About the property
LARGE DETACHED FARMHOUSE PERFECT FOR FAMILY GET TOGETHERS
This impressive, partly thatched, listed farmhouse features a medieval entrance hall complete with the original wooden panels dating back to the 15th century. The farmhouse is found down a private drive in the hub of an organic working farm and retains many of its original features with stonework and wooden beams. The local village of Iddesleigh is 2 miles away, and offers the award winning pub, The Duke of York, where Michael Morpurgo, the Author of the acclaimed film War Horse, was first inspired to write the book sitting in front of the fire chatting with the First World War veteran and local man Wilfred Ellis. If you have time to venture further afield, there are many local attractions within a short drive including Dartmoor and Exmoor, with Lynton and Lynmouth to the North, Exmouth and Sidmouth to the South, and lovely beaches of Bude and Widemouth to the West. The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, RHS Rosemoor Gardens, coarse fishing at Stafford Moor and Dartington Crystal are also a short drive. Cyclists and walkers are both well catered for in the area with the famous Tarka Trail within easy reach and farm walks. Leisure facilities: the patio area offers a private hot tub. Play facilities: children can enjoy the play area with swings, slide and climbing frame.
The first-floor accommodation can be accessed by two staircases offering SIX bedrooms: all with TV, first stair case leads to large family bedroom with king-size and single bed, 1 twin room. 1 king-size double with en-suite bath, shower cubicle and WC. This room is situated so that it can be accessed by both sides of the farmhouse via doors on each side of the room, these can be open or closed depending on your party make-up. The second staircase takes you to 1 master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with P bath, shower over and WC, and 1 further twin room. Downstairs you will find 1 large double (up one step) with quiet seating area, perfect for the elderly or those needing added accessibility. Bathroom: up the first staircase, family size with 3/4 bath, quadrant shower cubicle and WC. Up the second staircase opposite the twin room with bath, shower cubicle and WC. Downstairs large bathroom with large walk in shower and WC. Lounge: one step up takes you into the first of 2 lounges, the first offering TV, DVD, cosy woodburner and patio door to the garden. Stone flagged second entrance/snug with PlayStation, books and games. The second lounge has TV, DVD and woodburner. First basket of logs provided for woodburners. Kitchen: large farmhouse room with feature Rayburn range cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave. Utility room: with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Outside: enclosed garden and patio areas wrapping around the farmhouse with hot tub and children's play area, BBQ and garden furniture. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen, electric and central heating included. Internet Access available. Regret no smoking in the property, however there is a small covered area in the courtyard at the back of the house for smokers. Regret no pets. Additional info: short breaks are welcome and are charged at 85% for 3 or 4 nights and 90% for 5 nights, please ask for further details. Location: pub and shops 2 miles. Arrival: 4pm.
The other property owned by the Owners of Fursdon Farm is 1450B