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Knowles

Colyton, Devon
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Sleeps 13
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Superb detached Victorian country house in more than an acre of beautiful gardens
  • Lovely country views from almost every room
  • Perfect property for a family reunion or special celebration

Property code: OC-MBKNO

Superb detached Victorian country house, built in 1890, full of character and many original features, occupying an elevated position, in over an acre of beautiful gardens.

Accommodation
For guests of 6 or less some of the bedrooms could be excluded for use. This would be reflected in the reduced price quoted.
Knowles has been completely refurbished to an excellent standard, maintaining many of the original features. Lovely views over the gardens and to the countryside from most of the main rooms.

All rooms light and bright, many with fireplaces in the living areas and decorative fireplaces in the bedrooms. Stunning views from many of the bedrooms. Extremely well furnished.

GROUND FLOOR:

Entrance Porch. Large Hall with Parquet flooring. Lounge, bay window with seat to enjoy the views of the beautiful gardens, fireplace, TV/DVD, Sky (family bundle)/ Sky Sport and BT Sport. Snug/second sitting room with TV/DVD, fireplace. Dining Room with serving hatch. Electric hostess trolley. Butlers pantry with fridge and tea/drink making facilities. Two steps down into Conservatory with table and chairs, door to garden. Kitchen/ Breakfast Room, Aga and electric cooker, table and chairs, leads to Scullery with kitchen sink and kitchen units. Back door leads to vegetable patch and herb garden. Utility room with Fridge/freezer and separate freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Victorian style pulley clothes dryer and an ideal space for walking boots and storing golf clubs etc. Second smaller hallway with a large coat rack. Spacious ground floor Cloakroom: Basin, WC.

Ground Floor Bedroom 1: Twin beds. Stunning views over the Valley. En-suite Shower Room: Basin, WC.

From the hall, a beautiful large oak staircase leads to the first floor with bedrooms 2-7.

FIRST FLOOR:

Bedroom 2: King size bed, large bay window. En-suite Shower room: Basin, WC.

Bedroom 3: Double bed. En-suite Shower room: Basin, WC.

Bedroom 4: King size bed. En-suite Shower Room: Basin, WC.

Bedroom 5: Single bed, wall mounted TV. En-suite Shower Room: Basin, WC.

Bedroom 6: Twin beds.

Bedroom 7: Twin beds.

Two additional 3ft Storage beds are available for use in any of the Double/King Size bedrooms at an additional charge of £60 per person pw or part week.

Family Bathroom for Bedrooms 6 & 7: Bath, over-bath shower, basin, WC.

Facilities
Bed linen and towels inclusive.
Electricity/central heating/ Wifi inclusive.
Aga. Electric cooker.
Microwave, Bosch Tassimo coffee machine.
Fridge/freezer. Fridge. Freezer.
Washing machine.
Tumble dryer.
Dishwasher.
Cot x 1.
Highchair x 1.
Lounge Smart TV, Sky (family bundle) 
TVs/DVD x 3 in Snug are available in two bedrooms.
CD.
Hot tub available to hire on request.
Radio.
Telephone for incoming calls only.
This property is covered to entrance and external approaches by CCTV.

Outdoor Facilities
Large grounds, with well kept mature gardens – lawn areas. Croquet lawn. Five aside football goal. Golf practice net. Seating area around the pond. Greenhouse. Decked area. BBQ.

Parking: Ample parking in private drive for up to 6 cars.

Golf, walking, horse riding and fishing trips can be arranged by the owner on request.

Additional Information
Pets welcome, a fixed charge of £30 pw or part week per pet. (dogs must be on leads outside due to the area not being secure, dogs not allowed upstairs and only in the rooms with hardwood floors.)

All shower/bathrooms have heated towel rails and lever taps.

Good housekeeping/cancellation deposit, £500. This is paid directly to the owner 8 weeks before the start of the holiday and is non refundable in case of cancellation. This amount is returned to you by the owner in full unless there are charges for breakage, damage, excess cleaning, cancellation.

EV Charging Point is available in Colyton main car park, approx 500m from Knowles

This property is not covered by our Cancellation Protection Scheme and we strongly suggest you take out your own appropriate insurance.

The owners of Knowles can arrange for your online shopping order to be delivered prior to your arrival (Waitrose, Sainsburys and Tesco). *On request breakfast can be cooked and served in the Conservatory for guests. *Picnic hampers also available on request. *Mid week cleans available. *Babysitting by arrangement. *Extra charges apply.

Access information available on request.

Location and Area
The small friendly town of Colyton just a 5-minute walk away, steeped in history dating back to Saxon times, between Lyme Regis and Sidmouth with quaint shops, art galleries, antiques, a garden shop, inns serving real ales and eateries line the streets. Tennis courts are almost opposite and golf courses at Seaton, Lyme Regis and Honiton. Scenic walks along the River Coly and the countryside lanes. The electric tram runs along the Axe Valley passing the Nature Reserve to the coast at Seaton 3 miles away. The area is also great for cycling.

Colyford, 2-minute drive away, has a PO/Stores and butchers, 2 inns, a restaurant, Nature Reserve and Holyford Woods.

The coastal town of Lyme Regis is an easy 15-minute drive over the Devon border into Dorset, offering a wide variety of activities – fossil hunting, fishing trips and cliff top walks along the Jurassic Coast, including the Undercliff Nature Reserve to Seaton.

A 10-minute drive to the picturesque fishing village of Beer and Branscombe.

The seaside town of Sidmouth with spectacular beach is only a 15 minute drive with an excellent selection of shops, cafes, restaurants, indoor swimming pool and cinema.

The small thriving market town of Axminster, famous for the Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ‘River Cottage Canteen’, shops and weekly street market is also a 15-minute drive away.

A wonderful house to spend a holiday in Devon with so much to see and do, family re-unions and celebrations or for corporate get togethers in and around Lyme Bay on the Jurassic Coast.

  • 7 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double, 3 twins, 1 single
  • 6 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 5 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, plus 1 separate WC
  • Aga and electric cooker, microwave, Bosch Tassimo coffee machine, fridge and dishwasher
  • Utility room with fridge/freezer and separate freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Butler’s pantry with fridge
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV, Sky Sport and BT Sport, 
  • Telephone for incoming calls only
  • Hot tub available to hire on request directly with owner
  • Large grounds with mature gardens, lawn areas, greenhouse, croquet lawn, 5-aside football pitch, golf practice net, seating area at pond, decked area with BBQ
  • Private parking for 6 cars
  • EV Charging Point is available in Colyton main car park, approx 500m from Knowles
  • Shop and pub 0.5 miles
  • Beach 3 miles
  • Golf, walking, horse riding and fishing trips can be arranged by the owner on request
  • Availability of private chefs can be arranged by the owner 
  • Please note that for guests of 6 or less, some of the bedrooms can be excluded from use, please contact us for further information
  • Sleeps 13+2 (2 additional 3’ storage beds are available for use in any of the king-size or double bedrooms at an additional charge of £60 per person per week or part week)
  • Good housekeeping/cancellation deposit, £500. This is paid directly to the owner 8 weeks before the start of the holiday and is non refundable in case of cancellation. This amount is returned to you by the owner in full unless there are charges for breakage, damage, excess cleaning, cancellation.
  • Additional extras on request and for an additional charge: picnic hampers, mid-week cleans, babysitting, and a cooked breakfast served in the conservatory
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Charlotte Johnson-King

This property is personally managed by Charlotte.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Geoffrey 10th August 2024

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This is a huge house, in a spectacular location, with a beautiful garden and views.

Reviewed by Eric 4th August 2024

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Knowles is a super large Victorian ideal for holidays with friends and family. The grounds are lovely and the location is perfect.

Reviewed by Ian 27th July 2024

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Large house with plenty of parking and well maintained gardens. Great location with local shops and pubs close by and playing fields with tennis courts over the road. Enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Carey 1st June 2024

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Great house for large multigenerational families.

Reviewed by Karen 31st December 2023

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We had 5 generations staying at Knowles over Christmas! The house worked really well for us all, from the downstairs en-suite bedroom with sitting room to all the upstairs bedrooms with en-suites. The owners who live nearby could not be more helpful and friendly. The house retains lots of its original features and although old fashioned in lots of Read morerespects it is also well furnished and very comfortable. The beds were wonderful and we all slept well. The kitchens worked well and again really well equipped. Christmas lunch for 11 is no mean feat but again there was an abundance of pots, pans etc, There was so much space inside and out that at no time did we feel crowded. We would highly recommend this house for large families or groups of friends getting together. The garden is wonderful, parking in abundance and the views beautiful. What more can I say? Hide

Reviewed by Caitlin 12th April 2023

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