Idyllic Rural Holiday Lodge with Cedar Hot Tub

St. Elmo Lodge is a wonderful base for exploring beautiful South Devon and Dartmoor National Park. A luxurious and spacious holiday home with a fabulous cedar hot tub in the outdoor entertaining area, a fully enclosed garden, and reverse level living space showcasing the stunning views. The space St. Elmo Lodge is a luxurious, newly renovated 5-bedroom holiday lodge set within the 4-acre grounds of the owner’s home and provides contemporary accommodation for up to 10 adults* and 2 children. Peacefully located within the hamlet of Woodland, near Ashburton on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park, the property enjoys beautiful views of the local countryside and across to Dartmoor. Approaching the property along the sweeping driveway, guests will love the tranquil & picturesque setting and it is perfect for a rural escape, but within easy reach of all that South Devon has to offer. Laid out in reverse-level style to take advantage of the views, head down 3 steps and enter via the ground floor where there are three bedrooms, each furnished with a zip & link super kingsize bed (can be setup with twin beds if requested). The first bedroom has an en-suite shower room and the other two share the family bathroom. Upstairs, the stylish living room looks out to the countryside and is well furnished with a cosy wood burner, a 60-inch Smart TV with Freeview (incl. Netflix), Sky Plus, an Xbox, DVD player, a guitar, bluetooth speaker and two large corner sofas, one of which is a double sofa bed that can comfortably accommodate two guests. The kitchen/dining area is a brilliant space for preparing meals and has sleek quartz surfaces, two fan ovens, an integrated steam oven, built-in microwave, dishwasher, American fridge/freezer, induction hob, Nespresso coffee machine and a slow cooker. In between the kitchen and living room is a study area, a WC and a laundry cupboard housing a washing machine & tumble dryer. Bath robes & spa towels have also been thoughtfully provided for all adult guests The two-bedroom family suite on the first floor is accessed via the kitchen and is perfect for accommodating two adults and two children. The main bedroom has a super kingsize bed with an en-suite shower room, leading into the second bedroom which has a single bed with a pull-out trundle bed, a wooden cot and an en-suite bathroom. On the landing, there is also a study desk should you need to get a little work done, and the property boasts fast and stable 4G Wi-Fi. Outside is an enclosed garden with lawn and raised patio area, a lovely spot for relaxing in the sunshine or al-fresco dining. Complete with outdoor seating, an 8/10-seater Riviera cedar hot tub and a Chesney woodburning stove/ with integrated barbeque. There is a large cantilever parasol for outdoor dining/hot tub. Here you are within walking distance of a good local pub. The nearby hamlet of Woodland is conveniently located halfway between Exeter and Plymouth and the property is a 10-minute drive from the charming town of Ashburton full of Georgian architecture, quirky shops, restaurants and pubs. Ashburton is known as the "Gateway to Dartmoor" with its tors, rivers and rugged landscape and is also an ideal base from which to explore the whole region from moor to sea with fantastic scenery and opportunities for walking, canoeing, fishing & golf. Take a short drive towards the coast and discover the pretty South Hams, with its fabulous beaches, river estuaries and rolling hills surrounding the lovely old towns of Dartmouth, Totnes, Kingsbridge and Salcombe. Other attractions nearby include the English Riviera, Kent Caverns, Paignton Zoo, Plymouth Aquarium, Crealy Park and Woodlands Park. Guest access St. Elmo Lodge is in a rural location, and the use of a car is recommended. The lodge is on a gated property, and guests will be given a unique 4-digit access code for the duration of their stay, which will open the main gate and the front door to the Lodge. There's parking on site for 4 x cars, with more space available on request. Electric car owners will have use of a 'type 2' 7kW charging point, by prior arrangement Other things to note * We'd recommend that occupancy is best suited to 10 guests (up to 8 adults plus 2 children). However, there is a double sofa bed in the living room so, if desired, an additional 2 adults or children could readily be accommodated. In this event, the study table on the landing between the kitchen and the living room could be used for additional indoor dining space All 3 of the ground floor bedrooms have super king 'zip & link' beds, which can be separated to provide 2 x 3' single beds in each of these rooms. Please advise us of your preferred setup in advance of your stay We're happy to accept one well behaved dog