Devon Manor House set in 40 acres of farmland in an area of outstanding natural beauty and only 15 mins from the sea and the Jurassic Coast.
The manor house is a Grade II* listed building, originating from probably the 15th Century, with many original features still in place. It has recently been refurbished with new bathrooms and a new kitchen.
The house, nestling against a hill in an ancient valley is set in 1/2 acre of formal gardens but guests also have access to its surrounding farmland (the land is farmed by a local farmer who you may see around tending to his sheep or cattle). In the vicinity are two cottages which form part of the estate: one lived in by our caretakers, the other by their granddaughter. There is also a barn and some other farm buildings.
It is not overly modern and so is a great place to get away from the 21st century stresses of the phone and the internet and enjoy its peaceful setting.
The house set in its 40 acres of land
Rear of the house and garden
Large 4 bed room
main ensuite double bedroom
Kitchen and dining area
Sitting room
Situated to the south of Honiton, Boycombe is a magnificent old house offering privacy and tranquility yet there is a vast choice of things to do there and in the area.
After driving up our long lane you find yourself entering a delightfully secluded place. Some guests never leave, choosing to explore the surrounding land with its streams, woodlands and ancient pastures. We also provide a children's play area with a trampoline and the house has a games room.
Literally round the corner, there is a very popular riding stable at Devenish Pitt. Within 15 minutes, guestscan get to the seaside towns of Branscombe, Beer and Sidmouth whilst the famous fossil beaches of the Jurassic coast are only 20 mins away; Dartmoor and North devon beaches are under an hour away.
The shops of Honiton or Sidmouth are very close whilst bustling Exeter is 20 mins away.
There are many places to see out and about. There are many National Trust and Engloish Heritage sites close by whilst for children Crealy's adventure park is 35 minutes away. There are swimming pools in Honiton and Sidmouth.
When it comes to eating or drinking out there are again many choices to suit all tastes and wallets. Atmospheric pubs like the famous Masons Arms at Branscombe, excellent fish restaurants at Westbay or Broadhembury, gastropubs like the Jack in the Green our local carvery pub the Hare and Hounds and elegant gastronomic dining experiences at Gittisham or Gidleigh park can be reached within an hour's drive.
Facilities for this holiday house in Honiton, South West
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Exeter - 15 miles
Nearest Port:
Plymouth - 50 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Hare and Hounds - 2 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Masons Arms - 6 miles
Nearest Beach:
Branscombe - 6 miles
Nearest Golf Course:
Honiton - 2 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Family Bedroom. The main bedroom has a double bed and is ensuite. The other two bedrooms share a family bathroom but each has handbasins.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms, 1 Shower. Recently modernised, there is one ensuite and one family bathroom upstairs and one shower room downstairs.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Kitchen/diner. At one end dining table and chairs, with new cooker with large single oven and all mod cons at the other.
Utility room next door with larder, washing machine and separate dryer.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. Our caretakers live on the estate and are on hand to help you enjoy your stay. Bath towels and linen provided, changed weekly.
Please ask our caretaker for babysitting and extra cleaning
Dining:
Seating for 8. The dining table is in the kitchen and will seat 8-10
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games, Table Tennis. The end room dowsntairs is a games room with a large fireplace, table football, reversible small size pool table/ping pong table and some board games.
There are two DVD televisions in the house
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. A secluded garden with a good size lawn; a large trampoline and climbing frame with swings also (use at their own risk). Guests are free to walk around the land and explore the woods and streams.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Not Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed.
The flagstone floors and steep narrow staircase up to the bedrooms will be hazardous to elderly, disabled or the young. The house is also very old and young children must be properly supervised.
Local activities in and around Honiton, South West
Coast/Beach: 15 minutes drive away: Branscombe with the famous Masons Arms pub and fabulous coastal walks. Beer for more beaches, rock pools and fishing boat hire; great to fresh fish. Sidmouth for regency splendour, shops including Waitrose, beaches and rock pools; indoor swimming pool.
Golf: Honiton Golf Club is seven minutes away.
Travel: Exeter airport 25 minutes away, Bristol 70 minutes, Heathrow 3 hours. Honiton station for Exeter or London Waterloo (London 3 hours by train). Use of car essential.
Further details: Many great restaurants within 1 hours drive. Horseriding stables just round the corner from the house. Crealy's adventure and activity park 35 minutes away and go-yarting centre. Cinema at Exeter. Many National Trust houses nearby. Sidmouth Observetry.
Guests are provided with a detailed map and driving instructions but the house is marked on many road maps. It is situated close to Church Green, four miles to the south of Honiton.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
31 Aug - 18 Oct 2008
£700.00
€889.00
$1393.00
18 Oct - 1 Nov 2008
£750.00
€952.50
$1492.50
1 Nov - 20 Dec 2008
£700.00
€889.00
$1393.00
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£1100.00
€1397.00
$2189.00
3 Jan - 7 Feb 2009
£700.00
€889.00
$1393.00
7 Feb - 21 Feb 2009
£750.00
€952.50
$1492.50
21 Feb - 28 Mar 2009
£700.00
€889.00
$1393.00
28 Mar - 1 Jul 2009
£850.00
€1079.50
$1691.50
1 Jul - 5 Sep 2009
£1100.00
€1397.00
$2189.00
Rental Notes: Weekend rates: from £350 for a 2 night break.
Saturday changeover high season, 10.00am departure and 14.00pm arrival.
Guestbook
""Just driving back from a lovely week at Boycombe. The house is indeed special and all of us had a wonderful time. The children's play area was superb, the house extremely comfortable, Many thanks for the use of the wellies and for the new TV which w" - Rachel
""Just wanted to let you know that we had the most relaxing holiday ever. I cannot believe how beautiful your house is, I fell in love with it immediately. I cant imagine that I will ever stay in something so old and beautiful again, we simply loved e" - Nicala
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Holiday House in england - South West - Devon - Honiton - Farway
