Cobblers Cottage, Bishops Nympton
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First class, character part-thatched cottage sleeping 6 + cot
Spacious, exceptionally attractive and luxuriously equipped property, including private heated swimming pool, sauna and hot tub.
Peaceful location, yet near the centre of this charming village, which nestles amid miles of glorious open countryside. Chosen by the BBC as the ideal location for its rural England period drama 'The Passion', the village offers quintessential country living and benefits from a delightful character pub serving excellent food and a large village stores, both of which are a short walk from the property. Less than four miles from the market town amenities of South Molton, with its indoor pool, shops, pubs, restaurants and array of antiques stores. The renowned beauty spot at Landacre Bridge and splendour of Exmoor are within a very scenic 10 mile drive, and with the North Devon Link Road being just a mile from the village, the property is an ideal touring base from which explore the entire region and glorious National Trust coastline.
Originally three dwellings including the village cobbler's workshop, the property is deceptively spacious and retains much of its original charm and character. Being until recently the professional decorator's own home, and the result of years of dedicated development and improvement, the cottage offers a level of design, comfort and equipping rarely found in self catering cottages, and benefits from oil fired central heating throughout. Three delightful bedrooms - master kingsize double with first class en-suite bathroom/wc with Italian tiling, double ended whirlpool bath, high quality power shower in separate cubicle, two handbasins, heated towel rail, halogen spotlighting, gas fired woodburner effect stove, wall-mounted LCD flat panel TV, DVD player and CD stereo, fitted wardrobes and glorious country views. Further double, accessed via ancient listed wooden staircase (may not suit the infirm or small children, no handrail, stairgate available), with fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom/wc with Italian tiling, double ended bath with shower fitment and handbasin; and ground floor twin bedded with separate dressing room, fitted wardrobes and door to garden. First class ground floor shower room with high quality power shower, halogen spots, LED lighting and handbasin. Spacious and extremely comfortable living room with woodburner in inglenook fireplace, beamed ceiling, high quality furnishings, colour TV, DVD player, CD stereo, French doors to garden and glazed doors to separate delightful dining room also with beamed ceiling, woodburning stove and original bread oven in large inglenook. High quality fitted kitchen with elec cooker, halogen hob with extractor, microwave, 'side by side' style fridge/freezer, small dishwasher, halogen spotlighting and original latched door to utlity room/wc with auto washing machine, tumble dryer and handbasin. Delightful inner hallway (originally the walkway to access the two cottages) with door to garden. The garden has also been the subject of excellent planning, design and landscaping, offering privacy and tranquillity and comprises; decked patio area with garden furniture outside the living room, leading to terrace with heated swimming pool (20' x 10') with selection of sun loungers and raised decking area under gazebo with incorporated outdoor fridge in cabinet, and garden furniture. Steps lead down to 'outside dining room' with custom made long table with bench seating, table top gas heater and hanging candelabra, large outdoor fireplace and barbecue, and semi-circular walled 'snug' with table and chairs with integral white cotton cushions. Beyond this area is 'The Relaxation Suite', a double glazed summer house incorporating 6 seater hot tub with outstanding views over rolling farmland, sauna, shower cubicle and lounge area with cane furniture, colour TV, DVD player - also with glorious views through French doors which open out to deck area with garden furniture, over a level lawn. Unrestricted roadside parking nearby.
Linen and all towels inclusive * No pets and no smoking within the property * Standard fuel charge £20pw May 22 - Sep 4, £30pw(poa) all other times * Free basket of logs and welcome pack provided on arrival *Swimming pool heated Apr 3-Sep 25
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