About this property
Castle Hill House is ideal for large get-togethers, with its extensive grounds and panoramic views towards Sidmouth and the lovely Devon countryside and coast..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining area: French Doors Leading To Patio
Kitchen area: Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Freeview TV
Dining room 2:
Utility Room: Electric Cooker, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet 1.
Separate Toilet 2.
Separate Toilet 3.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 6: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating (underfloor in en-suite, shower room and bathroom), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 4-acre grounds with sitting-out area, garden furniture and tennis court. Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties.. Castle Hill House is accessed by a private drive and set in an elevated position above the historic village of Sidbury, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This distinguished and imposing country house is set in delightful gardens within 4-acre private grounds and enjoys superb uninterrupted 270 degree views of the countryside and the valley down to Sidmouth and out to sea. There is a tennis court which is playable, just a little rough in places. Castle Hill House has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard and is perfect for a family holiday or a group of friends to get together.
The house is situated 3 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline town of Sidmouth, that nestles beneath majestic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley. Sidmouth, with it’s beautiful gardens and leisurely walks, Regency history, clean sandy and pebble beaches, great restaurants and friendly shops, is also renowned for it’s annual International Folk Festival held in August. Villages of exceptional beauty lie on the doorstep: Beer, with its amazing pebble beach and caves, Branscombe perfect for mackerel fishing or the town of Seaton, with its historic tramway and exhibitions. Take a trip to the Donkey Sanctuary, visit the stunning gardens at Bicton, or for a great family day out, there is Crealy Adventure Park or Pecorama with it’s miniature railway. For the very adventurous, visit Haldon Hill and try zip wires through the trees at Go Ape, or take your bike and go cycling off road on the many countryside trails that there are on offer. Exeter and Newton Abbot racecourses are also close by. Horse riding, cycling and water sports are all available locally, or just sit and relax in your own castle on the hill. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
- Powderham Castle
- Diggerland Devon
- Lyme Regis Museum
Reviews (3)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely house with the most amazing. Views.Good accommodation very roomy bedrooms.Kitchen well equipped with dish washer washing machine and even a tumble dryer.Nick Webb the manager of the property was most helpful with local knowledge nothing was to much trouble .Would definitely like to return.
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Confirmed Guest
Splendid house and grounds in an excellent location.
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Kathryn
Heaven on earth! Maybe slightly helped by arrival in one of the sunniest weeks of the year so far, but to step out of the car to beautiful views down into Sidbury in the valley, mature trees to the other side of the house, and then to go around and see across the lawn to the sea: beautiful. Castle Hill House was the perfect home for 11 of us, spanning 3 generations, for a week, and also allowed us to cater one night to more family staying nearby, all fitting to sit for food in the generous kitchen/dining space. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, crockery, glasses, more than enough, and while we did make use of the electric oven/hob on occasion as well, the Aga was extremely simple to use and cooked things spot on for us. Helpful small details were there - an oven thermometer, kitchen scales - and that little bonus that makes a self-catering holiday easier, plus we made use of the washing machine and kitchen maid. We also did a barbecue one evening with very nice produce from Drew's, the local butchers, and had excellent fish and chips from Bloaters in Sidford (a long queue but a short wait!).Although we spent a lot of time out in Sidmouth/Jacob's Ladder, Lyme Regis, Beer, and Branscombe, we easily could have stayed all day as there was plenty of space for us to be comfortable in the house and it made both getting ready in the mornings and relaxing in the evenings simple; the number of bathrooms/toilets plus extra sinks in the rooms meant no queueing required, and the recently added games room made a good breakoff space for children and adults alike. The snooker table was used plenty, and my young children loved the old rocking horse. We used the second living room for the grand piano, a family treasure and a lovely one to play, and the piano in the main living room didn't miss out either. A fitted stairgate across the top of the main staircase was great to have for peace of mind, and the children enjoyed the second "secret" stairs, which we all made a lot of use of too. The garden was a brilliant space for all of us, with multiple places to sit with tables, soak up the sun, or go down onto the lawn to race around. We had fun working out the best spots to get our kites to fly, and aviation fans will enjoy spotting low flying aircraft occasionally heading over or along the valley (as well as a few of the pictures around the house). There were also various wildlife sightings, including deer and woodpeckers; it is such a peaceful spot. The beds were wonderfully comfortable (plenty of pillows and plush duvets), the bedrooms clean and inviting, the light pours in, and the views are astounding. The house - though grand and obviously bathed in history - was warm and welcoming and immediately made us feel at home. We really appreciated the comprehensive information pack (complete with floor plan - perfect for pre-deciding bedrooms between the few households and requesting the twin room that would work best - and local suggestions on food and trips) and hello that Ben and Emma sent before our arrival, and the warm welcome from Nick when we arrived (and the warm sourdough he dropped off midweek!). I truly hope we'll be back.