About this property
This truly exceptional and elegant property has been fitted and furnished to a beautiful standard, offering light and space throughout, and provides a luxurious yet fun filled family retreat to North Cornwall.
Perfectly situated in the pretty village of Poughill on the outskirts of ever popular Bude, you will be within walking distance of a village pub and the South West Coast Path. The beautifully rugged beach at Northcott Mouth offers sand and fun for all ages and the nearby wetland bird sanctuary and nature reserve has some lovely wildlife and scenery. Further white sandy beaches and a selection of amenities including a golf course, leisure centre, swimming pool, tennis courts, numerous shops and cafes, can be found in Bude less than 2 miles away. There are many walks direct from the property with great public footpath access, and Bude itself can be reached by foot by road or via the public footpath. This is also a great location for touring and days out can include visits to the delightful fishing villages of Clovelly, Rock and Padstow, Bodmin Moor, The Eden Project and numerous National Trust properties. Step inside this truly stunning property and you will immediately find yourself in the spacious entrance hall with the fabulous feature of a wood burner. From here venture right and into the gorgeous lounge, a generously proportioned dual aspect room that boasts an original parquet floor and comfortable seating arranged around a Smart TV and DVD. This beautifully decorated room provides the perfect place to relax in style at the end of the day whilst enjoying views over the picturesque garden. The next room takes full inspiration from the outside space, the elegant dining room which includes lovely garden inspired decor, again overlooks the greenery and includes a door to outside meaning that you can enjoy a pre dinner drink on the terrace just outside. Providing somewhere for children of all ages to relax and play, there is also a fabulous secondary snug/lounge with a further Smart TV, Xbox and a great selection of board games, which is located on the opposite side of the dining room to the main lounge. Further to this, you will then discover the beautifully presented kitchen/breakfast room which provides a great venue for more informal dining. As with the rest of the house, the kitchen itself is also impeccably presented and includes a fabulous range of appliances and equipment including an electric range oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and a large American style fridge/freezer with an ice maker. Just beyond this is the utility room with an additional fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, additional WC and a door leading to outside. Completing the offering on the ground floor, you will find the first of the beautiful bedrooms, a dual aspect room overlooking the garden with a double bed and an en suite shower room with WC. Head up the lovely light stairwell onto the first floor for the rest of the bedrooms, all thoughtfully presented in a fresh yet individual style and with most enjoying stunning views of the outside space. Accessed via a cosy bunk bedroom (top bunk suitable for children only) you will find a fabulously spacious bedroom that includes a king size bed and a single day bed, which can be utilised with the neighbouring bunk bedroom to create a wonderful family suite. Just along the hallway is another bathroom with a gorgeous freestanding roll top bath with shower attachment on bath, separate shower and a WC. Next, you will find two further impeccably styled double bedrooms and located nearby a lovely contemporary shower room with shower and WC, plus an extra WC next to this. A further double bedroom then boasts an en suite shower room with WC, and beyond this, a spacious triple bedroom with three single bed is located beside another impressive bathroom with a further freestanding roll top bath with shower attachment on bath, separate shower and a WC. Venture outside into the huge, enclosed lawn garden where further highlights wait to be enjoyed. This wonderful vast area boasts long established shrubs and trees, a pretty planted greenhouse with seating, a lawn badminton court area, child's swing, and ample room for croquet, boules, relay races and 'hide and seek ! The main seating area comprises a large, decked sun terrace with garden furniture and here you can relax and soak up the sun without having to venture any further than the front door. Keen chefs will also be in their element due to the inclusion of a pizza oven plus the brilliant feature of a BBQ lodge which enables outside dining throughout the year. Ample private parking is located directly outside on the driveway. Need to know: This property allows a Friday Arrival for short breaks call to enquire . Due to the property usually being a Saturday changeover. Short breaks from a Friday may show more expensive online so please call to enquire about a Friday arrival at a discounted rate . 7 bedrooms 1 king size with additional single day bed, 1 bunk bedroom (top bunk suitable for children only), 1 triple with three single beds, and 4 double bedrooms. 5 bathrooms 2 bathrooms with bath, separate shower and WC, 2 en suite shower rooms with WC, 1 shower room with WC and 2 additional WCs (one on the ground floor). Electric range oven and hob, microwave, large American style fridge/freezer with ice maker, and dishwasher. Utility with additional fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Travel cot and 2 high chairs available. Smart TV/DVD in the main lounge and Smart TV and Xbox in the snug/lounge. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). New Sauna and Plunge pool available. Large enclosed garden with sun terrace, seating areas, Pizza oven and BBQ lodge. Lawn badminton court area. Towels included (guests to supply beach towels). Ample private off road parking. Sleeps 15 1 (top bunk only suitable for child aged between 6 years old 13 years old (or less than 63 kilos). Beach 1 mile, shops 1.5 miles and pub within walking distance. Owners are happy to put prospective couples wishing to tie the knot in beautiful Bude in contact with local professionals. Civil Ceremony services performed locally in the stunning, historic Bude Castle. Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday, and where relevant, a security deposit may be requested.. Please note the garden is enclosed by hedges, estate fencing, stone walls and raised banks. This may not be secure for more adventurous dogs and therefore we would recommend supervising dogs whilst outside.
Accommodation
Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Pub within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Fishing on site / nearby, Luxury, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes