4 Bed in Chittlehampton (oc-c30086)

Discover the beauty of Devon and old England when you stay at this chocolate-box, thatched cottage near Chittlehampton. Sleeping eight guests, the exquisite, four-bedroom retreat nestles in gorgeous country gardens and offers accommodation with an abundance of character and charm. Dating back to the 14th century, the Grade II-listed cottage has been beautifully renovated to ensure a comfortable stay for families and friends. The space Let yourselves in via the porch, where you can leave your outerwear, and enter to find features ranging from oak panelling to flagstone floors. Follow steps up to the kitchen/diner, with its central island and large extendable dining table to seat up to 8 guests for mealtimes. Prepare hearty Devonshire feasts in here and find there is also a utility room and family shower room in this part of the cottage. After dinner, retreat to the lounge, with its Smart TV and Sonos sound system, or the snug, which also has a Smart TV. One of your bedrooms, a double, with its own snug and en-suite shower room, is close to the front door at ground-floor level. Three more bedrooms are on the first floor. These include two twins and a super-king-size with a four-poster bed and beautiful en-suite bathroom, with a free-standing bath. There is also a family shower room. Savour the magnificent, mature garden at this impressive cottage. Stroll through its acre of lawn and colourful trees and shrubs, or open a bottle of wine in the summerhouse. There is private parking for five cars. Stride out on country walks or hop on the saddle and explore rural Devon by bicycle. Plan a day trip to Westward Ho!, 17 miles away, with its long, sandy beach which is popular for swimming and surfing. Instow, 13 miles away, is also perfect for beach lovers. Take a ferry from here to Appledore during summer stays. House Rules Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 double, 2 twins - 4 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC; 1 en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower and WC; 2 shower rooms with WCs - Electric Esse range oven with one induction hob and one cast iron hob, airfryer, microwave, dishwasher, American-style fridge/freezer with ice maker and coffee machine - Extendable dining table and seating for up to 8 guests - Utility room with washing machine, tumble drier and small fridge - Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available on request - Smart TV in lounges and snug with Sonos sound system in the lounge - 4 in 1 games table in the snug - Selection of books and games - Enclosed garden on various levels with patio and summerhouse - Selection of outdoor games including Jenga and lawn quoits - Private parking for up to 5 cars - Shop and pub 0.5 miles, beach 15 miles - Please note: no BBQs or candles allowed due to the thatch roof