… about a mile from Sherford, along a little used, flower-filled, hedge-sheltered lane, is Stancombe Manor (mentioned in the Domesday Book) set in 21 acres of well-kept gardens (good for children and dogs to explore, fenced duck pond), shared indoor heated swimming pool (42’ x 19’ x 8’6" to 3’6" deep, available 8am to 8pm), sauna (small extra charge), tennis court, snooker room, games room (table tennis, pool table), cider orchards and woodland, pitch and putt, children’s play area, all for you to enjoy.  In one of the handsome barns, now converted to accommodation, we let a cottage and an apartment (L67).

The cottage, facing south with a lovely outlook over the attractive gardens (picnic benches, barbecue area), has been newly refurbished (2015) with comfortable furnishings and relaxed, New England-style decor. From the parking area, brick-paved path and 4 steps up to stable doors to porch; bright, open-plan living (TV/DVD, iPod dock)/dining/neat fitted kitchen (slimline dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, fridge, electric hob/oven) with polished wood floors and pull-down double bed. Upstairs, two bedrooms with pretty garden views – a double, and a twin (linkable to 6’ double); bathroom (suite, shower over bath) and separate loo. Sleeps maximum of 4 adults. A tranquil spot with excellent on-site facilities. 

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