May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Hillside is a stunning colonial style villa nestled in the hills above the vibrant village of Braunton. The property is bursting with character and is unique both in style and décor, having been recently refurbished throughout to a very high standard. It offers superb luxury accommodation, with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as exceptional entertaining space on the ground floor with 2 large living rooms, one with open log fire, a huge dining room, conservatory and well equipped modern kitchen. The property also comes with free WiFi access and Freeview digital television channels.
The property commands breathtaking views from it’s first floor balcony that stretch across the Taw Torridge estuary to the left and right out over towards Saunton Sands and Lundy Island on the right. The house also boasts a large garden that wraps around the whole property and benefits from the wonderful views to the sea and the village. There is a patio area for outdoor dining and entertaining, with garden furniture and BBQ provided to ensure you enjoy the outdoors as much as the inside.
Frontview of Hillside
Light and airy living accommodation
Sunset from the balcony
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The West Country / Devon region
Bordered by Somerset, Dorset and the Duchy County of Cornwall, Devon is England's third largest county with nearly 7,000 sq. kilometres of land. Devon contains the two natural parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the coastal towns and seaside resorts of two coast lines, picturesque villages with their thatched cottages and charming inns, the industrial centres and a variety of ancient history. There is a lot to see and learn within the beautiful county of Devon.
Croyde / Braunton area
The village of Braunton (reputedly the largest village in the UK!) is less than a 5 minute walk from the house, where you will find a vast array of amenities, including supermarkets, shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as access to the famous Braunton Burrowes and the North Devon Tarka Trail - perfect for walkers and cyclists.
The magnificent beaches of Saunton Sands (4 miles long!), Croyde and Putsborough / Woolacombe (blue flag!) are only a 5-10 minute drive in the car, making this an ideal base location to discover the wonderful and numerous attractions offered by the North Devon area, whether you be keen surfers or merely want to enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of this area.
How to get there
By Car: From North join M5, from London join M5 via M4 or M3/A303 Leave M5 at Junction 27 Follow the A361 through Barnstaple into Braunton - about 55 minutes
By Train/Bus: - Train or buses available from Exeter, Bristol or London into Barnstaple (usually via Tiverton) - Regular bus service from Barnstaple to Braunton and through to Croyde / Woolacombe - Many reasonably priced local taxis available - Very good car hire deals available in Barnstaple or from the airports
By Air: - Fly to London, Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter - Exeter Airport (Closest 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)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Exeter: 90 km
Railway:
Barnstaple: 6 km
Ferry:
Plymouth: 120 km
Activities near Croyde
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 14, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Ground Floor: The front door takes you into a large, elegant hall area, with the living and dining rooms located off this central space. The property boasts wooden floors throughout and is incredibly light due to large bay windows to the front aspect, as well as many original features such as fireplaces and even the original pantry in the dining room. To the back of the property is the large, well equipped kitchen, that is perfectly situated beside the dining room to enable sociable entertaining.
To the back entrance is a downstairs shower room and WC, which is perfect for showering off all the sand when returning from a long day at the beach or a surf trip.
First floor: The stairs open onto a large landing area, off which can be found all of the bedrooms and a bathroom, with separate WC. There are two large double rooms at the front, with views over the village and towards the sea, both with extensive storage through built in wardrobes and cupboard space. There is also a bunk room, that has access onto the front balcony, a perfect area for enjoying that glass of wine whilst watching the sunset.
There is a further double room, with built in wardrobes and a twin room, overlooking the garden.
Further details outdoors: The garden at Hillside offers spectacular views across the village and has two patio areas, one with garden furniture and BBQ, which is great for entertaining. There is a large lawned area, perfect for the kids to play on and for when the English weather is not so perfect ... you can sit in the conservatory and still enjoy your beautiful surroundings!
There is also a private parking area to the rear of the property - essential with the small, windy Devon roads, which can accommodate up to 4 cars.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Weekend and mid-week breaks are available on request and subject to availability.
Refundable £150 security deposit required with final balance payment.
We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer (preferred) in GBP.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 45944
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Name:
Joby Mussell
Tel:
+44 (0)7766 166162
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Advertiser joined: 6 Jul 2006 This property added: 8 Jan 2008
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