Cottage in Mid and East Devon

About this property

A 17th century cottage located in a historic village in Devon, close to the Cornish border and within easy reach of Dartmoor National Park.

This cottage is located in the village of Northlew, a picturesque part of the country, which has a community shop and pub. Dartmoor is less than four miles away with its stunning landscape, granite tors, heather moorland and of course, the famous Dartmoor ponies; it is even possible to take a guided audio tour. Around six miles from the property is the small Georgian town of Hatherleigh, whilst a larger range of shops can be in Okehampton, just a slightly longer drive away. The Cornish coast is within easy reach, the family friendly seaside town of Bude being within a forty minute drive and Tintagel, home to the legendary King Arthur, is under an hour s drive away and well worth the trip. On entering this Grade II listed cottage, guests will immediately get a sense of the history here. Visitors should note that there are low ceilings throughout. The lounge, the centre of the house s living space, has exposed beams and am attractive fireplace which know houses a wood burning stove. Cosy up on the comfortable leather sofa and enjoy the TV, DVD, and hi fi, or perhaps enjoy relaxing with a book in the adjoining snug reading room with electric flame effect stove. There is a choice of rooms when it comes to dining: a more formal dining room, seating six, as well as the light filled breakfast room. The kitchen is accessed via a low, 5 doorway and offers seating for two at the breakfast bar. It is equipped with an oven, hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and microwave. The washer/dryer is housed separately. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom with WC. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. The master bedroom is a king size room which has the added benefit of its own sun room which is accessed via several steps and a low doorway. The further two bedrooms are a king size and a twin, with 3 beds. The property s bathroom is also on the first floor and offers a shower over bath and WC. There is no garden, but there is a children s playground just two minutes walk away. There is parking for one car and additional parking can be found in the free public car park in the village. Need to know: 3 bedrooms: 2 king size and 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Ground floor WC. Wi Fi included. Oven, hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and microwave. First floor sun room. Wood burning stove (first basket of logs included). Electric and heating included. Regret no dogs. Community shop and pub within walking distance, larger shop 6 miles. Parking for 1 car, additional parking in village car park. Low ceilings and doorways throughout. For larger parties, the property next door can also be booked Candleford 4 persons.

Accommodation

Open fire / woodburner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Family friendly, Cottage, Does not allow pets