncy castle (available twice
weekly), and for the older ones there is a
games room with a full-size pool table,
football machine and table tennis equipment.
The
owners go to great lengths to ensure that
you enjoy your stay and will give you a warm
welcome, whatever the season. Guests are
invited to wander over the 14-acres of
fields adjoining the woods, and look out for
badgers and deer.
Or
why not visit the beach at Combe Martin,
with its rocks and coves, 3 miles.
Ilfracombe, 5 miles, offering fishing trips
and boat trips to Lundy Island, and there
are miles of golden sands and rolling waves
at Woolacombe, Saunton and Putsborough,
ideal for surfing or sail-boarding.
You can play golf at
Saunton or Ilfracombe, explore Barnstaple, 9
miles, and see its famous Friday indoor
pannier market, leisure centre, shops and
night spots, or eat out at many good
restaurants in the area. The picturesque
village of Berrynarbor, 2 miles has a post
office/shop, tea rooms and an old inn, which
caters for children.
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You may like to
check out
our main holiday
planning
page on our website with links to many
good websites for planning a holiday
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We have a group
of pages dedicated to
planning a
holiday in the UK
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Our Page
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lists parts of the UK we have returned
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range of events across the UK.
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If you have a
question about these cottages check
out this page
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questions.
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Use this link to check out railway
station locations, purchase your tickets online
Road Maps & Route Planner
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This AA website gives you the ability
to key in the departure location and the destination then
display a printable itinerary of the best route to take, how
long it will take to get there and service stations etc
along the way. We recommend that you purchase a good copy of
an English Road Map which you can refer to as you travel.
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Check for other cottages in the area that interests
you - drill down County, Town or Village and
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town or village from that county - when you select a
town or village a display of cottages within 25
miles proximity will be displayed. You can then set
The Proximity Radius, The Number of People,
the Start Date, and The Duration of your stay.
When you adjust these settings the display will
refresh. The text "Approx XX.XX miles to" is the
distance from the town or village you selected.
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Weekly bookings and limitations for booking short
stays:
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Bookings may be made for
a duration of 2, 3, 4, 7, or 14 days (some
cottage owners may choose not to offer the full
range). Stays for 2, 3, and 4 nights are
regarded as short stays. Stays of up to one
month may be available for some cottages please
phone
cottages4you direct for more information.
Most weekly
bookings run from Saturday to Saturday, unless
the property indicates otherwise.
Where accepted, 2 night
breaks start on a Friday or Saturday, 3 night
breaks on a Friday and 4 night midweek breaks
start on a Monday.
Bookings for short stays that fall during a
public holiday may only be made within 28 days
of the public holiday. Bookings for 7 or 14 days
where the stay dates include a public holiday
may be made at any time.
Click here
for a list of public holiday dates in England,
Wales and Northern Island.
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Also:
Short break bookings for peak
times of Cottage occupancy cannot be made until 28
days prior to the Start Date of your stay.
June, July, August, and early September are classed
as peak times. The schools go back at different
times depending on the area. That is why its such a
long peak time.
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If you wish you can complete your
Booking
by
Phone directly with cottages4you
(Holiday Cottages Group Limited):
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Select your
cottage and get the Property Reference number
online, then phone and make your booking
- From within the UK call
Cottages4you direct on their UK phone number:
0845 268 1458.
- If you are calling from
outside England use the Country Code plus 1282
846763. From New Zealand we would call 0044 1282
846763.
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