The Clock House

ID: S34429

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 5
  • ・ Pets Yes

About this property

... The Clock House, 1½ miles towards Dartmoor from Ivybridge, is set peacefully in the grounds of Lukesland, a fine Victorian house with magical 24 acre garden of woodland, lawns and secret glades (seats), all surrounding a stream (waterfalls, lily ponds). From mid-April to mid-June and mid-October to mid-November the garden opens to the public twice weekly; otherwise, you share it only with residents of the main house. The Clock House is 200 yards from the main house, beside disused stables and another cottage. Immediately outside, your own small paved terrace (furniture, barbecue). Direct access to moorland and the Two Moors Way (walking). 

Inside, light and spacious with beams, tiled floors downstairs, oak floors (rugs) upstairs. Stable doors to hall. Two steps down to living room with woodburner, ceiling to apex with gallery all round, TV/DVD and French windows to terrace. Smart kitchen/dining room with microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and French windows to terrace. Utility room with loo, washer-drier, sink. Downstairs bedroom (6’ linked double or twin) with en suite shower-room (wet-room suite, shower seat). Upstairs (stairgate), two more bedrooms – a double (6’ linked bed or twin), and a single (VDU/DVD). Bathroom (suite, shower over bath). Gallery above living room with double sofa bed (for alternative sleeping), sofa and desk beside ancient, safely shielded clock workings, gently ticking (no chimes). Ready meals available. Suitable for wheelchair users. A lovely place.

Accommodation

- Electricity costs are included
- Heating costs are included
- This property has central heating
- This property has underfloor heating
- This property has electric panel heaters
- The property has a woodburner
- Groceries can be pre-ordered from the owner
- Ready meals are available from the owner by arrangement
- There is a broadband internet connection
- There is one television
- There are two DVDs
- Linen, duvets and blankets are provided free of charge
- Towels are provided free of charge (but please bring beach towels)
- Parking is off the public road on the grounds of the property
- Baby sitting is not available
- A travel cot is available
- A highchair is available
- Smoking IS NOT allowed at this property
- This property is suitable for those with walking difficulties
- This property has wheelchair facilities
- There is one microwave
- There is one dishwasher
- There is one washer-drier
- There is one fridge-freezer
- There is a phone
- There is a barbecue
- Pets are welcome by arrangement
-- Pets allowed at the property
- Suitable for people with walking difficulties
- Has open fire or wood burner
- Property is completely detached- Property has a large garden
- Property is within 5 miles of a railway station- Property is near a golf course- Property has wheelchair facilities- Property is non smoking

Nearby points of interest

  • Dartmoor Zoological Park
  • Plymouth Gin Distillery
  • Dartmoor Prison Museum
  • Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
  • Burgh Island
  • Bantham Beach
  • South Sands Beach
  • Blackpool Sands

Reviews (12)

  • Mr Artell

    "wonderful holiday. Great location and superb property. Owner was very friendly and overall we had a lovely holiday."

  • Tim Edwards

    "This really is a wonderful property and we were absolutely astonished/ delighted by the BEAUTIFUL gardens."

  • Mrs Brooks

    "Lovely cottage in an outstanding garden, good location, very easy access to get to places of interest. Great cake in the tea room when the garden is open! Would love to go back at some point"

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