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Farmhouse |6 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Middle Marwood in Barnstaple

from £217 / night

£1695 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover Friday

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

The main farmhouse building is a Grade II listed Devon longhouse; the décor is grand and yet comfortable and welcoming. Nestling around the main house are several barns which share this aura.

There is an orangery with a verandah which overlooks the gardens - perfect for tea and scones or an evening aperitif. There are relics from the farm's working life including a water wheel and threshing machine.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Three twin rooms
One bathroom en suite
Shower room en suite

Further details outdoors:
Shared private garden

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival.

Conditions

Please see our website for full terms and conditions.

A 25% deposit is payable to confirm the booking, with the balance payable eight weeks before arrival. Please note that if your holiday is less than eight weeks away full payment is required.
In the event of a cancellation deposits are not refundable unless the accommodation is re - booked.

Please note a fee of £250 is also charged to cover damage including accidental damage or excessive cleaning. This is payable on top of the rental and refunded at the end of your stay.

All prices are per week and inclusive of electricity, bed linen and heating.

No cots or highchairs provided.

No pets other than guide dogs.

For short breaks please see our website

Arrival from 4 pm if after 6 pm please advise. Departures by 11 am.

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Farmhouse Bedroom (Ann's room)

 

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The West Country / Devon region

Seasons come and seasons go,each bring contribution to the variety of animal, bird and plant life. Quiet walks can be enjoyed in the garden where the form and fragrance of flowers and plants enhance the fresh air whilst the sound of the stream is ever present. There is a woodland walk where the bluebells in spring create a magical effect.

Places you might like to visit include: The Eden Project (2 hours), Lundy, The Garden House, Exmoor, ArlingtonCourt,RHS ROsemoor, Dartington Glass, Quince Honey Farm, North Devon's sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs. All of thse are within easy reach.

The Barnstaple / Middle Marwood area

Westcott can easily occupy you for days; explore it at your leisure. The breathtaking landscape and outstanding wildlife offer the perfect photographic opportunities for even the most inexperienced photographer. Alternatively, why not set up an easel, unpack your watercolours and capture forever the beauty that surrounds you? Or just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet!

However, should you want to venture further afield, Westcott is an excellent base from which to explore North Devon, from National Trust properties and gardens to the coast and the moors. Arlington Court is only a few miles away; this Regency property was bequeathed to the National Trust by Miss Rosalie Chichester in 1949; here, between May and September, visitors can view Devon's largest colony of Lesser Horseshoe bats via the 'batcam'. Even nearer are the famous Marwood Hill Gardens which can be reached by walking the footpath from Westcott Barton. En route, why not stop at the 14th Century Marwood church and admire the sundial which shows the time in Jerusalem and the main capitals of 18th Century Europe? For the keen gardener, the RHS gardens at Rosemoor are not to be missed.

The nearby town of Barnstaple, which straddles the River Taw, is one of England's oldest boroughs and was for centuries a major port and shipyard. Vestiges of its prosperous past can be seen in the quiet backstreets. A few miles beyond the estuary are Tapeley Gardens which are rich in rare plants and offer spectacular views of rivers and hills. Also within easy reach of Westcott Barton is the small town of Braunton; here one can visit the 13th century church which has many unusual roof bosses and carved benchends. For sunny days, Woolacombe Sands and Croyde Bay offer flat yellow beaches which have Blue Flag status.

Birdwatchers, cyclists and ramblers will find many places of interest. For birdwatchers, Chapel Wood RSPB reserve is only a few miles from Westcott. Another perfect spot for ornithologists is Braunton Burrows; this designated UNESCO biosphere stretches for four miles along the north side of the Taw and Torridge estuaries. Here one can see the largest sand dune system in the UK which has a very diverse plant community.

Many sea and marsh birds can be observed; this is a stopping place for migrating waders in spring and autumn, and, in winter, merlins, harriers and short-eared owls are among the birds of prey which hunt here. Along the coast to the North, one can stop off at Baggy Point, a jagged slate headland good for viewing seabirds

A boat trip to Lundy Island is highly recommended; once there, one has time to view some of the 425 recorded bird species including puffins, razorbills and peregrine falcons. For the energetic, it is possible to walk around the whole island and still manage to catch the boat home! For the geologist, Lundy's granite and slate formations are of interest; it was from here that the granite for the Embankment in London came. Should you tire of chasing birds why not see them in captivity at the Bird of Prey Centre at the Milky Way Adventure Park in Bideford?

For cyclists and walkers, the nearby Tarka Trail offers 32 miles of traffic free tracks; cycle hire is widely available. For ramblers, there are 80 miles of coast path and 700 miles of Exmoor footpaths to investigate! Other interests are well catered for in North Devon; these include golf, horse riding, surfing and angling.

How to get there

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Westcott Barton is 6 miles directly north of Barnstaple in the Parish of Marwood. From Barnstaple take the A39 Lynton Road, but before leaving the town turn left at the traffic lights opposite the BP petrol station. After 150 yards turn right into Abbey Road. At the next junction turn left and follow this road out into the country.

Go through Prixford and Guineaford towards Ilfracombe. One mile out of Guineaford turn left to Patsford and Middle Marwood, keep on this road do not turn left to Middle Marwood. Westcott Barton is the second turning left - about 1 mile along. The farm is marked on the Ordanace Survey map of North Devon (OS SS532385).

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	20 Apr 11	30 Dec 11	1645£ 1645	209£ 209	279£ 279	Flexible
	24 Dec 12	1 Jan 14	1695£ 1695	217£ 217	289£ 289	1 Night

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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