Peaceful Luxury Coastal Getaway.

Down Barton is a unique & spectacular house in the beautiful, quiet Devon Parish of Welcombe. With lot's of room inside & out, & a short distance to the beautiful NT beach at Welcombe Mouth, it's a fantastic getaway destination for families & friends. It's peaceful location provides easy access to the glorious South West Coast path & the many beautiful local beaches. You are assured of a memorable stay whatever the time of year. (Sorry but we have a strict no pets or parties policy) The space The house sleeps a maximum of 13 people (8 adults and 5 children) The four guest double bedrooms are all on the ground floor with the main living room and Kitchen area on the first floor. The large fifth bedroom has two children's' bunk beds and a trundle bed. There are also 2 infant travel cots on request. Two of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with a third, large bathroom with bath & shower. There is a large children's playroom on the first floor with a quiet office space downstairs. The large garden is great for outdoor games, socialising and relaxing. There is ample exterior seating and dining with a Barbecue as well as a fire pan for warmth on longer evenings outside. During the Autumn guests can help themselves to any of the Apples from the small orchard. The house's location is perfect for country strolls, energetic walks or access to some of the best beaches and surfing the area has to offer. Sorry but we operate a strict no pets or parties policy. Guest access As a guest at Down Barton you have complete free run of the entire house. The large garden is yours to enjoy as is the orchard. Your stay at Down Barton will allow you the time and space to really relax and fully enjoy your break. Other things to note The only genuinely unpredictable thing about your stay at Down Barton will be the Devonian weather! You will have to be prepared to travel a little way for amenities and supplies as the setting is truly rural. There are two local pubs, The Old Smithy (A short stroll away) and the Jolly Roger Tavern which you will have passed on your way to the house. There is a great Pottery in Welcombe just opposite the pub as well. There are excellent Tearooms at the Old Rectory in Morwenstowe, just across the border, and at Docton Mill which is only a couple of miles away. The nearest town with all the usual facilities is Bude, 12 miles & 25 minutes away to the South of Welcombe along the A39. There are two convenience stores and a small Co-Op mini-supermarket in Kilkhampton, which is even closer, just across the border in Cornwall (7 miles). Kilkhampton also has a Chinese Takeaway. The local walks range from relaxing strolls to hilly treks, but the sheer variety will suit almost all tastes. Local cycling is a little on the 'lumpy' side, however, there are lots of quiet routes on and off-road. (The name 'Devon' derives from the Roman 'Dumnonii', meaning "a person who lives in a deep valley".) Your host Stu has a comprehensive knowledge of all the best local routes for walkers and cyclists, whatever your ability. Your nearest beach is the National Trust owned Welcombe mouth. It's a short drive or a beautiful 20 minute stroll down the valley to this secluded bay. Access to the Beach by vehicle is via an unmetalled track with a small car park at the end. During high season it can get a bit busy but the early bird is almost always guaranteed a space. Although there is no life guard cover the beach is relatively safe to swim, bodyboard or surf at as long as you follow the usual safety rules. We let you know of the tide times during your stay. Access to the beach proper is down a meter or so wide rocky path with steps at the bottom. Depending on the time of year and recent sea conditions the beach may or may not have large areas of sand. Although there is wi-fi throughout most of the property due to Down Bartons very rural location broadband speeds will not break any records! You can expect at least 2 to 5mb's, enough for Netflix streaming etc but it's one of the small trade-offs you make for such a stunning location.