Vacation accommodation in Kentisbury Ford, near Barnstaple - sleeps 5

Wheelwrights Cottage 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5

An ideal holiday retreat, Wheelwrights is a delightful cottage with many picturesque walks and villages close by.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: With electric coal-effect fire, Freeview TV, DVD player, wooden floor and patio doors leading to courtyard.
Dining area: With wooden floor.
Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tiled floor.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With double bed and Freeview TV.
Bedroom 2: With bunk bed, single bed and Freeview TV.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.

Electric central heating and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Please note: There is a fenced stream in the grounds, 10 yards away.

All properties: Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot, available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.

Extra Amenities

Ideally located for exploring the delights of North Devon and Exmoor, Chaffcutters (ref. UKC1406), Wheelwrights (ref. UKC1407) and Chapel Cottage (ref. HOOM) are the perfect base for your holiday.
Chaffcutters (ref. UKC1406) and Wheelwrights (ref. UKC1407) were converted from an old stone barn, the properties still have a couple of clues to their past life. The well-appointed cottages, with their enclosed courtyard gardens are located in the hamlet of Kentisbury Ford.
Chapel Cottage (ref. HOOM) is a single storey, detached holiday cottage makes an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful North Devon countryside. The cottage has been thoughtfully converted, and the enclosed patio is an ideal suntrap from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

From here, you are never very far from the attractions that make north Devon a great holiday destination. Whether you are a couple with a dog or a young family, there is much to see and do in the local area. The stunning, sandy beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton are a must during your stay where you can learn to surf or hopefully, top up your tan. There are many other coves and bays at Combe Martin, Lee Bay and Hele Bay which are ideal for rock pooling. Towards Lynton and Lynmouth there is dramatic scenery as Exmoor meets the coast, from the plunging cliffs at Countisbury Head to the beauty of the Valley of the Rocks. There is the Victoria Cliff Railway connecting Lynton to Lynmouth and also access to the Southwest Coast Path.

At Ilfracombe, there is bustling harbourside and the Tunnels Beaches. The regional town of Barnstaple has a good range of shops and amenities including the must-see historic Pannier market. For some real holiday excitement, a trip to Watermouth Castle, Combe Martin Wildlife Park or the Big Sheep will certainly make somebodies holiday. There are National Trust properties at Arlington, Knightshayes and Castle Drogo and the RHS gardens at Rosemoor are certainly worth the journey. There is cycling on the Tarka Trail, golf, horse riding and fishing all available locally. Shop 500 yards, pub 1½ miles and restaurant 750 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.