Devon Holiday Guide

Description

The Old Mill Cottage is a thatched Devon longhouse set in eleven acres of pasture, orchard and vineyard in the heart of rural mid Devon. The cottage, which adjoins the main house, is created from a former shippon and hayloft, recently restored to a very high standard to provide stylish, self-catering accommodation for four. It enjoys complete privacy, set in its own, enclosed, sunny, south-facing garden with terrace and garden furniture - perfect for alfresco breakfasts and long, lazy suppers. The cottage has been recently restored to an exceptionally high standard and is heated by oil-fired central heating. The property has a private, filtered and treated water supply, which is tested regularly. This means that pure spring water is available from all cold taps.

The Old Mill Cottage is a grade II listed building and retains much of its original character with a wealth of exposed stone walls and beams – beware the low front door! The accommodation is perfect for couples or families with children who want that “away from it” all break with easy access to the moors and the sea (about 50 minutes drive) but only 30 minutes drive from the shops, restaurants of the lovely Cathedral City of Exeter. It is perfect both for summer holidays and for short breaks in the, usually mild, Devon autumn and winter. In spring, the countryside is especially beautiful, when every hedgerow bursts with wild flowers.

Down St Mary is a historic, pretty village in the heart of rural Devon, yet lies only seven miles from the old market town of Crediton. The area is perfect for walking, golfing, cycling, riding, fishing and bird watching. There are lots of local footpaths as well as easy access to Dartmoor and Exmoor, to the Tarka trail and the Two Moors Way. Make sure you bring your wellies, especially out of season! There is a nine-hole golf course just outside the village and fishing, riding and trekking can be found nearby. Down St Mary is about 50 minutes drive from the elegant and sedate beaches of East Devon and the surfers’ paradise of Croyde.

If you simply want to relax, you can do so in our garden, maybe reading, or listening to music in the garden room. We provide a small library of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and board games, but please bring your own favourites. We also supply a welcome pack with local or home made produce and a complimentary bottle of Down St Mary wine.

We welcome well-behaved dogs by arrangement (conditions apply). The Old Mill Cottage has light carpets, so for this reason we ask that muddy or wet dogs be kept in the tiled hall and kitchen until they are clean and dry. Because we have dogs ourselves and know that they are dirt magnets, we provide a plentiful supply of dog towels! We kindly ask that you please use them.

Sitting Room
There is a comfortable 3-piece suite to relax in while watching the TV or a film on the DVD player. There is a French door leading to the patio for summer days and a coal effect electric stove for those cooler evenings.

Kitchen
Fully equipped with everything you will need. Bespoke, sparkling white units with all mod-cons, including fridge/freezer, double oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer.

Garden Room
With French doors opening into the garden, this beautifully sunny room is ideal for relaxing with a book or magazine from our small library. There is also a dining table with chairs for 4 people.

Double Bedroom
Located on the first floor with a king sized bed, television, fitted wardrobes with ample storage space. There is a dressing table and dressing area. There is also a modern en-suite shower room. The double bedroom has beautiful views of the surrounding countryside

Twin Bedroom
Located on the first floor, this bedroom has stunning views over the vineyard and the surrounding countryside. There are two single beds, a vast amount of storage space in fitted wardrobes and a modern en-suite bathroom with bath & shower. The twin bedroom has wonderful views of the vineyard and the countryside beyond.