Property Description
Owl (ref 30095), S19051 (ref 30096), Buzzard (ref 30097) and Goose (ref 30098) are located at the owners' farm in rural North Devon. With lovely views of the surrounding countryside and beyond, Venn Farm Cottages offers guests a real slice of rural life. Guests staying a week at the cottages also get the added bonus of entry into The Big Sheep at Bideford and Exmoor Zoo, so that's two brilliant days out already sorted! Back on the farm, the cottages are well appointed and presented to a comfortable standard. Around the farm, there is plenty to do with organised feeding of the animals, collecting fresh eggs from the chickens and some lovely walks around the farm's 20 acres. There is also a large covered area with various toys and activities. The popular market town of South Molton has a weekly farmers' market and a variety of shops, antique and curio shops, pubs and restaurants. Barnstaple additionally has a theatre, cinema and leisure activities, and places of interest including the Museum of North Devon, Pannier Market, 14th-century St Anne's Chapel and 18th-century Queen Anne's Walk. Other family attractions in the area include RHS gardens at Rosemoor, National Trust houses at Arlington and Castle Drogo, The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, Exmoor Zoo and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. Spectacular beaches at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough, Woolacombe and Westward Ho! are all within easy driving distance. There is some spectacular and challenging walking on Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. There are numerous golf courses within 5 miles and there is some excellent game fishing available locally at Eggesford. There is cycle hire available at various locations along the Tarka Trail, and horse riding locally. Shop 4 miles, pub 2 miles.
Ground Floor:
Living area: With Freeview TV and DVD player.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and tiled floor.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
All properties: Economy 7 central heating, electric heaters ( £30 per week, £20 per short break October-March), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with other properties on-site). Courtyard with garden furniture. 20-acre grounds with sitting-out area and barbecue (shared with other properties on-site). Dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times, (working farm, sheep country). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a stream in the grounds.
