Guests say
Parnacott is a charming and spacious cottage in Devon, highly praised for its welcoming atmosphere, historical character, and beautiful grounds. Guests consistently appreciate the attentive and friendly hosts, the property's suitability for large groups, and the variety of on-site activities. Its proximity to Bude and local beaches adds to its appeal for a memorable family holiday.
Guests have described the property as very clean upon arrival, indicating high standards of cleanliness. The consistent mention of cleanliness in the reviews supports a near-perfect score.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as tranquil and relaxing, yet conveniently close to towns and beaches. The positive feedback on its proximity to Bude and local attractions justifies a high score.
Reviewers consistently note the 'home from home' feeling, spaciousness, and comfortable amenities, suggesting a high level of comfort for guests of all ages.
The property boasts a variety of facilities, including games, cooking equipment, and outdoor activities. Some guests felt the house was cluttered, which slightly lowers the score, but overall, the facilities are well-received.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating welcome touches like cake and wine. While these gestures are warmly noted, it's important to mention that such gifts, though delightful, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Parnacott is a Grade II listed 16th century house three miles from Holsworthy and eight miles from the surf beach at Bude. Elegant and comfortable, with large rooms, big windows and lovely furniture, it is very special accommodation for family gatherings or get-togethers for friends with two ground floor bedrooms ideal for those who cannot do stairs. From the hall, the drawing room is a serene space with an open fire and the dining room is a stylish place for fine dinner parties. An informal place to eat is the breakfast room which has a wood burning stove and doubles as a sitting room just off the excellent kitchen. For the children, there is a special sitting room with TV, games consoles and toys. You will find two of the bedrooms downstairs, and the other five up the curving staircase. Outside is lots of space for children to play, with 12 acres of grounds, perfect for hide and seek and spotting wildlife. A barn houses a table tennis table and there are lots of garden games for adults and children to enjoy, such as badminton and croquet. The friendly owners also provide buckets and spades and bodyboards for you to use on the beach at Bude, where you can hire bikes too. This is a perfect place for an active holiday, since horse riding and clay pigeon shooting are available locally and the Coast Path is perfect for walkers. With all sorts of services available, from daily domestic help to baby-sitting and dog-sitting, Parnacott is a peaceful, much loved house for relaxing or enjoying the area.
The ancient market town of Holsworthy lies nestled amid the rolling green hills of Tarka Country. There are many different landscapes within the region, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to rolling farmland and lush valleys.
Accommodation
Seven bedrooms.
Five first floor bedrooms: 3 x double, one with king size four poster and basin, one with super king bed or twin and basin, one with king size bed and en suite bathroom with bath, bidet, WC and basin, 2 x twin with basins.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC, basin.
Shower room with shower, WC, basin.
Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x twin leading into 1 x double.
Shower room with shower, WC, basin.
Drawing room with open fire.
Childrens room.
Kitchen.
Breakfast/sitting room with wood burning stove.
Utility room.
Central heating, electric fires, night storage heating, open fire with wood burning stove.
Microwave, fridge, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for 10 cars.
Childrens play area, barbecue.
Hot tub with capacity up to 7 people.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Note: Parnacott has a wedding licence and you can pitch a marquee on site by prior arrangement.
Reviews (17)
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Deirdre
We couldnât have picked a better place for our 70th birthday celebrations
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George
It gave us a true sense of being in a home rather than being in a holiday house. The hosts were lovely and could not do enough for us. The grandchildren loved there time here, both inside the house and exploring outside. Ideal location to explore Devon with all our family and their young ones.
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Andrew
The house was great but it felt cluttered and with lots of items that were untouchable, it was like living in a museum for a week. But I would still highly recommend staying in this beautiful house