Farm & Cottage Holidays

Merlot Cottage

Northlew, Mid and East Devon

4 stars

About the property

1 OF 3 LOVELY PROPERTIES AT EASTCOTT VINEYARD

Merlot is 1 of 3 recently refurbished holiday cottages in a delightful rural setting with a small holding. The current owners have established West Devon’s only commercial winery and new vineyard, with the first wines on sale from the 2009 season. Enjoy a tour of the vineyard, explanation of the winemaking process and a tasting session. Suitable for all year round holidays, you will be situated in one of the most picturesque and tranquil parts of Devon, and yet is ideally positioned for touring the whole country. Rugged Dartmoor is a short drive and is perfect for nature lovers and walkers. The beaches of North Cornwall are less than 15 miles away and offer a range of long sandy surfing beaches and sheltered coves to explore. There are attractions to suit most tastes and these include Castle Drogo,Tarka Trail and the Granite Way cycle trails, Lydford Gorge, RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Launceston Steam Railway and more. The village of Northlew is a mile away, the small market town of Hatherleigh has local shops and pubs, and Okehampton offers a larger range of shops, including Waitrose, restaurants and leisure facilities. In the evenings relax in the enclosed garden area and of course enjoy a glass of wine!

The accommodation is semi-detached and retains much original charm and character from exposed beams to exposed stone, and offers THREE bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single. Bathroom with WC. Downstairs offers a shower room with WC. Well equipped kitchen with cooker, washing machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Lounge/diner with TV, DVD, Freeview and hi-fi. Second snug lounge area. Enclosed garden with seating. Ample parking. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. (Heating supplement September - April £25). Cot and highchair available on request. Regret no pets and no smoking. Beach 15 miles, shops 4 miles and pub 1 mile.

Other properties on site include CABER and SAUVI.

At a glance

  • Property code: MERLO
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Sleeps: 5
  • Dogs allowed: No
  • Changeover day: Saturday
  • Price band: L
  • Towels included
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available

Features

  • Enclosed garden / patio
  • Pub nearby

Availability & book

Dates Price Select
13 Mar 2010
for 7 nights
£310
20 Mar 2010
for 7 nights
£310
27 Mar 2010
for 7 nights
£405