About this property
This grand and stylish, ten bedroom house on the outskirts of Barnstaple is the perfect location for large family occasions in the heart of Devon.
The impressive house sits in 1.5 acres of land, and overlooks Portmore golf course. The house is just a short distance from the North Devon Road Link, providing you and your family with the perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of England. If you re a group of beach lovers, Instow estuary beach can be accessed with a short drive or cycle on the Tarka Trail. Westward Ho! Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe are also nearby, and offer excellent beaches and surfing facilities. Historical Barnstaple is also close, and offers a range of leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, theatre and cinema in case the sun fails to come out. The manor house offers 10 bedrooms; on the first floor is 1 double bedroom with en suite shower and WC, 1 king size with a balcony overlooking the lawn, a dressing area and en suite shower with WC, 1 twin, with additional pull out trundle bed with en suite shower and WC, 1 king size with separate bunk area, a balcony overlooking the lawn and en suite bath with WC. The East Wing has 1 king size bedroom with a day bed and en suite shower with WC, 1 twin, 1 double with sofa bed, TV and wall mounted fireplace. On the second floor there is 1 double with en suite shower over bath and WC, 1 super king size with en suite bath and WC, 1 single with extra pull out bed. There is one bathroom with a bath and WC, and a separate WC downstairs. The lounge, which has an open fire (first basket of logs included), wall mounted smart TV/DVD, large comfortable sofas and views of the garden. There is also a drawing room with formal seating, for anyone wishing to relax in grandeur surroundings and a small library in the inner lobby with seating. There is a conservatory, and the dining room can seat up to 24. If you decide to stay in and cook, the well equipped kitchen has everything you need to provide everyone with a tasty meal: large range cooker, AGA, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and coffee maker. The utility room has a washing machine, tumble drier, microwave and extra dishwasher. There is also a games room in the house, which has a pool table, bar, wall mounted smart TV Xbox 360 with games and Bluetooth surround system. New for 2019 Cinema Room with 65 4K HD TV, Blue Ray Player and Surround Sound System. Outside there are extensive gardens with a lawn area, garden furniture and excellent BBQ hut with seating. There is also a 9 person hot tub, 16 mountain bikes available to use free of charge, outdoor play equipment and two separate areas for a trampoline and table tennis. Ample off road parking is available. There is additional accommodation available to book which sleeps 7 people. It has 2 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, 1 extra WC, fully fitted kitchen/ diner with table and seating for 7 and living room with sofas, HD TV and DVD player. If you do require this additional accommodation then it will not be rented separately to ensure your party's privacy. Any guests have exclusive use of the whole estate. Need to know: important notice During the period of 14 th September 2020 to the 2nd April 2021 this property will have a maximum occupancy of 10 and will be available in line with the current government restrictions. The following 4 bedrooms will be available 1 double with en suite shower and WC, 1 king size with a balcony overlooking the lawn, a dressing area and en suite shower with WC, 1 twin, with additional pull out trundle bed with en suite shower and WC, 1 family room with king size with separate bunk area, a balcony overlooking the lawn and en suite bath with WC. Please note there may be another booking in the neighbouring property (Portmore Grange Portmore Annex) which is marketed separately only during this time. However privacy is assured, and you will have private use of gardens, hot tub, bar, games room and cinema room. . Sleeps 24. Annex available at additional cost sleeping 6 (downstairs bedroom can be created in place of the lounge on request to sleep 7 total). Please note, if main house booking does not request the annex, it shall not be let to any other party. 10 bedrooms, 7 with ensuite bathrooms. 1 family bathroom and 1 separate WC. Kitchen with large range cooker, AGA, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine. Utility room includes washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave and extra dishwasher. Hot tub for 9 people. 16 mountain bikes for use. Games room with games console, pool table, smart TV and Bluetooth surround system. Open fire (first bag of logs provided). Smart TV/DVD. Wi Fi included. Electric and central heating included. Regret no pets. Nearest beach 10 miles, town centre, shops and pubs 2 miles. Hot tub and beach towels provided. Security deposit required prior to arrival. Arrival from 4pm . Cinema Room with 65 4K HD TV, Blue Ray Player and Surround Sound System.
Accommodation
Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / woodburner, Hot tub, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Luxury, Family friendly, Four poster bed, Cinema Room, Wedding venues, Cottage, Does not allow pets