Relax in the comfort and luxury of these former farm buildings, converted to provide spacious modern living for 8 people within 1/3rd of an acre of secluded garden. Ideal for young children or multi-generational stays, the house with its ground floor bedrooms, is just a 150-metre stroll along a private driveway to the Tarka Trail cycle path. The accommodation comfortably sleeps 8 people with the option of a ninth person on a sofa bed. Mostly on the ground floor, it is well suited to people with limited mobility. The U-shaped building, surrounded by lawns, centres on a west-facing courtyard garden and patio. Two ground-floor bedrooms: bedroom 1 has two single beds, large fitted wardrobes, TV; bedroom 2 has a double bed, fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers. One large bedroom upstairs has 4 single beds and ample storage Two ground-floor bathrooms: one bathroom has a walk-in shower; other has a bath with integrated shower. The kitchen / dining area provides a vast array of equipment and the space to savour a stylish meal at the dining table, which easily seats 10 people. The kitchen’s equipment includes full height fridge, freezer, double oven hob and grill, dishwasher, microwave, food processor, slow cooker, a huge range of dishes, and a TV. The laundry room has a washing machine and dryer. A study / snug leading is equipped with a large desk and a sofa bed, which allows for a ninth person to stay. The lounge is a spectacular oak-beamed room, with french doors to the courtyard garden and view to the fields and hills beyond. TV, DVD, books and board games available. Equipped with WiFi throughout, underfloor heating, solar panels, EV charging point (type 2 plug, 6.6kW) and parking for three or more cars. A garage in front of the house is not included in the rental but can be used at your own risk for storing bicycles, surfboards etc – just talk with the owners. Access from drive is via 4 shallow steps with handrail. Level access from owners drive if needed.

We live next door. We enjoy meeting visitors and we are committed to helping you enjoy your stay so please don't hesitate to ask about any aspect of your visit. We speak English and French.

Here, you will enjoy the charms and privacy of the countryside, with wonderful views over fields to the river Torridge, yet you are conveniently located for the historic town of Torrington and the many attractions of North Devon. A 20-minute walk takes you to the centre of Torrington, it is a 20-minute drive to the beach at Westward Ho!, and you are situated right next to the Tarka Trail, the longest traffic-free cycle trail in the country. A bus stop, the popular Puffing Billy Café and a cycle hire shop are just 200m from the house. While you can quickly reach sandy beaches and spectacular coastline, Torrington offers a range of traditional shops and cafes, the impressive gardens of RHS Rosemoor, glass blowing demonstrations at Dartington Glass, picturesque walks on 365 acres of common land, cinema and theatre at The Plough Arts Centre and much more. A bus stop, for direct buses to Bideford, Barnstaple, and Exeter with easy onward connections to the coast, is just 200m from the house - and, yes, we once had guests from Canada, who arrived and left by bus! The nearest train station is Umberleigh (15 minute drive) while Barnstaple is the nearest train station accessible by bus.