… 2 miles from Parracombe, and 2½ miles from the little pebble beach at dramatic Heddon's Mouth, deep in a lush tranquil wooded valley, a 17th cent. farmhouse and two detached cottages which started life as grain and animal barns. All nestle in the shelter of mature trees and ancient hedgerows - full of wild flowers, birds and butterflies at the right time of year - and have lovely views to Trentishoe Down. There are 40 acres of pasture, streams, wild wood and moorland which you are welcome to explore. This is terrific walking country, far away from the hustle of modern urban life, and an ideal spot to enjoy its calm. Timeless green lane and woodland footpath (walking boots needed) to Hunters Inn, about 1½ miles. The farmhouse and cottages share use of a laundry room with washing machine and tumble drier and games barn (table tennis) opposite. Spring water.

Heale Farm Cottage: approached through a sunny, enclosed little garden (table/chairs, barbecue), and up 2 steps to porch/utility (for coats/boots/wet dogs, fridge-freezer). Ground-floor shower-room (suite). Two steps up to fitted kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, cooker with ceramic hob); 3 slate steps up to inner hall, off which two bedrooms – a double (5’ bed), and a single (hooks for clothes-hanging), plus bathroom (suite plus hand-shower, bidet); 3 steps up to a twin bedroom (zip-linkable to 6' double); stairs (stairgate) up to large living room with vaulted ceiling, TV/DVD, French enamel woodburner, stable doors to outer stone steps and lovely views. Dogs permitted in kitchen and utility area only. A roomy family house. Reductions for one couple – please ask us.

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