The Old Mill House

Beautiful four bedroom ( all beds can be king size or singles) five bathroom. 15thC house right on the river in West Devon. Stunning scenery and walks from the house, large formal gardens and orchard with walkways to the water, great for picnics and games. Dogs are most welcome and will love the space in the gardens, orchards, fields and water. Lots of family activities, N.T, open gardens in the area. Beaches are just 35/55 minutes in all directions. Ideal area to explore Devon. EV charger. The space The Old Mill house contains 4 characterfull ensuite bedroom, 3 with king size beds can be made up as singles if required, the fourth bedroom has a super king bed and a day bed, there is also room for a child's bed or cot in all rooms. All rooms have televisions and are equipped with Egyptian cotton sheets, throws and Egyptian cotton towels. Due to the age of the property some doorways are low so do be aware of this. Sitting room one has a sofa bed and a wood burner, also a large smart tv behind the mirror. Inside and under the sideboard are lots of games, children's toys and puzzles. There is a downstairs bathroom with a bath which is useful if the sofa bed is being used. The dining room also has a wood burner and a table to seat 6 plus and a high chair if required. Kitchen one contains cooker, fridge, work top freezer, dishwasher, oil fired boiler, microwave, large larder for your provisions, cupboard with crockery and cooking dishes, iron and ironing board, drawer with cutlery. There is also a rotary clothes line, pegs and cushions for the outside furniture, parasol and outdoor games. Kitchen two has a large table that can seat ten plus, also cooker, dishwasher, fridge, lots of cupboard space and crockery and cookware including slow cooker. There are more games provided in the dresser in this kitchen There is a utility room with washing machine freezer and downstairs toilet. The semi formal gardens which look across fields and the river are fully enclosed as is the large gravel drive. There are table and chairs, sun loungers, parasol, firepit and bbq provided. we also have two bird feeding stations where you will see a massive array of wild birds You can follow the tamac track ( the old road) or go through the gate at the corner of the garden down to the river with beautiful scenery and walks all along the river, through fields and woods beyond. The river is a haven for many creatures, you may see king fishers, herons, grey wagtails, dippers, tree creepers, goosanders, woodpeckers, trout and salmon in the water and maybe even an otter. To the right of the tarmac track is our orchard which has a large picnic table with seats for 6 people and fire pit for guests use, the orchard is great for family games (many provided) rounders, croquet and garden jenga. Our wood store is in the orchard where you can purchase extra wood for the fires ( we provide some) also charcoal and firelighters. The orchard has walkways down to the water where you can paddle, skim stones, build dams, swim ( at your own risk, supervision advised) or just enjoy the beauty of the river. Fly fishing is permitted along our stretch if river which runs from under the road bridge to our shepherds hut (approximately half a mile) We live in the mill itself and are happy for you to go down to the water to fish by our house as this is a good fishing place. ( please ask us before you go down though) We hope you enjoy The Old Mill House with it's beautiful surroundings as much as we do and have a great time with family or friends in this lovely space. Guest access The house has a large private enclosed garden and gravel drive which is solely for the use of The Old Mill house guests. The orchard is a communal area that can be used by both our house and our shepherds hut guests. The walkways and access to the river along our boundary is also for use only of our guests and us. The walks along the river are public footpaths, although are not used extensively by people other than our guests and us. Other things to note Not only are there lots of things to do here at The Old Mill, fabulous river walks, fishing, river swimming, paddling and playing in the water.( children should of course be superivised) we provide lots of games for the orchard too, garden jenga, rounders, croquet etc. Further afield there are lots of attractions. beautiful gardens to visit, The garden house, Stone lane, R.H.S Rosemoor, Clovelly court, Marwood Hill to name a few. The National Trust has lots of local properties too, Finch fiundry, Castle Drogo, Lydford gorge, and .any more in south Devon and Cornwall. For the family there is of course Tamar valley zip wires, tree walking and canoeing, pony treking on Dartmoor, Chagford outdoor heated pool, and only an hour away, The Eden project and Helligan gardens. There are also a selecion of restaurants and cafes in Okehampton and there are lots of cosy dog friendly pubs in the local villages, many on Dartmoor with incredible scenery and most with lovely garden to enjoy the sun in. We ran the Old Mill as a bed and breakfast while we were renovating the mill, however now that we have moved into the mill the cottages and house are now self cattering independent of our home.