Beech House
About the home
We extend to everyone a really warm welcome, we offer you good Farmhouse Accommodation, with a family atmosphere.
Part of our Farmhouse dates back to the 16th century, with inglenook fireplaces, beams & flag stone floors, take the opportunity to relax unwind and enjoy our lovely Farmhouse, wake up to birds singing, go for a wander through our fields or by the stream at the bottom of the farm. Watch our animals being fed, horse riding is available just two miles away.
Thorne Park is a 100 acre working farm situated in a beautiful part of Devon known as Ruby Country, its tranquillity, gentle rolling hills and stunning views make this an ideal location. We are just a short distance from the market town of Holsworthy, the Devon/Cornwall border is just 4 miles, and Bude 10 miles with its breathtaking scenery and surfing beaches. Explore the surrounding countryside coast and moors or take a trip to Eden or Clovelly. Horse Riding, Fishing, Golf and shooting all nearby, cycle ways, walks and National Trust Properties abound in this area.
Guests tell us “Beech House” is “Perfect,” “A great base for exploring the area,” “Home from Home.”
Part of our Farmhouse date back to the 16th century, take the opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy our lovely farmhouse, a great destination for Family Holiday’s, Get togethers and all those very Special Celebration’s, treat yourselves to a soak in the hot tub or enjoy a game of snooker on our slate bed table. Home cooked Farmhouse meals are available . Children can enjoy the play area, trampoline, also the games room with ball pond, and table tennis.
Four bedrooms, all en suite, one four poster, well equipped kitchen, lounge and dining room with inglenook fireplaces wood burning stoves, TV, freeview, DVD wireless internet. Linen & towels storage heaters gas and first bag of logs & first £10 electricity included. Plenty of parking. Extra separate downstairs en suite room available. Discounts for small groups and out of season weeks.
ETC 4 star rating
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 4 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 4 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (6), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Beech House is a character Farmhouse with slate flag stone floors, beams and inglenook fireplaces, although we have retained its charm, the house has a well equipped kitchen and en suite bathrooms, your comfort is our main concern. We also have an extra separate downstairs double en suite bedroom available, also two en suite Bed & Breakfast Rooms.
Further details outdoors:
Beech House has its own private garden with HOT TUB, BBQ. and Garden furniture, beyond the garden is the playarea. Next to the play area is small field where we usually have some chickens and sheep which can be fed by our guests. Also available is a games room with ball pond, table tennis and selection of toys and bikes. Guests are also welcome to wander through our farmland and see the wildlife and flower filled hedgerows, or walk by the small stream at the bottom of the farm.
Further details
Cream Tea on arrival.
Although smoking is not permitted in the house, Guests are welcome to smoke outside the property.
Pets - dogs can be accommodated but sorry we do not allow them in the Main House, dogs are welcome to sleep in the boot room off the kitchen or we can provide a kennel.
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The West Country / Devon region


Beech House is situated 11/2 miles from the market town of Holsworthy situated in Ruby Country, This area is ideal for walking with parts of the Old Bude to Holworthy Canal very near our Farm. This part of Devon is very unspoilt with beautiful Rolling countryside and beautiful village and towns. From here it is really easy to get to Eden, Clovelly, RHS Rosemoor at Torrington, the area is great for walking cycling or visiting the many National Trust Properties in both Devon and Cornwall. The coast at Bude and the coastal footpath are just 10 miles away. Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moors are all with in easy reach.
The Holsworthy / Chilsworthy area
Holsworthy is a lovely rural market town, it has one of the few remaining cattle markets in the South West this happens each Wednesday, as well as the cattle market there is a Street Market in the town square. In July each year we have a week of events and a Historic event called 'The Pretty Maid Ceremony.' Holsworthy is in a part of the country known as Ruby Country, named after the famous Ruby Red Cattle, the landscape with its rolling hills and sleepy villages is truly beautiful. Available in Holsworthy is sports centre and swimming pool, just a couple of miles away is Holsworthy golf course, Horse riding is also available in Holsworthy, nearby Fishing can be found at Tamar Lakes and Roadford Lakes as well as other watersports and activities, other fishing is available just outside Holsworthy. The Tarka Trail and Ruby Country trails are nearby. This area is ideal for both walking and cycling with the coast only ten miles away.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Exeter: 100 km |
| Railway: | Barnstaple: 80 km |
| Ferry: | Plymouth: 100 km |
We are 40 miles from Exeter with airport, train and bus services.
Activities near Holsworthy
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Beech House
Sept 09 The M family Linconshire "Fantastic holiday enjoyed every minute don't want to go home! thankyou for a lovely home and farm".
July 09 Ron & Sue K, USA Beautiful rooms & scenery - a week to remember and tell friends in the states.
April 09 family group, Cheshire, Superb week, fabulous facilites.
Feb 2010 The L Family Somerst "What a wonderfully welcoming house"
Feb 2010 The B Family, Devon. "A beautiful place to stay, had a wonderful family get together."
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 23 Jul 11 | 27 Aug 11 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Aug 11 | 4 Sep 11 | £ 995 | 400 | 450 | Flexible | |
| 4 Sep 11 | 10 Sep 11 | £ 525 | 375 | 425 | Flexible | |
| 10 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 460 | 325 | 395 | Flexible | |
| 1 Oct 11 | 22 Oct 11 | £ 395 | 300 | 395 | Flexible | |
| 22 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Oct 11 | 26 Nov 11 | £ 375 | 300 | 395 | Flexible | |
| 26 Nov 11 | 22 Dec 11 | £ 375 | 300 | 395 | Flexible | |
| 22 Dec 11 | 30 Dec 11 | £ 1600 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 30 Dec 11 | 6 Jan 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 6 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 375 | 275 | 375 | Flexible | |
| 11 Feb 12 | 18 Feb 12 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 375 | 300 | 375 | Flexible | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | £ 575 | 400 | 575 | Flexible | |
| 5 May 12 | 12 May 12 | £ 750 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 12 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 450 | 375 | 450 | Flexible | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 475 | 400 | 475 | Flexible | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 575 | 475 | 575 | Flexible | |
| 14 Jul 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 875 | 550 | 875 | Flexible | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 575 | 475 | 575 | Flexible | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 475 | 400 | 475 | Flexible | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 20 Oct 12 | £ 350 | 295 | 350 | Flexible | |
| Prices for group size 12 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 23 Jul 11 | 27 Aug 11 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Aug 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Sep 11 | 10 Sep 11 | £ 995 | 425 | 650 | Flexible | |
| 10 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 675 | 400 | 600 | Flexible | |
| 1 Oct 11 | 22 Oct 11 | £ 500 | 350 | 450 | Flexible | |
| 22 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Oct 11 | 26 Nov 11 | £ 400 | 350 | 400 | Flexible | |
| 26 Nov 11 | 16 Dec 11 | £ 400 | 350 | 450 | Flexible | |
| 22 Dec 11 | 30 Dec 11 | £ 1600 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 30 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 400 | 350 | 400 | Flexible | |
| 11 Feb 12 | 18 Feb 12 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Feb 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 450 | 375 | 450 | Flexible | |
| 1 Apr 12 | 15 Apr 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 15 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 600 | 475 | 595 | Flexible | |
| 28 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | £ 650 | 500 | 650 | Flexible | |
| 5 May 12 | 12 May 12 | £ 750 | 550 | 750 | Flexible | |
| 12 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 575 | 475 | 595 | Flexible | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 675 | 500 | 675 | Flexible | |
| 23 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 725 | 550 | 725 | Flexible | |
| 14 Jul 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 1000 | 750 | 1000 | Flexible | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 1200 | 800 | 1200 | Flexible | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 695 | 500 | 695 | Flexible | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 20 Oct 12 | £ 600 | 525 | 600 | Flexible | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We are happy to accomodate small groups please contact us for prices.
Prices include linen towels and heating costs.
The use of the Hot Tub is included in the weekly rate.
Our changeover day is Saturday during School Holiday periods (not Christmas & new Year)
We are very flexible with changeover days so please do ask we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.
We can take card payments or cheques for deposits when making a booking.
Availability
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Marlene Heard
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