Log Cabins to RentIs fishing the perfect sport for a holiday? You sit on a chair, contemplating nature in a splendid setting, waiting for a moment of excitement that may never come. And if it doesn’t? More time to enjoy the scenery. Couple that level of contentment with a beautiful log cabin and it sounds like a formula for a totally relaxing break. The log cabins below have fishing either on site or close by.
First class wooden chalet in a peaceful location backing onto woodland on the edge of an exclusive thirty six acre holiday park with swimming pool, tennis courts, adventure play area, indoor games area, restaurant, bar and laundry room with washers and driers too. Located close to the beach, in a village with shops, pub and post office and only two miles from the old fishing towns of Deal and Walmer with their castles, shops and restaurants this chalet is a super base for that real seaside escape. It is very well equipped and unusually has an upstairs washroom as well as a ground floor shower room and a delightful private rear patio garden. Shop: 0.1 miles Pub: 0.1 miles Coast: 0.1 mile
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Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with two luxury leather sofas, coffee table, dining table and chairs, TV with Freeview, DVD, video and CD as well as a selection of books, toys and games. This room stretches across the front of the chalet and has double doors out to the front veranda which is in the sun nearly all day and provides views across the park
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine, blender, mixer, toasted sandwich maker and door to the rear decked area
Bedroom 1 with single bed, chest of drawers and door to the rear garden
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c.
Stairs lead to...
First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with double bed, bedside tables, cupboard and chair
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, chest of drawers and cupboard/wardrobe
Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c.
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Garden: Private rear decked patio area and well planted, shaded rock garden with garden furniture as well as communal lawns to the front.
Parking: In main car park with footpaths to the chalet.
Heating: Electric heaters. There is a coin meter taking £1 coins which will have been 'fed' for your arrival and you can 'top it up' if necessary during your stay.
Notes: The park is open from 1st March to 31st October and for Christmas and New Year. Chalets we have available at Kingsdown Leisure Park are Sea Spray Lodge(EK175) , Tranquility(EK204) , Sea View(EK201) Park Lodge(EK708) Maple Lodge (EK205) Pebbles (EK208) and The Bolt Hole (EK198).
First class chalet on exclusive thirty six acre holiday park with swimming pool, tennis courts, adventure play area, indoor games area, restaurant, bar and laundry room with washers and dryers too. Close to the beach for that real seaside escape. The village has various shops, pub and post office and is two miles from the old fishing towns of Deal and Walmer with their castles, shops and restaurants. This chalet is exceptionally well furnished, decorated and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing break. It has the rare facility of an upstairs cloakroom as well as a ground floor shower room and also a large kitchen running the width of the chalet. Shop: 0.1 miles Pub: 0.1 miles Coast: 0.1 mile
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Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room lies across the front of the chalet with full double glazing and has two leather two-seater sofas, coffee table, dining table and chairs, pine dresser and flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD, video and CD as well as books, toys and games
Kitchen is not the usual galley kitchen but spreads across the whole of the rear of the chalet, is fully fitted including an electric cooker, hob, combination microwave/oven, freezer and a fridge/ freezer, blender, mixer, toasted sandwich maker, washing machine, tumble dryer and a TVwith DVD. A door from the kitchen opens out to the rear patio garden
Shower Room with power shower, washbasin and w.c.
Steep stairs with stair gate at top lead to...
First Floor:
Bedroom 1 is open to the upstairs corridor and stairs and has twin beds with two chests of drawers, fitted cupboards and hanging space
Cloakroom has a washbasin and w.c.
Bedroom 2 has a double bed, bedside tables, two chests of drawers, a dressing table, TV and video
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Patio Garden: Private rear patio garden with two tables, chairs, two padded lounge chairs, barbeque plus a chimenea and patio table and chairs on communal lawns area to front with a two seat bench on the veranda.
Parking: In main car park with paths to the chalet.
Heating: Electric heaters. There is a coin meter taking £1 coins which will have been 'fed' for your arrival and you can 'top it up' if necessary during your stay.
Notes: The park is open from 1st March to 31st October and for Christmas and New Year. Chalets we have available at Kingsdown Leisure Park are Sea Spray Lodge(EK175) , Tranquility(EK204) , Sea View(EK201) Park Lodge(EK708) Maple Lodge (EK205), Pebbles (EK208) and The Bolt Hole (EK198).
This is a 19th Century country house, situated in the unspoiled Devon countryside, nestled between Exmoor and Dartmoor. The Amberstone Manor, set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens and 20 acres of river meadows, has been totally refurbished and offers nine beautifully-appointed bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms. It sleeps up to eighteen adults and is able to provide additional accommodation for children or staff on request.
The house is in two parts. The main part has a ground floor with two very large reception and dining areas and a lounging TV room to relax in. There is also a large farmhouse style kitchen with ancilliary rooms and the dining room that seats eighteen. All have large windows, mostly double aspect, allowing in the south facing sun and light.
The two floors above contain seven bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities. The courtyard is home to a further two additional bedrooms, the studio and the cobbled room. Additionally the courtyard contains a large spectacular room (11m x 6m) that can be used for functions, conferences, dance, yoga and table tennis. The adjoining room is a huge but restful snooker room (full size table), library and flat screen TV.
The house sits comfortably in five acres of gardens and pastures with uninterrupted views across a valley of woods and river towards distant Dartmoor. Immediately around the house are formal gardens that were laid out in Victorian times. To the west is a private sunken salt water swimming pool set amongst tropical plants, while on a lower terrace is a tennis court of green artificial grass surrounded by a hundred Rhododendron bushes. The south facing terraces are built from fossilised limestone from Malta, but underneath is a very English Victorian garden grotto. A lawn for croquet, an orchard for apples, a vegetable garden for fresh produce all add up to the quintessential English country garden.
Facilities include an outdoor heated (heated by solar panels) salt water pool(The swimming pool is open from the 1st May through to the end of September),infra red sauna, yoga and dance room, TVs and DVDs in most of the rooms, grass tennis court, snooker room, croquet lawn and extensive gardens. Wi-fi is available throughout.
There is a full meet and greet service with the house. The owner will show you around and show you how everything works to make sure you are happy before you are left to enjoy your holiday!
Amberstone Manor is the perfect place for house parties, celebrations, family get-togethers, or a relaxing retreat. We love it here so much that we chose Amberstone as the venue for one of our spectacular blogger retreats, offering a taste of the unique Oliver's Travels holiday experience.
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***Please note that 3 night weekend stays must start on a Friday.
***For July and August, the maximum stay is 6 nights, arriving on a Friday and departing on a Thursday (no 7 night stays are possible during this period, due to the time it takes to prepare the house for Friday arrivals). For these 6 night stays, the check in time will be 5pm on the Friday, and the check out time will be 11am on the Thursday.***
The house is located at the edge the village of Chulmleigh in the heart of North Devon.
North Devon boasts astonishing scenery with countless surfing beaches and rugged landscape boarding Dartmoor. It is the ideal location for adventure seeking enthusiast.
Local Activities
A wide range of fabulous activities can be recommended by the owners in the local area including Horse riding, Golf, Fishing, Clay pigeon shooting, Paint ball and Gliding | Microlight flying. The area has many great off – road footpaths through woods, meadows and the dramatic North coast beaches, one is a spectacular Unesco heritage site.
Walking and Cycling
Take you pick form a wide selection of stunning local walks and hikes in the area. Cycle from Dartmoor to the sea on old disused railway line known as “the tarka trail”.
Golf
An 18-hole short course in Chulmleigh, less than five minutes walk away. Then advance to to the full-size course some ten minutes away at Highbullen Hotel Golf and Country Club. Alternatively, visit the premier Atlantic Links course at Saunton Golf Club and play their East Course which is rated 60 in the world by Golf World Magazine.
Horse riding
Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are the perfect places to visit for a horse lovers. Chulmleigh also has a local stables for horse riding lessons and hiring. explore the multitude of forestry tracks and bridleways, some through Eggesford Forest.
Fishing
There are many wonderful venues for fishing close by. The Little Dart is a ‘late running river’ so fish arrive later in the year. The Taw is best for salmon in the spring and is good for sea trout from May onwards. There are also several coarse fishing lakes in the area, including the popular Stafford Moore. The Torridge and the River Mole, Catham Lakes and Huntacott Water are all close by.
Other Activities
Light aircraft, gliding and microlight flying sessions at Eaglescott Airfield, only 15 minutes away. Clay pigeon and game shoots, including Trenchard, Colleton Manor and Clovelly.
Privately owned detached holiday lodge sleeping 6/8 + cot
Quality accommodation in peaceful and very scenic location
Situated on a secluded golf course, set well back from the major link road between Bideford and Bude. The course occupies a superbly landscaped 114 acre site amidst unspoilt rolling countryside and moorland, on the edge of Hartland Forest, which is home to many roaming red deer. The dramatic National Trust coastline around Hartland and picturesque fishing villages and coves of Clovelly and Bucks Mills are less than 5 miles distant. Wide, sandy surfing beaches at Bude or Westward Ho! and the historic port, shopping and antiques centre of Bideford are also just a short, scenic drive away. There are character inns, village stores and a choice of quality restaurants nearby and guests are welcome to use the excellent private leisure facilities of Penstowe, including indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, jacuzzi, tennis, badminton and squash courts, within a scenic 10 mile drive. The picturesque and well maintained golf course has extensive water hazards, offering good sport for golfers at every skill level. Novice and young players welcome, yet the par 71 course also presents an interesting challenge to experienced, low handicap enthusiasts. Visitors to the lodge have unrestricted use (during daylight hours) of the 2 well stocked fishing lakes adjacent to the lodge.
This Scandinavian style lodge is a true home from home. It has been constructed to high standards and offers peace, privacy and delightful lake and country views. The accommodation is very well equipped and stylishly furnished to a very comfortable standard throughout and with double glazing and electric heating to provide year round warmth. Three bedrooms with built-in fitments - King-size double with lake views and with en-suite bathroom/wc and shower over bath. Two twin bedded (one with lake views). Attractive shower room/wc. Spacious living/dining room with flat screen TV, video, DVD, CD/radio, very comfortable suite with double bed-settee and door to fully enclosed decked verandah with garden furniture and BBQ unit. Fully fitted kitchen area with elec cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Two individual parking bays are provided.
3 Star VisitEngland *Bed linen and towels inclusive * All fuel costs inclusive* Cot and highchair available @ £10pw * Pets welcome * Couples and family parties only * Welcome pack including dog biscuits provided on arrival * No smoking * Available all year
Detached single-storey cedarwood lodge - sleeping 6 + Travel Cot
Superb accommodation in tranquil lakeside setting.
One of only three lodges, in 10 acres of private grounds, and sharing this exceptionally attractive location surrounded by private pastureland and beautiful rolling Exmoor countryside. The village pub serving homemade food is within a 10 minute stroll, with shop selling basic provisions for touring site also nearby. Set 3 miles equidistant from Dulverton and Bampton, Exebridge offers a most attractive location for those seeking rural tranquillity. Magnificent walking and riding country, with coarse fishing freely available from owners private lake (also used by local anglers). Wimbleball Reservoir offering wind surfing and fishing is 2 miles distant, with trout fishing also available within 5 minutes walk. Dunster, with its fine castle and reputation as being the "prettiest village on Exmoor", is just a 20 minute scenic drive, whilst the coastal town of Minehead, and further beaches at Blue Anchor Bay and the famously picturesque Weir at Porlock are also easily accessible.
The lodge has been built to exacting specification, and has been finished to exceptionally high standards, with a relaxing oriental theme. Accommodation is beautifully furnished and well equipped, including natural wood flooring and gas central heating throughout, for year round warmth. Three delightful bedrooms - beautifully appointed double with draped four-poster bed and TV, and two twin bedded rooms. Spacious, high quality bathroom/wc with luxury jacuzzi bath and large walk-in shower. Very spacious and attractively furnished living/dining room with cream leather suite, satellite TV, DVD, CD player, iPod docking station and Wi-Fi connection. Dining area with seating for 6. Fully fitted kitchen area with elec cooker, gas hob, microwave and slimline dishwasher. Utility room/wc with washing machine, tumble dryer and vanity unit. Magnificent lake and countryside views can be enjoyed from the property, with French doors leading onto verandah with table, chairs and calming water feature. Private lawned area to side and parking for 2/3 cars.
Bed linen and towels inclusive * One dog welcome * Free coarse fishing available (carp up to 28lb, roach, bream and tench) * All fuel costs inclusive * Ramp for approach steps available on request *Free Wi-Fi Broadband available *
Detached spacious lakeside lodge sleeping 4 + travel cot
Newly developed, high quality property in delightful Exmoor setting
One of only three lodges, in 10 acres of private grounds, and sharing this exceptionally attractive location surrounded by private pastureland and beautiful rolling Exmoor countryside. The village pub serving homemade food is within a 5 minute stroll, with shop selling basic provisions for touring site also nearby. Set three miles equidistant from Dulverton and Bampton, Exebridge offers a most attractive location for those seeking rural tranquillity. Magnificent walking and riding country, with coarse fishing freely available from the owners private lake (also used by local anglers). Wimbleball Reservoir offering windsailing and fishing is two miles distant, with trout fishing also available within five minutes walk. Dunster, with its fine castle and reputation as being the "prettiest village on Exmoor", is just a scenic 20 minute drive, whilst the coastal town of Minehead, and further beaches at Blue Anchor Bay and the famously picturesque Weir at Porlock are also easily accessible.
This spacious lodge is set amid beautiful grounds overlooking a large fishing lake with its own private gazebo accessed by a decked walkway across the lake and surrounded by delightful Exmoor countryside. The property was newly built in 2010 to exacting specifications and has been finished to exceptionally high standards in contemporary style with a touch of French Chic! With vaulted ceilings, halogen lighting, rugs on beautiful wooden flooring, this tastefully furnished and well equipped lodge has gas central heating to provide year round comfort and is an ideal setting for couples, families and friends.
Two attractive bedrooms - Beautifully appointed king size double with French style furniture, halogen ceiling lights, TV and DVD. A curtained archway leads from the bedroom through to a private dressing room with mirrored fitted wardrobe and dressing table through to a first class spacious attractively tiled ensuite bathroom/wc with double ended spa bath, two handbasins and separate shower cubicle. Twin bedded room with attractive furnishings, TV and DVD archway to private dressing room with fitted mirrored wardrobe and through to an attractive ensuite tiled bathroom/wc, with separate shower cubicle. Very comfortable and spacious triple aspect, open plan living room with large leather settees and chair, satellite TV, DVD and CD - radio facility through the TV, iPod docking station and Wi-Fi connection. Large dining area with wonderful views towards the lake and river. Fully fitted high quality kitchen area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, slim line dishwasher etc. Separate utility room/wc with washing machine, tumble dryer and vanity unit. The wonderful views over the lake and surrounding countryside may be enjoyed from the living area where French doors lead to a large raised decked and covered verandah with garden furniture ideal for al fresco dining. Four steps lead down to a private lawned area to the side of the property and a large grassed area in front of the property bordering the River Exe with table and benches. Private parking for 2 or 3 cars adjacent.
Wi-Fi connection available * All fuel costs inclusive * Highchair available * Bed linen and towels inclusive * No pets * Barbecues permitted but not supplied.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Hartland Peninsular is famed for its landscape of wonderful contrasts. The stunning coastline, ancient woodlands and tumbling waterfalls are a walker's delight, and beach lovers have a choice of wide sandy bays or secluded rocky coves all within easy reach. Honeysuckle Lodge is situated on the edge of Hartland Forest on a secluded golf course, surrounded by glorious countryside with two well stocked fishing lakes guests are able to enjoy free of charge. The stylishly furnished open plan living room with dining area has wonderful views over the valley and the modern kitchen has everything you could need. There are two attractive bedrooms, the double having an ensuite shower room and the twin room being served by a separate bathroom. Outside there is a split level decked verandah where you can eat al fresco in the sunshine or enjoy peaceful evenings with a glass of wine while the sun goes down. When you are feeling energetic Penstowe Park, just a short drive away, welcomes Hartland Forest guests and features include indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, tennis, badminton and squash courts. Charges will apply and details are available in the Lodge and on the Penstowe Park web site. The entire North Devon and Cornwall coastline is easily accessible from the Lodge with the villages of Tintagel and Port Isaac to the south and world famous Clovelly to the north. Family attractions including The Milky Way and Big Sheep are just a child friendly drive away. Honeysuckle Lodge offers a great base to explore this fabulous area and with so much to see and do you really are spoilt for choice.
Accommodation: Ground floor.Open plan living area with TV with freeview, DVD player, video player and CD/radio/cassette player. Kitchen area with electric cooker, microwave, refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher. Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite shower room with shower, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with WC and basin.
Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. No Smoking. Patio furniture. 2 Pets welcome. One allocated parking space. Penstowe Park facilities carry an additional charge. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.
Situated on the edge of Hartland Forest on a secluded golf course, amidst unspoilt rolling countryside, this privately owned lodge offers quality accommodation in a peaceful location. Stylishly furnished and well equipped throughout, the open plan living room with kitchen and dining area benefits from lovely countryside views. There are two sets of patio doors, one opening out onto a decked veranda and one onto a gravel patio, ideal for leisurely al fresco meals or a relaxing glass of wine in the evening. There are three attractive bedrooms, the double having an ensuite bathroom and the two twin rooms being served by a separate shower room. There are two well stocked course fishing lakes on site which guest can use free of charge. For the more energetic, guests are welcome to use the facilities at Penstowe Park just a short drive away, which include indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, jacuzzi, tennis, badminton and squash courts. Charges will apply and details are available in the Lodge and on the Penstowe Park web site. The dramatic National Trust coastline and picturesque villages of Clovelly and Bucks Mills are less than five miles away and the wide sandy surfing beaches at Bude, Sandy Mouth or Westward Ho! just a little further. Ideal for family groups, couples or friends, this comfortable Lodge is a perfect base from which to explore this beautiful area.
Accommodation: Open plan living area with TV with freeview, DVD player, video player and CD/radio/tape player. Kitchen area with electric cooker, microwave, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Shower room with WC and basin.
Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. No Smoking. Patio furniture. 2 Pets welcome. Two allocated parking spaces. Penstowe Park facilities carry an additional charge. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.
Detached, single storey cedarwood lodge sleeping 5+ travel cot
In picturesque lakeside setting with free coarse fishing.
One of only three lodges in 10 acres of private grounds and sharing this exceptionally attractive location surrounded by private pastureland and beautiful rolling Exmoor countryside. The village pub serving homemade food is within a 10 minute stroll, with shop selling basic provisions for touring site also nearby. Set three miles equidistant from Dulverton and Bampton, Exebridge offers a most attractive location for those seeking rural tranquillity. Magnificent walking and riding country, with coarse fishing freely available from owners private lake (also used by local anglers). Wimbleball Reservoir offering windsailing and fishing is two miles distant, with trout fishing also available within five minutes walk. Dunster, with its fine castle and reputation as being the "prettiest village on Exmoor", is just a scenic 20 minute drive, whilst the coastal town of Minehead, and further beaches at Blue Anchor Bay and the famously picturesque Weir at Porlock are also easily accessible.
The lodge has been furnished to exceptionally high standards and is well equipped, including calor gas central heating and wooden flooring throughout. Three bedrooms, attractive double with TV, twin bedded with TV point, and L-shaped single bedded with additional pull-out bed converting to compact double. Spacious, high quality bathroom/wc with shower attachment. Very spacious and attractively furnished living/dining room with black leather suite, TV, DVD, CD, iPod docking station and Wi-Fi connection. Dining area with seating for six. Fully fitted kitchen area with elec cooker, gas hob, microwave and slimline dishwasher. Utility room/wc with washing machine and tumble dryer. Magnificent lake and countryside views can be enjoyed from the property, and French doors lead onto verandah with table and chairs. Private lawned area to side and parking for 2/3 cars.
3 Star VisitEngland * Bed linen inclusive * One pet welcome * Free coarse fishing available (carp up to 28lb, roach, bream and tench) * All fuel costs inclusive * Highchair available * Free Wi-Fi Broadband available *
One bedroomed Lodge which sleeps 2 people plus baby/small child. Cot/High chair available.
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