Madeleine - HJA

About this property

Country estate that truly captures the essence of a fun-filled, action packed family holiday, but with easy access to Exeter and Newton Abbot.. 3 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living room: Smart TV, Bluray Player, DVD Player, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Decking

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Ensuite: Bath, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV, French Doors Leading To Decked Area

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.

Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner provided. Cot and highchair. Payphone (shared, in foyer of heated swimming pool). Decked area with garden furniture. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £75. Madeleine is a lovely corner property with easy access to the indoor swimming pool, and a private garden.

Set in the heart of rolling Devon countryside, the privately owned Ashcombe country estate nestles in a quiet, beautiful valley filled with things to do and a short drive from the sandy beaches of Dawlish and Torquay. Enjoy walking around the estate’s hills and woodlands, swim in the heated indoor swimming pool, or relax in the sauna at Woodhouse Farm while children play on outdoor playground. Both The Cider Barn, a mile away and sleeping 16, and Nut Tree Farm, sleeping 28, have their own outdoor swimming pools for the summer.

The cottages are both comfortable and practical, with a wide range of Devon attractions right on the doorstep. All are maintained to very high standards with leather sofas, superfast Wi-Fi, large Smart TVs and very comfortable beds. Many retain original features, including oak beamed ceilings, and all have either wooden or tiled floors.

Both Dartmoor National Park and the historic city of Exeter are only a 20-minute drive away, while the famous South Devon Coast, with wonderful sandy beaches, is barely 3 miles. Exeter and Newton Abbot Racecourses, several golf courses, loads of family theme parks, zoos, sailing and fishing are all within easy reach, not to mention the many excellent pubs and restaurants that Devon is famous for. Walk in the wild beauty of Dartmoor with its abundance of wildlife and dramatic landscapes or visit the numerous nearby National Trust properties including Agatha Christie’s house, Greenway. Steam trains travel from Kingswear to Paignton and Totnes to Buckfastleigh. Visit historic Dartmouth with bustling boat harbour, castle, contemporary art galleries and boutiques and brilliant Regatta Week and Air Show. Salcombe with its beaches, sailing and water sports is also easily accessible, as well as Blackpool Sands, Slapton and picturesque Dittisham. Slightly further afield, East Cornwall and the Eden Project are within an hour’s drive. Other activities of interest include Rock Solid Coasteering to explore the Jurassic coastline.

All in all, Ashcombe is an excellent base from which to explore, experience and enjoy ‘The Cream of Devon’. All big supermarkets deliver direct to your cottage. Main shops 3 miles.

Free WiFi

For all properties at Ashcombe:

A lounge is available with TV and broadband for those arriving early to avoid the traffic. Cots must be requested at the time of making the booking.

Cot linen is not provided, please remember to bring your own.

There are electric car charging points but guests will need to bring their own charging leads.

Please inform the customer of the following; 1) Quad Biking, Archery and Clay shooting must be pre-booked(24hrs). There are restrictions on Minimum AGE and group size. Activities are 5 MIN drive away 2) Activity facilities are charged extra and must be booked in advance with the manager.

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

There are low banisters at the property.

A security deposit of £75 is required at this property. This will be collected automatically 7 days prior to arrival. Please note that your refunded security deposit will take 3-5 days to appear in your account. For your convenience, we'll take this payment from the last card used to make payment to us. If you would prefer to use a different method of payment, please let us know before the security deposit is due.