The Milking Parlour at Hole, Highampton, Devon

Welcome! To our historic Grade II* Listed 16th century thatched, self-catering 2 bedroom barn conversion (sleeps up to 4) on our small Devon farm, peacefully located between Dartmoor & the north Cornwall coast. Ideally located & a great base to explore the West Country. Only 30 mins approx from North Cornwall coast & Dartmoor. Beams, wood burning stove, flagstone floors. Starry skies. Sorry, no dogs/pets, no smoking. 3 nights min stay (7 nights in peak season). Electric Car Charging point. The space The Milking Parlour was architect designed and converted to self-catering holiday accommodation. It combines modern day comfort and facilities with ancient building fabric - stone and cob walls a metre thick, thatched roof, flagstone floors, huge beams, wood burning stove - and underfloor heating, digital TV, Wifi etc. We also have an electric car charging point - there is an additonal cost for its use. A complimentary welcome pack of local produce is provided too! Accommodation: Steps lead up to the entrance/dining conservatory, which is a lovely bright daylit room, popular with those just wishing to relax or simply read a good book. The conservatory leads into the open plan fully-fitted kitchen, which also has lots of space for storing your holiday paraphernalia. The kitchen includes a large range of storage units, which are made from English Oak, with granite worktops, a butler's sink, an Electrolux double electric oven with induction hob, and a dishwasher and fridge with small freezer compartment. The farm's laundry room/boot room is housed in one of our ancient cruck-framed cart sheds just a short distance away, and there you will find the washing machine and space for bicycles, muddy boots, wet jackets etc. Also on the ground floor are the 2 bedrooms: – one with a 5ft king size bed, the other with twin beds and lastly there is a luxurious shower/wet room with a mozaic tiled floor and his and her limestone basins, wc, and shower. A hand-made solid oak staircase leads upstairs to the galleried sitting room, which has a vaulted ceiling with old, exposed timbers. The central point of the room is a wood burning stove with fully openable doors to become an 'open fire', alongside an internet-ready TV and dvd player and Apple TV. There is underfloor heating throughout with individual digital room controls. This gives warmth without the hot and cold spots from classic radiator central heating, and is understood to be healthier for the occupants. The whole building has a structured cabling system providing voice and data with wireless internet access - (please see our internet usage Terms & Conditions). All linen and towels are provided, as are an iron and ironing board, hair dryer and logs for the wood burning stove. All heating and electricity is included in the price. (there is an additonal cost for use of EV charger point). Visitors are please requested not to smoke in The Milking Parlour at Hole, and pets are unfortunately not allowed as we have so many here to welcome you! The accommodation may not be ideally suited for unsupervised toddling children as the solid oak staircase has open treads (with no stair/baby gate), hard slate flagstone floors and fittings with square corners. Sorry, no dogs or any other pets. Also available is the adjoining unit, The Threshing Barn at Hole - a recently refurbished ground floor 1 bedroom self-contained property (sleeps up to 2) - perhaps it would suit your family/friends to take both properties for additional accommodation? Contact us for more details. Location The Milking Parlour is situated on our small medieval farmstead in the North Devon countryside. Total peace and quiet. Dark starry skies. But only 30 mins approx from Bude and the North Cornwall coast to the West and Dartmoor to the South. It is an ideal base to explore the lovely Devon and Cornwall countryside and coast. Bude provides wonderful sandy beaches and famous for its surfing and body boarding! There are plenty of places to visit within easy reach. eg The RHS gardens at Rosemoor in Great Torrington, Dartington Glass; National Trust properties - Castle Drogo, The Finch Foundry, Lydford Gorge, Cotehele, Buckland Abbey, Arlington Court; English Heritage castles - Tintagel (legendary home of King Arthur), Okehampton, Launceston. The gorgeous village of Clovelly, the Hartland peninsular with Hartland Abbey and the stunning SW Coast path and the lovely Cornish coastal villages of Boscastle, Crackington Haven, Tintagel are within easy driving from Bude. A fun half day at Dragon Archery. And the spectacular scenery for walking and horseriding on Dartmoor. And the excellent off road cycle trail - The Tarka Trail - is close to hand. Lots of pubs and places to experience a Devon or Cornish cream tea! Guest access Guests have a private car park and access to the EV car charger point (see digital welcome book for details of additional cost). Private patio with table and chairs and gas BBQ. They have full access to the farm grounds - 48 acres which has stunning views over towards Dartmoor. Donkeys, sheep, chickens, duck and George the goose all ready to greet you. Lovely freshly laid eggs every morning - if the hens feel like it! Other things to note We have a host of friendly animals - Entertainment managers are Hugo and Gabriel the donkeys, with George the goose the welcome greeter. The hens called Freda lay the freshest and tastiest eggs you ever had (if they feel like it!). Last but not least, the small flock of sheep munch the grass all day. And not forgetting Blackie, the cat and Merlin, a springer spaniel who is full of energy! This is a farm, with livestock, ponds, a lake, ditches, uneven surfaces, steps, and a deep well. Please take care. Sorry, no dogs or any other pets! Open all year. Short breaks available, but in the peak holiday season only 7 nights minimum (Saturday to Saturday).