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Converted Chapel |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Bideford in West Country

From £500 per week |  From £100 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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

About the home

The Old School House is a stunning large converted Chapel with many lovely original features including large arched chapel windows, open galliered landing, brick walls, stained glass windows and doors, log burning stove and even a bell tower!

The house is arranged over 2 floors, with a large galliered lounge/dining room area with 3 large chapel windows. There are 3 bedrooms downstairs, 1 large double with kingsize bed, 1 twin and 1 single with pull out guest bed. The master bedroom is upstairs and is open to the eaves with a kingsize wrought iron bed and 3 large arched chapel windows. There is also an en suite and dressing room area. Upstairs there is a 2nd lounge area with views looking over the River Torridge, Chudleigh Fort and rolling hills. There is plenty of room upstairs to have another bed (available) to enable accommodation for up to 10 people. The kitchen is very well equipped with a lovely double oven multi-fuel stove and breakfast area. There is also a very useful utility room with lots of storage and a stable door to the outside.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Playstation 1 & 2 with lots of games
Stairgate, travel cot & bedding, bed guard, booster seat, baby/toddler back carrier
Toys, books, videos and games
BBQ
Children welcome
Short breaks available
Smoking outside please
Can sleep up to 10 people
Sorry no pets

Further details outdoors:
The house is approacheds via a walkway and is in a private walled garden. The garden is terraced with a large decked area and patio thats looks out over to Chudleigh Fort. There are various trees and shrubs planted. It is a very sheltered garden ie a suntrap in summer and good wind protection in winter!

Further details

Parking very nearby at low cost at £2.50 per day.

Conditions

£100 deposit required on booking, then the balance is payable 6 weeks prior to departure.

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Fine dining

 

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Master bedroom with en suite

 

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Upstairs galliered 2nd lounge

 

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Beautiful period features

The West Country / Devon region

A holiday in North Devon is full of contrast - from some of the most stunning coastlines and beaches in Britain to the wilds of remote Exmoor and the traditional rolling hills of Tarka Country.

Throughout the year these diverse landscapes change and adapt to the seasons - the climate in the South West is the mildest in Britain, prompting the early arrival of snowdrops, primroses and wild daffodils in the Spring, creating hedgerows of fuschias in the summer and forming the rich golden russets of Autumn.

North Devon's diversity is also reflected in the towns and villages that make up this unique area. The area caters for every type of visitor, whether you prefer sleepy hamlets hidden amongst the rolling hills, traditional market towns or vibrant coastal resorts offering a wide range of amenities, North Devon will not disappoint!

The Bideford area

Bideford is a lovely little town situated on the River Torridge. It boasts a Pannier Market and Butchers Row where local farmers still bring their dairy produce to sell and many craft stalls. There are many delightful places to eat and drink and lots of interesting shops to browse.

The Tarka Trail is a traffic-free cycle path situated just the other side of the river where you can cycle/walk for miles. There is also a bike hire shop situated there.

You can book boat trips to Lundy Island from the new marina.

Other local attrations include the Great West Coastal path with some fantastic walks and amazing diverse scenery, many beautiful beaches and pebbled coves, Exmoor National Park, Lynton & Lynmouth, Clovelly, Appledore, Hartland Quay, kids parks such as the Milky Way and The Big Sheep and a big retail outlet The Atlantic Shopping Centre for shopping enthusiasts! There is an endless range of activities to keep you and your family amused for days on end.

How to get there

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- Driving - M5 to J27 onto A361 Barnstaple onto A39 Bideford (full directions will be sent)
- Fly to London, Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter
- Exeter Airport (Closet Airport - 1 hour drive)
- All international flights to Paris have a direct air link to Exeter Airport
- Bristol Airport (1 1/2 hour drive)
- All international flights to Amsterdam have a direct air link to Bristol Airport
- London Airports (3 1/2 hour drive)
- Also train or bus available from Exeter, Bristol or London into Barnstaple
- Local buses run regularly between Barnstaple and Bideford
- Many reasonably priced local taxis available
- Very good car hire deals available in Barnstaple or from airports

Activities near Bideford

Guestbook for The Old School House

25/10/09 - Lovely house & is near many attractions Tracey & Rob Allen
25/10/09 - The house was great to stay in & we would definitely come back!
26/10/09 - Beautiful house and ideally located to many pubs/restaurants and shops. House is very homely and we look forward to coming again!
21/01/10 - A perfect hideaway for a winter weekend, a heartfull house full of character Tim & Alex
16/02/09 - Fabulous cottage! we all had a great time, too many things to recommend! Mandy & colin Weaver
4/3/09- Thoroughly enjoyed the stay in your comfortable and welcoming house. Hazel
4/4/09 - A beautiful,peaceful haven. Nice to chill and let the world go by. Absoloutley lovely, thankyou so much - Mandy Holmes
5/4/09 - Relaxed, chilled out and happy! Thankyou for sharing your abode which is full of wonderful atmoshere!! Ann Guthrie
7/4/09 - Has a super stay - very comfortable and homely. Clovelly village was fantastic - well worth a visit! Andy

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Xmas & NY	18 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	1100£ 1100	0-	0-	1 Week
January	27 Jan 12	1 Feb 12	500£ 500	100100	150150	2 Nights
February	1 Feb 12	11 Feb 12	500£ 500	100100	150150	2 Nights
Feb Half Term	11 Feb 12	20 Feb 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Feb & March	20 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	500£ 500	100100	150150	2 Nights
Easter Holidays	31 Mar 12	1 May 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
May	1 May 12	2 Jun 12	650£ 650	100100	150150	2 Nights
May Half Term	2 Jun 12	11 Jun 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
June	11 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	800£ 800	100100	150150	2 Nights
July & August	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	800£ 800	100100	150150	2 Nights
October	1 Oct 12	20 Oct 12	500£ 500	100100	150150	2 Nights
October Hal Term	20 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
November	1 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	500£ 500	100100	150150	2 Nights
December	1 Dec 12	15 Dec 12	500£ 500	100100	150150	2 Nights
Xmas & NY	15 Dec 12	7 Jan 13	1100£ 1100	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

Short lets only available in low/mid season at a rate of £100.00/£150.00 per night

For bookings of 3 nights or less an additional fee of £50.00 is payable for cleaning costs.

Availability

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