Located in Honiton, Devon in the South West of England, this property sleeps up to 24 guests and is near the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by 2,500 acres of farmland with the River Yarty flowing through, guests can enjoy trout fishing and various walks nearby. The nearby village of Howley and towns of Chard and Honiton offer shops and places to eat, while the Jurassic Coast and beaches like Charmouth, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Seaton, and Beer are easily accessible by car.
The house, originally a medieval hall house and part of the Yarcombe Estate inherited from Sir Francis Drake, boasts a character-filled entrance hall with flagstone flooring, a medieval fireplace, beams, and a window seat. The property features a drawing room with a wood burner, banqueting dining room seating 24, a well-equipped kitchen/diner, children's lounge, billiard room with a full-sized snooker table, and 11 uniquely named bedrooms with exceptional views. The garden includes a lawn, wild garden/orchard, croquet lawn, games room, and terrace with seating for 24.
Guests can relax in the sheltered sunken garden or enjoy a charcoal BBQ on the paved terrace. Parking is available for a large number of cars at the front of the house. With its historic charm, ample amenities, and picturesque surroundings, this property offers a peaceful retreat for large groups looking to explore the beauty of Devon, Somerset, and Dorset.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!