4 Bed, 2.5 bathroom, Countryside Retreat Sleeps 8

Our 300+ year old thatched cottage is nestled in an area of outstanding beauty. 30 mins drive from the Jurrasic Coast, on the borders of Devon and Somerset, the Blackdown Hills are just stunning. The low ceilings and oak beams add to the charm! The gardens are in excess of 1.5 acres and we have a stream running through the side of the property. We also have a shepherds hut and downstairs annex bedroom that can be booked as well to gain a further 2 bedrooms. **(booked separately) The space We are and English family, living in Chicago who needed a base for our English trips back which have become more frequent with aging parents. We fell head over heels in love with this house and how peaceful it is yet still accessible to so many areas. We bought the property in May 2022 and have spent time re-modelling and decorating and bringing life into our beautiful home. We have 4 bedrooms upstairs with a family bathroom and a master en-suite. 3 bedrooms are double beds with kingsize duvets and the Master is a Super Kingsize bed. All have plenty of space for you and your belongings. The brand new, bespoke kitchen has a top of the range electric Aga but there is also an air fryer and sandwich maker for more basic cooking needs! The fridge is huge - plenty of space for champagne and wine ! The ceilings are low! My brother is 6ft 5" and can stand - just! There is an open fire in the lounge and a log burner in the kitchen. We have an 8 seater breakfast table plus a large round dining table with 8 chairs but we have squeezed 11 for Christmas lunch! Bathrooms: There is a downstairs cloakroom, a family bathroom upstairs with both shower and clawfooted bath and a Master en-suite with shower and toilet and sink. The en-suite space will be updated in the Summer of 2023 but is still a great space - with large shower and toilet and a beautiful view! The outdoor space is peaceful and relaxing - we have a large stone patio with a solid teak table that sits 10 people. We also have a coffee table and 2 bistro chairs on the patio and 4 chairs and a wooden bench near the river. We have a brand new outdoor ping pong table which you are welcome to use with care. There is a tree swing where my 14 year old, with no computer to take up his time, sits for hours chilling out enjoying the peace and calm. Living in Chicago we have space - we don't have an English country garden! The 2 professional gardeners we have at Mill Leat are creating my dream and you get to share my dream! Non crawling babies are welcome. Also: This property is hundreds of years old. It has a small step in the kitchen. We are in the process of having the edges taped to make the step a little easier, but I had family stay at Christmas and the toddler frequently fell down. Because of these risks, I am restricting the age of children. FYI: The property also allows for extra guests in 2 further spaces - an annex bedroom which is downstairs and a Shepherds Hut. The Shepherds Hut that has been an airbnb for a couple of years is like a tiny home - a double bed, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and lounge with a LPG run faux log burner. The herb garden next door is a true delight to sit in. The downstairs double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and separate entrance or entrance through the house if booked with the house. This is ideal for elderly guests as no stairs are needed to be climbed. This needs to be booked seperately (this bedroom has been an airbnb for a few yrs) Guest access The house is yours for the duration of your stay. There is private parking. If you do not book all 3 properties, there may be another guest staying on-site, but it shouldn't bother you at all, as the other 2 properties do not have access to the main house or garden. We have gardeners who normally pop down very early to water the flower beds and deadhead the plants. They shouldn't even notice them! Other things to note Please note this house is not suitable for young children. We cannot acceot children aged 6months to 4 years. Non crawling babies are welcome. Unfortunately we do not accept pets. The stairs are old and steep and not suitable for people with mobility problems - however the annex would be perfect so please look at this option as an add on. Most importantly this is a home, not a party house! We are an ex-pat family that need to be able to feel secure that our home is being treated very well! Finally - no fireworks or chinese floating sky lanterns - we have livestock close by.