Hennock: Little village (pub) with a view, on the south-east edge of the Dartmoor National Park. From it the hillside slopes away abruptly, giving it immense views, almost to the sea. Bovey Tracey , 2 miles; famous trout fishing reservoirs, 2; ‘leisure park’ with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, pitch-and-putt, 2 miles; golf, 3; open moor, about 5; the sea (Teignmouth/Shaldon, Dawlish or Torbay), 10.
... mile from Hennock towards Bovey Tracey, a fine, Georgian country house (Grade II listed) with farmhouse attached on one side and cottage the other. Splendidly sited, long farmland views from most front windows, 140 acre organic farm to wander, woods with badgers. They share quite large enclosed front garden and, at the back, big playing lawn with swings, climbing frame, sandpit, barbecue. Nearby, ducks, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs. Small pool table, table tennis, darts in big barn. ‘Larder shop’ with fresh farm eggs, organic vegetables (in season), home-made cakes, scones and local honey available (to you only). Farm map provided; farm trails; hide for wildlife watching. Grand atmosphere.
The cottage (on right in main picture) was converted from an 18th cent. stable. Warm, comfortable, beamed. Living room with all elm furniture, exposed stone wall, ‘living flame’ electric fire, music centre; very well fitted kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, gas hob, electric oven) with table/ chairs; back lobby with washing machine, tumble drier; downstairs loo/washbasin. Stairs (stairgates) up to two bedrooms: one spacious double plus single bed with shower cubicle, one twin; pretty d`E9cor in both, low windows with safety catches. Bathroom (suite).
All taken together, the country house, farmhouse and cottage can accommodate 24. Price reductions for smaller parties in low season.
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