This fantastic 17th-century thatched cottage, set within 3 acres of private grounds in the Culm Valley area of the Blackdown Hills AONB, is perfect for big family or friends’ reunions. Sleeping 12 plus two children over six charming bedrooms, this holiday home promises an unforgettable stay for all guests. With a games room, hot tub and a Nordic-style BBQ lodge, there’s no need to ever leave this luxury cottage.
Step into the welcoming hallway that leads to a WC as well as the lounge. Here, guests can get cosy around the wood burner in the brick inglenook fireplace, surrounded by quaint country-style furnishings and exposed beams. Challenge your fellow guests to a game of pool in the games room, or steal a moment away from it all in the pretty snug to read a book or watch TV, warmed by the wood burner-effect electric fire. Cook up a storm in the beautiful kitchen that has a farmhouse feel mixed with contemporary touches; and dine at the table that looks out to the garden. There’s also a utility room off the dining area. Head upstairs to the first floor where five tranquil bedrooms await, starting with a delightful king-size room with its own en-suite bathroom. Two more king-size bedrooms are on offer here, one with a four-poster bed, as well as a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and a twin room which is perfect for little ones. These bedrooms also benefit from a spacious family bathroom. The final two bedrooms are found across the courtyard in a single-storey cottage annexe, here guests can make use of a king-size bedroom with an en-suite, plus a twin room with another en-suite shower room. Completing the annexe is an open plan living space, dining room and well-equipped kitchen. Relaxing outdoors is made easy thanks to the 3-acres of private land waiting to be explored, a terraced patio which is perfect for al-fresco meals, and a charming courtyard that features a pond. Relax in the luxury hot tub, enjoy a game of table tennis, or spend a cosy evening in the Nordic-style BBQ lodge.
If you can bring yourself to leave the cottage, take a hike up Culm Beacon (3.5 miles) for breathtaking views. Little ones might prefer a trip to Diggerland Devon (6.5 miles), or you could enjoy a family day out at Sheppy’s Cider Farm (10.5 miles). If you’re longing for the beach, Seaton (21 miles) is ideal for rock pooling and walks along the South West Coast Path.