Monkleigh Mill

About this property

Bideford 4.9 miles. Nestled in the quaint, rural village of Monkleigh, Devon, is this stunning holiday home, Monkleigh Mill. With a private, enclosed courtyard, and situated within close proximity to a plethora of attractions and amenities, Monkleigh Mill welcomes four guests and is idyllic for countryside getaway. Inside, a well-thought-out living space offers everything you need for self-catered stay, including a fully-fitted kitchen, a dining area where you can enjoy home-cooked meals whilst catching up on the day’s events, and a first-floor sitting room where you and your loved ones can curl up around the woodburning stove whilst watching a film on the Smart TV. As night approaches, retire to one of two plush double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom where you can relax and unwind whilst taking a hot bubble bath, the perfect way to end a long day. Take time to explore your surroundings by paying a visit to The Bell Inn or The Crealock Arms for a pint or some pub grub. The historic port town of Bideford is close by, where you can spend time walking through the Northam Burrows Country Park or the Kenwith Valley Nature Reserve or take a short detour to The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden for truly, unique day out. Bude is accessible by car, home to the historical landmark of Compass Point, a viewpoint serving up spectacular views of the Devonshire coastline or stop by the Bude Sea Pool if you fancy a bit of paddleboarding. Further afield, stop off at the North Devon Coast nature reserve on your way to the nearby town of Woolacombe, where the beaches of Woolacombe and Barricane await eager tourists looking to spend a day basking in the sun. All of this and more awaits during your stay at Monkleigh Mill.

North Devon's Bideford is a historic port city located on the River Torridge. Bideford has been home to a town for more than a thousand years, and it has always been a significant port. Today, Bideford is a flourishing community with a nice assortment of stores (including independent retailers), cafes, and restaurants, as well as a park and the nearby Atlantic Village Outlet Shopping Center. It's a great idea to visit the region around Bideford. It is not far from Westward Ho! which boasts a two-mile stretch of breathtaking beach and consistently earns the famous Blue Flag distinction. Its exceptional pebble ridge-backed sandy beach draws tourists from all over the nation with its outstanding bathing and watersports opportunities. Northam Burrows Country Park, which is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and contains 253 hectares of grassy coastal plain with salt marsh, sand dunes, and grasslands, is just beyond the pebble ridge. The oldest golf course in England is located in the national park. Both the well-known Tarka Trail and the South West Coastal Path are nearby, offering wonderful opportunities for biking and strolling. One mile down the road are the award-winning Big Sheep all-weather family attraction and the Ultimate Adventure Center, and two miles distant are the Atlantic Village Outlet Shopping Center and Supermarket. Appledore, a charming quayside village, and Instow, a gorgeous beach, are both just over three miles apart. Barnstaple, a historic market town, is only 10 miles away, while Clovelly, a scenic seaside village with charming cobbled streets, is eleven miles away. Numerous magnificent beaches may be found along the North Devon coast, including those at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde, Woolacombe, and Bude. There is a lot to see and do here for people of all ages in a setting of spectacular beauty.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Two bedrooms: 2 x ground-floor doubles with TV and en-suite bath, shower-over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

First-floor kitchen/diner with TV.

Second-floor sitting room with woodburning stove

Oil central heating.

Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.

4 x TV's, DVD player, Nintendo Wii, WiFi.

Fuel and power included rent.

Bed linen and towels included rent.

Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request.

Off-road parking available.

Enclosed front courtyard with furniture and hot tub.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 4.4 miles, pub 0.9 miles.

Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.

Note: There are steps leading up to this property that may be unsuitable for individuals with mobility issues.

Note: The property is based next to the owner's home.

Note: The WiFi can sometimes be temperamental.

Note: Owner has a washing machine that guests are able to use on request at an added fee