Holiday cottage for a large group in Great Torrington - sleeps 8

RIVERSIDE - HSF Cottage, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8PH.
Property Reference: HSF

Bedrooms - 4

Sleeps - 8

Bathrooms - 2

Sorry no pets

Exterior | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Exterior | Orford Mill - Kingfisher, Great Torrington
Living room | Orford Mill - Riverside, Great Torrington
Kitchen/diner | Orford Mill - Riverside, Great Torrington
Kitchen | Orford Mill - Riverside, Great Torrington
Double bedroom | Orford Mill - Riverside, Great Torrington
Twin bedroom | Orford Mill - Riverside, Great Torrington
Twin bedroom | Orford Mill - Riverside, Great Torrington
Swimming pool | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Hot tub and sauna | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Hot tub and sauna | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Hot tub and sauna | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Games room | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Children’s play area | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
River Torridge | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Heidi’s Hideaway | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Tennis court | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Badgers | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Children’s play area | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Heidi’s Hideaway | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington
Heidi’s Hideaway | Orford Mill - Henry Williamson, Great Torrington

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RIVERSIDE - HSF Cottage 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Overlooking the river (with fishing rights) this delightful cottage has use of a swimming pool, tennis court, games room and play area.

Accommodation details

This two-storey cottage, adjacent to the swimming pool, has a private decked balcony with lovely views over the river. Beamed living/dining room with wood burner and French doors to balcony. Well-equipped modern fitted kitchen. Two beamed bedrooms with doors to balcony; one double with en-suite bathroom with double ended whirlpool/airstream bath (for 2 persons) and toilet, one twin with TV. Bathroom with over bath shower and toilet. First floor: Two beamed bedrooms, one double bedroom, one twin with views over the river.

Extra Amenities

  • Wood burner
  • DVD
  • Private decked balcony and furniture
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  • Elec, full oil CH (controlled by owner), bed linen, towels ad Wi-Fi inc
  • Cot, t/cot and h/chair by arr
  • TV with digital terrestrial channels
  • M/wave
  • Washer/dryer
  • D/washer
  • F/freezer
  • Shared grounds with sitting-out area and furniture
  • Ample parking
  • Shared games room with pool table, games machines
  • Shared outside area with table tennis
  • Shared indoor heated swimming pool (12ft x 33ft) with changing and shower facilities
  • Shared fitness room with treadmill, exercise bike, weights bench, dry infra-red sauna and wet steam sauna, with shower and toilet facilities (no children)
  • Massage and beauty treatments by arr
  • Shared hard all weather tennis court (bring own equipment, and tennis shoes – no trainers)
  • On-site river fishing (bring own licence, or avail locally at cost)
  • Children’s play area with swings and playhouse
  • Heidi’s Hideaway (playroom for toddlers and young children)
  • No smoking
  • NB: Securely fenced river on-site
. Orford Mill lies alongside the River Torridge in a beautiful wooded valley, nestled below the historic town of Torrington.

With its air of peace and tranquillity, abundant wildflowers and river life, it became the setting for Henry Williamson’s magical story of Tarka the Otter. Indeed, the mill wheel in which Tarka hid from the hound Deadlock was at Orford Mill. This superb location makes a wonderful holiday base, especially for families, with sandy beaches on the North Devon coast only 10 miles away.

The complex consists of a Grade II listed water mill and manor house, now converted into eight delightful cottages, seven of which are featured here, all equipped to Visit Britain ‘4 Star’ standard. Most overlook the charming ornamental courtyard with its ponds and flowerbeds. Riverside (ref HSF) is detached and overlooks the river. All cottages retain character features such as exposed beams and stonework, and each is furnished in an individual style to a very high standard. Guests can enjoy an indoor heated swimming pool, with lovely river views, as well as a fitness room and all-weather tennis court, games room and fenced outdoor children’s play area. In addition, fishing rights are available on 200 yards of river (bring own licence, or available locally at cost). All the waterways are fenced.
The countryside around Orford Mill is dotted with sleepy villages nestled among the hills, while extensive woodlands, traversed by many footpaths, offer the chance to experience the area’s natural beauty at close quarters. Adjacent to the grounds are the renowned RHS gardens at Rosemoor, and other local attractions include Dartington Crystal, offering a factory tour and visitor centre.

Great Torrington is only a mile away with good shopping and amenities, and there is golf at nearby Hartland. Orford Mill adjoins Torrington Common which extends to 365 acres, incorporating 20 miles of footpaths. The common is a haven for wildlife. The ‘Big Sheep’ and ‘Milky Way’ theme parks are each less than 10 miles away.

The River Torridge runs downstream to the ancient port of Bideford, still with a working quay offering boat trips out to Lundy Island. Just around the corner is the attractive little town of Appledore with its colourful houses and narrow streets. To either side lies Devon’s most spectacular stretch of coastal scenery – a chain of magnificent cliffs and rocky promontories, interspersed here and there by long flat sandy beaches, where the Atlantic breakers roll in to create ideal surfing conditions. There are splendid beaches at Instow and Westward Ho!, the latter bordered by the Royal North Devon Golf Club, and the Northam Nature Reserve. Further west is the supremely picturesque Clovelly, whose narrow, cobbled main street descends at a dizzying gradient to the little harbour below. To the south, the cathedral city of Exeter can be reached via a delightful drive through lush river valleys.

Orford Mill offers very attractive accommodation set in 3 acres of beautiful gardens with streams, waterfalls and the water wheel which is still operational. Excellent as a touring base, it makes a good choice for a holiday whatever the weather. Shop ½ mile

Self-catering features

  • Open Fire / Woodburner
  • Detached Property
  • Dishwasher
  • Ground Floor Facilities
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Garden / Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Games Room
  • Highchair
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Grouped Properties
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • Woodburning Stove
  • Decorated at Christmas
  • WiFi
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Cot Available
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Fishing Nearby/On-site
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