Historic Watermill Cottage Between Dartmoor And Exmoor With 4 Acres Of Parkland

Crediton, Devon

Residing in Crediton, Devon, Lapford Mill Cottage is a charming property that overlooks the courtyard and leat serving the old water mill. The cottage sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms and features a pet-friendly policy. Downstairs, there are separate living and kitchen-dining areas, a shower room, and a connecting corridor leading to a WC with a shower and a cozy sitting room with a flat panel TV. Upstairs, there is a twin room and a double room, both with twin aspects and separated by a second bathroom.

The kitchen in Lapford Mill Cottage has dining for four and an upright piano for those musically inclined, overlooking the mill garden. The cottage shares a courtyard with the old watermill, which offers barista coffees, local produce, and a licensed bar on the grain store floor. The owner occasionally opens the mill for visitors and is happy to do so for cottage guests who want to see the machinery or relax by the log burner with a glass of wine.

Outside, the grounds of the mill include a small private wheel-garden with a 12-foot waterwheel and 4 acres of private parkland. Across the road, there is a small private woodland along the Lapford Yeo river with a fire pit and a timber loft cabin on stilts for fishing, cooking, wildlife watching, and relaxing. These woodland facilities are available by prior arrangement with the owner for safety reasons. Lapford Mill Cottage is located in a rural area near Crediton, offering easy access to cultural highlights like the Exeter Northcott Theatre and Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery, as well as outdoor activities like fishing and cycling.

• Pets Allowed
• Internet