DOG FRIENDLY & RURALBeautiful Victorian Farmhouse and Converted Barn in a secluded valley in the heart of the stunning South Hams, Devon. A great property for big family holidays and getting away with friends, but with room to breathe!Traditional / mixed furnishings sit alongside contemporary facilities to make for a comfortable and luxurious stay. The Games Room and hot tub makes for a great hang out too.Each property has its own private gardens as well as 70 acres of land to explore.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORSAs well as walks closer to Fletchers the South Devon Coast offers miles of glorious walking with superb views and plenty to see. To the north and only 10 minutes by car is the Dartmoor National Park with 365 square miles of moor, streams, rivers and forest. High granite tors, prehistoric remains and enchanting hamlets and villages make Dartmoor a very special place.FOR CHILDRENWithin 20 minutes drive are the Woodlands Adventure park, the Pennywell Farm and adventure park, the River Dart adventure park and numerous smaller attractions for sunny and not so sunny days.GARDENSThere are half a dozen National Trust properties and gardens within easy reach of Fletchers and a day trip away are the RHS gardens at Rosemoor, the world famous Eden Project and the Lost gardens of Heligan. During the summer months there are many private gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Look for the yellow signs.TOWNSTotnes is the nearest town to Fletchers, famous for it’s eclectic and alternative lifestyle but with a great range of independent shops and a refreshing lack of chain stores. Its Norman castle, medieval Guildhall and many Elizabethan buildings stretch down to the River Dart. Lively and different Totnes has a twice weekly market and a great selection of bars, cafes and pubs with regular live music. Nearby at Dartington is the famous hall, gardens and arts centre as well as the Cider Press craft and shopping centre.Dartmouth at the mouth of the River Dart is the place for boats large and small with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The castle, museum and the famous Britannia Royal Naval College are all worth a visit.Kingsbridge at the head of its estuary is a good stopping off point on the way to the beaches of the south and west coast of the South Hams while Salcombe is a mecca for sailors. To the north the Dartmoor gateway towns of South Brent, Buckfastleigh (with its famous abbey) and Ashburton are worth a visit before climbing up to the moor itself. The Torbay towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham offer everything from shopping and sailing to the bucket and spade beach delights of Paignton and the fishing port of Brixham.For city life Exeter and Plymouth are both 40 minutes by car.SPORTSailing and Watersports are to the fore in the South Hams with facilities for boat hire and launching at Totnes, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Salcombe and Torbay. Canoeing, kayaking, diving and sea and coarse fishing are all readily available. There are 6 Golf courses within easy reach with tennis at Totnes and Blackawton, horseriding at Broadhempston and on Dartmoor, rock climbing at Buckfastleigh and on Dartmoor, surfing at Bigbury, horse racing at Newton Abbot and Exeter, football at Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay and Rugby at Exeter. Swimming pools are in Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Torquay. Also swimming in the sea of course! Boat trips varying from 12 seater canoe adventures to large pleasure boats and nature watching or fishing trips start from many centres in the area. Steam trains run from Totnes and Kingswear.
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Guests are able to walk through the nearby fields and streams as it’s owned by Fletchers Combe (70 acres). However, please bear in mind that we rear livestock so make sure to close gates behind you and don’t harm the animals!
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Dog friendly neighbourhood with a pond to swim and fields to run around.
Church View Farm offers peace and quiet in the beautiful countryside of Derbyshire, just a short drive from the Peak District. Tucked away down a private track, it feels like a world of your own where you can truly unwind and leave the stresses of life behind. there are 18 acres to stroll around at your leisure, 3 large hot tubs with built in Bluetooth, Large sauna, pool table,professional poker table,Full sky package sonos speakers a great place to get together for all occasions.
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Church View Retreat currently has three properties for holidays and short breaks; The Retreat sleeps 15, Bumblebee Barn sleeps 11 people in 4 bedrooms, and Butterpot Cottage is a cosy retreat for up to 4. The properties can be booked together or as separate lets to sleep a max of 30 guests making it ideal for Large get together family holidays, gatherings of friends, hen weekends and corporate breaks. All 3 properties have their own hot tubs with Bluetooth speakers , and inside have been beautifully designed with the rustic character enhanced by solid oak latch and brace doors, original ceiling beams, log burners and roll top baths. There is limestone or slate flooring in the whole property, underfloor heating throughout and all the high quality comforts you need for a relaxing break.Book a personal Chef for your special occasion Spa Treatment can be booked at Church View during your stay.Cocktail making lessonsAfternoon TeaButlers in the buffBeyonce dance lessonsPlease enquiry for more details on how to book.
Getting in:
The Retreat, Bumble bee and Butterpot cottage have use of the court yard for parking only.
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You will be able to collect fresh eggs from our on site chickens, use of our orchard during the summer months. Bike hire on request for the use in the beautiful surroundings
Fabulous farm with hot tubs & sauna and a stunning view towards the City of Bath.Stylish and versatile largely en-suite accommodation set around a traditional courtyard with parking.
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Our farm is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has exceptional views. The farmhouse has a large and very well-equipped kitchen, with 4-oven Aga, large electric oven, gas hobs, and many appliances. There are a choice of dining areas and a big TV room. Large outdoor pizza oven. The entire farm is heated by a biomass boiler so warmth and comfort are guaranteed. We are fully-licensed and even have The Cheerful Tortoise, our micropub, which we could open by request for your visit!
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Guests will have exclusive use of the Farmhouse, accommodation and gardens
This is a house for 20+ people just 25 yards from the beach. It is great for families and big groups. Whether you’re here for the adrenalin buzz; walk the coastal path; cycle to castles, watch the seals, porpoises & puffins or simply find an oasis of calm in a mad world, consider staying with us.
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Our Tower with a fantastic view across the straits to Anglesey and Puffin Island. Most of our bedrooms have a thought through theme, connecting them to their view. Everyone who comes to stay says “wow” but it is the mural on the vaulted ceiling that seems to create the biggest jaw drops. The kitchen is equipped to cater for large groups with all the cutlery, crockery and utensils that you should need.
Getting in:
Everything apart from the housekeeper’s cottage, the garages and the shed.
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We have a large garden and garden games. Within a 5 minute walk there are tennis courts, a kiddies paddling pool and play area, a boating lake and of course the sea with a large sandy beach. Please note we hire in the hot tub, there is an extra charge for this and it depends on the length of your stay.
Tatham House is a delightful, high spec, luxury property sleeping up to 22 , with 10 spacious bedrooms, all with luxurious en-suites. The ground floor provides plenty of comfortable, social space for large groups with a stylish kitchen and a large, light filled dining area. The indoor pool opens out onto a walled garden with barbecue area, beyond lies the all weather tennis court and large hot-tub. The large terrace area has seating for up to 22 for enjoying relaxing meals, overlooking the large garden and orchard area, towards the rolling Somerset countryside. Downstairs, a funky cellar for games of table tennis, bar billiards, pool and a cinema room.If you can bear to leave it, the nearby Quantock hills and North Somerset coast have lots to offer too.May half term & summer school holidays, 7 night prices apply.
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The house and gardens provide a beautiful oasis with the Quantock Hills in the distance. The indoor and outdoor space work really well for a large group, either family, friends or work colleagues. There’s space to be together, to dine, to socialise and play, but also to have quiet time to read a book, if that’s what you’d like. The house has supremely comfortable beds, high spec shower and bathrooms – with all bedrooms having an en-suite.With so much entertainment on-site, it’s often not necessary to leave the property – but if you do, there is plenty available.
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You have exclusive use of the entire house and garden.
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Please supervise children and animals at all times because of the swimming pool and hot tub.
The Manor Hall on THE COTSWOLD MANOR ESTATE is a 17th century Grade II listed property with an under-floor heated conservatory/dining room, a beamed sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. The farmhouse kitchen incorporates a range cooker, super fast broadband provided plus utility room with washer/dryer. Guests also have exclusive use of a hot-tub, BBQ and patio furniture set in private lawns, and shared use of 70 acres of parkland with Games Barn.
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Set in 70 acres of beautiful parkland, The Cotswold Manor Estate is a superb venue for family and friends celebrations.Our properties all include a private garden with exclusive use of a hot-tub, picnic tables and BBQs. Each is uniquely designed and converted to ensure all guests can dine and socialize together.Guests have shared use of our popular Games Barn, which includes pool table, table tennis, air-hockey, table football and numerous sports equipment.The parkland has three wildlife ponds, streams, vineyard, orchard and a bluebell wood. Large, closely mown fields can be used for a number of activities including Zorbing, archery, Laser clay pigeon shooting (laser not shot), personal trainers, ball sports, team building activities and more.A perimeter walk of nearly 3 miles has been created, and those interested in wildlife will be delighted to see Barn, Little and Tawny Owls, Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrels and Red Kites. The ponds are home to Ducks, Mute Swans, Cormorants, Coots, Moorhens, Herons, Woodpeckers, Egrets and spectacularly coloured Kingfishers.Dogs are very welcome (surcharge applies)
Stunning period barn ideal for large those looking for seclusion and privacy, beautifully furnished with wonderfully spacious rooms ideal for entertaining.
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Towels and linen provided.This is a carbon neutral development and all heating is supplied by the estates own coppiced woodland at no charge to the holidaymaker. In addition much of the electricity comes from a renewable source.Dogs are welcome as long as they behave themselves!Please note the pool is heated, and available from Good Friday to 31st October, but is weather dependent. Hot tubPool towels are provided.Please note that the gardens are not fully enclosed (except Plum Cottage).Cots and high chairs available upon request.BBQ’s – The Barn has a gas BBQ, the Oast and Cottages have coal BBQ’s (coal not supplied).
It is located in a truly privileged position in the conservation village of Rhu and faces the Clyde Estuary.The house is of a Scots Baronial style and inside the house there are many beautiful period features from marble fireplaces in the drawing room to some of the largest bath tubs you will ever see!The house is perfect for a luxurious stay while you visit the vast and varied delights of the local area, play some golf, explore Loch Lomond or make a day trip to the Highlands and beyond.
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Invergare Castle is both formal and welcoming. Staying in this house you will experience the golden age of British architecture – Victorian Scotland – with all its charms!The house sits in the conservation village of Rhu with beautiful views over the Clyde and beyond to Argyll.Situated at the start of the highland train line it’s possible to take day trips to Oban and Fort William or if you fancy, day trips to Glasgow or Edinburgh by train.It is no more than 5 minutes over the hill to all of Loch Lomond. A ten minute drive to the village of Luss and 10 minutes to Cameron House for fine dining at Martin Wishart’s newest restaurant.Over the hill are some of the finest golf courses in Scotland- the world-renowned Loch Lomond course and the Carrick. The scenery around this part of Scotland is breathtaking and it is just over an hour form Inveraray.At the top of Loch Fyne- is the original Loch Fyne Oyster bar which makes it the perfect place to have lunch after a walk.There are very good restaurants nearby – Riverhill Coutryard, PJ’s kitchen, The Wee Kelpie, La Barca and The Akash to name a few.The cafe at Rhu marina and the Ardencaple bar and restaurant are just a 5 minute stroll.For keen hill-walkers, Ben Lomond is a short car journey away. There are literally hundreds of walks within this area, along with the Highland Way and the John Muir Way. All information is provided within the house.Invergare Castle is a fabulous house for families, with extensive gardens in a friendly and safe community. Because it is situated in a quiet residential area it is unsuitable for hen and stag parties.Standard booking is for 16 people. If you need more please let us know and be careful to select the exact number when making your reservation.
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The ground floor contains drawing room, dining room, billiards room, library, one bedroom and kitchen.The first floor has 6 ensuite bedrooms and access to a large roof terrace with incredible panoramic views.The basement has an additional living room, kitchen and 3 bedrooms.
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No loud music after 10pm.No external/third party speaker systems, guests may use the Sonos speaker system provided only.
Two detached, airy and secluded barns finished to a very high specification, plus a separate party room in the large barn for formal dining or to play all day and night, and a hot tub.Great for mixed parties, with plenty of space and options for everyone to do their own thing.It’s in a splendid location near Monmouth with acres of lovely pasture and woodland with spectacular views all around in an “Area of outstanding beauty”.1/2 hour from M4 / M5.
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Maesbrook has 6 bedrooms, with a single bed in the study and 3 bathrooms- sleeping 11. The sitting room, kitchen and dining room are comfortable for 17 guests. Maesbrook Cottage has disabled access with 2 rooms and a disabled friendly bathroom. It sleeps 6. It also has its own living room and fully equipped kitchen. The Club Room has a large kitchen, seated dining for 30, and sports and leisure facilities.There is the hot tub and separate showers and toilets for campers.The third cottage on the farm sleeps 6, ask the host about its availability as this can be booked for an additional fee.
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In addition to the above, guests have access to 50 acres of farm and woodland, a 600m jogging circuit, various picnic stops, a vineyard, ponds and streams, public footpaths and spectacular views all around.Access to other buildings except as specified above is restricted or not allowed
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Just about everything found at Maesbrook is new. It is all bright and fresh, in an open classic style.
This listing is for four separate properties – Eider, Mallard & Shelduck all with their own private hot-tub and Teal. They are all within the very centre of Holmfirth and either adjacent, or within 10 minutes walk of each other – all quirky period properties, luxuriously kitted out and sensitively converted for modern living. Exclusive use of the owners private heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath and sauna is also available for an additional charge, subject to availability.
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See the individual listings for all four properties for more details.
