Holiday Cottages in North Devon: A large self catering Country House near Great Torrington and Barnstaple

Beaford House

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A large self catering country house near Barnstaple North Devon with a swimming pool set in 30 acres - ideal for family gatherings and weddings

Beaford House is a grand, south facing gentleman’s residence, set in 30 acres of gardens and grounds, atop the River Torridge Valley, with breathtaking views towards Dartmoor. The perfect rural retreat Beaford House makes guests feel like the Lord and Lady of the manor!! This perfect wedding venue offers exclusive use of the house and an adjoining ballroom with a Civil Wedding Licence. Also ideal for family gatherings and holidays with friends.

Interior

Beaford House offers peace and tranquility in a lovely setting with the bonus of an outdoor heated swimming pool (Whitsun-mid September). Beautifully furnished, this English country house is elegantly furnished throughout, with spacious accommodation for up to 23 guests in nine bedrooms including one with a four poster bed.

Perfect for conversation, gatherings and relaxation is the large comfortable drawing room. Featuring a large wood-panelled fireplace, it has one wall of floor-to-ceiling French doors, comfy sofas, occasional chairs and tables.

For the children, a cosy snug is ideal with TV, video and games, and a wood panelled fireplace.

For the children, a cosy snug is ideal with TV, video and games, and a wood panelled fireplace.

A bookcase-lined hall (filled with books) leads to the extensive dining room where three floor-to-ceiling French doors lead out to the lawns and swimming pool. Elegantly furnished, with a large table, to seat 24, this room too boasts a wood pannelled original fireplace and contains a pool table and seating areas.

The newly fitted kitchen is attractively decorated with granite topped units, a table with seating, a blue, four-oven AGA, plus a 6 burner gas cooker, microwave and all the little extras guests need. Off the kitchen is a scullery housing a commercial dishwasher, sink and original crockery shelving, while to the rear of the kitchen is a second kitchen with freezer, sink and table.

The original washroom houses the washing machine. A corridor with original red quarry tiling leads to the servant’s entrance - ideal for muddy boots and shoes!! A second servants’ staircase leads to the first floor.

Off of the main hallway is the stairway leading to the nine bedrooms. Eight of the bedrooms are en-suite and most are very spacious with stunning views. All have a TV. Four double en-suite bedrooms, one with balcony, a balconied family room with a double & 2 single beds plus en-suite, an en-suite four poster bedroom, a triple bedroom with a king size bed, a single bed and en-suite, an en-suite double bedroom with 2 additional single beds and a twin bedroom. In addition there are 2 family bathrooms and one toilet.

All fuel, power and linen included. Logs and coal for the fires can be purchased on site.

A large attached Ballroom can be hired, which includes a Civil Wedding Licence, for the week, and the option for outside caterers to be brought in. This room is very well equipped with a bar area, large open fire and ladies and gents cloakrooms.

In house caterers available given prior notice.

A cautionary damages deposit of £500 is required upon booking.

Outside

Beaford House is surrounded by tranquil countryside and set in large gardens and grounds. With a children’s outdoor play area, a BBQ, chairs and plenty of garden furniture provided. Many horses and ponies fill the owners’ surrounding fields.

The fenced outdoor heated swimming pool (Whitsun-mid Sept) is shared with 3 small holiday cottages.

Local area

Just a short walk along a track, leads down the valley to the River Torridge, where kingfishers, otters and deer can be often spotted.

Just 4 miles away is Great Torrington, home of RHS Rosemoor and Dartington Glass. Salmon and trout fishing, shooting, hunting, horse riding and golf can be booked locally. North Devon beaches, Bideford, North Devon’s principle town of Barnstaple and many local attractions can be easily reached. Tours of Tarka Country and trips to Exmoor and the North Devon Coast at Ilfracombe are all good days out.

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